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Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2012 8:19 am
by jimmycakes401
I got a 1969 top console for my Fiat. Is has a built in center speaker and the perforated aluminium has a puncture in it. I can bang it back in gently, but it will still look weird in that spot. Anyone know where I can get a fine perforated aluminum sheet? Doesn't have to be identical.
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:36 am
by Texasbull
You might try any local hardware store, look in their decorative sheet metal department. They usually stock an assortment of home grille materials with different patterns, just pick the one you like, cut to match.
Here's an example...
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... d100351162
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:27 pm
by jimmycakes401
I have some of that. But the perforated sheet metal on the Fiat's is more like screen. Really tiny holes. I'll try and post a picture later.
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:49 pm
by Wheel
Here is a link to McMaster-Carr. Give it a look to see if this is what you are looking for.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-perfo ... ts/=gkfnni
There are several types of material, hole size, hole pattern and material thickness. You may have to poke around a bit.
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:22 am
by jimmycakes401
Holy cow! Look at those prices! LOL. I'll have to get creative.
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:46 am
by Wheel
The sheet size is probably larger than you need as well.
If you have a local Metal Supply business they may be able to cut you a smaller, more economical piece.
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 8:49 am
by jimmycakes401
Unfortunately due to the internet and lack of folks doing their own metal work, I'm not sure if I will be able to find it around here. But I shall look!
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Thu Mar 08, 2012 9:29 am
by grittracing
I think i have a stock one i will have to look if your interested
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:59 am
by jimmycakes401
Possibly. Depending on what kind of shape it is and what the price is. I'm on a pretty strict budget. I can LIVE with what I have. But the puncture will be annoying. LOL. I'm sure I won't be looking at it much.
Re: Perforated Aluminium For 1969 Style Console Top
Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 2:52 pm
by manoa matt
I have several pieces of perforated aluminum screen that is as close to the original design as you can get. Picked them up at a craft store a few years ago. Send me an email for pictures.
matt.scarton@gmail.com