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: What gauge is the sheet metal on a CJ7? MellowYellow 08-30-2002, 10:26 AM I have an 83cj7 and I’m going to do some trimming. :D I was thinking I’d use the same gauge steel to close the openings in the wheel wells. Anybody know a place to get sheet steel in San Jose? Maybe even on the weekend? Thanks, -Pete Steve N 08-30-2002, 11:04 AM 18 guage LAME 08-30-2002, 11:07 AM Originally posted by Steve N 18 guage I concur, worked perfect on my Willys. MellowYellow 08-30-2002, 01:50 PM Thanks guys. Anyone in San Jose, know where to by steel? nasvik 08-30-2002, 03:47 PM Originally posted by MellowYellow Thanks guys. Anyone in San Jose, know where to by steel? I've bought a lot of steel at SIMSMetal on Monterey Hwy recently. The only 18 gauge sheet they have is galvanized though. I ended up with 16 gauge for my project. Paul mike 08-30-2002, 03:56 PM Go with the galvy, grind off the coating and go to town, why not... modern jeep tubs are galvanized anyway. MellowYellow 08-30-2002, 04:16 PM Groovy, Thanks. :D Dan-H 08-30-2002, 05:19 PM welding galvanized gives off zinc fumes which are really bad for you. if you use galv, make sure you have very good ventilation. nasvik 08-30-2002, 05:25 PM And.... it can be tough to get paint to stick to it. Those two things made it not worth it for me. Paul H8monday 09-01-2002, 12:45 AM I wouldnt go with galvy on a CJ tub,....you will never be able to get rust on the new area, to catch up with the rest of the parts.:flipoff2: Boggerdust 09-03-2002, 08:29 AM Sims metal on Monterey in San Jose is open till noon on Sat. Sundowner 09-03-2002, 09:41 AM And.... it can be tough to get paint to stick to it try a self-etching primer. usually for the gun crowd, but you can get it in rattle cans from eastwoodco.com MellowYellow 09-03-2002, 09:46 AM Cute Monday. :P Dust, thanks. That's usefull, since I have a hard time getting material during normal business hours. SHERPA 09-03-2002, 02:45 PM Sims doesn't cut sheetmetal to your size, but does have a small buy decent selection. Julian is the manager, and Enrique is the top-dog in the new-used steel sales office.... I've been shopping there for awhile now, and would surely hate to see that place dissapear.... (hopefully never happen) --Sherpa .30/pound used/surplus steel 1.75/pound for aluminum or stainless 10 dollar minimum sale.... no exceptions... cut charges can vary from 2.00 per torch cut, to a little more for big cuts.... (by the dude a coke and you're set!) | |