Antique rubber parts and running board mats and covers

Handcrafted for superior quality
My intentions are not to compete with mass production companies, but supply those items which are not available.
All industrial rubber products used by J.Engle are manufactured in the USA and Canada only

No purchases of any molded rubber parts are used by J.Engle unless requested.

Authentic running board mats and covers including obsolete parts restorations for all makes and models of fine motor cars from 1899-1949

Rebuilt and restored antique rubber parts. Specializing in running board mats and covers with original (authentic) vintage type patterns.

As an example these Buick running boards(first picture on the left) had recieved a vast amount of metal prep work before the rubber base-mat was ready for installation.

1935 Buick running boards

Any type of restoration is often very time consuming.With the help of all the great car enthusiasts such as yourself in building this automotive rubber pattern archive to preserve a piece of our automotive past is my pleasure.Rubber parts for running boards is what I do.

Please take the time and send paper templates tracings and photos of your running boards and sill plates or floor mats.Help preserve our proud automotive history.

Send original running board covers and floor mat pictures and tracings along with car information for authentic reproduction.

Antique rubber parts overhaul available for all antique truck running boards and rubber parts.

The type of service Antique Rubber Parts Overhaul provides:

I specialize in the reproduction of running board mats for vintage vehicles, 1899 to 1949 inclusive, I am able to reproduce all authentic tread designs.Street rod mats can be created with personalized tread designs. As a final step, these mats are sealed with a heavy duty coating. This finish gives the restoration a very elegant appearance, extreme wear resistance, excellent U.V. protection, and are maintenance free.
Rebuilt and restored antique rubber parts. Specializing in running board rubber with original (authentic) vintage type patterns.
Before mat installation your boards are stripped, sandblasted, straightened and repaired. The mats are permanently bonded to your boards with a two part epoxy rubber adhesive used in the conveyor belt industry. All edges are double locked with our unique vulcanizing process. We also spray a two part epoxy coating designed for severe heavy duty industrial applications onto the mat surface and board underside to completely seal the unit. The result is a soft, pliable, natural looking finish which is far superior in quality, durability and appearance to all competitive running board material.

Proper instructional shipping procedures

Prices do not include duty fees and shipping fees.All shipping costs and fees paid by shipper.Deposit of material required averaging 400-600.This covers cost of all materials only.The cost of material will be deducted from total cost.Full payment due upon completed project. To obtain additional information and prices.
Phone (403)755-3645.
I recommend you make your own box for shipping your boards to me. Please follow my simple instructions below for building a crate that is easy to make, lightweight, and inexpensive.I will use this box to ship back your boards. The extra clearance around the running boards is VITAL. DO NOT make boxes without inside clearance.

Measure boards at widest point with boards placed wide end to narrow and FACE to FACE. Measure length of boards at widest point. Make box 3" wider than boards (inside measurement). Make box 3" longer than boards (inside measurement). Make box from 1" x 6" spruce (actual measurement 3/4" x 5 1/2"). Fasten together with drywall screws. Put 1/4" or 3/8" plywood cap over spruce end piece. (This is to prevent end breakage if dropped on end in shipment by UPS.) Drill two 1/2" holes in both ends to accept rope knotted on inside of box (for ease of handling). Fasten light plywood to bottom of box with drywall screws. (1/8" or 1/4" is heavy enough.) Put boards in box wide end to narrow and FACE to FACE and pack around them with grocery bags filled with two or three crumpled up sheets of newspaper. Fasten light plywood to top of box with drywall screws (as in No. 9). Be sure to put return address on outside of box. Insure your boards well with UPS (cost is minimal).Write on crate antique item year,make and model.Your name, address and phone number Description of Article Date Shipped To be returned upon repair.

Shipping crate example for larger running boards

If you decide on restoring your running boards it is always a good idea not to get them stripped or sand blasted as that is original material and that plays a key role in the running board restoration.The running board that is in the best condition is always used as a template for measurements and detail work to ensure exact duplicates are built to the highest quality.

Running board restorations for all makes and models.
European and North American
Stutz
Studebaker
Reo
Hudson
Graham-PaigeCordCrosleyPontiacFranklinStearns KnightFiatHispano SuizaPackard
Jordan
Willys Knight
Jensen
Chrysler
Sotta FranschiniMarmonDodgeMeteorChevroletLagondaCadillacLaSalleKissellNash
Lincoln
Hupmobile
Horch
Oldsmobile
Pierce Arrow
StanleyWills Saint ClaireRuxtonDeusenbergBugattiAuburnDaimlerBuickChrysler Airflow