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mr. fahrenheit
PostPosted: November 28, 2007, 3:46 am 
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I just wanted to say in my first post here: hello!

Also, I'm going to need all your help. :D In any case, I've finally got the courage to attempt my McSorley based build partially because I want a race car and partially because my Porsche decided to die. So I just want to introduce myself and ask you the first question of many...

Where do I procure RHS for cheap.

Also have picture of Kubica's crashed car from Canada.

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mr. fahrenheit wrote:
Where do I procure RHS for cheap.

Welcome!

The answer to your question will greatly depend on your location.

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Thanks for the welcome.

Actually, I am in So Cal
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Industrial Metal Supply, if you can't find it surplus.

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Most metal supplier will have it in stock. It is rather common...
I live near Palm Springs, CA and their are 3 places near me that I can purchase it. Phone book or the internet would be good starting points. Since you didn't list your city or zip I can help too much.

If you still cant find any ask a fence guy (wrought iron fence guys will have a led on it).

1' X 1', 16 gauge, RHS ( two place I went to had NO IDEA what RHS was, but "16 gauge 1' square tubing" got me what I needed). Good luck to you...

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Might help if you ask for hrs, as in "hot-rolled steel". :)
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Reposting....posting link as not to sound like an A-hole.
http://locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.p ... hlight=rhs

Be prepared to explain what you want in a couple different ways.

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mr.peabody.d wrote:
1' X 1', 16 gauge, RHS ( two place I went to had NO IDEA what RHS was, but "16 gauge 1' square tubing" got me what I needed).


Haha, I believe this is my problem because no one has any idea what RHS is. I'll have to look into getting 16 gauge 1" square tubing. On a side note, I think you made the Spinal Tap Stonehenge mistake. :lol:
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mr. fahrenheit wrote:
Thanks for the welcome.

Actually, I am in So Cal
Cool, a local guy.
As Kurt (KB58) said, IMS is the way to go - 818-394-3188 for the square tubing.
If you need DOM tubing (control arms or roll bar) I found that Totten tube have a good price - 800-882-3748 .

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You are quick!
I think my first post would have made whores blush and angels weep. (Editing I think was a better option.) Hope both, in context, were helpful.

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Wow, you guys have been absolutely invaluable. Now I'm faced with the problem of my vast array of "expert" friends telling me I should be making a circular tube frame... Oh, the peanut gallery.
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