bhemi Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Can anyone direct me to a clear picture of what this trim looks like and how it was attached? Thanks Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) Here's what the trim detail looks like. This is a before and after polishing photo. I used these #10 - 24 clips with the stud and all new stainless hardware. Snap in all the clips Finished detail. Edited October 5, 2018 by Gary W (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhemi Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Thanks Gary. That is exactly what I was looking for. The profile is very similar to the rest of the trim . I had a few remnant pieces screwed on through the trim that frankly looked like they came off the edge of a 1950's kitchen table. I have looked high and low and have not found any available. My car is about 7-8 months away from road worthy so at least I know what I'm looking for. Who did your running boards? They look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary W Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Kris at The Running Board Rubber Company, Mc Bride, Canada. Once you get over all the shipping hurdles, He really does beautiful work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooge Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) Since I've been pretty certain my homemade running boards deviate in length slightly from the stock length trim, (nevermind not having the trim pieces themselves anyway) I've been considering going through Mcmillian to have some pieces made to fit, with the spear/pointed ends and mounting studs, although they do not have the correct ridges in them like the stock ones do. Fortunately I think I have the most of the stock side body trim, but im hoping the running board trim will be far enough away that it wont be too noticeable that they don't match. https://www.mcmillanrodandcustom.com/external_moldings_vents_accents.html Edited October 5, 2018 by Stooge (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39BuickEight Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I am using a combination of the hood and one door to make mine for my 1939. Should look great from 10 ft away, and nobody will know it’s wrong except people like us. The belt line trim pieces are plentiful, so I’m doing some homemade fab ideas to make it work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I would have to go back in my correspondence from when I first bought my 1937 Special in 1987. The moldings were being replicated in aluminum. I bought a set then and was waiting until I was able to get the boards recovered. Still not done! The passenger side was a bit mangled and they have sheet metal screws holding them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhemi Posted October 8, 2018 Author Share Posted October 8, 2018 McBride is a 6-7 hour drive north from me. I will contact him about a trim source and doing my running boards. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Brad the gentleman that was reproducing the running board trim in aluminum was in Perry, Michigan. Unfortunately so far I've only located his P.O. Box. I'll dig deeper but the address was; Restoration Services P.O. Box 442 Perry Michigan 48872 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhemi Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 14 hours ago, 1937-44 said: Brad the gentleman that was reproducing the running board trim in aluminum was in Perry, Michigan. Unfortunately so far I've only located his P.O. Box. I'll dig deeper but the address was; Restoration Services P.O. Box 442 Perry Michigan 48872 Thanks, I tried to find them on line and think they may be defunct. I will check on Hemmings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 I believe it was a one man operation. I don't think he ever advertised in Hemmings or had an online presence. Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 Yes Carl I remember that Perry Michigan address. I believe the ad was in the old Torque Tube newsletter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1939_Buick Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) On 10/9/2018 at 11:33 AM, 1937-44 said: Brad the gentleman that was reproducing the running board trim in aluminum was in Perry, Michigan. Unfortunately so far I've only located his P.O. Box. I'll dig deeper but the address was; Restoration Services P.O. Box 442 Perry Michigan 48872 He is an ex GM Flint employee. Is now elderly and unsure if he is still supplying these. I called at his house a few years ago, but he was not at home. Edited October 10, 2018 by 1939_Buick (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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