I have been looking for front frame boxing plates for my '46 Ford coupe. Most of the traditional frame/chassis/suspension companies that offer them don't make any for the '46. A google search indicates Progressive Automotive offers them for my car, but I can't get their web site to come up. Anyone know of a company that offers them? Or, anyone know if Progressive Automotive is still in business or is just having computer problems? PS, I tried making some myself, but my skills with a cutting torch are not up to the task and my aircraft snips are just not the tool for that thickness (3/16") of steel. Thanks for any leads on these plates.
I've bought a bunch of stuff (incl boxing plates) from Progressive and I need some more. I hope he's still in business. Try 740.862.4696. Bob will help you out.
Make your own. Grab a good variable speed scroll saw and a box of blades and get busy. I usually buy about 20' of 6" wide 1/8" plate and some poster board for patterns. It only takes about a day to cut them and get them tacked in.
I made my own from metal I bought at Patton's steel. Much cheaper too, to buy plain plate metal and make them yourself. I just used a metal cutting wheel on my 4" grinder...was a snap
just trace out what you want with a good sharp scribe and take it to a local welding shop and have tham plasma cut it,if you were around me id do it for you,shouldnt cost more than 20 bucks or maybe if the guy is in a good mood you could buy him lunch.
Make me a drawing or a tracing and I'll cut them for a nominal charge. CNC plasma FTW! Shipping might be a killer though.