Reproduction Parts for 1916-1964 Chevrolet Passenger Cars & 1918-1987 Chevrolet & GMC Trucks


Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17
Grease Monkey
OP Offline
Grease Monkey
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 17
I am finally replacing old running board mats on my 1935 Chevrolet Standard. I have reproduction rubber but I know I have to remove the steel foundations that the rubber replacement pads adhere to .I've taken off one side to replace deteriorated rubber, I'm a little concerned about how many "twists those securing tabs will take. If anybody knows of any slick tricks I just don't want to snap off the metal tabs


Rob Butterfield
Filling Station - Chevrolet & GMC Reproduction Parts


Filling Station


Joined: May 2011
Posts: 825
ChatMaster - 750
Offline
ChatMaster - 750
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 825
hi there,
if you take yourself back to the chevvy production line, moving slowly along, they would attach the mats , give it a minimal twist and move to the next one. I would think only one, possibly 2 twists and that's it.
If after one twist, it is a snug fit, I guess that would be OK.
this is just my personal opinion mate.
at least you have one reply ok

Peter




never give 100% unless you are giving blood.

Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,292
ChatMaster - 3,000
Offline
ChatMaster - 3,000
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 3,292
When i was putting the rubber mats onto the 1934-1935 standard metal backing plates i sprayed the back of the metal mounting surface with 3M rubberised underseal that has a pebbly finish that will cushion the surface. I think its their #888 . I also sprayed it with black semi gloss to further protect it.

I also did the same thing too the runningboard as a protectant against scratching and surface marking. I test put the metal backing on and then marked the surface off with masking tape and sprayed the surface. That was 32 years ago and still looks like new.

mike

Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 396
Backyard Mechanic
Offline
Backyard Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 396
Rob,

I have removed and re-installed my rubber mats on the backing plates with tabs (on my '34) a couple of times. So they have been installed at least three times. The tabs look like they could still be untwisted and twisted again. The metal is fairly soft and forgiving so I wouldn't be overly concerned about breaking them.

I used a good pair of pliers and turned them 90 degrees to the slot. To make the twisting easier I first installed the three bolts in the middle to position the plate and pull it tight to the running board. Then I had my wife stand, on one foot, over each tab as I twisted them. That made it much easier with less strain on the tabs.

Also, before you install the plate, I would over bend the outer edge down a bit so it fits tight to the running board. Otherwise there might be a slight gap after the tabs are twisted.

Hope this helps!


1934 Three Window Coupe
[img]http://www.youngsdecks.com/YoungsDecks/1934_Chevy.html[/img]

Link Copied to Clipboard
Support The VCCA!

Enjoy the forum? Become a VCCA member! The World's Best Chevrolet and GMC Club!


Member Photos
1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
1964 Chevrolet Impala SS
by DreamChevy, February 17
My 1933 Chevy 2 Dr. Sedan
My 1933 Chevy 2 Dr. Sedan
by 1939Chevy1, November 24
Back on the road 79 years later
2 1927 Chevrolet Trucks
2 1927 Chevrolet Trucks
by 1927TRUCKS, June 7
Who's Online Now
3 members (Clement, Shorty, Mr87Monty), 101 guests, and 19 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
NeilA, Jayhicks, Tomvanhouten, Dads29Chevy, Tractorman
18,308 Registered Users
Today's Birthdays
SabrinaKarras, Speedy1
Forum Statistics
Forums58
Topics59,071
Posts429,077
Members18,308
Most Online1,133
Jan 22nd, 2020
 

Notice: Any comments posted herein do not necessarily reflect the official position of the VCCA.

Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5