wire gauge to solder panel wires?

[Angie]

i am in the process of making custom panel/gauge cluster and need to know what wire gauge i would need to solder the flat wire to round wire for attaching turn signals, and other bulbs that i need to rewire.

i know strange request. i am using 86 unit and placing into 83 truck.

i can't upload the pics, but here is link to the post from a few days ago.

scroll down to post 17 for pics. thanks

http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156327&page=2



thanks

 

[RangerSVT]

I'd use 18 ga. Small enough to be flexible in tight areas, large enough to carry the current...

SVT

 

[Angie]

thanks svt, used 18 seems to be ok so far. ground wire is wrapped.

thanks