Inner fender well ?????

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  1. Chief1010

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    Restoring a 72 Maverick, and the top of the inner fender wells where the fender bolts on are rusted beyond repair.. My question is can you buy that piece or do I half to fab some up.. Don't have a problem with making some, but would rather just buy them if I can..
     
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    cut from a donor car or fab up...:yup:
     
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    I do have a parts car but there not worth cutting off.. I can fab them.. I want it to look as factory as possible so the only other question I have is.. What gauge of sheet metal works best..
     
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    hief1010, post: 1061242, member: 27354"]I do have a parts car but there not worth cutting off.. I can fab them.. I want it to look as factory as possible so the only other question I have is.. What gauge of sheet metal works best..[/QUOTE]
    20 or 18 gauge would be my guess. .my trunk is totally rotted out and I'm using 20 for it i think it will be plenty strong when I'm done
     
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    20 or 18 gauge would be my guess. .my trunk is totally rotted out and I'm using 20 for it i think it will be plenty strong when done
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    18 guage would be preferable...20 is easier to form though...Up to you man.
     
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    i used 20 on mine plenty strong enough
     
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    18 gauge is factory
     
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    I appreciate all the feedback...
     
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