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Cubflyer



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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Arles Blue
What Gauge Steel??
Evening folk ...

I'm considering doing a repair to my 1994 chassis (corrosion)

Can anyone advise on the right gauge/spec of sheet metal I should be looking at please.

Many thanks

John 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994)
2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994)
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paul 123



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United Kingdom 1995 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Auto Rutland Red
i have used 2.5mm steel sheet on chassis repairs.always use at least the original thickness of the part you are repairing.
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Cubflyer



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Thanks Paul - Appreciate the reply. 2.5mm / 14 AWG is good Thumbs Up

Thanks very much

ATB John 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994)
2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994)
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Dinnu



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I thought AWG is for Wire.
Pretty sure that the original chassis is just 2mm with a lot of internal spot welded stiffening. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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Cubflyer



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United Kingdom 1994 Defender 90 300 Tdi SW Arles Blue
Hi Dinnu ... I think you'll find SWG is simply the European initials for Standard Wire Gauge and AWG is initials American Wire Gauge.

However, it matters not IMHO ... it a gauge of a thickness, be it wire or sheet metal

ATB

John 2010 Defender 90 300Tdi CW (White/1994)
2021 Defender 90 300Tdi SW (Blue/1994)
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Dinnu



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Success in the repair. That even more important Wink 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
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