Projects 41 ford running board rubber

Hey guys,
Anyone know where to get the rubber for running boards? (41 ford sedan) I've only found one source and they want 400 bones!!! There's gotta be a better option. Or what have you used? I was thinking about just getting some other kind of rubber and trim to fit and maybe riveting and glue on, but I sure would like to have the ribs on it so they're not slick in our rainy PNW weather here. The diamond plate looking rubber isn't an option, I feel it would look hokey.
Ideas?

 

I think you need to ask a different question, like what would prevent me from using a earlier or later running board cover.

Or maybe, what would a rock guard look like?


Or maybe, how could I make that rock guard look ribbed for her pleasure.

 

I used Vintique on our '41 , fit like a glove

 

Her in Germany you can buy ribbed rubber from the roll, maybe 10-15 bucks a meter. I made my trunk mat with it. I'm pretty sure that this is also available in the US. Just check some industrial suppliers, it's usually used for floors - or do a search for "Corrugated rubber runners".

Frank

 

This is what I will likely do. Thanks!

 

i have one

 

McMaster Carr

 

I would spend the bucks and get the correct ones. You won't regret it! I faced the same $$ issues years ago when I did my '40 boards. They still look like the day I did it. Cheap will always look cheap.

Dave

 

Dave, I may get some down the road a ways. Maybe for now I'll just peel off what's left of the originals and wire wheel and paint. I still have a long ways to go before it's on the road, but hopefully by summer!

 

I have a new set for a 41 short door coupe somewhere in here, have not seen them in years! If they would work, I will look for them.