Replacement floorboards - group interest?

scorcher1967 · 03-07-07, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ehsankiani

Thank you for all the details and pics. The fllor seems to be in two pieces, one left and one right? The central circular hump is separate? Do we need to make this circular hump as well?
Thanks
Ehsan

The rear floor on the 78 is a single piece from left to right and includes the hump. It appears separate, but that is just the green and white paint. I suppose patch panels could be made for left or right, without the hump. Since I do not have rust in this area, and do not speak for those who do, I do not know where the common rust areas are. Chime in piggie owners!

k9crazy · 03-07-07, 08:05 AM

I guess we need to help Ehsan decide which to do first...or even if both are needed. The bead rolls are different for sure, as well as the heater platform. So i think these will take 2 different patterns.

By the way, the mold is still drying...it should be interesting to see if I can get it unstuck from the floor!

ehsankiani · 03-07-07, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by scorcher1967

And Screw Holes and Sub Floor Assembly....

A detail of the s-brace and crossmember to inner rocker area

Again, Someone please verify these measurements?

PS. Hows this for Cruiser Karma? I dont even need rear floor pans!

Can you make a full scale diagram on a sheet of paper and mail that to me? That would be the best.
Thanks
Ehsan

ehsankiani · 03-07-07, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollhole

Just one piece. His looks like two because of the paint lines. So eshan your going to be making two rear sections? Early style and one later style?

I intend on making both styles. Time frame cannot be commented upon until we make the first pieces of each..
Ehsan

n2666s · 03-07-07, 08:04 PM

Ehsan, I appreciate in advance all the help in giving our 55s new life

Lou

n2666s · 03-27-07, 02:10 PM

bump for new parts!

Lou

ehsankiani · 03-28-07, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by k9crazy

So I was standing outside looking at the floorboard and I thought that I could make a mold of the floorboard. So I bought paper mache tonight and mixed up a batch....

I'll let it dry and see what I get in the morning. If it works, I should have a good template for the floorboards.

I am still waiting on these to proceed ..
Ehsan

Trollhole · 03-28-07, 06:25 AM

Ehsan When I cut my fenders and Quarters to replace them I will send you what I cut out maybe with some sort of fiberglass mold of what the rear corners should be like.

ehsankiani · 03-28-07, 08:59 AM

That would be perfect. just email me at ehsankiani@yahoo.com when you are ready to send the stuff and I will send you my mailing address.
Ehsan

n2666s · 03-28-07, 11:54 AM

awsome........we need sheet metal badly!

Lou

k9crazy · 03-29-07, 09:56 PM

Sorry guys, I have been out of town a lot on business (I am typing from a hotel room in Houston right now). The paper mache thing didn't work. NOT a good plan at all. I still have the paper template and with all the measurements posted here by scorcher, we should be in good shape. I'll try to get it in the mail when I get home.

ehsankiani · 03-30-07, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by k9crazy

Sorry guys, I have been out of town a lot on business (I am typing from a hotel room in Houston right now). The paper mache thing didn't work. NOT a good plan at all. I still have the paper template and with all the measurements posted here by scorcher, we should be in good shape. I'll try to get it in the mail when I get home.

I will get work started on it the day I get the template. Anyone else working on it?
Ehsan

Trollhole · 03-30-07, 07:29 AM

I think I'll cast the front floorboards for you. As much as I can. I wish someone out there had a 55 that was to damaged to use but had good whole section of the front floorboards to use. This would make things a lot easier. I'll do what I can. It may take me a while though.

ehsankiani · 03-30-07, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollhole

I think I'll cast the front floorboards for you. As much as I can. I wish someone out there had a 55 that was to damaged to use but had good whole section of the front floorboards to use. This would make things a lot easier. I'll do what I can. It may take me a while though.

Will wait..

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Ehsan

n2666s · 03-30-07, 12:30 PM

I am very needy of the front and rear floorboards; what can I do to help?

Lou

Trollhole · 03-30-07, 01:00 PM

Find someone who has them intact or at least without holes in them and drill out the spot welds and send them to Eshan.

Trollhole · 03-30-07, 01:06 PM

Eshan are there no 55's around you. I'd donate 100 dollars to the cause. It's going to cost me more than that to send you all this stuff.

ehsankiani · 03-30-07, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollhole

Eshan are there no 55's around you. I'd donate 100 dollars to the cause. It's going to cost me more than that to send you all this stuff.

I may be able to find a 55 here. But that would cost me nearly US$7000 for a broken down rig. I am not sure if there is enough demand for parts to go and do that investments.. Comments?
Ehsan

Trollhole · 03-30-07, 05:32 PM

7k? Wow! I think I'll stick with just sending you some molds.

n2666s · 03-30-07, 09:37 PM

Marshal; what about the pig in ATL's floor boards: that might be a good one........are you up for it?

Lou

Trollhole · 04-02-07, 02:37 PM

Lou and I got a good look at a potential 55 donor that we could probably hack up and send to eshan. It had everything we all have been wanting. rear corners, rear quarters, and especially the floorboards the rears were in good shape. He is parting the pig out after everyone has gone through it maybe we could get him to sell us these parts somewhat cheap so we could get them reproduced so everyone could enjoy. Only problem I saw with this deal was that it is a 78 model which is different from what I need. But the outer sheetmetal should all be the same. And best of all it had rear corners. They had lots of bondo but I'm sure they would make a perfect partern for Eshan to make parts from.

ehsankiani · 04-05-07, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollhole

Lou and I got a good look at a potential 55 donor that we could probably hack up and send to eshan. It had everything we all have been wanting. rear corners, rear quarters, and especially the floorboards the rears were in good shape. He is parting the pig out after everyone has gone through it maybe we could get him to sell us these parts somewhat cheap so we could get them reproduced so everyone could enjoy. Only problem I saw with this deal was that it is a 78 model which is different from what I need. But the outer sheetmetal should all be the same. And best of all it had rear corners. They had lots of bondo but I'm sure they would make a perfect partern for Eshan to make parts from.

Sounds good. Any pics?
Ehsan

n2666s · 04-06-07, 05:12 PM

will try to take some pix next weekend or two; mayb eask k9crazy who lives close by to take them as I live about 4 hours away from the one Mashall is talking about;

Lou

GreasedPiggy · 04-10-07, 10:39 PM

Hi Eshan,

Newbie here, been reading this thread and am pinching myself to see if I'm dreaming!!!

I noticed most of the panels the Aussies make are flat or 2-D, even their rear corners are not "wrapped".

"Would your designs be like this as well, or can you make the rear corners 3-D?"

Got a feeling you would sell a ton (literally) of those panels here. Are you seeking an international distributor or keeping it private label? If you are selling them yourself, then this newbie would be honored to be in line for your panels. (I miss my corners... ...so does my Piggy).

Best Regards,
George

Trollhole · 04-11-07, 11:22 AM

I'm pretty sure Eshan would make them to match perfectly like OEM. He does quality work. We just need to get him something to work off of.

ehsankiani · 04-12-07, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GreasedPiggy

Hi Eshan,

Newbie here, been reading this thread and am pinching myself to see if I'm dreaming!!!

I noticed most of the panels the Aussies make are flat or 2-D, even their rear corners are not "wrapped".

"Would your designs be like this as well, or can you make the rear corners 3-D?"

Got a feeling you would sell a ton (literally) of those panels here. Are you seeking an international distributor or keeping it private label? If you are selling them yourself, then this newbie would be honored to be in line for your panels. (I miss my corners... ...so does my Piggy).

Best Regards,
George

Hello there
I dont have a distributor in the US and I send stuff direct to the customers.
Good News...
The first sample repair panel for the fenders is complete and you will see pictures in a few more hours time. These will include the rolled edge in front also.
What exactly do you mean by 3D? Please specify or post a picture/link. I plan to make the rear corner panels that would wrap around the corner. This will be very difficult but we will try at our end. If not then we will make the straight pieces.
Ehsan

ehsankiani · 04-12-07, 12:00 PM

Here is an 'Incomplete' panel that we are working on. We will have 9 sets ready by Monday.
Ehsan

Trollhole · 04-12-07, 12:07 PM

Looking good.

GreasedPiggy · 04-12-07, 11:02 PM

OMG, fresh Piggy steel!!!

Hi Eshan,

Regarding the 3D curve, it is exactly the area you mentioned. The lower, rear-most corner of the vehicle. This is the point where the side meets the rear valence (2D), then they are both rolled under (thus, 3D).

This corner ends up looking like a "ball" for lack of a better term.

(I wished I could post pics, but my status is not up yet

)

Keep up the great work!!!

Best Regards,
George

Lucy_FJ55 · 04-13-07, 09:16 AM

[QUOTE=GreasedPiggy;2058416(I wished I could post pics, but my status is not up yet

)[/QUOTE]

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