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I'm sure this is an old subject ... BUT ... Is anyone reproducing mats for a 1930?
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Not that I am aware of.
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Soooo ... what happens if you need running board mats ... are you just SOL?
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If you want the original type..........yes. No one at this time is reproducing the running board mats. :( ![sick sick](/images/graemlins/default/sick.gif) :cry:
The Mangy Old Mutt
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OK ... What are people using as substitutes? At this point, anything would be better then nothing.
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Ribbed rubber matting material that comes in a roll. You cut it to fit and glue it in place. Looks goofy, but it works. :( :cry: ![sick sick](/images/graemlins/default/sick.gif)
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There are a couple of places that will "pour" on a new covering. If you don't care about exact authenticity, then maybe this is a good way to go. One company that I'm aware of is http://www.automotiverubberparts.com/There's another one, but I couldn't easily find where I saved their address.
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We made our own running board mats. It was a very simple and inexpensive job.
Send me an email at kolmstead@flash.net and I will send you pictures and the way we did it.
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I & I reproductions: http://iandireproduction.com/ has been in the processing of making them. You can call and ask for Wendy and be put on the mailing list when they are ready.
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.....and then hope that you still own the car when I&I Reproduction finally gets around to making the mats. :( ![sick sick](/images/graemlins/default/sick.gif) :cry:
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Or for that matter....if any of us are still alive or if cars are still legal by the time I&I gets around to making them
See America's First...Chevrolet
1931 Sedan Delivery 31570 1933 Standard Sports Coupe 33628. 1934 Master Sedan Delivery Canadian 177/34570 1968 Z/28 Camaro 1969 SS 396 Camaro
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Here is a possible vendor: Precision Rubber P.O. Box 2184, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada, T0M 0W0 Phone 4033359590 Fax: 4033359637 Could it be a possibility that I bought rubber mats for my 31 by Mooneys Antiques' Parts. Do they still exist? ![stressed stressed](/images/graemlins/default/stressed.gif)
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Yes, I believe that Mooney's is still in business. However, the running board mats that they were selling at one time were the same mats that were being made by Jim McConnville. After he passed away I&I Reproduction obtained the molds and they have done nothing with them since!
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Here a guy i found internet surfing. I don't know anything about him. It looks like he does them like original. It also looks very expensive. Give it a try. I will probably have to use him when the time comes......Joe http://www.automotiverubberparts.com/index.html
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I found this ad at:http://www.restored-classic.com/chevy/1929.html
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1929 chevy 4 door sd - one running boards set, reconditioned [2] ,with new mats installed, fit 29-30 chevy 43in sed, and some late 28 sed, 43x 10in, also , selling mats them selves, made from new urethane exact fit of nos, made from nos board, made to fit only original running boards, adheasive available, at reasonable price, made by manufacture, can;t guarantee other glues, other misc parts for 29-34 chevys, to many to list, call or email. - michael rmordus sr, eaton, new york, 13334, usa, phone: 3156847494 ,Email: mmbsr7@aol.com
I am not familiar with him. Has anybody had any experience?
Doug
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