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Dumb question.

If I wanted to patch part of a panel on the underside of truck by the kick panel .....

What guage steel and can I just pick it up from any hardware store ....

 

Nothing special ? 

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  • dripley
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    I dont know what gauge the metal is, I do know you can get small squares of light gauge stuff at Lowes and maybe HD in the hardware section. Probably not the most economical but handy.

  • CSM
    CSM

    Rust?     Take a gander at this...  If you don't kill the rust, it will just get worse.  Welding may be best, but it is by no means necessary if done right.  I'd look at some of the underbod

  • Buzzinhalfdozen
    Buzzinhalfdozen

    18 or 20 gauge is pretty easy to work with. Obviously avoid galvanized if you're welding it, any bigger hardware store should have a piece of sheet metal that'll work. Nothing special required, I made

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I dont know what gauge the metal is, I do know you can get small squares of light gauge stuff at Lowes and maybe HD in the hardware section. Probably not the most economical but handy.

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    18 or 20 gauge is pretty easy to work with. Obviously avoid galvanized if you're welding it, any bigger hardware store should have a piece of sheet metal that'll work. Nothing special required, I made a patch panel out of an old metal cabinet once. 

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    Yes.

    Just want to cut out a bit of the backside of the panel to get to the rust better.....and treat it etc.

     

    Then patch it back up.

     

    Thx guys 

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    We are privately owned, with access to a professional Diesel Mechanic, who can provide additional support for Dodge Ram Cummins Diesel vehicles. Many detailed information is FREE and available to read. However, in order to interact directly with our Diesel Mechanic, Michael, by phone, via zoom, or as the web-based option, Subscription Plans are offered that will enable these and other features.  Go to the Subscription Page and Select a desired plan. At any time you wish to cancel the Subscription, click Subscription Page, select the 'Cancel' button, and it will be canceled. For your convenience, all subscriptions are on auto-renewal.