Re: [MV] m151 sheet metal

From: Buzz (buzz@softcom.net)
Date: Sat Mar 03 2001 - 14:58:53 PST


I used 18 gauge on mine, but I found out that some Asian made sheet steel is actually one gauge
thinner. For instance, sheet labeled 18ga. is actually 19 ga. when I measured it with a mic. Know
what you're buying or take a mic with you to be sure.
Buzz

On Sat, 3 Mar 2001 14:41:09 -0700, you wrote:
>Does anybody know the gauge of metal on an m151a2 circa 1972 or 1973? I was
>told one time it was 16 gauge, but I'm not certain.
>
>Is there a special type of sheet metal to use when replacing panels? I'm
>welding in some new sections on the rear fenders.
>
>Thanks for your help!
>
>Jason
>
>
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