Need a piece of sheet metal...

J Banning · 07-10-2006, 11:42 AM

I'm looking for a piece of sheet metal (steel or aluminum) to use as a blockoff plate for the heater box in our Grassroots Challenge car. I already have a paper template made up, I just need the metal.

Every dollar we spend on the car (only $2006 allowed) counts, so that's why I'm hoping to find some junk metal (junk doesn't get counted towards the budget).

Does anyone have or know where a junk refridgerator, washing machine, or stove is? I could cut off one of the sides and use that for my material.

Thanks,
-Banning.

PhillyTurboSix · 07-10-2006, 11:54 AM

Just go to Hoopers and cut the side off his fridge in the garage.. he'll never know!

H/OtoGN · 07-10-2006, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Banning

I'm looking for a piece of sheet metal (steel or aluminum) to use as a blockoff plate for the heater box in our Grassroots Challenge car. I already have a paper template made up, I just need the metal.

Every dollar we spend on the car (only $2006 allowed) counts, so that's why I'm hoping to find some junk metal (junk doesn't get counted towards the budget).

Does anyone have or know where a junk refridgerator, washing machine, or stove is? I could cut off one of the sides and use that for my material.

Thanks,
-Banning.

What size do you need?

jhuber · 07-10-2006, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by H/OtoGN

What size do you need? About how thick/thin?

Yeah...what he said!!!

1of1547 · 07-10-2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhuber

Yeah...what he said!!!

Yeah what Huber and Curt both said.

gbsean · 07-10-2006, 01:41 PM

repeat...have access to hoods trunk lids...what gauge to you need

J Banning · 07-10-2006, 08:14 PM

26x16"

I think Huber has me covered.

-Banning.

GrndNatnl · 07-10-2006, 09:25 PM

You piece of sheeeeeeet!

jhuber · 07-10-2006, 11:56 PM

...my fridge was that exact size!!!

Banning, how does this look??

JAYSAV · 07-11-2006, 09:06 AM

Grab a stop sign on your way home, they seem to be hanging all over the place, LOL, just kidding

GrndNatnl · 07-11-2006, 10:31 PM

Grab a few traffic lights too. No shortage of those.

ajt86 · 07-11-2006, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GrndNatnl

Grab a few traffic lights too. No shortage of those.

especially down in deleware- you guys have like 15 of them hanging from a little wire across a 2 land road.

consider it a public service- your lightning the line up so it doesnt snap and then they will loose all of them

gbsean · 07-12-2006, 11:59 AM

there is a refrigerator out for garbage pick up on my street I could zip down there with my wizzer wheel or just take the door and you cut it

jhuber · 07-12-2006, 01:06 PM

A stop sign or road sign would be nice if it measured about 26"!!

JAYSAV · 07-12-2006, 05:53 PM

Will this work? very lite

07-10-2006, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
J Banning www.magnabuick.com Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,538	Need a piece of sheet metal... I'm looking for a piece of sheet metal (steel or aluminum) to use as a blockoff plate for the heater box in our Grassroots Challenge car. I already have a paper template made up, I just need the metal. Every dollar we spend on the car (only $2006 allowed) counts, so that's why I'm hoping to find some junk metal (junk doesn't get counted towards the budget). Does anyone have or know where a junk refridgerator, washing machine, or stove is? I could cut off one of the sides and use that for my material. Thanks, -Banning. __________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series Someday this all might come together: Girdled 109 stroker, 76GTQ 4-bolt turbo, Bronsonian Stage IV heads, 83's and Razor's dual nozzle, Turbotweak Speed Density w/WBo2 control, Powerstroke IC, Michael's TH400 w/transbrake, 33 spline Mosers & full spool, 325/50/15 drag radials.

07-10-2006, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
PhillyTurboSix cRaCk wH0rE Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Phila, PA Posts: 5,130	Just go to Hoopers and cut the side off his fridge in the garage.. he'll never know! __________________ Jim C Pennsylvania State Representative for MAGNA 86 Grand National CF5 car loaded - Stocker 87 Grand National CC1 car, late build, with low options. Rebuilt. All the basic mods ,some goodies, and a lot of shiny stuff. Featuring Razor's famous Alky kit! 89 Turbo Trans Am #396 CC1 leather. Garage Princess. Stock 30K original Featured in Hemmings Muscle Machines. Feb. 06 Turbo Tweak Chips in ALL my cars BPG Board of Directors Member #2050 http://www.buickperformancegroup.com/index.html GSCA Member #5314

07-10-2006, 01:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
gbsean Not a Democrat any more.. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flanders, N.J. Posts: 14,338	repeat...have access to hoods trunk lids...what gauge to you need __________________ UPCOMING BPG EVENTS 2010 Stage 1 CONVENTION July 30,31 Aug 1 2010 2011 TTA T-Type T-PARTY July 29,30,31 2011 11.599 @ 119.91 with issues Sean Ryder Buick Performance Group Chairman www.buickperformancegroup.com http://www.magnabuick.com/ see thread for Engine Specs http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/wa...tml#post680751 happy now Rich

07-10-2006, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
J Banning www.magnabuick.com Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 6,538	26x16" I think Huber has me covered. -Banning. __________________ Banning Cohen 1986 T-Type WH1 10.62@125.45 (1.43 best 60') Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Director & Delaware State Rep. Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series Someday this all might come together: Girdled 109 stroker, 76GTQ 4-bolt turbo, Bronsonian Stage IV heads, 83's and Razor's dual nozzle, Turbotweak Speed Density w/WBo2 control, Powerstroke IC, Michael's TH400 w/transbrake, 33 spline Mosers & full spool, 325/50/15 drag radials.

07-10-2006, 09:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
GrndNatnl Risky Business Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 6,436	You piece of sheeeeeeet! __________________ Matt Alexander 1987 Grand National 11.35 @ 118.4 mph -- 1.50 60' Central Florida Grand National & T-Type Club Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Founder

07-10-2006, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
jhuber In WayToo Deep Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 5,821	...my fridge was that exact size!!! Banning, how does this look?? Attached Thumbnails __________________ Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series John Huber Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Assistant Club Director & New Jersey State Rep. Buick Performance Group BPG Member #2033 #2 rocks to the tune of 12.25@107mph, Stock turbo #2 rocks to the tune of 10.98@121mph, TA49 turbo Huber at Cecil 2008 Huber at Atco 2008 Huber 10.98 at 121 7.97 at 175 GN 7.97 at 175 GN ...all this and a WH-1 too!!! Last edited by jhuber; 07-10-2006 at 11:59 PM.

07-11-2006, 09:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
JAYSAV Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South NJ. Posts: 220	Grab a stop sign on your way home, they seem to be hanging all over the place, LOL, just kidding

07-11-2006, 10:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
GrndNatnl Risky Business Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: DeLand, FL Posts: 6,436	Grab a few traffic lights too. No shortage of those. __________________ Matt Alexander 1987 Grand National 11.35 @ 118.4 mph -- 1.50 60' Central Florida Grand National & T-Type Club Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Club Founder

07-12-2006, 11:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
gbsean Not a Democrat any more.. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Flanders, N.J. Posts: 14,338	there is a refrigerator out for garbage pick up on my street I could zip down there with my wizzer wheel or just take the door and you cut it __________________ UPCOMING BPG EVENTS 2010 Stage 1 CONVENTION July 30,31 Aug 1 2010 2011 TTA T-Type T-PARTY July 29,30,31 2011 11.599 @ 119.91 with issues Sean Ryder Buick Performance Group Chairman www.buickperformancegroup.com http://www.magnabuick.com/ see thread for Engine Specs http://www.turbobuicks.com/forums/wa...tml#post680751 happy now Rich

07-12-2006, 01:06 PM	#14 (permalink)
jhuber In WayToo Deep Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Blackwood, NJ Posts: 5,821	A stop sign or road sign would be nice if it measured about 26"!! __________________ Sign up for the 2010 MAGNA Points Series John Huber Mid-Atlantic Grand National Association (MAGNA) Assistant Club Director & New Jersey State Rep. Buick Performance Group BPG Member #2033 #2 rocks to the tune of 12.25@107mph, Stock turbo #2 rocks to the tune of 10.98@121mph, TA49 turbo Huber at Cecil 2008 Huber at Atco 2008 Huber 10.98 at 121 7.97 at 175 GN 7.97 at 175 GN ...all this and a WH-1 too!!!

07-12-2006, 05:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
JAYSAV Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South NJ. Posts: 220	Will this work? very lite Attached Thumbnails Last edited by JAYSAV; 07-12-2006 at 05:56 PM.

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