Re: scuff plates '49 - 2 dr

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2013/10/21 18:48:39

I talked to Kris today. He's made one pair of 4 dr plates in the past - has that pattern.
He's machining rubber to make the grooved mat, then laser cuts out the lettering from flat stock. He glues the letters on the mat then glues the assembled mat to 18 GA sheet metal. Coats the whole assembly in a flat black rubber compound(non-urethane) He called it "embalmed". He fastens the plate to the rocker panels with black sheet metal screws through the valley ribs. He's offered a discount if he makes more than one set. He tries to work during the winter to enjoy his summers, and is building a new shop which he hopes to have up in NOV.
So it'll look stock/good but won't necessarily pass a concours. You'll still have to figure out how to add the carpet holder SS trim piece. He will supply just the mat(coated) also. He said he'd apply the mat to my steel also, so he's flexible. He's booked six months out but said he can do a single job(4 sets) in a few days.
Procurement for this part isn't on the critical path, but sourcing is. So I'm waiting a few more weeks to see where this all leads me before I commit. Doing more research. If anyone wants in on 2dr sets, to get a better price, let me know. I believe there was one interest so far.