I was wondering about the quality of parts here or where to get the best, relatively speaking. It appears as though most of the parts I've found are measured in millimeters, that tells me they are junk from the get-go. They aren't 18 gauge, and they don't quite make it to 19 gauge either. Does it make a real difference? Probably not, but the idea is pointless, if it is sourced for an American product, have it built to American standards, not metric. Still, the steel is refried washing machine. Low carbon and low in zinc it rusts faster than the original which was just barely better. I have an early 40's Farmall tractor that is missing most of it's paint that has very minor surface rust and no rust through anywhere. Modern technology at work.
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