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Guys,
What is the best brand of running boards or covers? I have seen some that fit the curvature of the frame rail, and then there are those that have a wavy raised ridge at the rail that look really bad. Any suggestions on what are good brands? Thanks in advance.

Originally posted by deuce4papa
Guys,
What is the best brand of running boards or covers? I have seen some that fit the curvature of the frame rail, and then there are those that have a wavy raised ridge at the rail that look really bad. Any suggestions on what are good brands? Thanks in advance.

not really sure which ones you are describing but here is a link to some original style at Bob Drakes site. Everything we have ever got from there always seems to be good quality and fits well. Sorry I couldnt help more.
Jim

http://store.yahoo.com/bobdrake/runningboards1.html

I like Bob Drake's as well. And you can even buy them from him new with the rubber covers installed already, Oooooooo

I would suggest giving Jim & Jason Smith (father/son) at The Hot Rod Garage a call. They are a Nationally renowned shop who is located in San Springs (outside of Tulsa, Ok) so they fairly close to you.

I have known them all my life and they "know" old cars better than most. Jim has built many 32s so I am confident he can suggest a solid recommendation for you regarding running boards or anything else you might need for that matter.

(918) 241-6333

Hey Jim P, rocknrod, and troy_cryer.
Thanks for the help. I will be looking into the Drake running boards and I will be calling the guys in Tulsa. Rocknrod, keep us posted on your project. I am hoping to find the time to drop by and visit with you soon. Don't they have an all Deuce run there in Texas some time in October?

Originally posted by deuce4papa
Hey Jim P, rocknrod, and troy_cryer.
Thanks for the help. I will be looking into the Drake running boards and I will be calling the guys in Tulsa. Rocknrod, keep us posted on your project. I am hoping to find the time to drop by and visit with you soon. Don't they have an all Deuce run there in Texas some time in October?

Glad I could help out.

Yes they do. I'll have to get the specific date for you but the Deuce Reunion will be in New Braunsvels this year. They usually have a good turn out down there.

Hey guys when you find out, Post the info on here. I want to go!
Thanks.

If you have stock running board and want them to look better than new send them to Hunley Acuff, 1423 wilson road....Rossville, Ga. 30741 ...706-866-4875 ...he vulcanize's them just like Henry did.

Seems to me that pretty much all the repro boards out there are made by Lobeck's aren't they??? I used them on my roadster and the coupe and although they do need a fair bit of fitting and trimming they're pretty good.

Originally posted by topsterguy
Seems to me that pretty much all the repro boards out there are made by Lobeck's aren't they??? I used them on my roadster and the coupe and although they do need a fair bit of fitting and trimming they're pretty good.

really not for sure which way it goes. I was thinking that Lobecks was a dealer for Bob Drakes parts. Like I said I'm not for sure but good quality stuff either way.
Jim

I ordered the running boards for both my roadster and my coupe from the same hot rod shop in my area, although about 7 years apart, and both times they were back ordered from Lobecks. i was also told by a few dealers at the Nats that "Lobeck's pretty much had the monopoly (at that time) on 32 running boards, so there Y'go!?

I made the OKC NSRA show this past weekend. A few of the 32 owners were saying that Lobeck makes the exact running board that was used on the originals. Just what I was told. Thanks to everyone for sharing their knowledge. It's great to have the help available through the forum.