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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: team39763 on October 28, 2008, 04:55:37 pm

Title: How thick is factory sheetmetal?
Post by: team39763 on October 28, 2008, 04:55:37 pm

I wanted to know because I'm thinking of making my own rear rollpan.  I have a fiberglass rear pan from Mexico and I don't like the fit/finish.  For some reason I think I can do better.  I plan to get the correct gauge sheetmetal and have it welded by a pro.  I'm not worried about it looking good, I just need something better than what I got.
  So what thickness of metal should I ask for at the supply store?  Steel or something else?

Title: Re: How thick is factory sheetmetal?
Post by: Captkaos on October 28, 2008, 05:44:34 pm

18 - 20 gauge
We have them for $100 already, will it be cheaper than that to make them.
This is a pic of one on Jeff's truck:
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o317/jjsabol/IM001493.jpg)

Title: Re: How thick is factory sheetmetal?
Post by: team39763 on October 28, 2008, 08:44:11 pm

I'll have to see what the metal will cost.  I'm really not trying to make it look good since the rest of the truck looks like crap, I just need something to go there and look like it belongs.  But you're probably right.  If I do buy one, I'll definately give you a call first.  Do you also have the front rollpans?

Title: Re: How thick is factory sheetmetal?
Post by: Captkaos on October 28, 2008, 11:15:55 pm

I have fronts for 81-87's