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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441  
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I put chequer plate in the back of mine from new (8 years ago) Recently removed the old piece from the floor, it was getting a bit tired. Underneath the tub floor was still like new.
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5th May 2019 6:59am |
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| sfrankland Member Since: 05 Aug 2018 Location: essex Posts: 29  
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Excellent! I was hoping someone would tell me that! Did you use anything to actually fix the plate down? I was wondering about a bit of silicon to help it stay in place as didn’t really want to drill holes. The weight of my tool should keep it in place anyway
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5th May 2019 7:59am |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3626  
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You would be fine with strips of sticky back foam, or silicon. Like you say, the weight of tools will stop it shifting.
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5th May 2019 8:10am |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441
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I used silicone around the edges, also on mine (a 90) there are 2 m6 bolts going through the floor for the wing supports underneath. So I bolted them down through the plate as well.
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5th May 2019 9:09am |
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| sfrankland Member Since: 05 Aug 2018 Location: essex Posts: 29
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Excellent. Thanks guys. I’ll put the order in.
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5th May 2019 2:50pm |
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| BogMonster Member Since: 05 Feb 2008 Location: Stanley Posts: 394  
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Having had old farm vehicles with bare metal in the back I'd keep the rubber mat. Everything slides around on metal flooring and anything loose rattles like a b*&*^&%.
The absolute best stuff I have ever come across is what I use in the back of my pickup, it is a really heavyweight mat that is designed as non-slip floor for carrying animals on board ships. Weighs a ton and is totally non slip even when wet and almost indestructable. --- 2006 Defender 110 SW 300Tdi • 2011 Ford Ranger XLT crewcab • 2015 Defender 110 Station Wagon Utility TDCi |
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5th May 2019 4:35pm |
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| MC84 Member Since: 23 May 2016 Location: Near Bristol Posts: 341 
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I did this to mine after replacing an already fitted ply floor that had been screwed in. The ally has been riveted and bolted where appropriate. Plate is 3mm all round.
Also had a storage box made. The rubber mat is covering the plate which is also fitted to the floor. I needed the mat to stop everything sliding around.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Mike Hard Top 90 TD5 2001 Ford 100e 1959 www.youtube.com/mikemakesit |
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5th May 2019 8:19pm |
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| williamthedog Member Since: 29 Dec 2012 Location: south wales Posts: 3441
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Click image to enlarge I put this horse matting in the back when the dogs are in the back. It stops them getting that sliding feeling. |
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5th May 2019 8:29pm |
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| sfrankland Member Since: 05 Aug 2018 Location: essex Posts: 29
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I think I’ve come across that stuff in a stables before. Strong stuff! |
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5th May 2019 9:22pm |
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| sfrankland Member Since: 05 Aug 2018 Location: essex Posts: 29
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Wow that looks great! Pretty much what I’m after but I’m going to ply and carpet the walls so I can use them for materials storage. |
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5th May 2019 9:24pm |
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| sfrankland Member Since: 05 Aug 2018 Location: essex Posts: 29
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Looks great! Luckily my tools boxes fit side by side exactly and 6 deep so sliding shouldn’t be an issue for me. |
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5th May 2019 9:26pm |
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| custom90 Member Since: 21 Jan 2010 Location: South West, England. Posts: 19677
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I have it in mine, very pleased with it for the purpose it serves.
I have a Genuine HT mat in the centre as well for the dogs, but the stable matting would do just as good a job really. Diesel$ Live$ Matter. ⛽️🛢️👨🔧🧰⚙️ RED, WHITE & BOOST! 🇬🇧 |
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5th May 2019 9:46pm |
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| TobyMellin Member Since: 27 Dec 2017 Location: Manchester Posts: 16 
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I'm a mobile HGV mechanic. I'm always chucking heavy stuff in the back and the floor was starting to look a bit rough, so i bought this one off a mate of mine.....
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9th May 2019 11:28am |
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| Tommo Member Since: 19 Dec 2013 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 830 
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Just removed the rubber mat in mine after the heavy rain over the last couple of days and guess what...it was sodden underneath. So, decided to leave the rubber mat out for a few days to help dry it out. Reason for post is the potential for water underneath any flooring you put it if you defender is not water tight
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12th May 2019 8:20pm |
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