Just curious, when you order patch panels how close is the gauge of steel compared to the original?

I remeber a friend getting volkswagon parts, this was years ago, But when he got them the gauge was quite a few sizes up compared to what was on his car. It was pretty wimpy compared to the original steel.

Ive got rusted out rocker panels in a 72' and a dented up cab corner. If the thickness is similar Id like to just cut out and redo the corner (easier and faster) but if its thinner I think Id rather try to fix whats there.

Any ideas? Thanks, Jeff


My 1953 Chevrolet
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1972 C-10 1/2 Ton & 1972 C-30 1 Ton