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Pont · 01-16-2004, 03:28 AM

As always, the projects never end. I'm looking for a place to buy either chrome or stailess steel tubing. I don't have exact dimesions yet or wall thickness needed but I am going to replace the stock long tie-rod (4x4) and another tube with the shiny stuff. I can drill and tap my own so all I realy need is a supplier for the blanks. Any help would be appreciated.

Rob

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 01-16-2004, 07:41 AM

Try ALRO steel corp. I thinl they are nationwide. Look in the yellow pages.

cdowns · 01-16-2004, 10:19 AM

why not take the stock pieces to a chrome-plating shop??

imdarren · 01-16-2004, 11:52 AM

Pont the biggest place in the State of Oregon that deals with non ferous metals is Alaskan Copper and Brass. They are in Portland.
You may also find what you are looking for a McMaster Carr.
Try McMasterCarr.com

Darren

gonebad2 · 01-16-2004, 04:03 PM

Hey Pont, here's a link for you. I've had pretty good luck with them. They carry a ton of stainless fittings. I buy alot of stainless steel tubing at work (3/8" & 1/2"). It comes from a place in southern Cali....It's called Uchida Pipe. A buddy from work is making a stainless underbed fuel tank. I got all of the fittings from the link I'm posting. http://plumbingworld.com/

BtnkBndt · 01-16-2004, 08:46 PM

I use http://MSCDirect.com at work. They are great for smaller quantities. They carry all kinds of different metals. Industrial supplier.

Pont · 01-17-2004, 06:32 AM

Many thanks for all your help guys. I've been busy changing a heater core in my truck tonight ( clean and paint everything, new stainless braided heater hoses, etc.) so I will check out all those links tomorrow. Again, many thanks, I didn't know where to begin looking.

Rob

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-17-2004, 12:27 PM

Hey rob have you tried the steel place up at the north end of town (not sure of the name)by the discovery zone?????

Pont · 01-17-2004, 09:34 PM

Luke, I 'm not familiar with a steel place up North of town. I've never even hear of the Discovery Zone. What else is it located by?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-17-2004, 11:05 PM

Sorry about that it's club northwest,not sure what the shop is called though???Next to the paintball/driving range???

01-16-2004, 03:28 AM	#1
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Who sells / looking for a place to buy chrome or SS tubing As always, the projects never end. I'm looking for a place to buy either chrome or stailess steel tubing. I don't have exact dimesions yet or wall thickness needed but I am going to replace the stock long tie-rod (4x4) and another tube with the shiny stuff. I can drill and tap my own so all I realy need is a supplier for the blanks. Any help would be appreciated. Rob __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-16-2004, 07:41 AM	#2
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Try ALRO steel corp. I thinl they are nationwide. Look in the yellow pages. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

01-16-2004, 10:19 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	why not take the stock pieces to a chrome-plating shop?? __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

01-16-2004, 11:52 AM	#4
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	Pont the biggest place in the State of Oregon that deals with non ferous metals is Alaskan Copper and Brass. They are in Portland. You may also find what you are looking for a McMaster Carr. Try McMasterCarr.com Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

01-16-2004, 04:03 PM	#5
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Hey Pont, here's a link for you. I've had pretty good luck with them. They carry a ton of stainless fittings. I buy alot of stainless steel tubing at work (3/8" & 1/2"). It comes from a place in southern Cali....It's called Uchida Pipe. A buddy from work is making a stainless underbed fuel tank. I got all of the fittings from the link I'm posting. http://plumbingworld.com/ __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

01-16-2004, 08:46 PM	#6
BtnkBndt Pennyless Fool Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Forney,Tx Posts: 439	I use http://MSCDirect.com at work. They are great for smaller quantities. They carry all kinds of different metals. Industrial supplier. __________________ "Who owns this car with the peace sign, the mag wheels, and four on the floor?" 67 Short Step 283/TH400/4.11

01-17-2004, 06:32 AM	#7
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Many thanks for all your help guys. I've been busy changing a heater core in my truck tonight ( clean and paint everything, new stainless braided heater hoses, etc.) so I will check out all those links tomorrow. Again, many thanks, I didn't know where to begin looking. Rob __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-17-2004, 12:27 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Hey rob have you tried the steel place up at the north end of town (not sure of the name)by the discovery zone????? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-17-2004, 09:34 PM	#9
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Luke, I 'm not familiar with a steel place up North of town. I've never even hear of the Discovery Zone. What else is it located by? __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

01-17-2004, 11:05 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Sorry about that it's club northwest,not sure what the shop is called though???Next to the paintball/driving range??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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