In a message dated 12/16/1999 9:45:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, vw4x4@fyi.net
writes:

<<   Sorry but I think your in a specialty here. I would like to see anyone
 on the list here go into there local home center, and ask for a
  101.6mmx50.8mmx2438.4mm. Otherwise known as a 2x4 - 8 foot long! >>

Actually, all those sheets of plywood at the home center ARE in metric sizes.
 That 3/4 plywood you bought is really 18mm.  Check it sometime.
BTW  When you work on your VW, do you convert to inches before you grab that
13mm socket, or do you just use it?
Doug