Hi all,

Does anyone know what thickness sheet metal I need to buy to perform Chassis repairs, & bodywork?

I'm replacing the inner wing sections behind/below the shock mount - looks like 3mm thick steel may be best as this area is double thickness?
Other chassis rail sections look about 1.5mm.
Not sure about the Bodywork - maybe 1mm - does that sound right?

Unfortunately I don't have a metal stockist local to compare sizes, so will be ordering it all online, & although I don't need much the cost soon adds up.

 

Hello from across the pond. I don't know how this translates, but in the US the exterior sheet metal is 20 ga. the inner (unibody) structure is typically stamped 20 or 18 ga, depending on if it's a structural member or basic support. Most cold-rolled steel will substitute the original panels well... practice up on your MIG welding skills! these thin gauge metals warp easily with excessive heat.

Hope this helps!

KT

 

Panels are 0.9mm, I made a visit to my local Chrysler restorer who let me scavenge through his bin for appropriately sized bits.

I practiced on a lot of small scraps before welding on the car. I found welding panel steel I used full power on the MIG and stitched the metal quickly, not putting too much heat in one spot, or the metal will buckle.

Hope this helps..........