I'm gonna buck the trend here and for some places suggest 16 or 14.

On a cowl, at the corners of the glass, or any area that has lots of compound curves, the extra thickness allows more metal to weld to, allows more grinding to get proper shape/profile, etc.


Parts I seek: driver doorpanel, 65 Sport Fury, prefer black, needs to be 7-8 on 10 scale, might buy set 16" x 6" Dodge truck wheel(s), from early 70s?, takes 9" dogdish - need for a research job so cheaper is better. 69-73 C-body caliper brackets and/or splashields Send a PM.