dl456 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Hello, Did the 25 Dodge Brothers touring have linoleum or rubber mats on the running board? I have seen both. If rubber what style? Ribbed, Pyramid, etc.? Any body have a picture of the original trim metal? Thanks, Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 Battleship gray linoleum. Contact Meyers or Romar. Lino on front floor boards as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl456 Posted February 20, 2020 Author Share Posted February 20, 2020 Thanks Dave,, That was my thought. Just wondering why I've seen so many in rubber. Were they all gray regardless of car color? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42319DB34 Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 (edited) Source vendor : ( Red and Grey linoleum sheet stock ) Tony Lauria 511 Church Hill Road Landenburg, Pa.19350 610-268-3441 www.battleshiplinoleum.com/ Trim : ( extruded brass and aluminum ) Source Vendor : Restoration Supply 15182 Highland Valley Road #B Escondido, Ca 92025 760-741-4014 restorationstuff.com Edited February 21, 2020 by 42319DB34 Add’l info added ,revised (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl456 Posted February 21, 2020 Author Share Posted February 21, 2020 Thanks, Tony is my go to guy for linoleum. Excellent quality. Any idea what the original trim metal looks like? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 I would also like to see what the original running board trim looked like, possibly with dimensions. Also how was it installed, i.e. were the corners mitered, butted or lapped? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 4 hours ago, dl456 said: Any idea what the original trim metal looks like? Dennis It looks like this....... Same in measurements as "Restoration Supply" item MOU052. $20 for a 4' length. That being said I have heard others have bought the same thing at Lowes, Menards, Home Depot, for counter top trim. Material - Aluminum. 1/4" inside. 7/8" Wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Thanks for the photo Bill. One problem is that Rest. Supply only sells the stuff in four foot pieces. The 1925 running boards require a piece 4’- 8-1/2” long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 6 hours ago, franklinman said: Thanks for the photo Bill. One problem is that Rest. Supply only sells the stuff in four foot pieces. The 1925 running boards require a piece 4’- 8-1/2” long. That's why I mention the home improvement stores. I try to remember to look at what they have but I don't DARE go near the kitchen area of the store when the wife is with me ....... Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 I know just what you mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 Early cars had a brown lino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyAus Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 OK, last word on this topic. I've managed to drag out an original 1925 running board. The correct edging material is buffed zinc sheet bent to a 90 degree angle. Long side is 7/8" and the top is 3/8 to cover the edge of the linoleum. I measure the thickness as .045" which equates to #17 gauge (B&S). Attachment is by means of slightly round headed tubular rivets - presumably zinc plated steel. The corners are mitered, but not at 45 degrees because the running boards are tapered. I suggest that the side strips should be cut at 45 degrees and the ends cut to meet. If you wish to be super correct a sheet metal shop should be able to supply, cut and bend zinc sheet to suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Excellent Information! Thank You!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 OK, looks like that pretty well firms up the requirements for the running boards. Again, thanks Tony. Now i’m Curious to confirm what the trim was that was used around the floorboards. Given the tight bends involved I don’t think it was the same as used on the running boards. Anyone have floorboards with the original trim, especially the pieces around the pedals, shift tower, and handbrake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyAus Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Floorboards up to the 1924 series used plain aluminium angle. I had one remaining piece but it seems to have gone AWOL - so I can't provide dimensions. Bending most bits isn't a problem but I suspect that the surrounds for the gear lever and handbrake and for the gearbox lock were die formed or extruded (not having seen an original close up). As far as I can determine the floorboard surrounds and linoleum were deleted from the 1925 series as a cost cutting measure. Can anyone confirm or contradict this? While my car is a 1925 series I chose to use aluminium counter edging and linoleum (brown rather than grey to complement the body color). The tricky bits were fabricated in sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyAus Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Found the piece of floorboard edging. It's 3/4" (side) by 1/4" (top ) and is .051" thick. Apparently attached to the boards with escutcheon pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyAus Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 A couple more photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Great pics! The info is much appreciated, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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