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  • 12 April 2016 at 16:10 #234315
    Gordon W
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      A bit more on topic than some– I'm planning to make a new body (van) for my 2CV. I am trying to find jointers for square tube, steel and ally, 3/4" to 11/2" 20 to 40 mm. I've looked all over but all I can find are plastic, for shelfs and such like. Anyone know of steel /alloy ones ?

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      12 April 2016 at 16:10 #34316
      Gordon W
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        12 April 2016 at 16:16 #234316
        michael darby
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          Hi,I dont think they make them

          12 April 2016 at 16:42 #234320
          Keith Long
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            Gordon, have a look at Dexion Speedframe. Pretty sure that used metal connectors that fitted into the tubes with plastic inserts. For "temporary" structures you used to just knock them together with a mallet, but for more permanent set-ups it advised drilling and putting a fastener through to pin everything in place.

            Keith

            Also just found this link which might be what you're after, steel core, nylon coated.

            Edited By Keith Long on 12/04/2016 16:45:11

            12 April 2016 at 16:43 #234321
            mechman48
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              2CV's or jointers…face 20

              12 April 2016 at 16:54 #234322
              Speedy Builder5
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                Steel and aluminum together don't last long without special precautions. (Electrolytic erosion – rust). Even Al pop rivets in steel corrode away very quickly – especially on 2CVs. I know to my cost !!
                BobH (1963 Fourgonnette 2CV)

                13 April 2016 at 09:16 #234421
                Gordon W
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                  @gordonw

                  Thanks for the input, I found the steel/plastic coated already. I do know about corrosion ! I'm thinking now about making the connectors from square bar. steel will be a lot cheaper but heavier. At the moment this is only a thought process. I have 2 modern chassis, 3 good engines, 4 g/boxs etc. but no body parts in usable condition. Thinking along the lines of Mehari jeep type body, not so much bending. Also have a g/box running in reverse so could resurect 4 wheel drive.

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