DennisK Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 Mike, what guage sheet metal did you use to fix that area in the fender and firewall? Mine is not as bad as yours, but close. I am having the same reaction. Will 18ga be strong enough? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted May 24, 2000 Share Posted May 24, 2000 18 guage will be perfect.. almost too thick.. Mine was 20 guage and it allowed me to hand form it. I made mine out of three pieces and did a bit of overlap in the contoured areas. Then just work in the body filler in side to smooth the seems! Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisK Posted May 24, 2000 Author Share Posted May 24, 2000 Thanks Mike. You may have noticed I didn't have a good day today! From the sounds of your fuel press post yours is at least getting better! I've seen a 73'Z, no rust for $1600, and another for $500 recently on this site. I'm half tempted to make a cube out of mine, buy a plane ticket to the southwest and drive back. With my luck, I'd break down in Arkansas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted May 25, 2000 Share Posted May 25, 2000 Well I wouldn't sweat the battery box or any other "Minor" rust you may find. If it is just frame rails and floor pans, basic stuff... keep what you have. But if an A-pilar or firewall is gone.... call SpenceZ and see if he can help! Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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