What metal for patch panels

[jimoshel]

Just interested in what others use for patching and/or fabricating metal parts. I like to use roof tops cut from Ford station wagons and panels. Seems like it bends and welds better than other stuff I've used. Altho the door panels on '48-'53 chevy trucks worked good, but they're hard to find now.

Curious minds want to know! :D

[-600JeepMJ]

I have a few old washing machines that I use for rust patches. the metal is just little bit heaver and welds very nicely

[88SporTruck]

Please tell me your not hacking up these old classics just for sheet metal patches! Old appliances work if your on a budget but even virgin sheet metal is not really expensive at all :mad:

[fiatslug87]

What are these patch panels you speak of? Haven't heard of them in California. :rotf:

[jimoshel]

When your girl friends father, or hubby, discovers her 'condition' and comes after you. Patch up them bullet holes in the vehicle.

[terrawombat]

I've been using 14 gauge steel to patch up my rusted out floors on one of my MJs. It's a little too thick to work with and I think I'll use 16 or 18 gauge when I do the floors on my other.

[STERLING STINGER]

When your girl friends father, or hubby, discovers her 'condition' and comes after you. Patch up them bullet holes in the vehicle.

leave them in there.....

[jimoshel]

But that 'whistling' at highway speeds. :rotfl2: