likeold Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 What options are there to replace the rubber covers on the running boards? My metal is good but the rubber could use updating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Are they molded? If so, it's a fairly expensive undertaking. @37_Roadmaster_C had some 1937 Roadmaster boards done up in Canada, and I understand they came out very nice. I'll try to find out who did them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 The high-dollar option: http://www.runningboardrubber.com/Buick.html There are rubber runners available that could be glued to the metal, however, none of the ones I've seen replicate the original '38 Buick profile. https://restorationstuff.com/shop/#fb0=35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Steele Rubber used to make two piece 37-38 running board mats that were glued to the runners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 15 hours ago, Bloo said: I'll try to find out who did them. 14 hours ago, EmTee said: The high-dollar option: http://www.runningboardrubber.com/Buick.html That's the one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I know this thread is over a year old but I'm making mats for Specials. I am also making mats for Centurys but have to verify the fit. I am also exploring to make mats for Roadmasters. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward DePouli Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Hunley Acuff of Georgia used to be the go-to guy for getting super high quality running boards for Buicks and many other makes. He gave up the business when health issues became a problem. I was advised that his business was purchased by Drew at Fat Fenders Kustomz, LLC of Heflin, Al; 770-502-5950. When Hunley was doing running boards, you would send him the old running boards. He would remove the rubber; sandblast the steel core; and bond new rubber to the restored cores. We had two sets of 1938 Roadmaster running boards prepared by him. The quality was perfect and they are still good looking after about 40-years. I notice another reply on this topic from Bob Jones at www.fatfenderedtrucks.com. Same guy??? There's another guy in Vancover, Canada doing Roadmaster running boards. (My son and I have four different Raodmasters) We had two more sets done by him a few years ago. If Hunley gets a 100 rating for his boards, I would rate the boards from Canada at maybe a 75 to 80. Not the same pattern as the original, and not a smooth, high gloss, finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobj49f2 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 I'm not the same as Fat Fendered Kystomz. Never heard of the other Fat Fendered place but will check them out. I thought I heard someone in Canada bought Acuff's business equipment, I just assumed it was the guy in Vancouver so he could eliminate any competition. I was just assuming, didn't know anything for sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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