Sheet metal needed to make up dash section around radio
Sheet metal needed to make up dash section around radio
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s5tvr

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1,239 posts

262 months

Wednesday 24th August 2005
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I'm going to make up a new dash surround for the radio section as I have one or two extra buttons & switches that can't be accommodated on my current dash.

My aim is to get hold of some sheet metal (either aluminium or mild steel) cut it to shape and then perhaps take it along to London Carriage Craft to get it veneered. The problem is I've not been able to find any metal suppliers that can supply suitable sheets i.e they are either too thick or want to supply enough for me to make my own panels up for the entire car !.

Has anyone got any suggestions as to where I can get hold of suitable sheets in sensible quantities ?

sparkythecat

8,097 posts

284 months

Wednesday 24th August 2005
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Look in yellow pages under sheet metal. Find a local fabrication works. For small bits of sheet metal they'll usually sort you out for beer money.

GreenV8S

31,017 posts

313 months

Wednesday 24th August 2005
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Depends what sort of size you're after, but for small pieces you coul try your local B&Q.

colinrob

1,199 posts

280 months

Thursday 25th August 2005
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E-mail me what you want ie gauge and overall sizes and what material you would like steel, ally or stainless steel as long as it is not to big I will post you some

s5tvr

Original Poster:

1,239 posts

262 months

Thursday 25th August 2005
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Many thanks Colinrob, I'll measure up and let you know tonight (hopefully - I've a lot on at work at the moment)