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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:33 pm    Post subject: Running board "covers" Reply with quote

I've seen some advertisers list running board rubber "covers" for sale. I have a '71 SB convertible, and I was wondering if the chrome strip would come off the original running boards to so one could install these.

Has anyone tried these?
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Could you post a link to these covers, sounds interesting.
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 6:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know you can buy the replacement clips for the running board strips (my one set came with an extra set for the narrower chrome if I wanted to use the narrow chrome instead of the already ionstalled wide one) so I would imagine it would be pretty easy (from looking at what I have in my basement) to remove them to install new rubber covers. IIRC all you need to do is take a pair of pliers and re flatten the clips so they can slide back through the slots. You could just order some new ones in case you damage the clips upon removal (better to scrap a clip than the strip itself)
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you know if your running boards are genuine or aftermarket?

The original ones I have are pretty easy to remove the chrome strips from

On the back the metal clip just sticks through a slot and is twisted over to stop it pulling back through.
The aftermarket ones I had though had plastic clips which were pretty delicate and broke easy

I ended up removing the covers and painting the running boards instead
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Actually I have 2 sets, at least one is aftermarket, and both have the metal clips that are slid through a slot and twisted, thus why I said to just flatten them out and push through the slot.

I think if they are OG they might break a few, thus why I suggested having some spares.
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Actually I have 2 sets, at least one is aftermarket, and both have the metal clips that are slid through a slot and twisted, thus why I said to just flatten them out and push through the slot.

I think if they are OG they might break a few, thus why I suggested having some spares.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Renewing the question. 1971 Convertible, my running boards are original German, and in good shape except for the rubber part. So I was thinking to be "environmental" and just do covers, like in this link. http://air-cooled-vw-parts-search.mamotorworkstv.com/search?p=Q&w=running+board+covers

Has anyone used these, and if so, comments please.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've replaced the matts using these VW OE ones from CIP1. Worked great. I'm not sure your looking at the same quality at MAMO-the VW OE ones are 2x more spendy but much better than replacing a running board with good metal, After I stripped it, covered in POR-15 and replaced the matts-a new German running board wouldn't be as good at >$100 each

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24%2D111%2D821%2D531


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you, BUGGED. That's EXACTLY the type of response I was looking for.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ma motorworks have some nice ones that are new but pricey
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 11:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

BUGGED11111 wrote:
I've replaced the matts using these VW OE ones from CIP1. Worked great. I'm not sure your looking at the same quality at MAMO-the VW OE ones are 2x more spendy but much better than replacing a running board with good metal, After I stripped it, covered in POR-15 and replaced the matts-a new German running board wouldn't be as good at >$100 each

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24%2D111%2D821%2D531


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I used the the same matts and refurb. Definitely the way to go. Trick is to address the boards BEFORE you see the bubbling rot coming up from underneath the matt. Once protected with POR-15 they will last longer than a new German running board
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

BUGGED11111 wrote:
I've replaced the matts using these VW OE ones from CIP1. Worked great. I'm not sure your looking at the same quality at MAMO-the VW OE ones are 2x more spendy but much better than replacing a running board with good metal, After I stripped it, covered in POR-15 and replaced the matts-a new German running board wouldn't be as good at >$100 each

http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C24%2D111%2D821%2D531
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I installed my own new VW CIP1 running board covers today, and they look great !!! Bending back the metal "crimp: that holds the seal was a hassle, as was lying on the ground to unbolt/bolt everything (especially on mine as I have 4 wires running under the running board back to the engine compartment, secured by the 10mm head 6x1.0mm bolts). On one side I had to use two new 8 x 1.25mm bolts/nuts to secure to the fensers, my old ones were off-threaded.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 17, 2011 4:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did mine as well a few months back...

gave me time to sandbast the boards, weld a few spots, bondo a few spots and then paint it all back gloss black.

The chrome was a trick. Original German running board chrome clips are flat and you twist them with pliers from about a 30 degree angle to straight, aka, lined up with the running board, to loosen and then twist them back to tighten.

they look really nice now.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 18, 2011 4:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The chrome trim removes very easily, just a slight twist of the metal retainers and they pop right off. The rubber mat I had to pry open the metal channel under the chrome strip to replace the mat, in order to install the new one. A bit of work but well worth it. I got mine from WW, nice quality.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 19, 2011 2:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I used the budget method of covering my running boards . . .

went to the restaurant supply store and got 6 feet of 1/8" ribbed vinyl floor mat, cut to shape and glued to my de-rusted, primed and painted old running boards . . came out looking very good, in my humble and financially challenged opinion
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 2:27 pm    Post subject: has anyone with aluminum boards? Reply with quote

has anyone mounted the rubber strips to the alum running boards?
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