Correct Guage Model A sheetmetal

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I've been having a difficult time buying correct guage sheet metal for model A panels. The local guys have either way too thin or unbendably thick. I thought it was 20 guage, but when I ordered it, what I got was too thick to work. You also cannot buy a sheet metal guage at the local "hardware stores" so I'm workin blind here. Any input ?:confused:
 
I think 19 gauge is what it is. 20 ga should be ok.
Maybe what you got isn't 20 ga. 20 ga should be about .036 thick.
 
Google " metal gauge thickness ", then you can use calipers or a mike. 19 gauge is
the norm for the interior metal and most body parts, most people use 20.
 
Something close to 19 is apparently what Ford used based on my measurements.

18 is too thick to work. 20 is what works best for making your own panels.

Goto my website for ideas on metal working.
 
Heavier stuff like subrails is about .065" thick, about 15 gauge. I did some patches in those areas with 16 gauge.

BTW, were fenders also made with the 19 gauge?

Doug
 
When I replaced same sections of my subrails I used 14 gauge which was about the right thickness. I didn't have to bend it much so it worked real well. I wanted it strong enough. I think the cowl panels are close to 16 ga sheetmetal, so that is what I use to patch them. I use 20 ga for repairing body sheetmetal rustouts and other sheetmetal that needs patch panels.
Rusty Nelson
 
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