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[Hydro]

Does anybody on fabricate these or make inserts in checker plate?

[amcrules00]

Same as diamond plate Gary?
Maybe great for bling, not very good for foot traction though...especially on a machine seeing snow duty.

[bowtiebutler956]

I just used the grip tape that you would use on like stair steps, they sell it at the home depot, and you just cut it to size.

[bowtiebutler956]

I tried to post a picture but it did'nt work so here goes again.

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[amcrules00]

Might be better?
http://www.classicki...edc20a08146f67e

[Hydro]

I've seen various pics with diamond or checker plate. My model has the heavier rubber pads where the moisture can get underneath and rust. I was looking at Kelly's post on re-doing his 520 and seeing that he used the glue down style. I remember I had to re-glue the ones on my older models so was curious about an all metal anti slip style that I could add to my tractor as I will have to re-do them in the spring along with the side panel and belt cover as the powder coat is coming away and beginning to rust.

[can whlvr]

heres another option gary it works great,i added grit to it and its easy to recoat if needed,its rocker gaurd spray

[73-18 automatic]

can whlvr, on 18 February 2012 - 08:35 PM, said:

heres another option gary it works great,i added grit to it and its easy to recoat if needed,its rocker gaurd spray

looks good

[Wheel Crazy]

I have diamond plate on mine! I am sure truck liner would work too!!

[Hydro]

I think diamond plate, checker plate are essentially the same thing.

73-18 automatic, on 18 February 2012 - 08:55 PM, said:

can whlvr, on 18 February 2012 - 08:35 PM, said:

heres another option gary it works great,i added grit to it and its easy to recoat if needed,its rocker gaurd spray

looks good

I think diamond and checker plate are about the same. I wonder if you can paint over this coating. I could coat, paint red and then re-install the rubber rests.

[can whlvr]

yes you can paint this coating,i got it at canadian tire,its really smelly till dry so it must be done outside,i would do a few more coats next time,

[radarme]

Here is a rubber based diamond plate....

http://www.harborfre...read-98856.html

[Hydro]

Thanks radarme. I was interested in custom metal running boards but if I can coat the ones I have, paint them then re install my rubber pads that will work too.

[kpinnc]

The diamond plate ones are nice, but they don't stay shiny for long. Mine didn't, anyway...

[Anglo Traction]

Functional or Embelishment, it's your call. I went for (detachable) bling on the 72 Raider , as it only gets light duty towing and no Mud. A challenge to 'Blister' each Hole, but the Sheet Plate was free!..


The current 'Worker' Project will most likely have Sharp Sand set into patches of Resin on the Foot Plates and Skateboard Tape for Scuff protection.

[Hydro]

Kpinnc did you make those? I had something like that in mind.

[can whlvr]

i agree with the fact the diamond plate is very slippery in winter,i did it on my 308 years ago gary and took it off after rupturing myself getting off,i still have it on my c120 auto,but i never use this tractor so it can stay on there,but in winter i dont recommend it,but it sure looks nice

[kpinnc]

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Kpinnc did you make those? I had something like that in mind.

Yes, I made them. Used a metal brake for the bends and a power shear. I really wished I still had access to that equipment!

They look nice, but get slick when muddy or icy. Used in dry conditions, they are fine. I have some steps from a tractor-trailer, with the raised holes in them. If I ever make another set, it will be from that.

[dobeleo]

my foot-rests were extremely pitted. I purchased a couple aerosol cans of bed liner spray paint from Autozone. It had a nice texture plus it is tough stuff.

Dan
Shorewood, IL

[Hydro]

Thank you all for the input. Looks like I will seal mine and keep them fairly original. My 416 needs to be cleaned up as well so I will do the same with them.

[amcrules00]

I was also thinking of making some expanded(open diamond pattern)metal overlays, raised off of the factory footrests with some 1/4" spacers, would provide some excellent traction too. Should be pretty easy to fab up, could painted, or even chrome plated if you're in need of some bling.

[Hydro]

Yeah...not originally what I had in mind. I was more thinking about plain and simple with the plate kinda like some of the Gravelys . I was really happy to get the later model 314 with the heavier rubber pads until I realized they are pinned on instead of being glued so crud gets under them and the rust begins. I may jst go back to the earlier glue down pads.
Thanks Craig.

[Zeek]

If you want top notch follow AngloTraction . . . it has got to be one of the finest restorations I have seen (like everyone elses too). He is the most anal (that means picky in the US, Anglo) person I have seen besides myself and Maynard