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  1. 09-15-2008 08:32 PM #1
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    Has anyone got any neat ideas for running boards? (32 Chevy roadster)
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  2. 09-15-2008 10:14 PM #2
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    Make your own out of some 18ga and a couple of strategically located braces?????
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  3. 09-16-2008 12:32 AM #3
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    Thumbs up Strong running boards!!

     



    Quote Originally Posted by tetzlaff
    Has anyone got any neat ideas for running boards? (32 Chevy roadster)
    I have an all steel 30 Model A roadster with a BBC with both running boards & fenders. My running boards were fabricated out of 14 gauge steel, professionally bent, and oh so strong. I have 2 extra heavy duty braces running length wise and the braces connected to the frame are really strong. I weigh 250 lbs. and when I step on my running boards they do not even bend a little bit. Unlike people who have fiberglass running boards that have to worry about someone stepping on them I have nothing to worry about and mine are so user friendly!!!
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  4. 09-16-2008 09:56 AM #4
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    I used Red Oak on my 32, & 38, coupes ,& my 51 GMC pick up. It holds up real well as long as you put a good finish on it. OH yea don't let 4 year olds stand on them with sand in there shoes.
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    Just for the heck of it I tried a quick on-line search. I have to say that I do feel for you Chebbie guys as most restoration suppliers seem to think that they didn't even exist before 1955 !!!!! I can buy a '30's Ford running board from numerous outlets like MAC's, LeBarron Bonney, Obsolete Ford, Dick Spadaro, Wescott's - and in OEM steel with bonded rubber, smoothie steel and 'glass.

    Dave S and StylingZ have the best idea - find a sheet metal fab shop and have them make 'em up out of 16 or 14ga cold roll. I had some special doubled 16ga floorboards bent up for my '31 Ford and they were cheap, though the price of steel has gone up a lot in the couple of years since they were done.
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  6. 09-16-2008 12:12 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Parmenter
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    That one must have been buried, but Uncle Bob can still find the goodies - I went thru 5-6 pages in Google ( metal shop fabs will most likely still be cheaper tho )
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  8. 09-17-2008 11:59 PM #8
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    the filling station has steal or fiberglass running boards and aprons. jonathan
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