[gasser]

I was thinking of buying a chrome heater delete or bulkhead cover plate etc for my engine compartment.

However I wanted one easy to work with and inexpensive so I could cut access holes in it for my ac / heater hoses etc, But the one you buy that are chrome have access holes if you want but not in the location I wanted.

I have always liked diamond plate, but it is really hard to cut etc.

Tonight at Lowes I found the answer, this stuff comes in a sheet that is 12" X 24 inch and only cost 26.00. It is called bright aluminum and looks close to diamond plate, plus when I am done I can do a high polish finish on it, and I cut it with my jigsaw and it cuts very easy and fast.

I am not a metal man so this first cut isn't perfect.

This is the old metal one and the new one I just cut.

Otis

 

[mt94ss]

Nice! It's always nice to find solutions in unexpected places. Usually when you are looking for something else!

Later,

Mike

 

[carls 56]

looks great otis. still have all your fingers too, right?

 

[rlbutcher]

Looks good big O.Nice to pass info to others.

 

[Sedan]

Very cool! I find alot of stuff at home depot.
Rick

 

[Str8axle]

For those with a 55/56 Chevy, an ashtray skin makes a nice heater control delete plate for the dash.

 

[1946Austin]

I cut aluminum using my jig saw with a wood cutting blade. It doesn't clog up and it cuts the soft aluminum easily. I spray it with a good cutting oil (Kroil) to make it work even better!