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What gage sheet metal for rust repair

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/37818/what-gage-sheet-metal-for-rust-repair

Chewy · 17 Apr 2005, 6:46 pm

Hey, starting the rust work on my bug, doing heater channel and general panel repairs.

what gage sheet do I need?

thanks

Che Castro · 17 Apr 2005, 7:37 pm

The early beetles were 20 gauge (0.94mm) and the late ones were 22 gauge (0.8mm)

[Edited on 17-4-2005 by Che Castro]

Chewy · 17 Apr 2005, 7:46 pm

Thanks Catsro
What about for the heater channels? they're a bit thicker right?

Chewy · 17 Apr 2005, 7:47 pm

And what year did they go to the thinner gage?

pod · 17 Apr 2005, 8:17 pm

try 18 guage(1.2 mm) for the heater chanels

Chewy · 17 Apr 2005, 9:20 pm

cool, Ill pick it up tomorrow and start work~!
cheers