U-bracket for Square Tube Traction Bars

[Born30YrsLate]

I have been in communications with Paul Tholey (pxtx) and he may be fabricating some...maybe he can chime in on what his plans are.
Tom (daytwo69z) would it be possible to take dimensions off you extra part and shoot them over to Paul (pxtx)?...he posted earlier in this thread so he should be easy to find.

Thanks guys...
~Fred

[Day2_69Z]

how about the 'tow tab' guy ? he may be able to bend up cold rolled steel strap material...??

[Born30YrsLate]

<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.

[chevyandpontiac]

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.

[67 Nova Boy]

<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.



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Dave
67 Nova Boy

[BillD]

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.

[PxTx]

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.

[Salvatore]

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

[Day2_69Z]

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......

[mbxlesney]

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