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: sheet metal gage?


69SSpost
Aug 19th, 04, 7:35 PM
ttt what gage is factory sheet metal on our chevelles'? Thanks ,john

sinned
Aug 19th, 04, 8:20 PM
I use 22 gauge for repairs, it is pretty close.

MARTINSR
Aug 20th, 04, 1:37 AM
I believe it is about 20, maybe even as thick as 18.

To give you an idea I checked a few cars at work one day. The quarters on a 2003 Lexus LS430 were 18. The quarters on a Honda Accord where 23.

69SSpost
Aug 23rd, 04, 12:41 PM
Thanks for the replys guys,I ended up useing 18 gauge to fix my rear window frame ,it worked perfect.. :cool: .......John