Making up scuff/sill plates, are you interested??

cruiser_guy · 05-12-08, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DesertLake

I'm interested - assuming the April payment deadline no longer applies.

No the April deadline for my sill plates is not going to happen. I'm having a tough time finding a press brake here in Guatemala so it'll be on the backburner till August. If you need them sooner go with Lou's idea. His idea is probably less expensive.

DesertLake · 05-12-08, 09:17 AM

I'll watch what develops on both, I doubt I'd be ready to bolt them in until winter anyway.

Luke111 · 05-14-08, 05:56 AM

Did some research and here's the skinny, the channel is called hat channel and is produced by roll forming, this method produces a round edge. Google roll forming and check it out.
The only problem is finding a company that will do a small run or that stocks a shape & size that will work. So far most of the companies have a minimum run of 5000 ft

So the question is does anybody know anybody that works or knows someone how works for a roll forming company.

Lou

Sporin · 05-14-08, 07:10 AM

just did some googling, have you tried these guys? Speedy Metals Online Industrial Metal Supply

Sporin · 05-14-08, 07:10 AM

fwiw, your sill plates would be, by far, the nicest thing on my Pig.

Luke111 · 05-14-08, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sporin

just did some googling, have you tried these guys? Speedy Metals Online Industrial Metal Supply

Thanks Sporin, I called them and they don't fab anything but as far as these being the nicest thing on your pig the good news is they are not going to cost that much.
I found a small extursion company in VA that will hard break the hat channel and punch cut them to lengths.
I should have a price tomorrow, the minimum order is $300.00
To keep cost down for those interested I can ship them raw, no rubber no paint and you can finish them the way you want. Powder Coat, Herculine the top edge, paint etc.....

Lou

Sporin · 05-14-08, 05:23 PM

sweet.

n2666s · 05-14-08, 08:53 PM

Lou......awesome

........those small details add up; just keep us posted and let us know about how to go about sharing costs

Lou

n2666s · 05-14-08, 09:00 PM

Lou, a bit unclear; will they be able to give us the curve towards the dash that goes on the front part of the trim piece?;

Lou

Luke111 · 05-14-08, 09:31 PM

Yes the cut will look like my sample

Lou

Luke111 · 05-15-08, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by n2666s

Lou, a bit unclear; will they be able to give us the curve towards the dash that goes on the front part of the trim piece?;

Lou

If your asking if they will curve up towards the dash, no that would be very expensive but I will ask them today.

Lou

Luke111 · 05-19-08, 05:56 PM

Here's the deal, $40.00 plus shipping to your door. You will receive 4 new aluminum scuff plates for your pig. I have thought about this and will send the scuff plates plain, not drilled, not painted, powder coated and no rubber base. That way you could customize them to your taste.

Please pm me if your interested, I'll place the order next week.

Regards

Lou

Luke111 · 05-19-08, 06:02 PM

Here's another idea for the top of the scuff plate. Protekto-Trim, Truck and Suv 1"running board tread.

Lou

Luke111 · 05-20-08, 06:30 PM

New price $30.00 plus shipping which should not cost much. I thought this was something everyone could use, so far I've had one PM. So for $30 bucks we need ten orders to hit the minimum order. Need a little help

Lou

Sporin · 05-20-08, 06:48 PM

Luke, I'm in, PM me where to send the money!

Luke111 · 05-20-08, 06:54 PM

Thanks Sporin, just need a few more pigs that need scuff plates. If I get six more orders, I'll cover the difference. If anyone thinks they'll need scuff plates , order them now because I plan on doing this just once.

Lou

DesertLake · 05-20-08, 07:50 PM

I'm in for two sets, I thought I PM'd you earlier but I don't see it in my sent items list.

n2666s · 05-20-08, 08:09 PM

in for two sets..........

Lou

Luke111 · 05-21-08, 05:32 AM

Ok, I have enough commited buyer's but I'll wait until Tuesday next week to place the order for those who are on the fence. This hat channel unlike the one I made, which took me two days, is one piece bent to the spec's and punch cut ends to shape. Your piggy will appreciate the door way protection.
Lou

John Smith · 05-21-08, 03:19 PM

I sent you a PM. I will take a set also.

AACruiser · 05-21-08, 03:47 PM

You have PM from me, asking for a set.

Thanks,
Andy

cruiser_guy · 05-21-08, 04:09 PM

Lou, do you have a picture of the cross section? If it has the soft corners like OEM I may be interested otherwise I'm going to continue my quest.

rapovt · 05-21-08, 06:28 PM

I am in for a set

Luke111 · 05-21-08, 06:38 PM

I do not have a sample and not sure if I'll get one based on such a small order. I sent them the same pictures that are posted here. My understanding is it's a hard brake but I will discuss a soft corner, if they can do it, I'll get it done. All I can say is for $30 bucks its a nice option thats cheap and you can finish them the way you want. I'll be happy to refund anyone who's not happy with the plates.

Lou

Luke111 · 05-21-08, 06:51 PM

For those who have factory floor boards the front door scuff plates have a sharper angle cut, on the inside front section to
miss the bead roll floor section. If they can't make that cut, I'll be happy to cut them for you and can leave them for those who have replaced their floor boards. I hope this make sense, here's a pic's. We can discuss this on a case by case basis. I'll post a better picture

Lou

romegadave · 05-21-08, 06:56 PM

A big round of applause for Lou (and Eric...and anyone else) for this effort

Many thanks!

Eric Ellis · 05-21-08, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke111

For those who have factory floor boards the front door scuff plates have a sharper angle cut, on the inside front section to
miss the bead roll floor section. If they can't make that cut, I'll be happy to cut them for you and can leave them for those who have replaced their floor boards. I hope this make sense, here's a pic's. We can discuss this on a case by case basis. I'll post a better picture

Lou

didn't exactly completely make sense to me Lou. But they look really nice. On the original the outer lip fits between the door welting and door seal so that the door closes against the weatherstrip seal. How does this work out on yours?

I have the luxury of the semi-good to good ones that Charles has. And I am going to wait on his efforts for sure- if nothing else, I still have the originals. But I may want to buy a set of yours as an interim fix unless they are too pretty and decide the are a perm. fix.

Mrbinks79 · 05-21-08, 10:48 PM

Luke, Those look nice. Did you start with stuff from the hardware store or create your own? Have you come up with anything for the back seat area?

Luke111 · 05-22-08, 05:01 AM

Eric if you or Charles can shot a close up shot of the factory plates and the relation to the welting and seal, I'm open to make any changes thats needed to make these work. I have no idea what the factory plates look like.

I started with stuff from the hardware store and used a metal epoxy to bond the three pieces together. Mrbinks79, the rear scuff plates are included.

Lou

Eric Ellis · 05-22-08, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Luke111

Eric if you or Charles can shot a close up shot of the factory plates and the relation to the welting and seal, I'm open to make any changes thats needed to make these work. I have no idea what the factory plates look like.

I started with stuff from the hardware store and used a metal epoxy to bond the three pieces together. Mrbinks79, the rear scuff plates are included.

Lou

Some photos here: http://forum.ih8mud.com/fj55-iron-pi...-plates-2.html First page I think;