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Post by gungho75 on Jan 11, 2017 10:17:26 GMT -8
Hi I'm in Nanaimo where do you guys/gals get your tin for body repairs? Need a small sheet to cut for irregular rust repairs
Thanks!
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Post by tony on Jan 11, 2017 10:54:30 GMT -8
.......probably find something at Nanaimo Sheet Metal , welding shops , I think even Canadian tire probably had small sheet metal pieces , but my personal favourite is cheap or free I've been cutting sheet metal pieces out of an old super beetle roof and fenders for years or maybe a body shop dumpster or maybe off of Brenticons (daily driver) green bus  |
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Post by CrazyBrit on Jan 11, 2017 14:13:41 GMT -8
Metal Supermarkets are just off Dorman Road, near the intersection with Labieux. Also Canadian Tire and Home Depot sell small pieces of sheet steel.
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Post by magikbus on Jan 11, 2017 17:15:05 GMT -8
In the past I've gone into scrap metal junkyards and explained I need some old fenders or door panels to practice welding on and they've given me all I can use. It's worth a try anyway, nothing but a few minutes of time to lose.
Stan
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Post by PICTUP on Jan 11, 2017 18:38:22 GMT -8
or maybe off of Brenticons (daily driver) green bus There is some metal that joins all that rust together? LOL  Sorry Brent, JK  I gotta figure out when I should start cutting up all these useless Saab door and hoods  |
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Post by gungho75 on Jan 11, 2017 19:43:32 GMT -8
Thanks for the info everyone Good stuff just went over my van today I bought one of those portable shelters 12x20x9 and lined the bottom 5 feet with fire blanket from work. Bought a bottle of gas for my welder. Went over it today the sills are gone both sides. 3 outriggers on drivers side 1 on passenger, cab floor needs patching, battery tray, a couple crossmember need attention, rear wings are gone etc.. lol not as bad as I thought so far I'm glad I held on to the old girl. Let the work begin!
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Post by Wongai on Jan 12, 2017 10:24:31 GMT -8
I'm going through the same process on my bus. It's a big deal for sure. I too am stoked that you held on to your bus. I (we all) speak to people every day who regret having sold their old bus. Looking forward to seeing some pictures posted. BTW - I get my sheet metal from a sign shop (in Victoria) really cheap. You might want to call a few shop in Nanaimo.
Keep calm and weld on.
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Post by stude on Jan 13, 2017 12:00:35 GMT -8
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Post by gungho75 on Jan 13, 2017 16:40:03 GMT -8
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Post by 68IIIbuggy on Jan 13, 2017 22:37:10 GMT -8
Old washing machine cabinets are made of quite good quality steel, and are a good thickness for body repair. Oh, and they're plentiful and free.
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Post by gungho75 on Jan 16, 2017 8:37:12 GMT -8
Old washing machine cabinets are made of quite good quality steel, and are a good thickness for body repair. Oh, and they're plentiful and free. Yeah deadly idea Thanks! |
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Sorry Brent, JK 
