The Ford Barn

PAmike · 08-07-2025, 05:00 PM

Any suggestions for for a reliable and quality sheet metal fabrication shop located within 400 miles of State College PA. Specifically, I need rear wheel wells fabricated and installed in a '32 Ford Tudor.

Karl Wescott · 08-07-2025, 07:05 PM

I believe Posie's in Hummlestown is still in business. Hot Rod orientated but highly competent.

Drbrown · 08-08-2025, 10:09 AM

Inquire with local/regional heating contractors. They use subcontractors to fabricate and install all shapes of metal ductwork for heatibg/AC systems. Those fellows can be quite inventive. Proper gauge of shett metal important.

alchemy · 08-08-2025, 11:42 AM

Hopefully the HVAC guys would use galvanized so they don’t rust out again. Maybe they’d use those self tapping screws for easy removal if they do get rusty.

tubman · 08-08-2025, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by alchemy

Hopefully the HVAC guys would use galvanized so they don’t rust out again. Maybe they’d use those self tapping screws for easy removal if they do get rusty.

You forgot the sarcasm emoji.

alchemy · 08-08-2025, 10:37 PM

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I think DrBrown forgot one as well.

ssffnomad · 08-09-2025, 05:58 AM

PAmike.
Custom 555 Metal Works
Is less than a hour from you.
Donny C is a Metal master.
267-374-2462
Good Luck
Stretch

Drbrown · 08-10-2025, 09:23 AM

Ha. My mis-spelling of the word "Sheet" was not intentional. Metal duct fabricators work with a wide variety of metals and metal gauges to suit a project's needs. Galvanized sheet metal is used where there is high moisture content in the project's interior enviorment and air haandling system i.e. kitchen and laundry spaces. An advantage of a galvanized finish is that the zinc coating acts as a good primer for coatings such as paints and undercoating.

08-07-2025, 05:00 PM	#1
PAmike Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 21	Source For Sheet Metal Repairs Any suggestions for for a reliable and quality sheet metal fabrication shop located within 400 miles of State College PA. Specifically, I need rear wheel wells fabricated and installed in a '32 Ford Tudor. Last edited by PAmike; 08-07-2025 at 05:30 PM.

08-07-2025, 07:05 PM	#2
Karl Wescott Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,538	Re: Source For Sheet Metal Repairs I believe Posie's in Hummlestown is still in business. Hot Rod orientated but highly competent.

08-08-2025, 10:09 AM	#3
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,355	Re: Source For Sheet Metal Repairs Inquire with local/regional heating contractors. They use subcontractors to fabricate and install all shapes of metal ductwork for heatibg/AC systems. Those fellows can be quite inventive. Proper gauge of shett metal important.

08-08-2025, 11:42 AM	#4
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 890	Re: Source For Sheet Metal Repairs Hopefully the HVAC guys would use galvanized so they don’t rust out again. Maybe they’d use those self tapping screws for easy removal if they do get rusty.

08-08-2025, 10:37 PM	#6
alchemy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: middle of Iowa Posts: 890	Re: Source For Sheet Metal Repairs Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I think DrBrown forgot one as well.

08-09-2025, 05:58 AM	#7
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 544	Re: Source For Sheet Metal Repairs PAmike. Custom 555 Metal Works Is less than a hour from you. Donny C is a Metal master. 267-374-2462 Good Luck Stretch

08-10-2025, 09:23 AM	#8
Drbrown Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Glens Falls NY Posts: 1,355	Re: Source For Sheet Metal Repairs Ha. My mis-spelling of the word "Sheet" was not intentional. Metal duct fabricators work with a wide variety of metals and metal gauges to suit a project's needs. Galvanized sheet metal is used where there is high moisture content in the project's interior enviorment and air haandling system i.e. kitchen and laundry spaces. An advantage of a galvanized finish is that the zinc coating acts as a good primer for coatings such as paints and undercoating.