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Aluminium Checkerplate
ReMan - 12/6/06 at 09:38 AM

I need / want some thin 2mm? ally checkerplate to cover the footwells and make them a bit less slippy.

Any clues where I can get some at a reasonable price in the East Midlands, even if I have to buy a big bit and sell the rest?
Ther is some on ebay but postage is prohibitive and B+Q would break the bank and my heart


[Edited on 12/6/06 by ReMan]

02GF74 - 12/6/06 at 10:16 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
I need / want some thin 2mm? ally checkerplate to cover the footwells and make them a bit less slippy.



err why? you are belted up in a seat not running up and down in the footwellls ......

DIY Si - 12/6/06 at 10:19 AM

Could be getting in with damp soled shoes is a problem for him? Struggling to keep his heels in place, if you see what I mean?

awinter - 12/6/06 at 10:23 AM

Reman, I have some ali checker plate, came with a car I bought, already shaped to peugeot 309 front and rear footwells. Your welcome to come and have a gander.
I'll get some measurements for you.
Off to Le Mans wednesday so unless your desparate can it wait untill I get back.
Also, I know the lad who borrowed your diff to get him to Le Mans so I recognise your name.

Allan

[Edited on 12/6/06 by awinter]

[Edited on 12/6/06 by awinter]

lukefab - 12/6/06 at 11:51 AM

I have some 3mm thk.
Give me the sizes and I see if I can help you .

carlgeldard - 12/6/06 at 03:57 PM

Ive got some that is 1.2mm. You can see it here http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=46589

What size do you need?????????

Send a U2U

Carl

piddy - 12/6/06 at 04:41 PM

I got enough to do my foot wells from a chap at stoneligh kit car show for £12.
He was also at Detling so may well be at Newark the weekend if you going that is.

ReMan - 12/6/06 at 05:53 PM

Thanks chaps.
Will need 2 pieces about 440 x550mm and 2 about 440 x 220mm.
Thinner the better I suppose, 1.2 -2mm just to save weight.
Could do with it NOW obviously, but may keep till next week as I am going to Newark, though my mate Wil, may get upset about me using his tiger as a van

givemethebighammer - 12/6/06 at 07:49 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
Thanks chaps.
Will need 2 pieces about 440 x550mm and 2 about 440 x 220mm.
Thinner the better I suppose, 1.2 -2mm just to save weight.
Could do with it NOW obviously, but may keep till next week as I am going to Newark, though my mate Wil, may get upset about me using his tiger as a van


hey, Col, if we can drive back down the M69 with you holding on to a nose cone for dear life, a piece of aluminium sheet will be a breeze (just hope there isn't too bigger one !)

ady8077 - 12/6/06 at 10:01 PM

Hi

Have you tried Aluminium Leicester, on Freemans common?

They'll cut to size and are quite cheap bought some 2mm check for the floor of my Stylus

Adrian

carlgeldard - 13/6/06 at 06:29 AM

Sorry I've not got enough of that for you.
You could try Baco metals.

Carl

ReMan - 13/6/06 at 10:58 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
Thanks chaps.
Will need 2 pieces about 440 x550mm and 2 about 440 x 220mm.
Thinner the better I suppose, 1.2 -2mm just to save weight.
Could do with it NOW obviously, but may keep till next week as I am going to Newark, though my mate Wil, may get upset about me using his tiger as a van


To confound me further, ive just called a couple of local suppliers......

1 will supply me the sizes ready cut for £32 inc vat.
2 will supply me a whole sheet 2.5m x 1.25m for £65 inc vat

1 is convenient, 2 is approx 5 times what I need for only twice the price

skidude88 - 13/6/06 at 01:20 PM

It's price fluctuates hourly - depends on the world value

... that and the price of bread.