What gauge steel for lambretta bodywork

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Suede Ed
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Got a mig welder coming and intend to do my own welding on my latest resto, question is what thickness steel plate should i use? Gonna start on the rear runners first, any other welding advice mucn appreciated !
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1.0mm steel for tin work,
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Bin the cheap mask that comes with it and get a auto off mig helmet,£20 ebay, and make sure you have the right size tip for the wire used.
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That should be auto darkening not auto off.
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