The Ford Barn

offy19 · 11-03-2012, 12:09 PM

Do the new Bob drake running boards fit?

Kube · 11-03-2012, 12:48 PM

Yes, they fit. However, they are not the same quality of the real McCoys. If you are doing a restoration that you plan on showing at any level above the local "McDonalds" I'd strongly advise getting a set of authentic boards vulcanized by Acuff.
I just got another set back last week from him. They are beautiful.

john worden · 11-03-2012, 07:58 PM

Contact info for Acuff? Thanks. John

Kube · 11-03-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by john worden

Contact info for Acuff? Thanks. John

Hunley Acuff, 706-866-4875. He is in Georgia.
He did my last set in less than three weeks - door to door.
Very nice man...

d.conrad · 11-04-2012, 12:04 PM

I've had 4 sets of boards done by Hunley and they are PERFECT!!! 2 sets for 40 Mercs,1 36 Ford and 1 40 Ford.

Vic Piano · 11-04-2012, 12:32 PM

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I also have a set of '39 running boards that were done by Mr. Acuff; however, the boards that were on our '39 were South American made replacements (not original Ford), that had been installed in the '60's. Mr. Acuff recommended that I get a set of steel boards from Bob Drake and he vulcanized them. They look super and fit just like the originals.

std1940 · 11-04-2012, 02:28 PM

Mr. Acuff is the only way to go!

offy19 · 11-04-2012, 07:04 PM

Thanks all for your response

11-03-2012, 12:09 PM	#1
offy19 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35	1940 ford running boards Do the new Bob drake running boards fit?

11-03-2012, 12:48 PM	#2
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 8,993	Re: 1940 ford running boards Yes, they fit. However, they are not the same quality of the real McCoys. If you are doing a restoration that you plan on showing at any level above the local "McDonalds" I'd strongly advise getting a set of authentic boards vulcanized by Acuff. I just got another set back last week from him. They are beautiful. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

11-03-2012, 07:58 PM	#3
john worden Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: central Iowa Posts: 484	Re: 1940 ford running boards Contact info for Acuff? Thanks. John __________________ Louvering, bias ply tire-truing, metal shaping and forming, lathe and mill work, member shop HAGERTY Ins. expert repair network. High quality paint work in Iowa.

11-04-2012, 12:04 PM	#5
d.conrad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 359	Re: 1940 ford running boards I've had 4 sets of boards done by Hunley and they are PERFECT!!! 2 sets for 40 Mercs,1 36 Ford and 1 40 Ford.

11-04-2012, 12:32 PM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1940 ford running boards Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I also have a set of '39 running boards that were done by Mr. Acuff; however, the boards that were on our '39 were South American made replacements (not original Ford), that had been installed in the '60's. Mr. Acuff recommended that I get a set of steel boards from Bob Drake and he vulcanized them. They look super and fit just like the originals. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

11-04-2012, 02:28 PM	#7
std1940 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: nh Posts: 105	Re: 1940 ford running boards Mr. Acuff is the only way to go!

11-04-2012, 07:04 PM	#8
offy19 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 35	Re: 1940 ford running boards Thanks all for your response