Looking to replace these railings

[Jim Staruk]

Anyone know what these railings are called and where I can purchase the posts and tubing? Thanks

 

[Bill Leverett]

Hi Jim...while I haven't started looking yet, I'll be adding these to my Pontiac as a finishing touch.

They go by various names...tipping rails, shelf rails and fiddler rails. Probably other names depending on location and use.

I quickly Googled them and there quite a few suppliers out there. The challenge will be finding the good match for your needs.

Good luck!

 

[Tim Prieur]

Thanks Bill. I am also missing 1/4 sides.
Do you know if it might be at Home Depot or similar?

 

[Bill Leverett]

Hi Tim...I'm thinking a specialty hardware/restoration store perhaps. Perhaps Lee Valley Tools? I haven't done much research beyond a quick Google search.

Have you contacted Kurt Arends? He has done a fair amount of vehicle salvage and might have what you are looking for.

 

[John ED Renstrom]

One could try the bathroom fixtures section or kitchen suply. All they are is a towel rack. You may luck out and find the tubing there but i haven't seen the stands. Since Gambles went out of busnesses.

 

[Ted Collins]

DNR Industires in Canada has something similar but it appears they do not have the corner pieces.

Flower Car - DNR Industries Limited

www.dnrind.ca

 

[Bill Leverett]

I found a few places where they sell tipping rails.

This is a UK company.

Fiddle Rail & Fiddle Rail Brackets - Bar Fittings

We supply fiddle rail and fiddle rail brackets, available in polished brass, satin brass, antique brass, chrome and stainless steel finishes. Polished Brass Fiddle Rail Brackets Antique Brass Fiddle Rail Brackets Chrome Fiddle Rail & Brackets Brass Fiddle Rails Contemporary Shelf Fiddle Rail...

www.bar-fittings.com

I believe this is a US company.

The Origin Tipping Rail Right End Post for 1/4" rod

This Right End Post is part of our Origin Tipping Rail system, and is used to hold a 1/4" rail.

brasshardware.com

Another US company.

Brass Handrails & Gallery Rail Hardware | Van Dyke's Restorers | Van Dyke's Restorers

Discover a wide selection of brass handrails and gallery railing at Van Dyke's Restorers. We have brass railing hardware for handrails, bars, furniture and more!

www.vandykes.com

 

[Jeremy D. Ledford]

Maybe marine supply houses might have something maybe? I have a bout 15-20 of these but only ends, no middle or angled though. Thinking maybe flower car on these maybe but could have been a cabinet rail mount too for something.

 

[Brady D Smith]

If you have some in poor condition I suggest you send them to Speed & Sport Chrome in Houston, Texas and Craig will make them new again. His specialty is small parts. I have used for gas pump and coke machine parts and most recently for railings on a flower car.