juddman Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Hi Folks - I'm just wondering where you guys get sheetmetal for making patch panels. I'm looking for some 19 gauge (1mm or 0.040in) 1018 sheet steel to fix some rust on my ancient BMW. I don't need any huge quantity - one or two 2x3 ft sheets would be far more than enough and all of the metal suppliers near me seem to require large purchases. I've found a few places on the net that will sell small quantities of either 18 or 20 gauge, but I'd like to match the thickness of what's on the car if possible. Eastwood also sells small quantities of either 18 or 20, but it's galvanized and I'd rather stay away from welding that. I'm located on eastern Long Island. If anyone has any good sources in the northeast, please let me know. I'm willing to drive and I have a gearhead buddy who commutes between LI and Philly on a weekly basis who might be talked into grabbing something on his way, too. Thanks to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDale Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Chris,Should be available from your local auto body supply store.diz <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.aaca.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 Almost any sheetmetal shop will have "cutoffs" or "drops", leftovers from various projects which they should be glad to sell you. You may need to settle for 18 or 20 gauge though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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