I did a search and couldn't turn up anything...

I was wondering if anyone had a decent supplier in the states for 5 bar tread plate. I saw a damn Nissan Frontier with a topper yesterday covered in it so I know someone must have it over here.

Any one?

EDIT:

I need it for Project Big:ass. We are removing the door panels and etc... I could use several full size sheets of 1/8".

If you find it, it will be expensive and shipping will be more. Give up and use diamond plate.

Yeah, that's what I am finding. I have spoken to a few suppliers so far and nothing.

Look for the FedEx guy tomorrow CB... :)

I can get sheets of 1/4" local. But the hassle of shipping does not excite me. 20% plus handling to the truck depot.

JP

I had a steel supplier back in Seattle that found a supplier in BC. They would order it for me. A 5'x16'x1/4" was going to cost me around 600$

Hmm... JP, give me a price per sheet. You know me, I love wasting money. :flipoff2:

Thanks Pete, let me see what JP has.

Hmm... JP, give me a price per sheet. You know me, I love wasting money. :flipoff2:


:rolleyes: :shaking:
Form over function? Seems like a waste of $ just to look slightly better...

Paul, theres a lot to be said for "looking cool." :flipoff2: Seriously, I really like the look of the 5 bar treadplate. Diamond plate just looks cheesy too me. If I can get some 5 bar and it's a bit more it would be worth it for me.

I don't really concern myself with looking cool-wouldn't matter, it would take more than five-bar checker plate for me to be as cool as Pendy :flipoff2:

I'm thinking three yellow optimas, some jumper cables and cool sunglasses would get you close... :D

http://www.industrialmetalsupply.com/
They're not close to you but they have 5-bar. I think 1/8" is running $400-$500 a sheet.

:rolleyes: :shaking:
Form over function? Seems like a waste of $ just to look slightly better...

No dood, the five bar is structurally stronger then 1 bar. The design of the bars serves to counter act tension and compression forces applied to the edge of the sheet. They also have a slight impact on torsional stability but its so negligible as to not really be worth mentioning.










































Oh and I got a bridge for sale too :flipoff2:

Yeah, what he said! :)

you can get it from Alreco - Aluminum Surplus Supply
- in Henderson, CO for (last year anyway) $150 for a 4x8 sheet of 1/8".
303-287-7210.
......... all's they have right now is .100 $160 for 4x8 sheet.

5 x 10 sheet of 1/4" five bar $320 plus shipping. Includes my percentage. Available in 6' wide.

JP

I have a few 4x8 sheets of 5 bar in indianapolis In
make me an offer !! :smokin:

afi, could you throw them on a wood palete and shrink wrap them down for me? If so, how much do you have and what do you want for it? I can arrange the pickup from your place.

jp, how would you package it? box, palette or 1x1 nail together open'esk crate? What do you figure a 5x10 sheet weighs?

shane, their number has been busy since yesterday...WTF? Must be the damn Asian's buying up our steel. :P
Thanks everyone,

JP, what about 1/8" thick? The 1/4" is what I want for the hood but on the rest I think 1/8" would fit the bill.

Thanks for looking into this for me.

5 x 10 sheet of 1/4" five bar $320 plus shipping. Includes my percentage. Available in 6' wide.

JP

Are you in Central yet? I think I see a road trip :D

Pete

I bought 2 sheets a few years ago from dap in vermont- I think they were only $120 for the pair. They didn't stock them but were able to get them from bearmach in england and put them in their container for no charge.
Brian Bertolini

Industrial Metal Supply CO
7550 Ronson Road San Diego (858) 277-8200

I belive i paid about 35.00 for a 1/2 sheet

I need some five bar as well...somewhere in the neighborhood of 1 ft wide x 6' long. Thicknesses can be 1/8" or less. I'll give Industrial Metal a call to see if they have some. If anyone else has some laying around, please let me know.

I am not in Center yet. But I do need to go out there for a visit shortly. Do you want me to bring you some out. We will have the trailer so it can happen. I can trade for the front Salisbury axle/ :grinpimp: /

RR I would just ship it as is, a few scratches would add character!

JP

I found a source for 4x8' 1/8" 5-bar, $175.00 a sheet & 4x4' 1/8" sheets that can be UPSed for $100.00 each. If anyone body wants some PM me.

JP, thanks but the 1/4" is too thick for what I am doing.

I am not in Center yet. But I do need to go out there for a visit shortly. Do you want me to bring you some out. We will have the trailer so it can happen. I can trade for the front Salisbury axle/ :grinpimp: /


Thats ok it can wait till later this fall. I figure 5 sheet = 1 frt sals :flipoff2:

I am not sure, but I might agree with Jason it might be too thick, but you can get the 1/8 also right?