Jr. Series Running Board Rubber

[Steve_Mack_CT]

Time to think about winter projects. One way or another I need running board mats. I understand Steele stopped producing running booard rubber for the 39 (and perhaps 38) Jr. series a while ago, production problems of some type?

Anyway, I am planning to contact them and before I do I would be interested to know if anyone else would be seriously interested in buying a set, if I could say multiple people would be interested, perhaps they would be more inclined to revisit the project.

I don't know what makes these any more difficult than other products but will ask that also.

Thanks

[Joe Block]

There is some success on 41 and 42 using rubberize bedliners spray on. if your had ribs, then you need mats. I have spare set for 42-42 upto 138 inch wheel base if some needs a set. they down work on my 148 inch wheelbase car.

[Guest Silverghost]

Steele seems to have stopped making various rubber parts for many of the older cars.

I suspect there is not that much demand any more to jusify them making another parts run.

Perhapps if you could find others who could order along with you they might consider making another parts production run ?

Edited October 28, 2010 by Silverghost (see edit history)

[packard lover]

Packards 42 -- I need a set for my 1941. Same mat as for the 1942. How much are you asking for your extra set.

[Steve_Mack_CT]

Thanks guys - Brad, that is exactly my strategy here.

I am aware of the Rhino Liner route but not mine are ribbed (although the steel underneath is shaped that way); will do this if necessary but would spring for the proper mats if I can get them. The Jr. cars are pretty plentiful, so I am hoping to get some interest - I think I need to post on Packard Info & the PAC sites also.

[mdsbob]

Steve,

Hunley Acuff in Rossville, GA does running boards...He is/was a long time Hershey vendor. He vulcanizes the rubber to the running board as they were originally done. His web site shows '41 - '42 Packard's.

I have seen examples of his work and for my opinion...As good or better than factory new.

Hunley Acuff Runningboards

[Restorer32]

Hunley Acuff does excellent work. He did a '40 120 set for us and they were perfect. Pricey, but if you want them right he's your man.

[stevep516]

Mr. Acuff did a set for my 110 Conv. and they turned out perfect. I wa very pleased.

[Steve_Mack_CT]

Thanks guys, I see he does several models of Jr. Packards (including mine) on his site, will check it out.