Anybody know where to get expanded metal in sheet form?
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Anybody know where to get expanded metal in sheet form?
I want to have a "speed" grille look,but sitting flush against the honeycomb grille.
Does anyone know where the race car guys get this stuff? I'm doing a 68 Shelby Mustang look on the grille(You know the ones with two side by side lights in the center) but need some of this to start the process,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
Does anyone know where the race car guys get this stuff? I'm doing a 68 Shelby Mustang look on the grille(You know the ones with two side by side lights in the center) but need some of this to start the process,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
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Hey Thanks,
Hopefully I can find some flat sheet style
aluminum,like they use for speed grilles.
My goal is to have two 6 inch KC's(or similar) sticking out through the grille about 1/4 inch,surrounded by a gloss black sheet of this expanded metal. It should be a one of a kind. I'm just funny that way,can't stand seeing myself coming and going
,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
Hopefully I can find some flat sheet style
aluminum,like they use for speed grilles.
My goal is to have two 6 inch KC's(or similar) sticking out through the grille about 1/4 inch,surrounded by a gloss black sheet of this expanded metal. It should be a one of a kind. I'm just funny that way,can't stand seeing myself coming and going
,,,,98------------------
98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
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98screamer, give me an email at md@northcoastmarines.com
just got back from the consumer electronics show and found a company that sells it
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just got back from the consumer electronics show and found a company that sells it
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2001 SUPER CREW LARIAT
BRIGHT RED/SILVER 2 TONE
5.4 AUTO 4x4
FLIP CHIP SUPERCHIP
LUVERNE STAINLESS SIDE STEPS
PENDALINER BED LINER
ROLL N LOCK TONEAU COVER
DEFLECTA SHIELD BUG SHIELD
TRENZ FRT GRILLE
LIGHTED VANITY MIRRORS
CLEAR SIDE MARKER LIGHTS
EDELBROCK IAS SHOCKS
HELLWIG REAR SWAY BAY
BACKUP RADAR WARNING
OPTIMA YELLOW TOP BATTERY
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If you want a source for materials and hardware that engineers & machinists use, call and get catalogs from:
McMaster-Carr - 630-833-0300. They are an industrial supply house and they have just about any sort of material, tool, or hardware you can dream up. The new catalog is 3000+ pages. They have 8 types of expanded and decorative metal sheet. A 4x8' sheet costs from $30 to $180 depending on material and design.
MSC industrial supply at 800-645-7270. This catalog is more for a factory or machine shop, and quite a selection of materials and tools. 4400 pages.
That should be a good start. I am a mechanical engineer for an automation company and we have all sorts of catalogs for this sort of thing.
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McMaster-Carr - 630-833-0300. They are an industrial supply house and they have just about any sort of material, tool, or hardware you can dream up. The new catalog is 3000+ pages. They have 8 types of expanded and decorative metal sheet. A 4x8' sheet costs from $30 to $180 depending on material and design.
MSC industrial supply at 800-645-7270. This catalog is more for a factory or machine shop, and quite a selection of materials and tools. 4400 pages.
That should be a good start. I am a mechanical engineer for an automation company and we have all sorts of catalogs for this sort of thing.
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Howie's Effie: "Nadine"
Amazon Green 2000 F150 XLT 5.4L 4x4 ORP Supercab Flareside
Captains Chairs, Electronic Shift, Rear Slider, Keyless Entry, Cab Steps, 3.55 L/S
Mods: Superchip, FIPK, Flowmaster Force II, Rhino Liner, fogs + hibeams
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WOW!! Guys,I had almost given up on this thread,and here come you two on the same day,no less! Major thanks on the sources. I will e-mail you in a while,ncoast. Unless they are the same suppliers,I can compare prices....
Hmmm.....$30 bucks a sheet,,Those speed grille manufacturers are making a killing,hehe. Do any of these places have websites with the products online?
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
Hmmm.....$30 bucks a sheet,,Those speed grille manufacturers are making a killing,hehe. Do any of these places have websites with the products online?
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
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98SCREAMER,
here is a link to the McMaster Carr site.
http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/ss...um&FT_128=1501 Pricing information is on catalog page 3140 you need Adobe Acrobat reader.
I thought about making my own Speed Grill also but at $58 for a 3' x 5' sheet of the oval aluminum plus my time and labor. I went ahead and bought the speed grill and painted it black.
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[This message has been edited by Jim A (edited 01-09-2001).]
here is a link to the McMaster Carr site.
http://www.mcmaster.com/param/asp/ss...um&FT_128=1501 Pricing information is on catalog page 3140 you need Adobe Acrobat reader.
I thought about making my own Speed Grill also but at $58 for a 3' x 5' sheet of the oval aluminum plus my time and labor. I went ahead and bought the speed grill and painted it black.
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99 XLT SC Flareside, Oxford White, Sport, 4.6l, 275/60/17 tires, 3.55LS, 4 wheel discs/ABS, Ford bedliner, Downey SST Tonneau, K&N, Flowmaster II Dual out rear catback, Clear corners. Cerwin Vega Stealth 5x7 & Vega 5 1/4 componants using 4 x 100 watt amp. 8" 1408 Rockford sub in Qlogic sub box w/300w amp. Still using stock Premium Sound head unit. Street Scene grille painted black and Stillen Storm air dam with lights (unpainted for now).
[This message has been edited by Jim A (edited 01-09-2001).]
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Hey Jim A:
I'd like to see a pic of the front of your truck,it sounds pretty sharp. Thanks for the link. I would just buy a grille,but for what I want to do,the sheet stuff will be easier to work with. Plus if the sheets are three by five,I'll have a chance to mess up once,,,,thanks again,,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
[This message has been edited by 98SCREAMER (edited 01-09-2001).]
I'd like to see a pic of the front of your truck,it sounds pretty sharp. Thanks for the link. I would just buy a grille,but for what I want to do,the sheet stuff will be easier to work with. Plus if the sheets are three by five,I'll have a chance to mess up once,,,,thanks again,,,,,98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
[This message has been edited by 98SCREAMER (edited 01-09-2001).]
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Oh! Okay,now I get it,Storm(Lightning) 
that's a cool air dam! Probably will save alot of people some time and money,too
Looks great!!!! I need some new pictures of my truck,bad. It doesn't even look like the pic in my signature any more.
You should make a post and show that air dam to everyone,it may stop a few from spending too much for the whole Lightning front end.....98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
[This message has been edited by 98SCREAMER (edited 01-10-2001).]
that's a cool air dam! Probably will save alot of people some time and money,tooLooks great!!!! I need some new pictures of my truck,bad. It doesn't even look like the pic in my signature any more.
You should make a post and show that air dam to everyone,it may stop a few from spending too much for the whole Lightning front end.....98
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98 F-150 4.6 Litre XLT2wd Ext. cab
Yokahama AVS/ST's
prarie tan/tan int.
K/N gen.II fipk
custom dual exh/gibson rectangle tips/rear exiting.
color matched snuglid
Superchip!!!
Westin nerfs blk .powdercoat
Clear front corners
Stillen Quad light air dam, sweet!!
Euro taillights
Cobra 75WXST cb w/weather alert
[b]Kenwood cd w/Radio Shack speakers,don't laugh it sounds pretty good
Viper alarm
On the way/wheels,tires, etc..etc.......
the monochromatic boogie is done,cool!.
Come see my new pictures@ www.my-f150.com
officialtomwaits.com
reverendhortonheat.com
WOW,what a cool site!
FENDER GUITARS ROCK!!!
[This message has been edited by 98SCREAMER (edited 01-10-2001).]
