[rollrover]

Have been pulling my hair out searching for these metal panels for the last few weeks. I cannot find this pattern ANYWHERE and would appreciate any help in my search. I am hoping to put them along the bottom half of a DI as well as taking out the sub panel and trying to fabricate a table similar to the one on the website.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7DqHnCkbY4&list=PLWTGauWuT6up9--bvec3wOGqW696zPP9v

 

[Buddy Lee]

I assume you're talking about the 5 bar diamond plate. Most US suppliers don't carry that. I have seen 5 bar in Canada but mostly you will see it in Europe. You might be able to special order some.

 

[TOM R]

It looks cool and is available where I live, more expensive then the standard aluminum diamond plate watch with the aluminum it can be very aggressive to the touch ESP that design cause it is made to stop you slipping when walked on

 

[rollrover]

Found this company if anyone else is interested located in Colorado:
Alreco Aluminum Surplus - Henderson, CO (Colorado) | (303) 287-7210

 

[wkburns]

They are easy to make. You can use regular diamond plate. I used a cutting board as it is easier on knives.

If you want to see it more detailed, just let me know.

 

[wkburns]

If you are set on 5 bar tread plate, this place sells sheets of it.

5 Bar Treadplate

 

[rollrover]

Thanks for the info! Did you use the factory holes where the subs used to be and add some bigger washers for the grill? how much vibration do you get while on the road? The cutting board was a good idea.

 

[wkburns]

I bolted it to the metal replacement panel. The panel is plenty heavy duty as well as securely fastened all around the edges. The grill does not rattle as long as I remove the grate which I store in the drawer. I have ran it this way for a year and have had no issues.