OEM VW Running Boards - Left & Right - 18mm Molding - Beetle - Super Beetle

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OEM German Running Boards with 18mm Molding

  • The highest quality running boards on the market
  • German running boards fit better and install both faster and easier
  • Sold as a pair to replace the running boards on both sides of the vehicle
  • Ribbed, rubber mats are included
  • 18mm running board molding included (Stock for 1965-1972 Beetle/Super Beetle)
  • Mounting hardware is included

These German made running boards are the highest quality running boards on the market for your air-cooled VW Beetle or Super Beetle Sedan or Convertible. This is a pair of running boards that feature high quality, ribbed, rubber mats and 18 millimeter aluminum side molding. These boards are the stock replacement for the 1965-1972 Beetle and Super Beetle Sedan and Convertibles. We also offer these same running boards with different molding widths for earlier or later Beetles.

Product Fitment

  • 1946-1977 VW Standard Beetle
  • 1971-1979 VW Super Beetle

Running Board Molding

These running boards come with 18mm molding. See below for the molding width breakdown.

If you don't have a 1965-1972 Beetle, or if you prefer the look of the wider or thinner molding, follow one of the links below:



Heavy Duty Mexican vs. OEM German Running Boards

The Mexican running boards are a decent choice for daily drivers and budget-conscious builds, but they are not restoration-grade or up to original German quality standards. The heavy duty Mexican running boards are much sturdier than many other aftermarket running boards that can be easily bent. However, they require trimming, adjustments, and significant effort for proper fitment, making them a challenging installation.

The OEM German running boards offer a better fit, superior mat quality, and an overall higher standard of craftsmanship, but at a higher cost. While the heavy-duty Mexican boards are less than half the price, they are also less than half the quality. If you’re willing to invest the extra time and effort, the Mexican boards can save you money. But if you want a hassle-free installation with lasting quality, it’s worth spending more on the German-made boards.

Watch Sam's take on the Mexican running boards in the video below.





California Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
Please Note:The information listed below is for stock, unmodified VW's manufactured for sale in the US. VW's are commonly modified and very often parts from another year VW may have been installed on your car. California Pacific JBugs is not responsible for any errors if your car has been modified in any way.
VW Beetle
Sedan
1965 - 1972
Sunroof
1965 - 1972
Convertible
1965 - 1970
VW Super Beetle
Sedan
1971 - 1972
Convertible
1971 - 1972

Running Board Installation Notes

All of our running boards will fit any air-cooled VW Beetle or Super Beetle if installed properly. The running boards have the same bolt pattern throughout the years - if you follow our instructions explicitly, we can assure you that the boards will fit. Trimming is usually required. The slots for the running board-to-body bolts may not allow the running boards to sit low enough on the body, which could prevent the door from closing properly.

  1. Loosen the 13mm fender bolts from the center of the fender down to the running board to allow movement of the fender.
  2. Loosely install 13mm bolts from the running board to the front and rear fenders.
  3. Align the running board to the body and loosely install four 10 millimeter bolts through the running board to the body. If the four 10 millimeter bolts do not align to the body, loosen more fender bolts to allow more movement.
  4. Check that the running board is all the way down on the 10mm bolts. If not, the door will scrape the running board rubber.
  5. Tighten the four 10mm bolts to secure the underside of the running board.
  6. Tighten the 13mm bolts from the running board to the fender.
  7. Tighten the 13mm fender bolts while realigning the fender beading.



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Orders under $100 cost a flat-rate, $11.95*
*Contiguous United States only. Excludes Hawaii & Alaska.

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If you need express shipping, please call us for expedited shipping options. We will try to consolidate as much as possible to offer the lowest shipping rates.

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For orders to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico and other US territories, we will provide you with your shipping options and the costs via phone. The shipping costs for these orders are billed at the time of shipping.

International Shipping

We do not ship internationally. We only ship to the USA and it's territories.

Returns

90 Day Return Policy

You can return most unused, never installed, like-new items for 90 days from the date of receipt. Items must be in like-new condition.

The following items are final sale:

  • Special order items
  • Special order upholstery
  • Electrical items
  • Installed carburetors
  • Once mounted, wheels cannot be returned

For our full returns policy click here.
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