Can someone please recommend a source for sill plates with the correct curvature. I read here that some of the after market sill plates are straight. Thanks.
-
-
SI has new ones for $69.00 a pair. they are stainless and straight just the way they came from the factory.Candbstudebakers
Castro Valley,
California
-
Perhaps you are confused with the reproduction sill plates for 1953-1957 C/K models. They were originally reproduced as straight when they should have a curve, which they now do.Originally posted by GinettaG12P View PostGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
-
My 1959 Silver Hawk has only one sill plate and it is curved, which is why I am seeking a curved mate.Comment
-
The do curve to a degree as they are screwed to the floor. I have seen N.O.S. ones that were dead straight so whatever you buy will be straight also.
Chris.Comment
-
Where did you get the sill plates with the correct curve? I just bought a pair from one of our suppliers and they are straight, do not have a curled outer edge to fit over the flange on the floor pan, and have some of the screw holes in the wrong place (holes do not even match up on the two plates!)Originally posted by studegary View PostComment
-
Ok, here are photos of the problem. The original sill plate has a lip that curls under the edge of the floorpan; the replacement has an entirely different profile. The original sill plate is curved; the replacement is straight. The replacement is entirely unsatisfactory. Where do I get a sill plate that is a duplicate of the original sill plate?
Comment
-
Still looking for a sill plate for my 1959 Silver Hawk. Here is the profile. Anybody got one? Please??? Thanks.Comment
-
So it looks like the confusion is NOT about the lengthwise curvature UP like so many mentioned, but it is the whole length curved UNDER outer lip that should be correct.
So does anyone have any new repro's that match THAT description?
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
-
I've got that profile in stainless steel from GT Hawk. Shiny. cheers jimmijimOriginally posted by GinettaG12P View PostsigpicAnything worth doing deserves your best shot. Do it right the first time. When you're done you will know it. { I'm just the guy who thinks he knows everything, my buddy is the guy who knows everything.} cheers jimmijim*****SDC***** memberComment
-
The GT Hawks did have a slightly different scuff trim than earlier (1958-61 Hawks). They have thew same appearance when in place but the later cars have the fully rolled edge rather than just the 90 degree fold.
Chris.Comment
-
Close, but no cigar. There is a lengthwise curvature as well as a curled under lip. Someone must have one to sell PLEASE??Originally posted by StudeRich View PostSo it looks like the confusion is NOT about the lengthwise curvature UP like so many mentioned, but it is the whole length curved UNDER outer lip that should be correct.
So does anyone have any new repro's that match THAT description?Comment
Comment