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[Rosco663]

Hello one and all - I am back again from the terrible toil and have some time to get cracking again with the 8/40. The wheels will be the main priority this time also the brakes, bearings etc.

But looking ahead I am seeing what the best way would be to get hold of a pair of running boards for the old girl. I have managed to source a retro manufacturer in the UK but am wondering if any of the Ozzie contingent have been able to get some a little more locally.

If the local option proves to be a nogo has anyone had experience in importing body parts into Australia from the UK? The manufacturer did not have this experience and communications have gone cold at the moment. I will also be looking at replacement running board rubbers as well as the original ones are like brittle plastic and I don't think they will be able to be transplanted...

Looking forward to some advice........
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Rosco

[ukdave2002]

Hi
This is an article about M8 running boards, with some drawings. They are not complicated to fabricate, and they have been made successfully in fibreglass.

Dave

[Rosco663]

Thanks for that Dave very handy indeed. I checked out Bob's website after your reply and found a great deal of useful info - again thanks.

They do look to a fairly straight forward fabrication and the fibre glass variation looks to be a tempting option any idea of the supplier details?

Cheers
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Rosco