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Aluminium Backbearer
Fits the rear of a flatbed trailer or pickup truck, providing a perfect surface for a nameplate or signage while concealing the underframe.
Aluminium Carrier Rub Rail
Aluminium Carrier Rub Rail.
Available in 4000mm lengths.
Made from 6063 T6 alloy.
Typically installed along the sides of buses or box vans/trailers to provide side protection.
Check related parts for the rubber cover section, designed to fit over the aluminium end caps.
Hardwood Keruing Floor
Hardwood Half Lap Flooring
Durable, heavy-duty timber ideal for all types of truck and trailer floors.
Available in 22mm and 28mm thicknesses.
Each board measures 140mm wide with two 5mm rebates, giving a 130mm visible surface.
Laminated Floor
Also known as “Safadeck” or “E.G.L” flooring.
Constructed with Keruing/Kapur outer layers for hardness and Sepetir or mixed red hardwood cores for strength and reduced weight. Boards are machined with a half-lap pattern and “crusher bead” to allow expansion without warping.
Designed for commercial vehicle floors in vans and curtainsiders, but suitable for general or domestic use.
Dimensions: 305mm (12″) cover width, 22mm or 28mm thick, 3800mm long.
Cranked Mudguard Stay
42mm Diameter Cranked Mudguard Stay
Cranked mudguard stay with an overall length of 780mm, fitted with a single bolt.
Finish: Zinc plated.
Includes steel washer and bolt for installation.
Steel Cross Bearer
Galvanised steel cross bearer designed for use in the underframe. The cross bearers sit atop the main runners, providing support for the floor, which is then secured by drilling into the cross bearers.
Ecofont Panel (Collection from Glasgow Only)
A lightweight panel solution widely used in commercial vehicle construction, including dry freight trucks, box vans, and Luton bodies.
Composition (outside to inside):
Gelcoat RAL 9010
Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP)
High-density PET recyclable foam
Glass Reinforced Polyester (GRP)
White Gelcoat
Applications:
Industrial bodywork, LUVs, mobile shops, buses
Containers and advertising panels
Food industry, cold rooms, cladding
Building industry, partition walls, ceilings
For stock, pricing, and delivery information, please contact us.
GRP Panel (Collection from Glasgow Only)
From outside to inside:
RAL 9010 gelcoat
Glass-reinforced polyester resin
WBP plywood
Glass-reinforced polyester resin
White gelcoat
Standard height: 2420 mm
Standard colour: RAL 9016 (white)
Standard thicknesses in stock: 14 mm and 17 mm
Standard lengths in stock: 8 ft to 30 ft
Custom heights, thicknesses, colours, and lengths can be made to order.
Because of the product’s size, it is not currently available to buy online. Please contact us by phone or email for availability and pricing details.
Aluminium Louvre Vent
Finish: Mill-finish aluminium
Dimensions: 9.5″ long × 6.5″ high
Flettner 2000 Black with Adaptor
The Flettner 2000 is widely recognised as the leading wind-powered rotary ventilator. Its proven design and heritage, combined with a strong reputation for durability, adaptability, and dependable performance, make it a go-to solution wherever effective ventilation is needed.
Simple and fast to install across a wide range of uses, the Flettner 2000 is backed by an unmatched record of recommendations — from delivering reliable, maintenance-free ventilation in Antarctic research stations to supporting kayak journeys across the Tasman Sea.
Flettner is the only manufacturer to offer a Lifetime Warranty, providing complete reassurance and confidence. Flettner — install it once and forget about it.
5 Hole Locker Hinge
Description
Popular five-hole hinge design
Suitable for many uses, such as doors, lockers, and horseboxes
Zinc-plated finish
Made from pressed steel and fitted with a grease nipple
Heavy-duty construction
Intended for 180° use but capable of rotating up to 270°
Supplied with a rubber gasket
5 Hole Locker Hinge Stainless Steel
Description
Popular five-hole hinge pattern
Suitable for a wide range of uses, including doors, lockers, and horseboxes
Stainless steel finish
Constructed from pressed steel and equipped with a grease nipple
Heavy-duty design
Engineered for 180° applications
Aluminium Contour Dropside Plank
This is our new aluminium dropside plank/capping system, created exclusively by John Adams. It features a more contemporary design while offering improved practicality compared to standard dropside planking systems. As well as being lighter in weight, it also allows for custom graphics and accommodates over-centre locks and conspicuity tape. Supplied in either anodised or mill finish.
Aluminium Contour Dropside Plank
400 mm profile
Single-piece plank
Commonly used to build dropside bodies on flatbed trailers or pick-up trucks
Compatible with our dropside end caps, centre pillars, and corner pillars
The single-piece design eliminates the need to combine two 200 mm planks to achieve full side height
For dropsides taller than 400 mm, our HP50, HP51, HP52, and HP53 sections can be used to reach the required height
Aluminium Dropside One Piece Plank
400 mm profile
Single-piece plank design
Used to build dropside bodies, typically on flatbed trailers or pick-up trucks
Compatible with our dropside end caps, centre pillars, and corner pillars
The one-piece construction removes the need to join two 200 mm planks to achieve the full side height
For dropsides higher than 400 mm, our HP50, HP51, HP52, and HP53 sections can be used to reach the required height
Aluminium Dropside Plank
Enhance your dropside or high-sided vehicle body with our precision-made aluminium planking sections, designed for use in top, middle, or bottom positions.
Perfect for flatbed trailers, pick-ups, and commercial vehicle bodies where low weight, strength, and durability are essential.
Produced from premium 6063-grade aluminium alloy, providing a strong strength-to-weight balance along with excellent corrosion resistance and long-term durability for outdoor applications.
Aluminium U Channel Capping Section
Description
This aluminium U-channel capping is designed to finish and protect the ends of standard aluminium hollow dropside planks.
Suitable for a variety of general fabrication uses, including cutting, forming, bending, and welding.
Bulk order discounts are available — please contact us for further details.
1.25m Centaflex Continuous Hinge
The Centaflex Continuous Hinge represents a modern approach to hinge design. It is a sleek, single-piece continuous hinge created using the latest materials and manufacturing technologies.
Made from a patented blend of polyester elastomers, Centaflex combines the high strength of engineering resins with outstanding flexibility.
Extremely strong and durable, a 1-metre horizontal Centaflex hinge has a safe working load (S.W.L) of 100 kg.
Key advantages over traditional continuous hinges include easy installation, weatherproofing, corrosion resistance, excellent flexibility, robust durability, and concealed fixings.
Bakery Hinge Zinc Plated
Description
Popular “bakery” style hinge
Suitable for a wide range of uses, including doors, lockers, and horseboxes
Zinc-plated finish
Made from pressed steel and fitted with a grease nipple
Heavy-duty construction
Designed for 180° applications
5 Bar Treadplate / Checkerplate
Features:
Long-lasting and durable
Resistant to weather
Highly reflective surface
Anti-slip design
Easy to clean
Typical applications: Ramps, kick plates, trailers, toolboxes, flooring, walls, edging, and more.
Aluminium Composite Panel – DH
Deltabond Hoarding
Backed by a 5-year warranty for added peace of mind.
Also referred to as Di-bond, Alucobond, Renyobond, and similar brands.
Our Deltabond panels, manufactured by Almaxco, are high-quality composite panels featuring an excellent surface finish and superior flatness, making them easy to work with. Each panel consists of a polyethylene core sandwiched between two aluminium skins.
Aluminium composite panels have a wide range of uses, with common applications including signage, partitions, and wall linings.
The hoarding-grade Deltabond is specifically suitable for all flat-panel installations and hoardings.
Jonesco Toolbox Fixing Kit
Compatible with JBZ series side lockers.
Comes complete with nuts, bolts, and washers.
Jonesco Truck Toolbox
Built for durability, the JBZ series side lockers are part of a robust range of toolboxes designed for commercial vehicles.
Each box features a silver plate embossed with the John Adams logo.
Equipped with a single-handle, three-point locking system.
Includes a handle dust cover and is fully recyclable, UV-stabilised, and resistant to chemicals.
Offered in a variety of sizes.
All Jonesco toolboxes designed for vehicle installation are type-approved and can be fitted into the sideguard in compliance with regulation no. 73.
Jonesco Mudguards – HL Wings
HighGard mudguards combine an innovative design with lightweight materials, providing excellent protection and durability. They are built to resist impacts, harsh weather, and everyday wear.
Installation is quick and straightforward, saving time, reducing maintenance, and ensuring compatibility with a wide range of vehicles.
The HighGard comes with a silver stripe along one outer edge, which can be positioned on the inside of the tyre for an all-black look if preferred.
- Premium Jonesco HL High Line mudguards
- Made from fully recyclable polyethylene (PE)
- Lightweight and chemical resistant
- Supplied and sold in pairs
- Simple and easy to install
Coloured Rivets
Multifast rivets deliver strong clamping across a wide range of material thicknesses using a single rivet length.
Coloured Rivets
With one rivet length covering multiple assembly needs, you can reduce production costs and simplify inventory management.
Key Features:
Compensates for oversized holes and misalignment
Provides superior clamping by pulling materials tightly together
Ensures full metal-to-metal contact
Minimises fretting and loosening due to vibration
All versions feature an aluminium shell with a steel mandrel
Unwin D Ring – UNDR120
A simple accessory designed to keep webbing restraints securely in place while allowing normal operation.
Modern wheelchair frames are becoming increasingly complex, making it harder to attach restraints correctly; D Rings often provide an effective solution.
Suitable for wheelchairs weighing up to 120 kg.
The D Ring’s webbing can be easily positioned on the wheelchair frame, allowing the operator to lock the restraint using the stainless steel rings and operate the system as usual.
Successfully tested to exceed ISO 10542 standards.
Webbing length: 260 mm
About us
Founded in 1946 by John Adams, John Adams Coach Supplies offers a wide range of commercial vehicle body parts, fittings, and supplies across the UK. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on strong, lasting customer relationships and are committed to providing top-quality products at competitive prices.
In 2015, we launched our own e-commerce site, allowing customers across the UK to easily browse our range of vehicle body building supplies and fittings and place orders quickly and effortlessly.
We provide exceptional quality and value for commercial vehicle body building supplies. From extrusions, flooring, ventilation, and ironwork to a wide selection of fittings, we’re your complete one-stop shop. We also offer aluminium extrusions in standard and custom profiles, aluminium sheets, timber, steel, and more—see our full range below.
Our Range Includes:
- Extrusions
- Flooring
- Steel
- GRP Panels
- Ventilation
- Hinges
- Iron Work
- Vehicle Sides
- General / Hardware
- Sheet
- Toolboxes
- Mudwings
- Sign Fitting
- Unwin Safety Systems
Operating from our Glasgow, Huddersfield, and Banbridge depots with our own delivery fleet, we supply commercial vehicle body building parts and fittings to customers across the UK.
If you’re looking for premium vehicle body building parts and fittings, get in touch with us today.
Contact us today at 0141 557 0007.
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