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Feb 27, 2014 | 10:36 AM

Okiedokie

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From: okla

running board braces

I would like to add a pair of braces to the rear of my 53's fiberglass boards. I see that Mid Fifty has new ones for $160 pair but I don't need new, just decent original ones. Anyone know of a used part supplier I might contact?

Feb 27, 2014 | 05:56 PM

tacson

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Feb 27, 2014 | 09:00 PM

2many56s

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here are some
1953 1954 1955 Ford Truck Running Board Brackets F100 F250 F350 Pickup Panel | eBay

Feb 27, 2014 | 09:30 PM

Okiedokie

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here are some
1953 1954 1955 Ford Truck Running Board Brackets F100 F250 F350 Pickup Panel | eBay

Yes indeed. Thanks.

Feb 27, 2014 | 11:02 PM

mr56effie

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i heard 53 -55 were a little bit different than 56 ? anyone know this for fact ?

Feb 28, 2014 | 06:31 AM

bigwin56f100

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yes they are different

Feb 28, 2014 | 07:46 AM

Okiedokie

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I assume that 56 uses three flat and one curved? But could probably use the curved if that is what you had. I can use either.

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Feb 28, 2014 | 09:13 PM

Okiedokie

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That is my assumption.

Mar 2, 2014 | 05:02 PM

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My truck was a long box I shortened into a shorty. I took the extra length out between the second and third running board bracket. I was going to leave the 3rd bracket just for a little extra support like your thinking, but the rear bracket doesn't clear the short box running board. You'd need to fab a bracket that's more L shaped than j shaped, to do the job.