I watch a lot of metal working shows, and read tons of magazines (I'm also
into street rods which do a lot of this work) on this subject. The usual
metal is 18 gauge 'cold rolled' steel. It a bit easier to shape, and weld.
Later
Charles
www.65ss.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Tomlinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:34 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
When I went to Metals Supermarket to get sheet metal for my 66 Elky, they
told me most body sheet metal is 18 gauge. They also had a special alloy
(I can't remember the name of it) that is easier to form and holds its
shape better. That's what I'm using on mine. I haven't checked the gauge
precisely, but it seems correct.
Tom Tomlinson
Karl Groves wrote:
I could be wrong. Now that I think about it 16 gauge does seem a bit
thick.
Karl Groves
Master Certified CIW
http://www.karlgroves.com <http://www.karlgroves.com/>
Will Work For Parts:
http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3
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*From:* Trooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:34 PM
*To:* The Chevelle Mailing List
*Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
I'm not familiar with 66 Chevelles but the 69's I work on have 20
gauge steel in most places (i.e fenders, doors, quarters, trunk).
I can't believe any 64-72 Chevelles have 16 gauge sheet on the
exterior.
Trooper
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*From:* Karl Groves <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
*To:* 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
<mailto:[email protected]>
*Sent:* Saturday, March 18, 2006 4:40 PM
*Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
IIRC, the sheet metal is 16 gauge.
Be very careful of your heat on your sheet metal, lest you
warp it.
Karl Groves
Master Certified CIW
http://www.karlgroves.com
Will Work For Parts:
http://chevelle.karlcore.com/detail.php?id=3
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*From:* Chevelle List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
*Sent:* Saturday, March 18, 2006 1:10 PM
*To:* The Chevelle Mailing List
*Subject:* [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
Hi Everyone...
I have just bought a welder and am slowly learning the art
of welding...I was wondering if anyone can tell me the
gauge of the sheet metal used on fenders and quarter
panels on our cars..1966 in particular but I am sure they
are mostly the same in the 64-72 range....Maybe I am wrong..
Thanx very much..
John
