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Can anyone tell me wherew I can purchase a running board proctectors tep plate like the one depicted shown in the attached photo?
Ron Patterson

Ron - Lang's show these style on their website: https://www.modeltford.com/item/4812PRO.aspx

It’s not what you specifically asked for Ron, but here’s what I do: hard rubber ‘stair treads’ purchased at Lowes or Home Depot. Held in place by running board carriage bolts.a one yard length can be made into 3 or 4 RB treads.

Not too long ago the cocoa style versions were available through restoration supply. Try them.

Not too long ago the cocoa style versions were available through restoration supply. Try them.

Closer picture for Ron:

Be aware there is a reason for the blue material under the mat. Scratches.... I had some sisal mats in a car and the dirt & sand did filter through.
Might just coat the underside with Flex Seal - prevents slipping and maybe scratches

The original idea behind cocomats was that they were used in cars before carpeting when only rubber was on the floor. The coco material acted as a kind of carpet but with the benefit that it allowed dirt and sand to filter through the coco material, so you did not see it on the top of the matting.

This is what some company that makes Coco mats does with their product
Will Cocomats shed?
No. Our cocomats are made from specially selected yarn from Southern India. We only use a tough twisted yarn spun to our stringent specifications. Using this yarn with our signature rubber bottom prevents the fibers’ shedding.
Will your mats bunch up or slide?
No. We adhere our matting material to a 1/8" natural rubber-nibbed bottom. This keeps the mats from sliding and bunching up.
What is the difference between sisal and coco?
Many people interchange these two words. They are two different materials and offer two distinct looks and feel. Coco fibers come from the coconuts’ husks, and sisal fibers come from the leaves of a cactus plant called Agave Sisalana. Coco matting uses a larger and harder yarn than sisal matting and is available in a herringbone, dot, or basket weave. Sisal matting is available in a small boucle weave and has a slightly more refined look. Both coco and sisal matting are excellent choices for a luxury auto floor mat, and each offers a distinct look and feel.

Thank you all.
Ron Patterson

Caution!!
Those metal clips have spikes that grab into the pad.
Whenever I am kneeling on the pad to work on the transmission I get a spike in the knee.
More than once. Havent learned yet.

Why?? Running boards were meant to be stepped on!