1938 Buick Series 40 Running board ends

[Hubert_25-25]

I have a 38 Buick Series 40 Business coupe in my shop.  The running boards do not look right.  Does anyone have any photos of what correct running boards should look like, or at least the ends.  There is greater than a 1" gap between the fenders and the running boards.   Thank you.    Hugh

 

[EmTee]

The material isn't correct, but the ends look OK.  There is a gap between the fenders and the running boards.  Recall that the running boards were used as antennas for the radio and were deliberately isolated electrically from the body and frame.  If you look closely the gap in front is visible in the picture below.

 

 

[MCHinson]

9 hours ago, Hubert_25-25 said:

I have a 38 Buick Series 40 Business coupe in my shop.  The running boards do not look right.  Does anyone have any photos of what correct running boards should look like, or at least the ends.  There is greater than a 1" gap between the fenders and the running boards.   Thank you.    Hugh

 

 

From your photos, it appears that the running boards are correct but they have been covered by some incorrect thin aftermarket rubber material. Also the running board mouldings are also not original 1938 Buick mouldings. 

[MCHinson]

Not the best photo, but hopefully this one will help.

[Hubert_25-25]

Thank you for the responses.  I am not completely familiar with this year Buick.  I will let the owner know that he is not missing any parts.     

[EmTee]

1 hour ago, Hubert_25-25 said:

I will let the owner know that he is not missing any parts.

Aside from the original chrome edge moldings...