Where do I find "skin" sheet aluminum?

[Jeepers!]

I'd like to find the proper matching aluminum skin from a mid to late 60s airstream to make a door where my water heater used to be in my 65 Caravel (going tankless). I'd like to match it closely to look the best in the fabrication. If I knew where a dead or totaled old trailer was, I'd like to go up and shear out a panel.
Anyone?

[mimiandrews]

Google Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. then check their website for aluminum. What you need for a '60's Airstream is called 2024T3. For the shell you'll probably need .032 thickness.

Or check your local small aircraft repair shop. They might have some scraps the size you need.

[reinergirl]

You can order small pieces of 2024 (2x2 and 2x4) from Vintage Trailer Supply

[Jeepers!]

In a perfect world I'd like to find a piece with a similar aged patina as my unpolished 65. A bright shiny new chunk of aluminum on a 49 year old body may be a bit garish. Somewhere there lies an old wrecked hulk I could just take some from...

[Aerowood]

wipe the new piece down with Alumiprep, it will take the shine right off

[Jerry Ski]

Yes, Aircraft Spruce is a very good source. Pilot Supplies and Aircraft Parts from Aircraft Spruce