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Ken Ehrenhofer · 03-01-2014, 09:40 PM

A good friend of mine called Rootlieb to place an order (give them a credit card to order a set of 31 Boards to ship when they are finished) The girl in the office said they are at the rubber company now and should be finished very soon. If you are interested in the 31 Boards it is time to place you order with Rootlieb NOW!
Please tell your friends as this may be the last time these boards are made!

Mike V. Florida · 03-01-2014, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Ehrenhofer

A good friend of mine called Rootlieb to place an order (give them a credit card to order a set of 31 Boards to ship when they are finished) The girl in the office said they are at the rubber company now and should be finished very soon. If you are interested in the 31 Boards it is time to place you order with Rootlieb NOW!
Please tell your friends as this may be the last time these boards are made!

ALL RIGHT I put my order in months ago!!!

Ken Ehrenhofer · 03-02-2014, 12:09 PM

Yes I know Mike it has been a long time coming but I think we have finally getting them this time. Please help spread the word and let people know to place orders now,
I think this all started about 3 years ago when I tried to see if he would make some more 31 boards,
Ken

swo4rd · 03-02-2014, 06:13 PM

Thanks Ken...It did start three years ago...Mr. Rootlieb got off onto a project and just finished so he can do the running boards. Does everyone know these boards are patterned on the engineering design that was ordered after May/June 31...just in cast you are going into any judging. Does anyone know what the change was and why?

peters180a/170b · 03-02-2014, 07:43 PM

outside Zinc molding correct does anyone know?

Mike V. Florida · 03-02-2014, 11:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by swo4rd

Thanks Ken...It did start three years ago...Mr. Rootlieb got off onto a project and just finished so he can do the running boards. Does everyone know these boards are patterned on the engineering design that was ordered after May/June 31...just in cast you are going into any judging. Does anyone know what the change was and why?

Perfect, my son's car is an august car.

Ken Ehrenhofer · 03-03-2014, 10:34 PM

To the best of my knowledge outside Zinc is not perfect but can be replaced if needed,Ken

swo4rd · 03-03-2014, 10:48 PM

Ken is correct on the zinc molding...Ross Milne and I found the drawing for that molding which shows the reproductions are slightly inaccurate. But that is not why the engineers revised the board in late 31...
Stay tuned...
Swoff

Ken Ehrenhofer · 03-05-2014, 10:10 PM

I have some more information. The Boards left Rootlieb today, Wednesday March 5th, for the rubber company to be vulcanized. They only made 150 sets of 1931 Running Boards so if you are interested it is best to call Rootlieb and place an order. They will take you r credit card info and will not use it until they ship your boards.
Rootlieb is 209-632-2203
I hope this helps everyone

peters180a/170b · 03-06-2014, 04:39 PM

thanks Ken for all you have done. Now i know to stay from buying a 1931 Model "A" in the future if it should need running boards... L.O.L.[zinc molding not perfect but can be replaced....with what???? Bob B. stopped making his molding...

Ken Ehrenhofer · 03-11-2014, 08:10 PM

I hope all who have been waiting for the Boards are on the list. Just trying to make sure everyone is notified.

tmiller6 · 03-12-2014, 05:41 AM

Thanks Ken,

I was on the list and I ordered mine last week. I'm looking forward to seeing them.

montanafordman · 03-12-2014, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swo4rd

Thanks Ken...It did start three years ago...Mr. Rootlieb got off onto a project and just finished so he can do the running boards. Does everyone know these boards are patterned on the engineering design that was ordered after May/June 31...just in cast you are going into any judging. Does anyone know what the change was and why?

I am also curious on the difference here... I have an early 31 coupe so what would be the best route for my car as far as sourcing new running boards? (built prior to May)

Bob Bidonde · 03-12-2014, 07:04 AM

The Rootlieb boards are the best available. You will need to paint the bottom surface which is bare. POR-15 Chassis Black works nicely.

Art Bjornestad · 03-12-2014, 04:58 PM

How much are they?

Mike V. Florida · 03-12-2014, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Bjornestad

How much are they?

500.00 a set

See below for updated price

tmiller6 · 03-14-2014, 05:12 AM

Yesterday on the Model T forum, Tom Rootlieb announced an updated website complete with pictures and prices. The '31 boards are quoted at $570 there.

Ken Ehrenhofer · 03-14-2014, 09:37 AM

Thanks for the updated info. Tom only made 150 sets so sign up now if you are interested,
Ken

BashawT · 03-18-2014, 02:13 PM

What is the difference between these boards and the boards from Snyder's?

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/3068

Are the Rootliebs for fine points cars or do the other repro boards not fit properly?

Sorry if this may seem like a stupid question to some.

PS: I just realized this question was already asked above. They are the best available I see but why? Will the repro boards from Snyder's fit respectably and be sufficient for a driver?

Thanks

Ken Ehrenhofer · 03-21-2014, 11:51 AM

These boards are vulcanized to the metal just like the original. They have a raised rubber bead all the way around the edge and are a perfect reproduction of the original CALL ROOTLIEB NOW! AND ORDER YOUR SET!

03-01-2014, 09:40 PM	#1
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update A good friend of mine called Rootlieb to place an order (give them a credit card to order a set of 31 Boards to ship when they are finished) The girl in the office said they are at the rubber company now and should be finished very soon. If you are interested in the 31 Boards it is time to place you order with Rootlieb NOW! Please tell your friends as this may be the last time these boards are made!

03-02-2014, 12:09 PM	#3
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update Yes I know Mike it has been a long time coming but I think we have finally getting them this time. Please help spread the word and let people know to place orders now, I think this all started about 3 years ago when I tried to see if he would make some more 31 boards, Ken

03-02-2014, 06:13 PM	#4
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 364	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update Thanks Ken...It did start three years ago...Mr. Rootlieb got off onto a project and just finished so he can do the running boards. Does everyone know these boards are patterned on the engineering design that was ordered after May/June 31...just in cast you are going into any judging. Does anyone know what the change was and why? Last edited by swo4rd; 03-02-2014 at 06:14 PM. Reason: added last sentence

03-02-2014, 07:43 PM	#5
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update outside Zinc molding correct does anyone know?

03-03-2014, 10:34 PM	#7
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update To the best of my knowledge outside Zinc is not perfect but can be replaced if needed,Ken

03-03-2014, 10:48 PM	#8
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 364	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update Ken is correct on the zinc molding...Ross Milne and I found the drawing for that molding which shows the reproductions are slightly inaccurate. But that is not why the engineers revised the board in late 31... Stay tuned... Swoff

03-05-2014, 10:10 PM	#9
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update I have some more information. The Boards left Rootlieb today, Wednesday March 5th, for the rubber company to be vulcanized. They only made 150 sets of 1931 Running Boards so if you are interested it is best to call Rootlieb and place an order. They will take you r credit card info and will not use it until they ship your boards. Rootlieb is 209-632-2203 I hope this helps everyone

03-06-2014, 04:39 PM	#10
peters180a/170b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Putnam Valley N.Y. Posts: 2,151	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update thanks Ken for all you have done. Now i know to stay from buying a 1931 Model "A" in the future if it should need running boards... L.O.L.[zinc molding not perfect but can be replaced....with what???? Bob B. stopped making his molding...

03-11-2014, 08:10 PM	#11
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update I hope all who have been waiting for the Boards are on the list. Just trying to make sure everyone is notified.

03-12-2014, 05:41 AM	#12
tmiller6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 197	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update Thanks Ken, I was on the list and I ordered mine last week. I'm looking forward to seeing them.

03-12-2014, 07:04 AM	#14
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,463	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update The Rootlieb boards are the best available. You will need to paint the bottom surface which is bare. POR-15 Chassis Black works nicely. __________________ Bob Bidonde

03-12-2014, 04:58 PM	#15
Art Bjornestad Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Westlake Village, CA Posts: 477	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update How much are they?

03-14-2014, 05:12 AM	#17
tmiller6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 197	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update Yesterday on the Model T forum, Tom Rootlieb announced an updated website complete with pictures and prices. The '31 boards are quoted at $570 there.

03-14-2014, 09:37 AM	#18
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update Thanks for the updated info. Tom only made 150 sets so sign up now if you are interested, Ken

03-18-2014, 02:13 PM	#19
BashawT Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Pere, WI Posts: 290	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update What is the difference between these boards and the boards from Snyder's? http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/3068 Are the Rootliebs for fine points cars or do the other repro boards not fit properly? Sorry if this may seem like a stupid question to some. PS: I just realized this question was already asked above. They are the best available I see but why? Will the repro boards from Snyder's fit respectably and be sufficient for a driver? Thanks

03-21-2014, 11:51 AM	#20
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: 1931 Rootlieb Running Boards Update These boards are vulcanized to the metal just like the original. They have a raised rubber bead all the way around the edge and are a perfect reproduction of the original CALL ROOTLIEB NOW! AND ORDER YOUR SET!