this is true there is a special alloy of metal that forms easier, i have used it- it works nice!! but i am not sure what it is called either- i got a sheet from a fab shop
Harlan
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From: Tom Tomlinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 07:46:06 -0500
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
For me, it's www.metalsupermarket.com.
Tom
Brian Knight wrote:
> Jimmy, in KY, the metal supermarket is a division of Alro metals. They > are at www.alro.com.
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> Brian
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>> From: "Jimmy C." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[email protected]>
>> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
>> Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 07:18:55 -0500
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>> Tom is ther a website for the metals supermarket. thanks Jimmy C.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Tomlinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 10:09 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
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>>> Yes, I'm using it to make my own panels. Metals Supermarket just >>> sells metal; not patch panels.
>>>
>>> When I was getting started (learning to weld, patch etc), I went to >>> our local Metals Supermarket and said I needed some metal for some >>> body work. The owner said that most body shops use 18-20 gauge. I >>> could either get a sheet of "regular" cold rolled steel, or an alloy >>> that was specifically used for auto body work that was better for >>> forming and holding its shape. It was more expensive, but I can't >>> remember what I paid for it (I'm still working from the original >>> sheet). I think it may have had some Aluminum in it. Next time I go, >>> I'll ask what the metal was called.
>>>
>>> And a correction to my original post. The metal I'm using is 19 >>> gauge. I'm using .023 welding wire (MIG). I have also used patch >>> panels from Year One, but there were a few other spots that needed >>> some relatively easy repair where no patch panels exist. I may also >>> use the sheet metal for smoothing the firewall, and fabricating a >>> new tunnel for the Tremec 5 speed. This is for my '66 Elky.
>>>
>>> Tom Tomlinson
>>>
>>> John Nasta wrote:
>>>
>>>> Are you fabricating your own panels from this special alloy? If >>>> they are
>>>> talking about pre-stamped panels then I can just about guarantee >>>> you that
>>>> it's the same "special alloy" that everyone else sells.
>>>>
>>>> John Nasta
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Tomlinson
>>>> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 7:35 PM
>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
>>>>
>>>> When I went to Metals Supermarket to get sheet metal for my 66 Elky,
>>>> they told me most body sheet metal is 18 gauge. They also had a >>>> special
>>>> alloy (I can't remember the name of it) that is easier to form and >>>> holds
>>>> its shape better. That's what I'm using on mine. I haven't checked the
>>>> gauge precisely, but it seems correct.
>>>>
>>>> Tom Tomlinson
>>>>
>>>>
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Tom
Brian Knight wrote:
> Jimmy, in KY, the metal supermarket is a division of Alro metals. They > are at www.alro.com.
>
> Brian
>
>
>> From: "Jimmy C." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List <[email protected]>
>> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]>
>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
>> Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 07:18:55 -0500
>>
>> Tom is ther a website for the metals supermarket. thanks Jimmy C.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Tomlinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[email protected]>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 10:09 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
>>
>>
>>> Yes, I'm using it to make my own panels. Metals Supermarket just >>> sells metal; not patch panels.
>>>
>>> When I was getting started (learning to weld, patch etc), I went to >>> our local Metals Supermarket and said I needed some metal for some >>> body work. The owner said that most body shops use 18-20 gauge. I >>> could either get a sheet of "regular" cold rolled steel, or an alloy >>> that was specifically used for auto body work that was better for >>> forming and holding its shape. It was more expensive, but I can't >>> remember what I paid for it (I'm still working from the original >>> sheet). I think it may have had some Aluminum in it. Next time I go, >>> I'll ask what the metal was called.
>>>
>>> And a correction to my original post. The metal I'm using is 19 >>> gauge. I'm using .023 welding wire (MIG). I have also used patch >>> panels from Year One, but there were a few other spots that needed >>> some relatively easy repair where no patch panels exist. I may also >>> use the sheet metal for smoothing the firewall, and fabricating a >>> new tunnel for the Tremec 5 speed. This is for my '66 Elky.
>>>
>>> Tom Tomlinson
>>>
>>> John Nasta wrote:
>>>
>>>> Are you fabricating your own panels from this special alloy? If >>>> they are
>>>> talking about pre-stamped panels then I can just about guarantee >>>> you that
>>>> it's the same "special alloy" that everyone else sells.
>>>>
>>>> John Nasta
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>>> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Tom Tomlinson
>>>> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 7:35 PM
>>>> To: [email protected]
>>>> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] sheet metal
>>>>
>>>> When I went to Metals Supermarket to get sheet metal for my 66 Elky,
>>>> they told me most body sheet metal is 18 gauge. They also had a >>>> special
>>>> alloy (I can't remember the name of it) that is easier to form and >>>> holds
>>>> its shape better. That's what I'm using on mine. I haven't checked the
>>>> gauge precisely, but it seems correct.
>>>>
>>>> Tom Tomlinson
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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