Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

This is what the early flat j bolts looks like, part number 20550 and the bottom on the traction bar is just a flat piece, the traction bars in gray primer (center of picture) are the early square ones and they use the part number 20550 j bolt with the flat saddle. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1738-20550.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...ction_bars.jpg

Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: daytwo69Z</div><div class="ubbcode-body">how about the 'tow tab' guy ? he may be able to bend up cold rolled steel strap material...?? </div></div>

If by &quot;tow tab&quot; guy you mean the site member here who remade the NMW tow tabs, that would be the same guy...if not I'm not sure who you are referring to.

Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chevyandpontiac</div><div class="ubbcode-body">This is what the early flat j bolts looks like, part number 20550 and the bottom on the traction bar is just a flat piece, the traction bars in gray primer (center of picture) are the early square ones and they use the part number 20550 j bolt with the flat saddle. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...1738-20550.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...ction_bars.jpg


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Dave
67 Nova Boy

Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

I can lend a set of the 2 1/2&quot; Stirrups to be used as a pattern if someone want to make them. I would also be interested in buying at least 2 sets of the 20550 bracket as shown in the picture above if someone would supply a pattern so they could be made.

Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

I have not done it yet, but I do have intentions to make some of these. I was just gonna make the stirrups, since it seems they would work with the CE J bolts. Same thing as Lakewood, but they include the narrow stirrup which we can't use.

I am also leaning towards Stainless, but may plate steel like originals. I am about 1 month out on this project.

Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

gotta use the big heavy U bolts just like in the old days. Any welding shop or metal fabricator can make them for you.

Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

Fred, better than measuring them....Lets get a pattern to Paul in the form of an original one. Have Paul get in touch with me......

Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

On the subject or restoring Lakewood traction bars. Does anybody know where to get the TRACTION ACTION ... Decals?? I have an NOS set of Lakewoods that need repainting and I never got the decals when I purchased them new back in the late 80s....Just got 2 window type triangular shaped decals. Thanks in advance

Re: U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars
 

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mbxlesney</div><div class="ubbcode-body">On the subject or restoring Lakewood traction bars. Does anybody know where to get the TRACTION ACTION ... Decals?? I have an NOS set of Lakewoods that need repainting and I never got the decals when I purchased them new back in the late 80s....Just got 2 window type triangular shaped decals. Thanks in advance </div></div>

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Baldwin-Motion-T...=item258f7eda77

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Racing-D...=item4ad61a6862

You will need two sheets as you will use the bigger of the three on this sheet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sheet-of-18-Mini...=item4d1dc5f0b3

Dave
67 Nova Boy

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Thanks Dave for the links