Problems aligning running boards-pics

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Dec 11, 2012 | 11:41 AM

jrockdiddy

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Problems aligning running boards-pics

Not sure what I'm doing wrong, just mocking everything up to see how it fits. (I know it's dirty, go easy on me)
Seems like the running board needs to be raised up a bit

Dec 11, 2012 | 01:08 PM

Fat Fendered Ford

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I'm going to guess that's not the original bed. I had the same problem when I bought a bed from a 57 and newer truck. Ford moved the fender mounting bolts up on the newer beds.

Other folks have had the same problem: running-board-help

Dec 11, 2012 | 02:08 PM

GreatNorthWoods

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Actually, the fender edges/bottoms hang a little BELOW the running boards...at least they did on my 48. May be different on the 53-56.

Dec 11, 2012 | 03:41 PM

carbs & chrome

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Exactly what Fat Fendered Ford said.

Dec 11, 2012 | 08:14 PM

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Hi Kevin! Long time, no post! How have you been?

Dec 11, 2012 | 09:27 PM

jrockdiddy

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Could I just get a fender patch and add it on to the current fender so it will meet the running board?
Mid Fifty F-100 Parts - Fender Patch Panel, Rear, Left 6" At Run Board
Also, why does my running board tilt from front to back?

Dec 11, 2012 | 10:41 PM

EffieTrucker

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Also, why does my running board tilt from front to back?

It shouldn't. The front and rear running board supports should hold the board at the same level. If they don't, I'm guessing something is bent, installed wrong, or the rear support is from a larger truck.

Here is the normal installation. (not my truck)

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