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running boards

- Originally extended from bow to stern on canal boats—which men walked along, propelling the boats with poles.
See also related terms for poles.
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The package features various dark body elements including the grille, 18-inch gloss wheels, running boards, bed liner, wheel arch vent surrounds and mirrors, among other components.
It has 57 per cent more leather than any other competitor, an extra four inches of rear legroom, exclusive eight-degree reclining rear seats with ventilation, power running boards and dual panel panoramic sunroof.
Upgrades on the standard SE version of the HR-V include black running boards, skid plates, front grille and mirror caps, 18-inch alloys and, inside, buyers will get some nice touches including special edition leather upholstery and carpets.
Exterior highlights include aluminiumfinish running boards, chrome underguards in the front and rear bumpers, 19-inch five-spoke light alloy wheels and LED daytime running lights.
DuraBull is corrosion-resistant and effective in protecting heavy-duty truck high-use work areas such as truck beds, trailer floors, running boards, steps and deck lids where non-skid surfaces are critical.
The Avenue Road gym has become the first in the country to take delivery of this equipment, which takes its place alongside crosstrainer and rowing machines and electronic running boards with personal TV screens.
The seats have been re-upholstered by garage owner, John Potter, thanks to the Herriot Friends, and the running boards are set be given some attention.
With clear and profusely illustrated step-by-step instructions, model railroaders will learn how to add break and underbody details to their freight cars, upgrade couplers and trucks, weathering and painting their freight cars, use accurate decals for placards and markings, replace running boards and body details, and even make realistic freight loads.
The entry level pounds 21,605 GSi comes with free reversing sensors and the CDX models come with these plus a free styling kit which includes running boards and colour coded wheel-arch extensions.
The styling kit includes running boards and colour-coded wheel arch extensions.