M38a1 panel & tub thickness ?

[pockersUK]

Got a couple (well quite a few ) bits of my tub and fenders where the rust has taken over

Need to weld in some new pieces where the worst of it is

Can anyone confirm the metal thickness used on the tub and fenders?

I was told it was 18guage which is about 1.2mm

Is this right?

 

[jime]

18ga, from what I read.

 

[zout]

I used 18ga on all my patch repairs. But I was not concerned about "correct" thickness - I was more concerned about durability of repair and longevity.

 

[JGBallew]

Walked out and measured on the one I'm working on.
Pretty consistent .050"/1.27mm, measured five places on the fender.

There is effictively no rust on these fenders.

 

[pockersUK]

Fantastic many thanks guys - just wanted to make sure i was matching the up reasonably close

So now the fun begins!

 

[pockersUK]

Fantastic many thanks guys - just wanted to make sure i was matching the up reasonably close

So now the fun begins!

 

[jime]

Pictures! We want pictures!

 

[pockersUK]

Should be getting some work done this weekend with luck & good weather so will post some piccies -
unfortunatly some one indersealed it, which is why i have the rust problems so gotta scrape the reat of that off first but ill keep u posted

Worst point seems to be behind the passenger seat where the wheel arch meets the floor - u can see the road !!!