|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 108
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 108 |
Who sells original type running boards?
Steel boards with attached rubber mats, as original?
All I can find from countless Google searches are smoothies for streetrods.
Thanks
Craig
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141
ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 |
I have never seen a correct replacement fpr the running boards.....both when the cars were newer or for restoration
Gene Schneider
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
Welcome to Chevy Chatter II and glad that you could join us! I don't belive I have seen correct replacement running boards either.   
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 108
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 108 |
There must be something close?
What do restored 37 Chevys have... glass streetrod boards with some Walmart rubber mats glued on?
Craig
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 762
ChatMaster - 750
|
|
ChatMaster - 750
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 762 |
Thats about it. The fiber glass ones at least have the ribs like originals. I happened to find a nice pair at a swap meet for a Master Deluxe mine is just a Master. The Deluxe has the chrome strips on the edge but they were rust free paid $250.00 which I thought was a bargain as they are very hard to find in good condition usally all rusted out and bent up. I found some rubber mat that had close to the same look as originals and made my own until maybe someday someone will use the original molds and make some repo's. HINT HINT 
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107
Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
|
Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 |
On rare occasion I see them on ebay.
VCCA Member 43216
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
1938 HB Business Coupe
1953 210 Sedan
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 80
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 80 |
Concerning your running boards. I dont know where you can get repops for your running boards but I just found a web site in california that has reproduction running board matts. the web site is iandireproduction.com They charge 5.00 bucks for their catalog but will refund that if you order parts.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 762
ChatMaster - 750
|
|
ChatMaster - 750
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 762 |
I would bet that I&I Does not have any as I have checked with them before and they don't.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64
ChatMaster - 15,000
|
|
ChatMaster - 15,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 19,758 Likes: 64 |
I & I has the dies for may Chevrolet models and years but to date has not produced a single one. If past performance is an indicator they never will! but sit on the dies until they are worthless.
How Sweet the roar of a Chevy four!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 762
ChatMaster - 750
|
|
ChatMaster - 750
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 762 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
|
|
Tech Advisor ChatMaster - 25,000
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 29,863 |
The Mangy Old Mutt
"If It's Not Junk.....It's Not Treasure!"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 108
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
OP
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 108 |
Ok guys.. these are rod items.. but the boards are 16 GA steel and fit stock mounts… I’m hoping I can get the mats from Chevs of the 40’s to attach to the smooth boards! -------------------------------------------- Chevs of the 40's http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/9951.htmlRUNNING BOARD MATS (STEEL BACK W/ TWIST TAB) Item # 597625 37-38 Fits 1937-1938 Chevrolet Cars Weighs 30lbs. --------------------------------------------- Smoothie Fabrication Running Boards http://www.smoothiefabrication.com/Price%20List.htm1937 ……….Chevrolet (Standard & Master) $360.00 fabricated from 16 gauge cold roll steel. Our boards bolt to your original bracket & fit like original equipment. ----------------------------------------------------- INNOVATIVE ROD PRODUCTS Running Boards http://www.innovativerod.com/page5.htm#5001%20RUNNING%20BOARDSINNOVATIVE ROD's running boards are made of cold rolled 16 gauge steel with mounting channels spot welded underneath with key hole slots to fasten to stock brackets. Front fender mounting holes are provided but rear is blank for those who want to mount fiberglass rear fenders. 5001 RUNNING BOARDS $325.00
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,894
ChatMaster - 1,500
|
|
ChatMaster - 1,500
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,894 |
Jon Engle in Canada was taking deposits and not returning boards. A couple of us nearby had to work to return boards to their rightful owners after he took the deposits and ran...
1938 Canadian Pontiac Business Coupe (aka a 1938 Chevy Coupe with Pontiac shaped front sheet metal - almost all Chevy!)
1975 4-speed L82 Vette
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 812 Likes: 13
ChatMaster - 750
|
|
ChatMaster - 750
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 812 Likes: 13 |
I&I running board mats are 1938, NOT 1937. I offered to pay their die maker to make 37s, they refused. .
. All of the fiberglas parts I purchased from Superior Glass in Oregon did not fit. It was as if they were taken out of the mold and used in a tractor pull. They were pleasant to deal with but their parts still didn't fit. .
. Remember that Standard and Deluxe use different running board metal. Someone stole the running boards off my touring so I'm looking for a set too.
Good Luck, Lou
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 175
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 175 |
I&I running board mats are 1938, NOT 1937. I offered to pay their die maker to make 37s, they refused. . Lou Do you have contact info for their die maker? A group of 37 enthusiasts are trying to find someone to make these, since I&I isn't. Do you have pics of the difference between 37 and 38 mats? Is this correct for 1937 ![[Linked Image from ]](C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.eMachines\My Documents\My Pictures\37chevy\37 authenticity and documentation\Ardie 2007\37 mats.jpg) Is this correct for 1938? ![[Linked Image from ]](C:\Documents and Settings\Owner.eMachines\My Documents\My Pictures\37chevy\37 authenticity and documentation\Ardie 2007\38 mats.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 175
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 175 |
For the mats only, the closest thing available is from Metro Rubber. Have heard the quality may not be up to our standards though and has no steel backing
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107
Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
|
|
Hall Monitor ChatMaster - 7,000
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,046 Likes: 107 |
I got a pair of mats for my 38 from Chevs of the 40s. They took a little massaging to make them fit but once on they look good. Also there's a pair of running boards on ebay that are ending soon for a 38. I don't know if they'll fit a 37 or not.
VCCA Member 43216
Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
1938 HB Business Coupe
1953 210 Sedan
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 173 Likes: 1
Shade Tree Mechanic
|
|
Shade Tree Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 173 Likes: 1 |
I used the metal backed mats from Chev's of the 40's on my '37. Needed to do some trimming of the rubber but they turned out nice.
Last edited by rck46; 01/16/09 12:01 AM.
|
|
|
|
|
