What to do for Replacement Door Sill Plates?

[mpc]

My '56 Wagon door sill plates have had it. I haven't located a suitable replacement yet. What's everyone here doing? Is there another sill from another vehicle that will work? Anyone making their own?
I don't know if the ones I have were the originals, but they are a thin flimsy aluminum. I'd prefer to have something thicker/stronger.
Thanks!

 

[wally72]

Willys America has them in their catalog, no photo.

http://www.willysamerica.com/

 

[mpc]

Thanks for the link. So you have to buy the catalog to see the specs and price on the part??
I'll give them a call and see what I can find out.

 

[wally72]

The catalog is worth it, besides parts there is a lot of good restoration/repair/tips info.

 

[73fj]

Kaiser Willys has a catalog free on request, also Walck's has a good website.

 

[mpc]

I called Walcks. They have them for $25 a pair. I didn't get a chance to call the others yet. I'm just not sure yet if I want these in the flimsy aluminum like replacements of if I can make something more heavy duty. Problem is the sill has a slight curve, not a straight line.

 

[BioTex]

I called Walcks. They have them for $25 a pair. I didn't get a chance to call the others yet. I'm just not sure yet if I want these in the flimsy aluminum like replacements of if I can make something more heavy duty. Problem is the sill has a slight curve, not a straight line.

I bought the ones from Walck's. If I would have known how flimsy they were, I would not have.
I still may use them for a template, and cut some better ones. I imagine the first time someone steps on them, they will bend.

I also thought about putting something underneath. Kind of like two layers so the top one will only show. It would look original, but be stronger.

 

[mpc]

Yep. I'm leaning towards making something, but I'd like to see what others have done.

 

[dozerjim]

Mike,I am going to make some out of a piece of aluminum traction plate that is from a pick-up truck box top guard plates,they already have a 90 degree bend and can be cut easily to the right length and width desired.I took mine off an old pu.,but I'm sure you could pick some up at a junk yard and be shined up.Maybe you could find someone on the forum to spit a set of new ones......I like the way the heavier ones look......Jim