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Old 07-10-2006, 01:18 PM   #41 (permalink)
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For .060 scrap tubing??? I thought I got ripped off!!

20ft lengths of .060 square tubing goes for about $20. The most expensive part of the project was the safety bars which were made of 3/4" pipe with something like an 1/8" wall thickness. That shit is stout, but it cost about $30 for 6'. The tubing is cheap. Especially if you get it out of the scrap pile.

The Patton's Steel website doesn't list prices because they fluctuate, but I can't imagine they've changed THAT much. Are they talkin Stainless or something?
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Old 07-10-2006, 01:29 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Awesome job, Bacon. The rack looks great.
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Old 07-10-2006, 04:56 PM   #43 (permalink)

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For .060 scrap tubing??? I thought I got ripped off!!

20ft lengths of .060 square tubing goes for about $20. The most expensive part of the project was the safety bars which were made of 3/4" pipe with something like an 1/8" wall thickness. That shit is stout, but it cost about $30 for 6'. The tubing is cheap. Especially if you get it out of the scrap pile.

The Patton's Steel website doesn't list prices because they fluctuate, but I can't imagine they've changed THAT much. Are they talkin Stainless or something?
Not to be an ass, even though I have one. Couldn't you have used 3/4" gas pipe for the safety bars? I'm not sure if I could find any tables for gas pipe which would give the deflection since its not made for that.

I'm going to Lowes, I'll see what a 10' piece costs.
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For .060 scrap tubing??? I thought I got ripped off!!

20ft lengths of .060 square tubing goes for about $20. The most expensive part of the project was the safety bars which were made of 3/4" pipe with something like an 1/8" wall thickness. That shit is stout, but it cost about $30 for 6'. The tubing is cheap. Especially if you get it out of the scrap pile.

The Patton's Steel website doesn't list prices because they fluctuate, but I can't imagine they've changed THAT much. Are they talkin Stainless or something?
I dunno man, I think they were more or less ignorant of the topic, but trying to sound off like they knew better. *shrug* Gotta love em.
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Not to be an ass, even though I have one. Couldn't you have used 3/4" gas pipe for the safety bars? I'm not sure if I could find any tables for gas pipe which would give the deflection since its not made for that.

I'm going to Lowes, I'll see what a 10' piece costs.
Lowes usually has a higher markup, but knowing my luck, you'll find it on sale...

I know what you mean Lusst. People typically just assume that ****l is expensive when in all actuallity, taint near as pricey as wood.
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Lowes usually has a higher markup, but knowing my luck, you'll find it on sale...

I know what you mean Lusst. People typically just assume that ****l is expensive when in all actuallity, taint near as pricey as wood.
I forgot to look, I was just curious what the cost was. Maybe I'll remember when I go to Home Depot tomorrow.

I went to Lowe's because I had 10% off coupon and wanted a pressure washer.

How did you paint your cage?
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How did you paint your cage?

Rattle-canned it. If you take your time, spray paint can look pretty good.

Say it with love, say it with Krylon!
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Rattle-canned it. If you take your time, spray paint can look pretty good.

Say it with love, say it with Krylon!
I seem to recall a 87 chevy cleberity that was primered grey from a couple cans of krylon out in the HS parking lot. Man that car looked great.

Anyhow, great work on the cage my friend, great work.
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I seem to recall a 87 chevy cleberity that was primered grey from a couple cans of krylon out in the HS parking lot. Man that car looked great.

Anyhow, great work on the cage my friend, great work.
Believe it or not, that POS was Randy's first attempt at painting a car with a sprayer. Turned out pretty good...now that fucker paints cars for a living.

And oh yeah, it was an 84, not an 87...
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