From: Dave Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Wed Apr 03 2002 - 22:13:04 PST
The best way to find the gage of the original metal is to use a micrometer to measure the thickness and then divide that number into 1". For instance if the
metal was .045 then that would correspond to about 22 gage sheetmetal. I would use cold rolled low carbon sheet steel of whatever gauge was close.
Keep in mind that a bit heavier is probably better than lighter.
Dave
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4/3/2002 4:26:40 PM, "Walter Houghton" <FlyN3Nvt@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
>Those of you out there who have welded that nasty problem spot with the
>M-Series cab underneath the door post with rust holes........... I got
>questions. What type of metal and thickness to restore the area???? I
>want to do a flush patch......... I am going to do my 1st attempt at Mig
>welding(after some practice on my M416 trailer).
> I might create a few replacement panels for that area because my M54
>also will need it, unless I do decited to replace the cab with a better one.
> Any help is appreciated.
>
>Jeff
>
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