MINI-TUB PATCH METAL

[68droptop]

What gauge metal should I use the for the patch material?  I bought some 16 gauge steel, but I'm thinking it's too heavy.  What do you think?

Thanks for your help!

John

[valiant451]

I used 18 ga to build my tubs.

[b569rr]

I used 16 with mine, Probably too heavy.


Tom

[Crazy68Dart]

16 seems like overkill.  I got whatever my local body shop stocked.  I think it was 18, but cannot remember for sure.

[68droptop]

Thanks guys.  I'll find some 18 gauge.

John

[valiant451]

Here is the ga. thiknesess into decimal 16ga.=0.0598
                                                      17ga.=0.0538
                                                       18ga.=0.0478
                                                       19ga.=0.0418
Just mic your tub and compare your number to the ones I gave you

[mopowers]

I used some metal from a VW bug hood.  Whatever gauge that is

[b569rr]

The only reason I used 16g is because it is readily available at home depot. It does make welding easier on an overlap joint keeping most of your heat on the 16 and washing the puddle over tying in the wheel house. Still to big though.