[VAL] Vintage 2nd Step

[Rick Langer <farreach@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have the second step setup and I agree it looks cool, but I have
reservations about using it.  As you will notice in the pictures the second
step is cantilevered from the first step which itself is cantilevered on its
hinge mechanism.  When my second step is installed it has a very springy
feel when  one steps on it.  In my view the torque created by adding this
additional step is just asking for trouble.  The pull down steps on these
units are vulnerable to hard use and rust.  The slots on the hinges tend to
enlarge themselves and then tend not to want to lock in place, on one side
or the other.  This happened on my trailer and I welded the slot smaller,
but I expect that I will have to weld it again sometime in the future.

Replacing the step/hinge unit appears to be a difficult job.  So my
recommendation is put the second step in, take some pictures and then put
the second step back in the barn and use box for the step when needed.

Rick Langer
'66 GT #3847, VAC