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Where to get 44mm (1 3/4") Tube

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:11 pm
by bru21
As above.

I am looking for regular steel tube with the above OD to build my buggy with.

so far my options are 4130 @

1.5"

PS3821 @ A$20.30/m

PS3824 @ A$19.58/m

PS3828 @ A$25.57/m

PS3830 @ A$27.49/m


1.75"

Ps4414 @ A$24.08/m

PS4416 @ A$23.34/m

PS4421 @ A$20.37/m

PS4424 @ A$28.46/m

PS4430 @ A$31.66/m


I don't mind paying for the steel but I will need larger radius dies to bend the thin stuff to justify its use so it will end up adding a grand or two to the project.

OPW sell 650mpa steel which sounds good and is my preferred option if i cannot get steel in QLD.

So what is everyone using? Might send the 44mm die back and get a 48mm.

cheers bru

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:16 pm
by CWBYUP
Ring performance metals in windsor.

Dont have the number handy but they should be able to look after you.

Nick

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:23 pm
by blurredvision
Extreme Motorsports
197 Toombul Road
Northgate
Queensland
Australia 4013
Phone: 07 3630 4377
Fax: 07 3630 4355

These guys are onsellers for Performance Metals.
They can get what you want either delivering or pick up.

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:45 pm
by bru21
Thanks fellas,

The prices above are from performance metals. I will get their DOM price and see how it compares. I was hoping for a local supplier.

I looked up Atlas, metalcorp, smorgon / one steel etc

Might have to just bite the bullet.

I need to do a cage for my brother and the buggy so about 60m to start off. Need to take out a second morgage

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 9:57 pm
by 75 cruser
performance metals are great to deal with, ive bought all the tube for my truck through them and had no drammers

rob

Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:01 pm
by bru21
yeah they are good I have delt with them in the past, but i bought 1 length of 44, 3 lengths of 38 and a bit of 3mm plate 3 ft x 1.5ft - total cost $1100. it was 4130.

thanks again