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1940 Ford Running Board Covers Planning on replacing the rubber covers on running boards. Of all the people that you can buy them from.....who has the overall best product ?
Thx....Mike |
Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers I did that once. Have since only used "backorder Bob's" boards with the rubber already molded on. Putting the covers on is NOT an easy thing to do in my opinion. There used to be a fellow named Acuff I think that did a good job but you had to send him your boards.
Good luck with your project, I think Drake probably makes the best covers. |
Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers I've installed two sets of Bob Drake's '40 covers, and imo are the best available. The first set I did by myself, but was easier with help on the second. Just follow instructions and use a quality contact adhesive. :)
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers The covers Drake sells are okay. It does take patience to install them properly. Proper preparation, as with any project, is paramount to a good result.
I would suggest covers only for a "driver" type vehicle. Hundley Acuff is still doing boards and for us "purists" they are the only option. |
Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers I installed the DRAKE covers in 1988 and they still look brand new. No complaints. They have a lip that fits over the outer edge. If you're shooting for AAA award follow "Kube's" advice.
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Kube is correct (as usual). If you are going for points, unblemished NOS or Acuff boards are the way to go. Drake boards/covers are good "driver" products.
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Guys my '40 is driven everyday I can. I could show it, but you have to take that "very" seriously and I don't have the patience. Plus I just enjoy driving the car. I'll go with Drakes.
One last thing......should I take off the boards or leave on the car ? As always....thx........Mike |
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Once the boards are smooth you are ready to install the covers. I would suggest 3M Rubber adhesive in a quart (brush applied) can. The back of the covers must be cleaned thoroughly. Use lacquer thinner and a coarse plastic scrub pad. I would not use steel wool as it often contains oils - something you need to eliminate. Only glue the bottom edge and wait until that sets up firmly. Only then would I move on any further. Do not stretch the covers at all. |
Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Okay great. Will do. I'm buying them next week and will install as a November December project.
Thx.....Mike |
Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Drakes "shoe box" covers have been on my woodie since 1992 and still look great. follow kube's advice about filling/cleaning the boards, 3m glue etc.
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers I'm also planning to replace the covers on my Fordor after the driving season this fall. Is the removal of the boards straightforward or are there some tricks that would be helpful?
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Hey good question Dowse !
Thx guys. |
Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Board removal is very straight forward and easy. Put 5 gallon pails under the board to support it while you unbolt so it won't just drop down when unbolted. Use stainless bolts, washers and nuts to re-install, unless your a purist. Don't over tighten and "squish" the rubber when securing to fenders.
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Thx Fordy
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Follow Fordy and Kubes advice and you will be fine. I did my boards like they advise and the have been on the car for 16 years and still look great. The board finish is extremely important.
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Thanks everyone.
Here's a link to an epoxy product that might be good to use on the low spots on the boards prior to applying the rubber top material. Its design is to bond metals together but it works fine as a filler. Not cheap but top quality, as are all the System Three products https://systemthree.com/products/sil...-bonding-epoxy |
Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers I also used Drakes on my 39. I found wooded spring type clothespins to be a be great helper to keep the lower lip tight while the glue dried.
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Thx guys.
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Re: 1940 Ford Running Board Covers Hope........let me know how you do. Did you buy Drakes covers ?
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