Windowless Van support strut $$$

[boss]

Still on the hunt for an original FE FC windowless van panel support strut, i need 1 of the 6 that were used to support the inside of the panels, i am
hoping that someone knows of a totally rusted out van that might still have one in it, there sometimes still in the van even when a window has been put in.
i know that a little effort is required to drill out the spot welds on the tabs at the top and bottom so im happy to pay up to $300 for one of these.

Regards
Boss

[fcwrangler]

I have a rusty FB van that has the bars still in place, if they are the same size one or two of them would be ok.
Jim

[boss]

Hi Jim, not sure mate if they are as the FB has a higher roof but you can bet ill be checking it out.

Thanks
Cliff

[boss]

No Jim no such luck they are longer with a different shape but appreciate the thought thanks mate

Cliff

[fcwrangler]

Have you thought of going to a fabricator and see if they can bend it up for you or talk to Pete(FCRB26) he may be able to help as he is a sheetie.
Jim

[boss]

Yes Jim i spoke to a couple of sheeties but the strut has a slight curve the length of it on the side that sits up against the panel
and requires a specialist to fabricate, i have been told that its not cheap to do, so ill exhaust all avenues for an original one first
i do have some basic skills to try and replicate but the time it would take to end up with something that didnt look perfect (or possibly a bloody mess)
would not be worth the wasted effort.
I am fastidious when it comes to original interior and panel work (not so for the drive line) so im hoping someone knows of one.

Regards
Cliff

[JB]

John from Just Rust in Western Australia did some for my Van years ago.

Maybe worth a try.

[boss]

Thanks mate ill give him a ring, let you know

Cheers
Cliff

[JB]

John Gilbert

[ledsled]

Mate I know of a van with full windowless roof.  But sorry mate I'd want a lit more than 300 dollars.  There now rare as rocking horse poop

[boss]

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