Re: [FWDLK] anyone make sill plates for 56 dodge

Mel,

Nobody is making 56 Dodge sill plates yet. There is a fellow making these for 55/56 Chryslers at a reasonable price. He is John Cote and you can contact him at cotejohnr@xxxxxxx

I asked John if he would be interested in doing these for 55/56 Dodge 2 doors and he doesn’t think there is enough interest to order the 100 sets he needs to sell to make it worthwhile. I think there are more 55/56 Dodges still out there than 55/56 Chryslers.

I think that if everybody on the list who owns a 55 or 56 2 door Dodge would contact him and request he make these sill plates, he might be more encouraged. It is the only way we are going to get these made.

Dave Homstad

56 Dodge D500

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From: Forward Look Mopar Discussion List [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Mopar Mel
Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2008 4:55 PM
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [FWDLK] anyone make sill plates for 56 dodge

Any one out there producing the aluminum sill plates for 56 dodge?

Mel

-----Original Message-----
From: cotejohnr@xxxxxxx [mailto:cotejohnr@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 4:47 PM
To: dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: door sill plates

Dave,
Thank you for the picture of the Dodge sill plate. It is so unfortunate that all these plates would have to be different on left and right just because of a windlace body trim (Upholstery humps). Too bad Plymouths were not the same. At this point, I would have to say it is cost prohibitive as only '55-'56 2 door Dodges would be candidates for sales and I rather doubt there would be at least 100 sets sold.

I am sorry as I know that there is a great need for these amongst the Mopar faithfuls.

Sincerely,
John

-----Original Message-----
From: David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: cotejohnr@xxxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 10 May 2008 12:44 pm
Subject: RE: door sill plates

John,

I attached a picture of my 56 Dodge door sill plate. These are the same for 55 also. The RH & LH are slightly different due to the location of the upholstery humps. There is a separate filler plate between the seat and the sill plate. The fillers are sometimes in good shape, but rarely the sill plates.

As you can see, Plymouth will be different, without “Dodge” embossed. I don’t have a picture of any Plymouths, but the bodies are the same, so my guess is the outline, upholstery humps, and hole pattern would be the same too.

I think there will be enough demand for these to make this feasible. There are probably more Dodges out there than Chryslers. I know a few people that are currently looking for these for restorations. I will order 3 sets, 2 for my other cars than the one you see here and a spare.

I also sell a spin-on Oil Filter Adapter for 50’s vintage Oldsmobile, Buick, and Pontiac V8s. I advertise in the national club magazines, occasionally in Hemmings (expensive), but 90% of my sales come through my web page and eBay.

Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: cotejohnr@xxxxxxx [mailto:cotejohnr@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2008 6:18 PM
To: dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: door sill plates

Hello Dave,

Thank you for your inquiry. I had had not considered them. Are they the same only for '55 and '56 and would '55 and '56 Plymouth also share the same plates? Do you think there would be sufficient numbers to make this feasible?

Could you send me a digital picture of your plates on your car so I can see what they look like?

Thanks,
John

-----Original Message-----
From: David Homstad <dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: CoteJohnR@xxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, 9 May 2008 1:59 am
Subject: door sill plates

John,

I read your ad in the recent WPC News. I see you are stamping new sill plates for 55/56 Chryslers. Would you also consider making these to fit 55 & 56 Dodge 2 doors? I would buy at least 3 sets.

Thanks,

Dave Homstad

dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx

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