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Title: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Darcy7 on August 28, 2009, 12:30:44 PM

Hi everyone

Can anyone suggest a good place to get aluminium checkerplate in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.  I know there's a Sims Metal depot in Broadmeadows but I don't know if they sell it there?  Prefer if the place was open on a Saturday but may be pushing that.

I've also heard some Bunnings stores sell it but they are few and far between.

Any help appreciated.

thanks

Darcy

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: grindo on August 28, 2009, 12:34:40 PM

not gunna be too much help here mate , but i know of a tool box & trailer joint just
opened up on manningham rd in bulleen , near bulleen rd intersection , i think its open saturdays..

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: V8CRSA on August 28, 2009, 04:24:32 PM

Hi Darcy,

There used to be a Capral aluminium behind the Northland home maker centre in Preston.
I can't remember the name of the road,but you can enter from Murray Rd and drive around the rear to where it is.They will even cut to size for you.

cheers  matt

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Bird on August 28, 2009, 05:10:39 PM

Theres a checkerplate toolbox joint in Mitcham if you get desperate, just ringwood end of shops.

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: macca on August 28, 2009, 07:20:01 PM

Hi Darcy

The main suppliers in Melbourne are Capral and Action Aluminium, Capral bought out Smart Aluminium, I think Smart Aluminium have a branch in Airport West and Action have a branch in Thomastown. I have found that Action are cheaper and better to deal with than Capral ( Smart) but it would pay to check with both, of course there will be a lot of smaller operators around as well. 
macca

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Darcy7 on August 31, 2009, 09:35:02 PM

Thanks for the info gents.

I found a caravan dealer in Broadmeadows who sell 8x4ft sheets for $95 which is about as good as I've found so far.  Also Bunnings sell smaller sheets but they are thinner metal and pretty expensive.

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Bird on September 01, 2009, 03:07:39 PM

Quote from: Darcy7 on August 31, 2009, 09:35:02 PM

Thanks for the info gents.

I found a caravan dealer in Broadmeadows who sell 8x4ft sheets for $95 which is about as good as I've found so far.  Also Bunnings sell smaller sheets but they are thinner metal and pretty expensive.

Are you making battery cover etc?? make 2 sets ;)

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Darcy7 on September 01, 2009, 03:40:26 PM

Lost

Yeah that's exactly what I'm doing.  I was giving it some thought and I think I'm going to have to get them made up as I don't have anything that can bend lenghts of checkerplate and I think I'm going to need some welding as well.

This mob in Broady said they could make them up for me.  Not sure what price but I'm thinking of taking the camper down there to get them to have a look.

Can't hurt to get a price

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: stevo on September 01, 2009, 05:31:13 PM

Don't buy from Bunnings unless you are rich. I got a small sheet last week and it cost an arm and a leg, but I needed it in a hurry.

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Bird on September 02, 2009, 12:20:33 PM

Quote from: Darcy7 on September 01, 2009, 03:40:26 PM

Lost

Yeah that's exactly what I'm doing.  I was giving it some thought and I think I'm going to have to get them made up as I don't have anything that can bend lenghts of checkerplate and I think I'm going to need some welding as well.

This mob in Broady said they could make them up for me.  Not sure what price but I'm thinking of taking the camper down there to get them to have a look.

Can't hurt to get a price

Let me know how you go and prices.

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: austastar on September 02, 2009, 02:06:01 PM

Hi,
   have you tried Ullrich? (http://www.ullrich.com.au/branches.htm)
cheers

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Bird on May 10, 2010, 05:26:54 PM

Large diggity dig.

how did ya go with this?

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Darcy7 on May 10, 2010, 07:20:28 PM

Haven't done anything yet. Other stuff keeps getting priority.

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Bird on September 03, 2010, 07:51:27 PM

Quote from: Darcy7 on May 10, 2010, 07:20:28 PM

Haven't done anything yet. Other stuff keeps getting priority.

Speaking with the guys at TB today, Chris is getting sides made for his tomorrow.. Maybe worth keeping an eye on :)

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: chrisroche on September 03, 2010, 09:38:30 PM

Marty - give me a call as I have a mate that supplies and sounds like you might be doing your toolboxes (me too).  0409 944 858.  Chris

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Bird on September 03, 2010, 11:07:43 PM

Quote from: chrisroche on September 03, 2010, 09:38:30 PM

Marty - give me a call as I have a mate that supplies and sounds like you might be doing your toolboxes (me too).  0409 944 858.  Chris

Chris.
Let me know what yours looks like around the battery, that and possibly the front storage section on other side... could be interested in doing mine.

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: speewa158 on September 04, 2010, 03:46:30 AM

Darcy7 Come on bloke you do know the drill :worthles: Build something & no picks , thats a bit ruff !

Title: Re: Aluminium Checkerplate suppliers in Melbourne northern suburbs
Post by: Bird on March 08, 2011, 01:12:02 PM

Quote from: Darcy7 on May 10, 2010, 07:20:28 PM

Haven't done anything yet. Other stuff keeps getting priority.

still on back burner?
I have planned a battery cover for mine... Just to find someone to make it. Only 1 end of cover will be enclosed.
(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd234/cremo1/battery_cover.jpg)