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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: dazmond on April 04, 2014, 04:58:51 pm

Title: bolts through van floor
Post by: dazmond on April 04, 2014, 04:58:51 pm: where can i get bolts and spreading plates from guys to bolt frame through van floor?

the retaining frame doesnt come with the bolts for fixing to the floor.

i need 6 of em.

many thanks guys
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: wfp master on April 04, 2014, 05:16:38 pm: get it fitted by an expert.
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: Lee GLS on April 04, 2014, 05:44:46 pm: I got some spreader plates made up by someone on eBay. And the bolts I got from screwfix
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: Smudger on April 04, 2014, 05:45:59 pm: Carefully check your floor pan so you know your not drilling into the fuel tank or brake lines....

Go to an engineering company or sheet metal place they will cut and drill you some plates.

You could search for high tensile bolts off eBay, but people like machine mart, screw fix or hardware shop should be able to supply these

Darran
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: Lee GLS on April 04, 2014, 05:47:22 pm: This is what I got and they drilled the holes as well

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/300811546240?cmd=VIDESC
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: dazmond on April 04, 2014, 06:19:16 pm: smudger the local garage is fixing it in my van for me.30 years experience in welding,bodywork and mechanics. ;)
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: DaveG on April 04, 2014, 06:28:04 pm: Daz, if they've got 30 years experience they will know where to get bolts and spreader plates from.. leave it to them mate
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: kempy on April 04, 2014, 10:07:48 pm: Did mine myself .
Measure and drill a whole simple .
Nut , spring washer and flat washer , plus nyloc locking nuts .
Plus spreader plate / piece of metal
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: Window Lickers on April 04, 2014, 10:19:38 pm: Quote from: DaveG on April 04, 2014, 06:28:04 pm
Daz, if they've got 30 years experience they will know where to get bolts and spreader plates from.. leave it to them mate

;D
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: ben M on April 04, 2014, 10:33:14 pm: Quote from: DaveG on April 04, 2014, 06:28:04 pm
Daz, if they've got 30 years experience they will know where to get bolts and spreader plates from.. leave it to them mate
+1
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: ben M on April 04, 2014, 10:34:34 pm: Daz, if they are so good,why do you ask any help?
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: Window Lickers on April 04, 2014, 11:36:04 pm: It's cos Daz likes to talk himself up. ;D ;D ;D ;D No offense intended but I think we can all see that in the man ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: CleanClear on April 04, 2014, 11:55:11 pm: Quote from: dazmond on April 04, 2014, 06:19:16 pm
30 years experience in welding,bodywork and mechanics. ;)

Heh !! Just say don't do that, some guy on CIU said do it different !!
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: dazmond on April 05, 2014, 07:14:43 am: Yeah your right guys.I'll leave it up to them.been takin cars and vans there for 25 yrs. ;)
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: Dave Willis on April 05, 2014, 07:18:08 am: Taking my van to Pure Freedom tomorrow for an oil change.
Title: Re: bolts through van floor
Post by: dazmond on April 05, 2014, 07:29:30 am: ;D ;D ;D