The rocker panels on my daily driver 93 corolla are getting bad & though I have searched the internet haven't found a source for new ones. The local parts store carries 22 gauge steel panels that are something like 12x20", would these work to weld in if no replacements can be found? A buddy has a 125 cfm compressor & sand blaster and another has a welder so hopefully this can get fixed up before it gets much worse. What do you think & are there any special precautions to doing this?
Thanks,
Steve

22 gauge IMO is too thin to weld, i usually use 18

JC Whitney sells universal rocker panals, they'll take some cutting and fitting but there your best bet... 20 ga is probably what the body is now. 22 ga might be a little thin.. I think the universal rockers are 20ga

22 is about standard on "newer" stock and can be welded with a "good" wire welder on likely the lowest setting but be aware of burn thru's. So back off with the gun to reduce the heat some. If it's galvanized metal or e-coat,that will have to be ground down to bare metal to weld. Also, Try using smaller wire than 0.30 as it will weld a little easer and not as "hot" so you may not burn thru as much. Might have to crank the speed up a touch as well to fill.

Heres some different sizes, if will help.

http://www.1969supersport.com/smthoughts.html

Rob

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