[cruiser_guy]

Eric Ellis has been kind enough to send me a set of good scuff/sill plates from his '55. I am researching the cost to fab up sets here in Guatemala for delivery in June. From my understanding, the scuff plates he sent me are from his '71 '55 with driver side wiring. I laid them in my '76 with passenger side wiring and they seem to fit fine so I assume that they will do well for all years of '55's.

These will be made to match the OEM plates as near as possible and could be made of aluminum, stainless steel, chromed sheet metal or plain sheet metal. I will leave the drilling of holes for mounting screws to the buyer as the hole location may change depending on wiring side. I do not yet have a cost but I'll edit this thread as soon as I know pricing.

As these scuff/sill plates are a little larger than the gears I made up for the tailgate I am going to make them only for those who have payment to me or Eric by the end of April so I have enough time to get them made for our departure north at the end of May. Since I'll be driving north I can deal with a little more bulk this time.

If you are interested, post in this thread and please also vote in the poll as to what type you'd prefer (you can only make ONE choice). If there is only one type that you'd consider at all, post that too so we know what to make up.

Again, payment will be required by the end of April AT THE LATEST. If you're interested be SURE to check this thread again in the coming weeks.

[eperry0303]

Cool.

I voted stainless, and that's my idela, but I would be very happy with aluminum as well, and there was no "Stainless or aluminum" option. But either would be awesome. Thanks for all the legwork on these.

Eli in Boise

[PabloCruise]

Pics?

[cruiser_guy]

Originally Posted by PabloCruise

Pics?

I won't have any pic's until the first set gets done. It will be done in whatever we decide to go with so you'll see the plan but at that point you will no longer have a choice of materials (not that you can choose now).

The purpose of the poll is to see if there is a willingness to buy these and if folks want a particular material. If there is a strong desire for a certain material I'll see if we can make the run with that. Personally, I'd prefer stainless but I know it's expensive and harder to work with. I'm in the "whatever material I can get" category!

[weeboo]

Nice, I vote for "Any"

[LC_Hamma]

Alum would be the easiest to work with. Think about adding some sort of traction veneer cuz I don't wanna be slippin & bangin my shinbone Put the plates in a corrugated or waffle press before you place them in the brake. Take a look at some of the sidesteps in various aftermarket SUV's & duplicate.....

[Eric Ellis]

Bump for field of vision and K9 Crazy's line of thread site.

[k9crazy]

Thanks for the bump. I voted stainless, but I'll happily take aluminum.

[Lil'John]

Is this going to be only for the front or for all four doors?

I'd definately take any I could get especially if I go with front carpet.

Finish/material isn't so critical to me since I have a powdercoater down the street if needed

[cruiser_guy]

Originally Posted by Lil'John

Is this going to be only for the front or for all four doors?

All four doors. No point in going only 1/2 way!

[cruiser_guy]

I had hoped to have pricing already but it seems that we are having some difficulty finding someone to do the gentle bends rather than what is normally done in sheet metal which is a 90 degree sharp bend.

Don't give up hope yet.

[eperry0303]

I know some people really want the gentle bends, but a hard angle isn't a deal-breaker for me personally.

[theSherpa]

I want stainless, hope I can afford 'em

Steve

[sahelzer]

I like the idea of stainless but would buy whatever type you produce.

[cruiser_guy]

Well I have had NO luck in finding someone here with a press brake to form rounded corners. I've decided to ask on the price of a set of aluminum scuff/sill plates with hard corners (regular sheet metal brake). I'll let you know what I find out.

I have not given up on the gentle corners though, maybe I'll have to get creative! Personally, I WANT the gentle curved bend!

[n2666s]

#2 on the rounded corners .

Lou

[Eric Ellis]

Originally Posted by n2666s

#2 on the rounded corners .

Lou

X3: I'm certainly not on a deadline of any real or imagined sort.

[Lil'John]

I'm not on a deadline either... but rounded or hard brake doesn't matter.

[Luke111]

Started mocking up some idea's for scuff plates. Picked up some aluminum from the local hardware store and also a doorway plate.

Lou

[Luke111]

More pic's

[Luke111]

Another mock up,

[Luke111]

A little sandpaper, steel wool and Mother's, one of these should work. I'am getting close to something I can work with.
The smaller sample really came out nice without alot of work. Any thoughts , idea's , likes, dislikes?

Lou

[Luke111]

Ok, the wide version works great, as the wiring harness fits under it. I also found this threshold rubber with a little triming, fits the edge and covers the bottom of the plate. I just need to find it in black. Lastly I painted the lower portion in black Hammered paint and add the rubber trim.
This is not final but close.

Lou

[Luke111]

Few more

[Luke111]

and the last

[Sporin]

those look great! I was wondering what I was going to do about replacing mine, they are so ugly and beat.

[Luke111]

Thanks Dave, Here's the final product and I'm satisfied with how they turned out. I'm going to send the profile out and see if it can be produced and not break anyones pocket. I was thinking if I could get the profile produced in 4 to 6ft lengths, I could cut them and send them out along with the rubber base trim. I'll keep you all updated. Charles if this profile can be produce down there, I can send you a proflie sample. Let me know, seeing as how you started this idea.

Lou

[Luke111]

Still need to trim the weather strip to fit.

Regards

Lou

[DesertLake]

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

[Luke111]

There's no Apirl deadline if I can get these produced. I'll have more info tomorrow.

Lou