sheet metal thickness

Is 18 gauge a good thickness for replacing floor pans?

14-16 is more typical for replacement pieces. 18 could work if you have frequent braces or could roll in some ribs or are spanning very short openings to very solid existing structure.

IMO yes ..................

Kitz

Thanks, guys. I'm going to pick some up Thursday and get er going.

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Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter

14-16 is more typical for replacement pieces. 18 could work if you have frequent braces or could roll in some ribs or are spanning very short openings to very solid existing structure.

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I agree 18 gage is only .048 thickness.Having worked with sheet metal the thinner the material the easier it is to form,but moves around when welding.IMO

Anything thicker than 18 is a bear to work with IMO. As mentioned, rolled beads help stiffen it.
Don

I'm going to have to use some of this to make inner rockers and the floor braces weld to them. I think I'll take a little piece of the old rocker with me to see what's close.