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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Tue Dec 16, 2025 8:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
Hey hoarders, I need a chunk of aluminum plate to make an adaptor. I am going to weld it so I don't want to use any cast metal. Also going to tap holes so no space age metal either. 5 X 6 and a 1/2 inch thick. Any stuff in your scrap metal piles? Thanks in advance. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Tue Dec 16, 2025 9:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
I may be able to cut a piece out of a big plate I have. Need to look at what I have. When do you want/need it? Call/text me on Saturday to remind me if I've not responded. Lou |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Tue Dec 16, 2025 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
Hi Stan, No 1/2" thick stuff in my scrap pile. Check with your local fab/machine shops to see what they would sell you. Greg |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Tue Dec 16, 2025 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
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I may be able to cut a piece out of a big plate I have. Need to look at what I have. When do you want/need it? Call/text me on Saturday to remind me if I've not responded.
Thanks LouLou I am welding a flange on the Feather Duster intake. |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Tue Dec 16, 2025 3:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
McMaster-Carr has it, but it's salty. |
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| Author: | GTS225 [ Tue Dec 16, 2025 8:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
You might also look on Ebay and Amazon. Roger |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Wed Dec 17, 2025 7:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
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You might also look on Ebay and Amazon.
Thanks Roger
Roger |
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| Author: | Rick Covalt [ Wed Dec 17, 2025 9:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
Stan if Lou doesn't have any I can get a piece cheap. Would take a couple days to stop by the welding shop. I will also check my pile. |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Thu Dec 18, 2025 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
Folks, I mocked up the base plate and I seem to think I might need to be closer to 1 inch. I could weld the 1/2 to the manifold and then add a 1/2 spacer between the base and the carb flange. This is a Holley Progressive 350 2 barrel. Not a Weber, a real Holley. If y'all come up with some scrap let me know. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri Dec 19, 2025 2:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
Why so thick? Maybe take 5/16" or 3/8" thick, then drill and tap for studs and put a spacer between the carb and plate. Easy to find cheap spacers for that carb, I think. Lou |
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| Author: | hyper_pak [ Fri Dec 19, 2025 7:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
The sideways linkage swings through a big arc and it's on the manifold. I have only found decent spacers adapters at speedway motors. |
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| Author: | Killer6 [ Sat Dec 20, 2025 8:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
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The sideways linkage swings through a big arc and it's on the manifold.
Check with Metals Depot, see what they have for You, I've sourced from them for years...
I have only found decent spacers adapters at speedway motors. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Sun Dec 21, 2025 1:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Need a chunk of Aluminum 5 X 6 X .5 inches |
Now that you need 1" instead of 1/2" I have some. Send me a message etc and we can work something out. Greg |
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