I am after a passenger side metal ribbed running board for a 71 superbeetle. Are ther running boards the same on standard beetles. Yes I know you can buy after market ones, but they fit like crap and this if for a Karmann Cabriolet beetle and when we bought it one was metal only. I am not sure if that means the rubber came off or if they came with no rubber. The ones you buy are ribbed rubber over flat metal. So if any one can help and has one they would like to sell ph 0402436 761 or u2u. I live in Brisbane. Pam
[Edited on 29-11-2004 by bertthebus]
P Laxton
Hi Pam,
good to meet the people behind the name last night at the drive-in.
We have the heavy duty metal running board with the ribbed rubber including fixings and trim for that year
$154 each
Cheers
Roy
[Edited on 28-11-2004 by ClassicVW(pacific)]
You don't mean the aluminium "solid" Ribbed running boards Pam..
they come as plain silver or black with the ribs black or silver..
they come from the US... One of the locals has them, and He bought them while in the US.... CIP1 sells them.. I think..
and finally.... ALL Running boards are hard to fit... I think You will find that genuine german ones are hard also....
They would be better without any slots and just drill Your own holes... the slots are terrible and stupid.....
BEST of Luck Pam..
Lee -- Scone at 41C at 1pm..
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
Roy, is the one you are talking about ribbed metal or ribbed rubber on top of the metal, because that is what I want and I am after a black one. My husband tells me it is not aluminium but pressed steel. Pam
P Laxton
Ours are flat steel with ribbed rubber, I am no expert on Beetles but I havn't come across stock ribbed steel running boards. Only the aftermarket billet alluminium which has already been mentioned by Lee.
We sell them as well
what about the stainless steel ones boys. ive got a set for chaos
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Are yours ribbed Lee? Pam
P Laxton
Ok still trying to figure this one out, the running board I have is off a factory Karmann Cabriolet that was originally imported from Germany. I am not sure if it is original or aftermarket, but not aluminimun as had surface rust underneath. Can anyone clarify if originals were metal and does anyone have a passenger side one for 71 beetle. Pam
P Laxton
can you get a pic of your as this is interesting, In original one I think I've only seen flat steel-ribbed rubber.
A fella in Port Macquarie makes chequer-plate aluminium running boards.
I have seen 2 different styles (squared-off edges and round edges) at Pete Richards place. They are custom made so fit perfectly.
I can try and track down the maker ifanyone is interested.
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yeah sounds worth the effort
I have a pair of german ones for my cabrio. Not fitted yet .when i do i'll fit the correct size chrome strip for the year and not the skinny one provided in the fitting kit. Not sure what you mean about this ribbed thing. a pic could be helpful as Im intrigued as to what you mean?????
Here is a couple of pics taken tonight. Note there is no rubber this is the ribbed metal. Pam
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P Laxton
Black alloy or aluminium running boards available in the USA..
also bare silver- not painted....
Never seen them for sale in Australia....
I wonder if You can buy One or a Pair????
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Hello we have a type of alloy runnig board for sale, maybe what you want?
http://www.beetleracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_23&products_id=45
[Edited on 3-12-2004 by Alex Holzl]
That looks like the business Alex......
Can She buy just one????
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
Thanks for the picture Alex. Is this chrome to look at and how is the edge finished off. Does it have a chrome strip on the edge. Also can anyone anwer my question as to whether the German origin beetles came out with metal running boards!!! Pam
P Laxton
Looky here. I just bought a pair of these. They fit perfectly....
http://www.800luvbugg.com/shop?frame=2.73.4622
You'll have to copy and paste this whole URL. Sorry.
[Edited on 4-12-2004 by Oasis]
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