Replacement floorboards - group interest?

n2666s · 04-30-08, 08:59 PM

Eric; check your mail..........bunches of Pix sent..HTH

Lou

Eric Ellis · 04-30-08, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by n2666s

Eric; check your mail..........bunches of Pix sent..HTH

Lou

Lou, thanks.

Eric

ehsankiani · 05-04-08, 08:10 AM

There has been a problem with the floor shipment. Apparantly it is stuck with customs at Lahore who are not releasing it because it was labelled as old spare part which is not allowed in Pakistan.. The Fed Ex guys have given up on clearance. I will try my best to get it cleared on my own in the coming weak.
Ehsan

Eric Ellis · 05-04-08, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ehsankiani

There has been a problem with the floor shipment. Apparantly it is stuck with customs at Lahore who are not releasing it because it was labelled as old spare part which is not allowed in Pakistan.. The Fed Ex guys have given up on clearance. I will try my best to get it cleared on my own in the coming weak.
Ehsan

Ehsan, please let me know if there is something I can do on this as well. FedEx did not tell me of this when shipped. Unfortuantely, what the paperwork say's is 'used auto parts (floorboards)' which of course is what they are and no one advised me that this was not accepted in Pakistan. So, I am sorry that this has worked out in such a way. It was no small expence on my part.

Edit: Ehsan, I can scan and email the packing information if you wish it. Also, I have sent you an email as I am trying to understand what FedEx has done. It shows the package delivered on 4- 26 to M. Nazeer.

Eric

ehsankiani · 05-04-08, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Ellis

Ehsan, please let me know if there is something I can do on this as well. FedEx did not tell me of this when shipped. Unfortuantely, what the paperwork say's is 'used auto parts (floorboards)' which of course is what they are and no one advised me that this was not accepted in Pakistan. So, I am sorry that this has worked out in such a way. It was no small expence on my part.

Edit: Ehsan, I can scan and email the packing information if you wish it. Also, I have sent you an email as I am trying to understand what FedEx has done. It shows the package delivered on 4- 26 to M. Nazeer.

Eric

Hello there
You dont have to be sorry about anything. i know you have spent a lot and you deserve nothing but a brand new floor in your hands.

.. The dilevery has been made in Lahore. I am in Rawalpindi. I think it was delivered in name of some FedEx guy or a customs official. Do send an email to fed ex and send me all the documents that you have by email so I can try at my end. Lets wait and see if we can get this in our hands. .
Thank you
Ehsan

Eric Ellis · 05-04-08, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ehsankiani

Hello there
You dont have to be sorry about anything. i know you have spent a lot and you deserve nothing but a brand new floor in your hands.

.. The dilevery has been made in Lahore. I am in Rawalpindi. I think it was delivered in name of some FedEx guy or a customs official. Do send an email to fed ex and send me all the documents that you have by email so I can try at my end. Lets wait and see if we can get this in our hands. .
Thank you
Ehsan

Ehsan, thank you for your kindness. I will be home tomorrow so, I will try and contact FedEx. This evening I will scan and email you the information I have. It is only one form. There is a second form that is "Commercial Invoice" that FedEx keeps one copy and sends the others on with the package. They may have that locally, if not then it only says the same thing as the copy that I will email you tonight.
Eric

Eric Ellis · 05-05-08, 01:13 PM

Ehsan, I will email you. Apparently, the signature is from a 3rd party customs broker. I am attempting to get his contact information.
Eric

Rusty55 · 05-10-08, 07:18 PM

How much for a set of floor boards? I am new here and new to the FJ55 world. I had one fall into my lap. The running gear is great but the body is real rusty and no parts available. If you don't have any I'm either going to have my HVAC company make some or I know a guy that builds jet boats he will make them out of Aluminum. I also need door and window rubber.

Rusty55 · 05-10-08, 07:25 PM

Any body parts you can make would be great, I think you should make them out of Aluminium.

Rusty55 · 05-11-08, 09:25 PM

I would buy any body parts that you can make. I would prefer them in Aluminum or galvanized.

Eric Ellis · 05-12-08, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty55

Any body parts you can make would be great, I think you should make them out of Aluminium.

Only thing I can say, is it is being worked on...Life with Customs is well

Aluminum, not my call...but I think not.

ehsankiani · 05-17-08, 01:22 PM

Ok.. The floor piece that Eric sent is stuck with customs now and is non-recoverable because it has entered some legal twister. Attached are pictures of a vehicle I found here and that I will be using to make the floor panels.
Hats off to Eric for the effort he put in. You have my respect.
Ehsan

offkilter · 05-17-08, 01:50 PM

By all means - a very commendable effort Eric! - sorry your floors did not make it into safe hands after all your sweat, possibly blood and tears. On a more positive note - nice find Ehsan - looks like that 55 has been through the ringer x2 - but floors appear largely intact? I have a slight suspicion that Eric's floors are being welded into a custom's official's pig as we speak

Eric Ellis · 05-17-08, 02:17 PM

Ehsan, keep in mind should you try to use these floors and dependant on how much of a section you intend to reproduce that they sit effectively opposite of the left hand drive here.

edit: That is most likely obvious to you but I thought I should say it to be safe. That is certain rib spacing etc. is different.

n2666s · 05-17-08, 11:40 PM

Eric, that Sux.........Ehsan; had a similar problem in another country with customs and a shipment of machinery...had to grease a palm with some cash but things went very smoothly afterwards; any thoughts on this?

Lou

ehsankiani · 05-18-08, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by n2666s

Eric, that Sux.........Ehsan; had a similar problem in another country with customs and a shipment of machinery...had to grease a palm with some cash but things went very smoothly afterwards; any thoughts on this?

Lou

That is a possibility. But I can buy a whole vehicle for just a bit more then what the grease would cost. I am trying to see if I can pull some strings to get it out without the greasing..

Ehsan

n2666s · 05-18-08, 04:20 PM

thanks for the follow up Ehsan; let us know if there is anything we can do on this end......

Lou

Rusty55 · 06-14-08, 03:22 PM

How much are these going to cost for a set of four? My HVAC contractor said he can bend me some galvanized sheet metal for about $100 for a set of 4. They won't have the stock ribs in it but who cares for that price.

n2666s · 06-14-08, 06:41 PM

IMO the ribs are important for the rigidity of the floor; Toyota mechanical Engineers who are a lot smarter than I am would not have added them if not necessary..........there are others who have gone the straight sheet metal route and if it works for them; great

.....but just would like to get the replacement w/o the "tin can" effect...................have a question for all that are needing floor panels (most of us)

has anyone been able to compare both flat sheetmetal vs ribbed patches on a pig?.......have done it on other cars and was not happy; maybe am too damn OCD

my 0.02

Lou

Rusty55 · 06-15-08, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by n2666s

IMO the ribs are important for the rigidity of the floor; Toyota mechanical Engineers who are a lot smarter than I am would not have added them if not necessary..........there are others who have gone the straight sheet metal route and if it works for them; great

.....but just would like to get the replacement w/o the "tin can" effect...................have a question for all that are needing floor panels (most of us)

has anyone been able to compare both flat sheetmetal vs ribbed patches on a pig?.......have done it on other cars and was not happy; maybe am too damn OCD

my 0.02

Lou

I Agree about the ribs and getting the popping when the body flexes. I will talk to my auto body guy.

n2666s · 06-15-08, 11:18 AM

hey, if he can fab them with the stiffening ribs it would be great........needs a heavy duty bead roller though!, something that can handle 16 gauge sheet metal

Lou

Rusty55 · 06-15-08, 10:28 PM

Eshan,
I've looked at most of the posts and haven't seen a price for the floorboards, anyone have a price?

dreadlockm3 · 06-21-08, 11:26 PM

I to am interested if I can see before I buy any pics of them thanks.

n2666s · 06-22-08, 12:10 AM

sad thing about this thread that has been alive since 12/05 is that no one has made a set of floorboards; not one although many of us have been willing to buy ........does anyone out there know any metal fabbing people that have a heavy duty bead rolling machine?? this is not rocket science; just have to have heavy duty tools~!! my 0.02

Lou

Eric Ellis · 06-22-08, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty55

Eshan,
I've looked at most of the posts and haven't seen a price for the floorboards, anyone have a price?

No floor patches no price...can't have one with out the other. But if you want some kind of perspective...the fender patch set runs in the proximity of $200.00. After that you would have to guess on size of patches and complexity so, for example a simple flat sheet is not worth much. A identical patch to the orig. floor with upward bends and curvature of hump tie ins....Way more. Whats the metal, the gauge etc..

ehsankiani · 06-23-08, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Ellis

No floor patches no price...can't have one with out the other. But if you want some kind of perspective...the fender patch set runs in the proximity of $200.00. After that you would have to guess on size of patches and complexity so, for example a simple flat sheet is not worth much. A identical patch to the orig. floor with upward bends and curvature of hump tie ins....Way more. Whats the metal, the gauge etc..

Thats $200 including shipping..

.. The floor patches would be for around US$350 per set + shipping.. Thats a rough guess.
Ehsan

Eric Ellis · 06-23-08, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ehsankiani

Thats $200 including shipping..

.. The floor patches would be for around US$350 per set + shipping.. Thats a rough guess.
Ehsan

Hi Ehsan, great to see you on the list here at the 55 area. I hope all is well there.

Is there a point of shipping for FedEx in Rawalpindi or is it the same situation shipping out to the USA as shipping in (ie-does it require departure from Lahore)?

Metal Twister · 07-15-08, 08:51 PM

Hey guys... is this thing happening or not? I have a fab shop in San Diego. I just got a fj55 a couple days ago and guess what, bad floors! If what you want is Patch Panels With Bead rolls in them that look alot like the originals Id be more than happy to help out? I cant believe that it is that big of deal to get a after market re pop or something close enough? I build floors all the time for classic cars like Zephyrs, all the 30's and 40's domestic vehicles. I dont want to step on anybodys toes here but......I use 18 ga. for my floors and it is the same as most mfg.'s floors. I dont typically use galv. sheet metal because it dosnt weld well at all. Plus everything I install either gets undercoated on the underside and painted on the inside. Check out my signiture and contact me if I can help you.

n2666s · 07-16-08, 05:36 PM

yippiiii.....count me in for a set; maybe two.........shoot me a PM

BTW this is the reason I just don't like flat plate!

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Lou

n2666s · 09-09-08, 04:11 PM

just got off the phone with Lance at IPOR and he told me that he would be very willing to set up for making floor pan patch panels with beads rolled into them.............not entire floor pans BUT just the areas where the beads are; my thoughts are just take the patches he can make for us and the flat plate can be managed .........please share your thoughts on this one

Lou