Is it just me or as has anyone noticed that once you start on the road of trying to scrounge everything for a car you start to look at passing cars/skips/building sites with a somewhat different eye?
And start carrying a screwdriver with you wherever you go...
;-)

Anyway, was at the council tip yesterday and in the white goods section I spotted several fridges/freezers etc. with large sheets of (presumably) steel paneling.
Is this stuff any good for the side paneling etc. if you're planning to paint your car? Obviously there are slight weight issues of using steel instead of ali but the stuff is already painted/undercoated- and free!
For all I know it's the wrong grade/paints crap/whatever but was just wondering what anyone thought...

James

I would avoid mounting a fridge on the side of the car most of all for aerodynamic reasons, might be good for luggage space though!

Be great for a picnic if you can get one working off the 12 volts...

I agree with Merlin, On the back would be much better, then again that might affect the balance of the car.

More weight on the back is better for those arse out roundabout moments!

ChrisW

And TANKSLAPPERS.
I just love that saying.

JAMES I've been offered a large sheet of ally,since i only need a bit(i'm all fibreglass)will see if there is enough for you.OK

Thanks mate!

Very kind of you.

BR,

James

Old PC cases come in handy -- even toying with turning one iinto a fuel tank/

The fan grilles may cause a problem with leaks!

thats the second 2 year old thread reserrected in 2 days!


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steve

James, don't listen to them.
I get a constant torrent of abuse at the motor club at work as I am forever into the scrap bins.
I am only recycling that's all.
Would you believe there is actually a whole fibreglass Cobra body sitting there ?
Some GENIUS decided to take a jigsaw and cut it in 2 though. (Apparently for it was to be used for an Illusionist's show, or something). Anyway, it's up for grabs if anyone wants to take on the re-splicing ?
Anyway, before I get carried away I must get my Tetanus Jab up to date.
Food for thought when 'totting' in skips.

If your looking for cheap paneling materials, had a friend score 4ea 4'x8' .050 thk ali sheets from a sign shop.

He says he paid $40 bucks for the lot.
he plans to put to painted side inboard.

(rat b@$tard wont sell me any of it )

I used the sides out of a filing cabinet for the scuttle skin and the sides, top and the door skins from a 5 foot fridge for alot of the bulkhead and interior panelling. thing is im still using the filing cabinet in the shed to put power tools in, its still lockable and now has good ventilation

Hi,
was cutting 22 guage steel today with aviator shears, bloody difficult, my first time! is it always like that? it was most difficult to get a perfectly straight line. What do people use for the ali sheets? I guess/hope it will be easier
Tim

straight shears like big scissors are best or nibbler type things

most of my steel is new, but, the stuff I panelled my tranny tunnel was from old industrial shelving, and most 3mm steel is from conveyor belt machine metalwork.

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steve

If you've got a compressor these are great http://www.machinemart.co.uk/product.asp?p=000310940&r=2016&g=103.
I would have thought the steel on a fridge is very thin James the rigidity comes from the foam bonded to it which would be a twat to get off.
Cheers,
Bob