Smooth Runningboards

[Ricos54]

So what's the deal on making our Runningboards smooth? Is it very hard to do? I found some on eBay for $450. i want to know how guy's are doing this. Step by step pictures or illustration would be great.

Thanks

[OrrieG]

cut out the recess or raised part, weld in new flat metal, grind, fill, paint. Worry about keeping them from being bent, scratched, etc....

[Donaldo]

Aren't they slippery enough as stock ? Even in winterless CA I want some traction getting in and out of the truck.

[Ricos54]

I'm going to have the aluminum bow tie steps on powder coated black and I will tell everyone to only step on that. If they don't like that they don't have to ride in my truck lol

[Iceburgh]

I have two sets...bought one set,made one set. Then I bought a second set.
I will have to look for pics but the set I bought I used as a pattern, I used 1/2" round stock to get the radius needed at the end and bent the flat stock around it.
I will say they turned out good after plastic and primer but having the right tools helps.
My FIL helped a ton and is a wizard with metal and the tools he has that I do not.
In the end I was not totally happy with them so I sold them to a guy and went with a stronger set I bought

[Ricos54]

Originally Posted by Iceburgh

I have two sets...bought one set,made one set. Then I bought a second set.
I will have to look for pics but the set I bought I used as a pattern, I used 1/2" round stock to get the radius needed at the end and bent the flat stock around it.
I will say they turned out good after plastic and primer but having the right tools helps.
My FIL helped a ton and is a wizard with metal and the tools he has that I do not.
In the end I was not totally happy with them so I sold them to a guy and went with a stronger set I bought

The stronger set, were they smooth? How much were the they and where did you buy them? Any pic's of the stronger set?

Thanks

[whitedog76]

If you don't mind fiberglass, these will work. Won't ever rust.

http://www.superiorglassworks.com/Ru...k-p/53t04w.htm

[Iceburgh]

Got them here....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/new-Innovati...-/281621277363

two different designs...one wraps around the fender the others do not.
I am 230 and stand on them with no issues but try not to due to not wanting to scratch them


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[_Ogre]

no way to keep people off any running board, especially kids. it is a step after all
look at 3m paint protection film. i have in my door wells, 25,000 miles with zero scratches

[Iceburgh]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

no way to keep people off any running board, especially kids. it is a step after all
look at 3m paint protection film. i have in my door wells, 25,000 miles with zero scratches

agreed...15k on my truck boards and no scratches.... it will be on my Burb boards as well as the lower front fenders

[4DSEVEN]

Hell no! Nobody steps on my running boards!!!

[_Ogre]

i'd rather not worry about the scratches, the 3m film is cheap insurance

[Advanced Design]

Another option is Smoothie Fabrications. Couldn't find a website though here is their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/smoothiefabrication

[Ricos54]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Another option is Smoothie Fabrications. Couldn't find a website though here is their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/smoothiefabrication

Got a hold of them and they want $450 for standard and $480 for pointed.

[Advanced Design]

Ouch...I bought them for our 35 coupe and they are very good pieces.

[Ricos54]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Ouch...I bought them for our 35 coupe and they are very good pieces.

I emailed them back, told them about the $450 on eBay see what they say. That price did not include shipping. I also ask for pictures and if they have a website.