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VW_Jimbo 
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 Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2025 10:29 am Post subject: Re: body panel metal sheets |
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In my neck of the beach, there is a steel supply warehouse. Industrial Metal Supply, Inc. They are in Irvine, CA. They also have tooling and welding supplies for sale.
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 9:40 pm Post subject: Re: body panel metal sheets |
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Jimbo - do you mean Industrial Metal Supply? I'd been looking for metal for bodywork and searched but didn't find "International", but rather "Industrial".
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VW_Jimbo
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: body panel metal sheets |
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| Jimbo - do you mean Industrial Metal Supply? I'd been looking for metal for bodywork and searched but didn't find "International", but rather "Industrial". |
Yep! That’s the one!
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Sat May 03, 2025 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: body panel metal sheets |
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Cool, thanks. What metal thickness is recommended for fenders, apron, etc.?
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Bulli Klinik
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2025 8:00 am Post subject: Re: body panel metal sheets |
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VW's were built with 1 mm steel. That works out to 19 gauge, which can be a challenge to find. I generally use 20 gauge if 19 isn't available. 18 works as well, but can be a bit tougher to form.
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sportin-wood
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2025 8:33 am Post subject: Re: body panel metal sheets |
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Good info - thank you, Mike!
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