Project Monster BBQ

[philoldsmobile]

1m x 2m of 1.2 is over £50 per sheet..

0.8 mm (22g) is fine..

[philoldsmobile]

ply for the floor is less than £10 per sheet!  

[55starchief]

This is why i wanted to use 3mm checker as it was about £28 a sheet would be much stronger than 0.8 and would still be paintable

[philoldsmobile]

doesn't need to be strong at all, there is a hell of a lot of framework behind it, its just there to cover the sides..

if you can get 3mm chequr for £28 per sheet, its going to be the way to go, because it can be welded to the frame from inside, so nu unsightly bolts or rivets..

are they 2x1 sheets?

[55starchief]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

are they 2x1 sheets?

Yes mate, will check all prices tomorrow with my supplier

[philoldsmobile]

ok, if we can get chequer steel, without being silly money, its probably the best option.

if we followed the line of the frame over the wheels, that would also save on steel, we could probably get away with 3 sheets doing that.

[philoldsmobile]

i think it would look quite nice, too..

[55starchief]

I really want to avoid welding sheet as it requires a lot of bodywork meaning an increase in spraying costs

[philoldsmobile]

not an issue with chequer, the pattern would loose the join as it does on the top..

[art b]

can ya get steel fubar plate?
it lays flat

[philoldsmobile]

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[55starchief]

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This what you were thinking of for the wheel arches mate? £22 inc VAT each, gloss or matt black

[philoldsmobile]

thats the kiddy...

£44 is a bit steep for an accessory though, perhaps later in the season..

[55starchief]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

thats the kiddy...

£44 is a bit steep for an accessory though, perhaps later in the season..

Thats the cheapest i found. Might find cheaper at a breakers or ebay mate. You need the rears as the fronts are un equal in length

[philoldsmobile]

i think we will need wider wheels first, otherwise it will make the wheels looked tucked in..

[55starchief]

Steel Sheet prices are as follows

1.2mm 2m x 1m @ £12.50+VAT
1.2mm 2.5m x 1.25m @ £20+VAT

1mm 2m x 1m @ £11+VAT
1mm 2.5m x 1.25m @ £17.50+VAT

[FUBAR]

Thats a lot cheaper than previously quoted isn't it...?

[55starchief]

Quoting: FUBAR

Thats a lot cheaper than previously quoted isn't it...?

yeah not sure where philo got his prices from. The checker in 3mm steel was £28+VAT

[Incursus]

Quoting: art b

can ya get steel fubar plate?
it lays flat

[Roadkill]

Quoting: philoldsmobile

fireboard is not going to take the weight of the tank dude, so wont work as a heat insulator..

What about nylon blocks ?

Quoting: philoldsmobile

any chance of chequer plate for the rar panel deano?

Let me know if you wanna ASAP - size etc . . .

[55starchief]

Quoting: Roadkill

What about nylon blocks ?

wouldnt that melt?

[55starchief]

Quoting: Roadkill

Quoting: philoldsmobile
any chance of chequer plate for the rar panel deano?


Let me know if you wanna ASAP - size etc . . .

gonna be same width as the others by 24" mate

[FUBAR]

Quoting: 55starchief

gonna be same width as the others by 24" mate

Is that the Full Height?

+6mm for the width of the Top Checker plate? or not?

[55starchief]

Quoting: FUBAR

Is that the Full Height?

+6mm for the width of the Top Checker plate? or not?

thats the height to the frame

[55starchief]

Ok just checked pricing for the plasma cutter and it would be £48 for the weekend, thats from friday after 2pm to monday 11am

***EDIT***

Anyone need anything cutting? dean you done with the humber?