‘40 Buick Special coupe running board trim

[XLNDRVR]

I’m looking for info on whether I have any chance of sourcing repro running board trim from Jim Campbell - Restoration Services, Perry, MI.  Seems that I am several years late to the party, but I thought I’d ask, if anyone has info.

 

I’ve called the phone number that I found in an old post a couple of times.  There was no answer and no option to leave a voicemail.  Will try again.

 

I saw a reference to a son who might have information about Jim/parts availability, but no follow-up info to that post.

 

I actually live about 20 minutes from Perry, so when I first found a reference to RS, I was pretty excited.

 

Any info is appreciated.  Are there other sources for this trim?  
 

Thanks!  Mike

[Jolly_John]

Jim is about 89 years old these days. A great guy. Doubt he is still extruding running board moldings, but perhaps his son has some interest in doing that. I imagine the demand for all of the moldings Jim used to do has dropped off these days. I will send you a PM of the latest phone number I have for Jim. However, I can't guarantee it's different than the one you've been using. Best of luck. John

[kgreen]

One trick is to get your hands on extra belt line molding and fitting it to the running boards.  You will have to join two pieces, grind and polish and also finish the ends.  Few people will notice that it is wrong.  You can also use 41 belt line molding, again, your secret is safe with me.

[XLNDRVR]

5 hours ago, kgreen said:

One trick is to get your hands on extra belt line molding and fitting it to the running boards.  You will have to join two pieces, grind and polish and also finish the ends.  Few people will notice that it is wrong.  You can also use 41 belt line molding, again, your secret is safe with me.

That thought has crossed my mind.  Haven’t researched where to find these, but will hit Dave T up when we next talk.  Thanks.

[1937McBuick]

I think finding anything good that is old(original) might be a challenge.

 

Best of luck

 

Edit in:   I should make clear I meant any original running board trim.

The belt molding trim higher up on the car could likely be found in good condition.

Edited February 10 by 1937McBuick (see edit history)

[39BuickEight]

On 2/8/2023 at 2:14 PM, kgreen said:

One trick is to get your hands on extra belt line molding and fitting it to the running boards.  You will have to join two pieces, grind and polish and also finish the ends.  Few people will notice that it is wrong.  You can also use 41 belt line molding, again, your secret is safe with me.

My running board trim is one hood piece and one door piece put together.  I just have them flush against each other.  Unless you are really looking, you can’t tell.  People that don’t know these cars wouldn’t know the difference.

 

Edited February 10 by 39BuickEight (see edit history)