Re: 1938 Packard Eight running board mats
Posted by Ozstatman On 2010/3/12 15:28:37
Quote:G'day FPTGearhead,
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Had a look at Steele Rubbers catalog but no '38 board mats! I have the same problem with my '41 120, no one makes replacement mats, so after removing all the old rubber I'm having mine sprayed with Rhino pickup bed lining. Only trouble is there is a lot, a whole lot, of hand finishing required to rub it back after the spraying.
There is one source of replacement mats but you have to send your boards away to be recoated, a mate of mine has done this twice and is very happy with the results for his '39 120 and a '41 160. Hunley Acuff Runningboards, I believe he has a web site, or you can call (706-866-4875). But be prepared to pay accordingly, it is not cheap at all. That's why I'm going the Rhino route.
And a request, could you please include your '38 Eight Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry here, together with a pic, any known history and how you acquired it?
FPTGearhead wrote: I am a new member......I need new running board mats (both sides) for my 1938 Packard Eight 4 door sedan, model 1601. Anyone know of replacements for this application that are correct in size and style. How about any good tricks on repairing the existing ones? Thanks.
to PackardInfo. Had a look at Steele Rubbers catalog but no '38 board mats! I have the same problem with my '41 120, no one makes replacement mats, so after removing all the old rubber I'm having mine sprayed with Rhino pickup bed lining. Only trouble is there is a lot, a whole lot, of hand finishing required to rub it back after the spraying.
There is one source of replacement mats but you have to send your boards away to be recoated, a mate of mine has done this twice and is very happy with the results for his '39 120 and a '41 160. Hunley Acuff Runningboards, I believe he has a web site, or you can call (706-866-4875). But be prepared to pay accordingly, it is not cheap at all. That's why I'm going the Rhino route.
And a request, could you please include your '38 Eight Sedan in the Packard Owner's Registry here, together with a pic, any known history and how you acquired it?
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