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Anyone know the basic body metal thickness?
We measure in "gauge"
I assume 20ga

We measure in mm [:p]
Haven't got a clue what "gauge" means ...

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I have a gauge for measuring sheet metal. Now the panels vary in gauge so you will need to be specific on which panel or member? I can get you the sizes.

Michael
1980 TR8 FHCs; Rally Conversion #0020 & Stock #0058

"If it is broken then fix it....if it is not then make it faster!"

I think 'gauge' is American Wire Gauge, but often used for sheet thickness. 20 gauge is 0.814mm. I normally use 0.8mm for body repairs unless it is a heavier section when I use 1.0mm (18 gauge).

Alan
Saab 9000 Stg 1
Saab 9000 2.3 FPT Auto
'81 TR7 DHC

Thx, at least gives me a clue what it stands for.

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Thanks guys.... that gives me a good average.
You folks on the other side of the pond, how do you measure the size of your shotgun? Or wire size?

http://www.sheetmetalguy.com/sheet_metal_gauge_chart.htm


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Thanks guys.... that gives me a good average.
You folks on the other side of the pond, how do you measure the size of your shotgun? Or wire size?
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It depends how old you are[:)]

I left school in 1971 and the UK was supposed to go Metric (OSI) but the old measurements still linger on and standard wire guage (SWG) is still used alongside Metric, shotguns are stil referred to as 10 guage etc.

I have been making my own repair panels and have used 0.9mm for the inner flitch / wheelarch sections because i had to use a shrinker / stretcher and it wouldn't tackle mild steel above 1mm, I have used 1.2 and sometimes 1.5mm for structural repairs such as the turret sides & floor.
It's worth remembering that wherever the original panels are formed such as the wheel arches etc. that the metal has been stretched and is always thinner than the panel edge where you would measure it.







Dave



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1981 Purple Grinnal 2.0L
1980 TR7 Persian Aqua Drophead.
Jaguar X Type in pillar box red!

I'm sure I read somewhere that the metal at the back of the TR7 was thinner due to it not needing to contribute to the rigidity of the central shell. I think this is typical with modern monocoque design.



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'79 TR7
'87 Alfa 75
'91 Alfa Spider

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shotgun: no idea for shotguns but firearms ø in mm
wire size: mm²


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Thanks guys.
I think for most minor sheet metal work, body side, inner fender, etc. I'll use 20 ga. If I need something structrual, I'll move to 18.

What's a fender ??

Sorry it seemed like an obvious reply...

Good job we don't talk too much about aluminium !

If it isn't broken, I can still fix it

Fender is what they call a wing on the wrong side of the pond. Similarly the boot is a trunk and the bonnet is a hood!

Alan
Saab 9000 Stg 1
Saab 9000 2.3 FPT Auto
'81 TR7 DHC

A bird has wings, a lady wears a bonnet on a windy day, I wear a boot on my feet to keep my toes warm in winter, A hood is part of my coat that flips up to cover my head. [:D]
I'm just having fun... I'm actually so English that I can't get a sun tan.
A car always has fenders, a trunk is where we stash the junk, the hood is attached to my car and covers my engine, and the roof keeps the rain off.
However, I must submit, this car is true English, and on this side of the pond we have painfully shattered the queen’s language. I feel badly for anyone trying to learn this language…. Just try to work out the plurals.
One Ox, Two ….
One Box, Two….
One Moose, Two….
One Goose, Two…..
One Mouse, Two….
One House, Two…..

Okay, I’ll quit. I’m way off subject.
Thanks to all of you for your input on this forum, without you I could never have the ambition or inspiration to work on these wonderful English cars.
Dave