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Re: Aluminum Valences...sources

To: Atwell Haines <Carbuff@scooter.net>
Subject: Re: Aluminum Valences...sources
From: George Richardson <gprtech@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 1997 22:33:58 -0400
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Organization: Merlin Group Inc.
References: <MAPI.Id.0016.00617262756666203030303730303037@MAPI.to.RFC822>
Atwell Haines wrote:
> 
> I didn't get a response to this question a couple weeks ago, so I ask the 
>List again:
> 
> What is a good source for aluminum sheet to use (instead of the cardboard) 
>for  radiator valences (shrouds)?    Would a heating & a/c shop have it, or 
>are theirs galvanized steel?
> 
> Whats a good thickness to use?
> 
> Or should I start looking for a knocked-over street sign?   **ONLY KIDDING**
> 
> Atwell Haines
> '79 Spitfire FM96062
> '88 Lotus Esprit
> '88 Mustang 5.0
> 
> CarBuff@scooter.net

Rather than use aluminum, why not use the thin gauge galvanized sheet
steel used for heating ducts? It's thin, easy to bend & cut, and readily
availiable at hardware & heating supply houses.

It's also cheaper than aluminum.

George Richardson
'57 TR3, TS15559L
(still in the works)

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