I bought some appropriately sized sheet metal from a friendly body shop. Sometime they have small sections that they'll sell to the general public.
Bruce > Date: Thu, 5 Jul 2012 08:29:10 -0400 > From: "Eric J Russell" <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [alfa] Replacement sheet metal > > You can try the chain home improvement stores but IME they have sheet metal > that's too thin or too thick for body repairs. Most steel supply places are > not interested in our small orders. But it'd be worth it to call around or > drop in - some will sell the 'drops' (cut off pieces from big orders). Also > check HVAC places that make sheet metal duct work (however they usually use > galvanized steel - not good for welding). > > I've bought metal from http://www.onlinemetals.com/ No minimum order and > quick shipping. (scroll down to the 'company info' section and click on the > links to see their sense of humor & get a discount code) > > Eric Russell > Mebane, NC > > - ----- Original Message ----- > From: "alfa-digest" > > > Was just wondering where's the best place to buy plain sheet metal to > make > > rust repairs. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks > > > > Chris Poore -- to be removed from alfa, see http://www.digest.net/bin/digest-subs.cgi or email "unsubscribe alfa" to [email protected]
