Running boards for 1940 plymouth

[Rodney Bullock]

Well, the running boards have been in for about a week. This is the first time I got to look at them, with all the traveling and visiting I have been doing I got to check them out. WOW, they are fantastic. Just wonderful I could not ask for a better looking set. I will install them after I get the 41 Studebaker out of the studio. The brakes are not working out I sent for some new wheel clylinders as the rebuilt ones:mad:are not holding air and fluid. I am very happy with these and now the little plymputh is complete.

[Roadkingcoupe]

Are those the Buckeye runningboards?

[Rodney Bullock]

what is a buck eye runninhg board?

[Roadkingcoupe]

what is a buck eye runninhg board?

Buckeye is a company that makes running boards for a number of resellers.

They are often found on ebay (at an inflated price).

If I remember correctly they are located in OHIO and are excellent in quality and service.

Built to the same pattern as the originals the metal base is stronger and more rigid.

Just curious which vendor sold you the runningboards?

[Andydodge]

Rodney, if its not a rude question how much were they?.......I have looked at getting some for my Oz 1940 Dodge(US Plymouth) but freight has been the problem....apart from the price.....lol...........those look nice............andyd

[Rodney Bullock]

I don't think the price was to inflated. The first guy I talked to wanted 635.00 and another 100.00 if they were not cleaned(sandblasted) Andy these only cost 535.00 plus shipping. The great thing is I still have my original boards. I might have to drill a couple of holes but that's not an issue at all. I am trying to finish up on the front brakes of the 41 Then I can pull the Plymouth in and get started. There is so much to do. When I did not have a place to work in the winter I would get somebody else to do it now I don't have that excuse:mad: I still like it. The front wheel cly of the 41 is leaking so I had to get a new one the theads of the wheel cly to brake hose are striped. What can you do:rolleyes:

[Roadkingcoupe]

I don't think the price was to inflated. The first guy I talked to wanted 635.00 and another 100.00 if they were not cleaned(sandblasted) Andy these only cost 535.00 plus shipping.

Sounds like a great price.

Seen the same boards sold through a middleman on EB for $750 and up.

Like you said the best part is you still have the originals and the replacements have a thicker/stronger metal core that does not "scallop" as easy as the originals.

Nice addition to your 41 Plymouth!

[Rodney Bullock]

Well, I got my nerve up this morning and installed the running boards. After getting the 41 Stude out the why(brakes like new) I bought the 1940 in and started the task of replacing my home made running boards. I know a lot of my friends did not want to say anything about them but they were bad as the years went on. I cut a few bolts and found that one of my running board brakets were bent bad. I got it right with the help of a floor jack and some vise grips. All in all it came out great they look so professional:D I think I like them.

[RobertKB]

They look really good, Rodney! Well worth the cost and effort I would say. Are they the original boards recovered or reproduction boards? I never could tell from the previous posts.

[Rodney Bullock]

Robert, they made the board and vulcanized it. They are very heavy. When I removed mine I could use one hand. When I handled the new boars they were a two hand job, From the look of it undernath It's new metal that has been coated with something that is rust proof. It looks so nice ans I don't think they will wear out in my life time. I recomend them. They fit great. What a great addition.

[Jim Yergin]

Looks great Rodney.

Jim Yergin

[JerseyHarold]

They really add sharpness to the car.

[rockable]

Dang, those look good, Rodney. I may buy a pair for my 41 restorod project.

[Andydodge]

Rodney.....those look great....can you post the full details including a phone number of the place you got them from..please...........methinks these might be on my save up agenda........lol............thanks, andyd

[Rodney Bullock]

Ok, Andy, The company is called Hunley running boards 706-866-4875 There is a website. If anyone remembers when I first started talking about them I had a website that showed them. They are very high quality boards. If you getthem tell them Rodney sent you:p They will probally charge you 100.00 dollars more but what the hay it's only money....right;)

[deathbound]

Rodney.....those look great....can you post the full details including a phone number of the place you got them from..please...........methinks these might be on my save up agenda........lol............thanks, andyd

Ok, Andy, The company is called Hunley running boards 706-866-4875 There is a website. If anyone remembers when I first started talking about them I had a website that showed them. They are very high quality boards. If you getthem tell them Rodney sent you:p They will probally charge you 100.00 dollars more but what the hay it's only money....right;)

Here's the link from your other thread:www.hotrodssuperstore.com/

[Andydodge]

Rodney, thanks for that........I might give them a call after xmas finishes, thanks again......andyd

[Rodney Bullock]

Your welcome, I am glad someone is making anything for our cars. Chevy and Ford have all the luck. We got to catch up. Now if they will make fenders, doors hoods.....

[1941coupe]

Great boards Rodney!!

[Roadkingcoupe]

Rodney.....those look great....can you post the full details including a phone number of the place you got them from..please...........methinks these might be on my save up agenda........lol............thanks, andyd

Restore your old ones. Involves shipping your old ones to:

Hunley Acuff 1423 Wilson Rd., Rossville, GA 30741, (706) 866-4875

Purchase NEW made today (sturdy, well made excellent and improved) reproductions:

Buckeye Rubber Parts Paul Bowling, Buckeye Rubber Parts, 8308 National Rd., Brookville, OH 45309, (937) 833-2885

Purchased two sets from Buckeye (1941 & 1939) both sets are better then NOS!

If shipping to Australia I would recommend crating as they are heavy and vulnerable to damage. Although well packaged in cardboard they would be better off crated for International shipping.

[Roadkingcoupe]

I don't think the price was to inflated. The first guy I talked to wanted 635.00 and another 100.00 if they were not cleaned(sandblasted) Andy these only cost 535.00 plus shipping.

I was refering to the same boards sold on eBay for $825 plus $90 shipping

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plymouth-running-boards-new-1937-1938-1939-1940-1941-/290834782943?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43b71a9adf&vxp=mtr

[rockable]

Well, I bought a set of these and I agree with Rodney they are nice. Oddly, they come from Hunley Acuff, the same guy who will revulcanize your old ones.....only these are cheaper. Works for me since I am building a Rod and originality is not as important as looking original.

Rodney, how did you punch/ drill out all the slotted holes? I figure you have already learned the hard way.

[Rodney Bullock]

I used my old boards as a template, I used a low powered drill and a diamond bit.

[rockable]

Thanks!

[fstfish66]

THOSE boards look great