Where do you buy sheets of aluminum??
01-17-2011, 08:55 AM
#1
Drifting
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Where do you buy sheets of aluminum??
I want to box the front end of the car to channel all incoming air through the rad.
Where do you recommend I look to purchase, and also what type of aluminum, gauge is typically recommended?
Where do you recommend I look to purchase, and also what type of aluminum, gauge is typically recommended?
01-17-2011, 08:59 AM
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Race Director
try here you might get lucky, it`s been a while but I think I bought .040....metalsupermarkets.com
01-17-2011, 08:59 AM
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Team Owner
01-17-2011, 09:33 AM
#4
Burning Brakes
I used Home Depot for small sheets of 26 gauge metal for that very purpose. Sizes vary up to about 24" or 36".
I bought 12" x 18" for $4.98 a couple of days ago for another application.
Larger supply houses usually sell in 4' x 8' minimum and prefer to sell several sheets.
I bought 12" x 18" for $4.98 a couple of days ago for another application.
Larger supply houses usually sell in 4' x 8' minimum and prefer to sell several sheets.
01-18-2011, 01:37 AM
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Consider using 0.1" lexan! The stuff's practically indestructible, it just bounces back after taking a hit, is good to 350F and you can see through it, which makes fab and maintenance easier.
It's what I used on the e36 and it worked out well.
It's what I used on the e36 and it worked out well.
