rayward
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posted on 25/4/08 at 10:20 AM |
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Options for trimming floor?
i want to get rid of the carpet from the floor on my indy, thought about checker plate, but seems a bit "industrial" any other options?
any pics of what you;ve done?.
cheers
Ray
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madmandegge
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posted on 25/4/08 at 10:33 AM |
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I'm interested in any idea's too, to be honest I'm tending towards treating the floor with rust remover, then seeing what simple
black hammerite looks like.
When I bough it, the car already had checker plate in the drivers footwell, looks OK, but am thinking of maybe a non-slip rubber mat cut to shape
instead?
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worX
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posted on 25/4/08 at 10:40 AM |
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Rubber, trimmed to size...
Steve
![](/galpreviews/4interior2.jpg) ![rubber floor and new tran tunn](/gallery/4interior2.jpg) rubber floor and new tran tunn
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Humbug
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posted on 25/4/08 at 10:46 AM |
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I used ali chequer plate on top of the steel floor, but I did think of using that industrial rubber matting with raised circles on it if you know what
I mean:
![](http://www.therubberflooringcompany.co.uk/new/images/2606.jpg)
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speedyxjs
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posted on 25/4/08 at 11:34 AM |
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I like locor1's floor
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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David Jenkins
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posted on 25/4/08 at 11:38 AM |
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I've got rubber flooring that has little raised diamond shapes on it. I wanted the industrial look!
In reality I wanted flooring that wouldn't get spoiled if it got wet (no roof, no windscreen). In the same way, I've got GRP seats with
vinyl pads.
Oh - it also stops the welded steel floor 'bonging' every time I climb in.
[Edited on 25/4/08 by David Jenkins]
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alfasudsprint
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posted on 25/4/08 at 12:01 PM |
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what's locor1's material then???
whats a cheap source of ali chequer plate guys? laast time I looked it was bloody expensive.
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les g
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posted on 25/4/08 at 01:19 PM |
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flooring
this might sound daft at first but !!!!!
what about that textured lino stuff from carpet shops they do all sorts of textures immitation chequer plate industrial effects
diamonds and ripple weaves etc and it would be simple to cut and fit and waterproof
what do think
les g
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madmandegge
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posted on 25/4/08 at 01:21 PM |
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locor1's is carbon effect I think? looks very smart!
Steve, the rubber mats also look quite smart, can I ask where you got the rubber? I'd need to get some cutting practice in before I attempted
it, but seems ideal for what I want!
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worX
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posted on 25/4/08 at 01:27 PM |
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I have a CoachTrimmers in the next town so i bought some off them.
They do have a webshite though, and they do deliver.
They were also at Stoneleigh last year so I assume they might be there this year too?
http://www.martrim.co.uk
HTH
Steve
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locoR1
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posted on 25/4/08 at 03:07 PM |
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Just found this thread, Somebody stole a picture of my car![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
I got my floor from "Here" its 1.5mm aluminium 3 bar (cricket
weave) down at the bottom of the page on the link,
I've used it over a steal floor so didn't want Checker plate to thick and heavy, the guy i spoke to couldn't of been more helpful,
all cut to size and delivered for £40
Although I'm starting to have withdrawal symptoms with the lose of my lovely carpet ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif) ![](/images//smilies/bigsmile.gif)
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alfasudsprint
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posted on 25/4/08 at 04:04 PM |
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locor1-nice floor.
what size s/wheel is that?
Tim
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rusty nuts
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posted on 25/4/08 at 06:01 PM |
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After the powder coating on my floor lifting I painted it with rustproofing paint and when it was dry I stuck on some self adhesive anti slip .Does
what it says , now my feet don't slide about and going to do the passengers side as well . Stuff I used was left over from a wheel chair ramp
but is similar to skateboard decking.
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triumphdave
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posted on 25/4/08 at 07:07 PM |
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I have ribbed rubber on my floor,bought it from Camping and general (caravan step rubber)
If you always do what you have always done you will always get what you have always got
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locoR1
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posted on 25/4/08 at 07:45 PM |
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quote: Originally posted by alfasudsprint
locor1-nice floor.
what size s/wheel is that?
Tim
Its 260mm a bit to small,
when i find a nice flat bottom 280mm for the right price its going!
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adithorp
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posted on 26/4/08 at 06:12 PM |
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I used industiral floor covering stuff. The kind of none slip Lino type stuff that they stick down in hotel kitchens etc. Done in lots of colours and
lighter than lino, rubber and ally checker.
adrian
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dnmalc
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posted on 28/4/08 at 09:44 PM |
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Stainless and it even stiffens up the chasis
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foes
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posted on 28/4/08 at 10:17 PM |
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After seeing how good locoR1's floor looks i decided to order some from metalsdirectuk, but they've just bout ran out, only got small
pieces left and they can't get any more, extremely helpful chap tho...
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asl
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posted on 29/5/08 at 03:44 PM |
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I'm doing my best sheep impression as well! LocoR1 floor looks amazing so I also called metalsdirect.
Completely stupid question now but..... They asked for measurements. did you send a template or just measurements? don't suppose you still have
the measurements that I can steal from you?
i am very new to this locost thing, didn't build just bought my MK indyblade ready made. i'm starting to tinker but having to start with
the very basics.
Many thanks
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locoR1
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posted on 29/5/08 at 05:35 PM |
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Hi, I just had them cut to size as rectangles then cut the angles for the front two with a jig saw.
Didn't keep the measurements but they wouldn't be any good to you anyway the tunnel on an indy is different especially at the front.
Dave....
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asl
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posted on 30/5/08 at 04:03 PM |
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Perfect, many thanks locoR1 I will do the same. thanks again Nathan
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C10CoryM
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posted on 31/5/08 at 01:50 AM |
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I was thinking of using a thick kevlar weave with trimmed edges (no epoxy). Id go for carbon but its pretty abrasive and I dont think it hold up to
constant rubbing well either. Anyone know for sure?
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