Running Board Covers

[richmondred01 2,237]

Who is currently making the rubber running board covers?. It doesn’t appear the Classic Kitchens carries them anymore.

thanks

[953 nut 55,277]

I have been using skateboard grip tape, works great.

[WHX?? 48,823]

44 minutes ago, richmondred01 said:

Who is currently making the rubber running board covers?. It doesn’t appear the Classic Kitchens carries them anymore.

thanks

Check on fleabay ... he took them off his kitchen site but has them on there last I checked. Maybe email him. 

25 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

I have been using skateboard grip tape, works great.

Ton of alternatives Richard but if ya gotta stay orginal kitchen dude had them. 

[953 nut 55,277]

4 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

if ya gotta stay orginal kitchen dude had them.

The 953/1054 covers he was selling had the ribs running across the board rather than in line and they weren't the "CORRECT" ribbed rubber. Of course I can't find the "CORRECT" ribbed rubber anyplace anyway.

[Achto 27,594]

I purchased this do make the step treads on my 953. 

 

It does not have a self adhesive backing. My plan is to use 3M 90 spray adhesive to hold it in place.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Hi-Strength-Adhesive-INVERTED-aerosol/dp/B004M8SHWY/ref=asc_df_B004M8SHWY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193160157826&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13595388490160218910&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-310360843435&psc=1

 

Have plenty to cut out a few if any one would be interested. 

[squonk 41,135]

10 minutes ago, Achto said:

I purchased this do make the step treads on my 953. 

 

It does not have a self adhesive backing. My plan is to use 3M 90 spray adhesive to hold it in place.

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Hi-Strength-Adhesive-INVERTED-aerosol/dp/B004M8SHWY/ref=asc_df_B004M8SHWY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193160157826&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13595388490160218910&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019452&hvtargid=pla-310360843435&psc=1

 

Have plenty to cut out a few if any one would be interested. 

If you don't want them to ever come off, use windshield urethane.

[c-series don 8,709]

1 minute ago, squonk said:

If you don't want them to ever come off, use windshield urethane.

Now there’s something I did not know!! 

[squonk 41,135]

Used to sell the urethane to the jet ski guys when they got tired of every other glue  not working on their side boards

[Pullstart 62,905]

44 minutes ago, squonk said:

Used to sell the urethane to the jet ski guys when they got tired of every other glue  not working on their side boards

that would have been me…

[davem1111 2,030]

A while back when I was in Harbor Freight, I noticed some "diamond plate" style rubber mats with adhesive backs, that are just about the perfect size for WH side boards. Haven't installed them yet but I will soon. Don't have a picture but will take and post if anyone wants to see them. I bought the last 2 they had - would have bought more if they'd had 'em. I'm pretty sure I'll need some extra adhesive to keep them on even with some good cleaning with acetone on the boards first, so I was wondering what would work best. I have a can of the 3M 90 spray but the urethane sounds like a good idea.

Edited May 3, 2023 by davem1111

[squonk 41,135]

Urethane is expensive and what you don't use in the tube will be thrown away but the mats will be on until a sander or grinder takes them off.

[WHX?? 48,823]

I have some spray adhesive @Achto. Used it for gluing stuff to ductwork. 

[rmaynard 15,498]

Rubber-Cal 

 

https://www.rubbercal.com/rubber-flooring/rubber-outdoor-flooring/corrugated-ramp-cleat-rubber-runners.html

 

Also available on Amazon.

 

This is what I use. Double-sided carpet tape works great to glue it down. 

 

This product is identical to the footrest mats on C-Series tractors of the 1970's

 

 

[edgro 677]

One of my tractors I painted and put sand in the paint, then taped off and painted black with sand in this layer also

[rmaynard 15,498]

33 minutes ago, edgro said:

One of my tractors I painted and put sand in the paint, then taped off and painted black with sand in this layer also

Most of us try to keep sand out of the paint. 

[lynnmor 7,307]

My 1991 520H had the fine rubber mats from new.  You would not believe the amount of rust under them.  I would not install anything permanently so I could remove and repair as needed.

Edited May 4, 2023 by lynnmor

[Lee1977 6,663]

44 minutes ago, lynnmor said:

My 1991 520H had the fine rubbed mats from new.  You would not believe the amount of rust under them.  I would not install anything permanently so I could remove and repair as needed.

My 1989 520 was the same rust under the mats.  I took them off and trashed them. 

Edited May 3, 2023 by Lee1977

[RandyLittrell 3,884]

20 hours ago, squonk said:

If you don't want them to ever come off, use windshield urethane.

 

As a 35 year auto glass veteran, I can confirm!!!

 

Just buy the cheapest non primer version you can find. To increase the adhesion on the rubber, use pvc primer. 

 

 

 

Randy

[WHX?? 48,823]

If you didn't  pull the trigger I'll  bring you a can @Achto. Try it on a scrap piece see if it works. 

[ranger 1,750]

4 hours ago, rmaynard said:

Most of us try to keep sand out of the paint. 

Ideal solution if you drive your tractors in bare feet, and suffer from hard skin on your heels and soles 🦶

[WHX?? 48,823]

2 minutes ago, ranger said:

 if you drive your tractors in bare feet

Please tell us that's a joke Ranger... well maybe not for Pullstart...

[jeepdan 321]

On 5/2/2023 at 7:16 PM, WHX?? said:

Check on fleabay ... he took them off his kitchen site but has them on there last I checked. Maybe email him. 

Ton of alternatives Richard but if ya gotta stay orginal kitchen dude had them. 

I actually contacted Eldon of classic kitchens through ebay a few days ago, about getting another pair of the 24" length mats.

He told that he doesn't have any of those left and is not going to make anymore in the near future. He thought that someone else might be making them. 

Edited May 4, 2023 by jeepdan

[richmondred01 2,237]

11 hours ago, rmaynard said:

Rubber-Cal 

 

https://www.rubbercal.com/rubber-flooring/rubber-outdoor-flooring/corrugated-ramp-cleat-rubber-runners.html

 

Also available on Amazon.

 

This is what I use. Double-sided carpet tape works great to glue it down. 

 

This product is identical to the footrest mats on C-Series tractors of the 1970's

 

 

They look nice. I’ll go that direction with the information that Eldon isn’t making them anymore 

[richmondred01 2,237]

7 minutes ago, jeepdan said:

I actually contacted Eldon of classic kitchens through ebay a few days ago, about getting another pair of the 24" length mats.

He told that he doesn't have any left and is not going to make anymore in the near future. He thought that someone else might be making them. 

Thanks for the info. I attempted to contact him this morning and never heard back. 

[ranger 1,750]

9 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Please tell us that's a joke Ranger... well maybe not for Pullstart...

Strange you should mention that particular gentleman 🤔
Although the young lady riding the Wheelhorse in the book, “From The Horses Mouth” doesn’t appear to have any concern’s being ‘barefoot’, in fact, she is ‘Bare’ everything!🙀 As is the girl riding the motorcycle in the desert in the film ‘Vanishing Point’🫣

Edited May 4, 2023 by ranger
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