I think the top piece is more like 16 gauge. You can buy them separately. Link If you want to fabricate your own, I could measure the thickness of mine for you. But for $12, just buy one.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
As Wheelie has pointed out, the top is only a thin cover. If the piece your talking about “supporting the engine weight”, it the next one down and is about 1/8” thick. Unfortunately, if that is the part you need, I couldn’t find it on line. You could post an ad in “Truck Parts Wanted” or fab one as you originally wanted to. Good luck!
Last edited by Phak1; 01/07/20231:25 PM.
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The real work of supporting the engine is done by a couple of steel sleeves embedded in the rubber isolator. The rubber isolator piece is available separately as well.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
