Car Body Sheet Metal Gauge

Automotive sheet metal once ran in the range of 18 gauge which was 48 thousandths of an inch thick actually 0 0478 inch.

Car body sheet metal gauge. Many racing organizations will specify the minimum acceptable gauge for sheet metal in critical applications such as firewalls and protective enclosures. Universal sheetmetal repair panels available at low prices. For a weight bearing floor use 14 or 12 gauge steel. We have a huge selection of high quality rust repair and auto body panels including rockers cab corners wheel arches fenders and more.

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Whether you re working on a classic american car. 20 gauge became common in more recent times and this meant 0 0359 inch thick metal still a lot to work with in bumping and metal finishing.