The Ford Barn

Ken Ehrenhofer · 04-30-2014, 11:05 PM

I talked to Rootlieb the other day and a good friend got a call today and they are SHIPPING the long awaited 1931 Ford Running Boards.
I know some of you have waited a couple of years and the day has finally arrived. Our patience has finally paid off.

If you have not ordered your set please do so now as a limited number have been made....

Ken

mrraford · 05-01-2014, 07:28 AM

I received the call yesterday. Apparently, some folks are requesting that the boards be shipped with some component unassembled. I'm a visual learner and didn't quite understand the point of them coming with some assembly required.
Anybody want to weigh in on this?
I asked them to ship mine fully assembled.

foxfire42 · 05-01-2014, 10:44 AM

When mine came (from the other limited run) I had to install the zinc trim. I can't imagine them meaning the attachment to the apron and fender.

ctlikon0712 · 05-01-2014, 02:29 PM

I spoke to Michelle today (May 1st 2014) and she said that the RB's are being picked up today and should be shipped out within the next few day's.

Chris Haynes · 05-01-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ctlikon0712

I spoke to Michelle today (May 1st 2014) and she said that the RB's are being picked up today and should be shipped out within the next few day's.

Picked up? I thought they made them?

tmiller6 · 05-01-2014, 02:51 PM

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As I understand it, Rootlieb sends the metal portions out to be rubber vulcanized in a press. I am eagerly waiting for my set.

Ken Ehrenhofer · 05-01-2014, 09:51 PM

The boards are returning from the vulcanizing company that has the machine with the die in it that forms the rubber and sets the rubber up on the Steel.(vulcanizing)
The piece that is separate is the outer molding because some members want to buy the molding from Bob Burdick who makes the exact copy of the outer molding. Unfortunately Bob is not currently making them but is supposed to start back up pretty soon that way I understand it. I certainly hope he does as I need some 30 moldings!

04-30-2014, 11:05 PM	#1
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Rootlieb 1931 running board update I talked to Rootlieb the other day and a good friend got a call today and they are SHIPPING the long awaited 1931 Ford Running Boards. I know some of you have waited a couple of years and the day has finally arrived. Our patience has finally paid off. If you have not ordered your set please do so now as a limited number have been made.... Ken

05-01-2014, 07:28 AM	#2
mrraford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 190	Re: Rootlieb 1931 running board update I received the call yesterday. Apparently, some folks are requesting that the boards be shipped with some component unassembled. I'm a visual learner and didn't quite understand the point of them coming with some assembly required. Anybody want to weigh in on this? I asked them to ship mine fully assembled.

05-01-2014, 10:44 AM	#3
foxfire42 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ and WA Posts: 764	Re: Rootlieb 1931 running board update When mine came (from the other limited run) I had to install the zinc trim. I can't imagine them meaning the attachment to the apron and fender.

05-01-2014, 02:29 PM	#4
ctlikon0712 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cocoa, Florida Posts: 1,609	Re: Rootlieb 1931 running board update I spoke to Michelle today (May 1st 2014) and she said that the RB's are being picked up today and should be shipped out within the next few day's. __________________ Wanted: Simmons Super Power Head Craig Likon 1931 150B

05-01-2014, 02:51 PM	#6
tmiller6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 197	Re: Rootlieb 1931 running board update Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As I understand it, Rootlieb sends the metal portions out to be rubber vulcanized in a press. I am eagerly waiting for my set.

05-01-2014, 09:51 PM	#7
Ken Ehrenhofer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodstock, Illinois Posts: 597	Re: Rootlieb 1931 running board update The boards are returning from the vulcanizing company that has the machine with the die in it that forms the rubber and sets the rubber up on the Steel.(vulcanizing) The piece that is separate is the outer molding because some members want to buy the molding from Bob Burdick who makes the exact copy of the outer molding. Unfortunately Bob is not currently making them but is supposed to start back up pretty soon that way I understand it. I certainly hope he does as I need some 30 moldings!