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Introduction
The 914 is constructed using ungalvanized sheet metal that is stamped and cut into shape, then joined together primarily via spot welds with some "stick" welds in specific areas to either reinforce the existing spot welds or for items that could not be spot welded.
Thickness
It appears that two different metric gauges were used for most of the construction. The structural areas seem to use 1.2mm (some say 1.0mm) while other areas seems to use 0.9mm (some say 0.8mm or 0.7mm). The closest fit if using Imperial gauge would be 18g and 20g respectively. Some structural areas used multiple layers to add strength. There are a few locations that used thicker material for targeted reinforcements. An example of this is the specially formed plate between the inner and outer rear suspension console. This plate ties to two suspension consoles together and it is stick welded into place.
| Metric gauge
| Metric gauge thickness
| Imperial gauge equivalent
| Imperial gauge thickness
|
| 1.2mm
| 0.0472"
| 18g
| 0.0478"
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| 0.9mm
| 0.0354"
| 20g
| 0.0359"
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Usage
Listed below is the breakdown by section of the thickness used in the contructions of the 914.
| Location
| Imperial gauge equivalent
|
| Longitudinals
| 18g
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| Passenger area floor
| 18g
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| Exterior body panels
| 20g
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