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Old 07-03-12, 21:30
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Default Carrier rear step rubber

Hi

I've had a professional mould made to reproduce the rubber step pads found on the early Bren/MK1 rear tool plate. I've made new rubbers and i was wondering if there would be any interest in me making more for you guys? I've used a black polyurethane instead of rubber as i think it will last a little longer and has better UV properties, the flexibility is the same. They will be £15 each.

Please see the photo of a new one with an original for comparison, any questions just ask

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Old 08-03-12, 00:49
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Didn't even know there was supposed to be rubber there...
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Old 08-03-12, 01:03
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The rubber was only on the first few thousand I think. They then switched to the diamond pattern treadplate.

But they do look very nice.
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Old 08-03-12, 02:30
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Thanks for that. We are all learners. Maybe that's what Ford of Canada did. Anybody know any more? I guess if your carrier has bolt holes, it should have a rubber tread. Are the diamond tread plates welded?
BTW. the sample does carry a TL number, and as with the other stuff Ben has done, They will be great! This is your chance.
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Old 08-03-12, 08:13
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yeah they phased in the diamond plates later to cut down on rubber usage i think the diamond plate is welded in but dont quote me.

Ben stick me down for a pair.
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Old 08-03-12, 17:42
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The parts listings gives ther serial # that was the last to use the rubber. The diamond plate was welded in.
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Old 08-03-12, 20:59
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Great! thank you for the picture.
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Old 08-03-12, 22:01
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ben can you put me down for 2

cheers

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Old 09-03-12, 11:34
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Please put me down for a pair Ben.

I had only one left on the carrier and it has curled up like a caterpillar in the sun.

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hi ben, put me down for two please.

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Old 13-03-12, 23:56
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The parts listings gives ther serial # that was the last to use the rubber. The diamond plate was welded in.
Jordan, do you have the measurements of this step? Please PM me.
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Old 21-08-15, 21:58
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Hi Ben some years ago you thought about making rear step rubbers for carriers- did you make them? do you have a pair left?

regards wayne
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Old 11-09-15, 11:12
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Hi Ben,

I would like 2 pairs if you have them please.

Mark.......
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Old 11-09-15, 20:05
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I can still make step rubbers.

I'm not looking to sell them but would swap for carrier parts. You can PM me if you want to trade anything.

Ben
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Old 12-09-15, 00:30
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Hi Ben,

I only have wheels, repro headlight brackets, repro crank handles to swap. Im happy to pay.

Mark........
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Old 12-09-15, 03:14
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Wow Mark!, I though you had about 30 ton of carrier stuff.
Didn't you tell me that?
That went quick! I can't have been watching Trademe close enough.
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Old 12-09-15, 05:29
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Hi Lynn,

Most stuff has gone over the last 12 months. I think I've even put on a few pounds myself over time, lol. Im looking to keep two British carriers and either sell or scrap the remaining 1 and 1/2. I also forgot Ben that I do have some sprockets too for trade.

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Old 12-09-15, 07:39
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Hi Mark

I'm not really after any of those repro parts. Only looking to trade, let me know if you find any other bits.

Cheers

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