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Old Jul 22, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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Let's see those running boards

Hey all,
I am looking at jazzing up my running boards on my '50 F3. I found a website that sells solid polished stainless steel strips in whatever length you want. They also have a few different styles, but they run $25 a foot for 3/4" wide strips. Really nice looking but too steep for me. let's see what else you all came up with. I was even thinking about ripping down some 1" wood strips to attach to the tops of the ribs that would match the bed wood.

Thanks in advance...
Randy
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 07:12 AM
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I'm looking at the Westin Thrashers, https://www.westinautomotive.com/pro...running-boards, but the selector for your model only goes to 2018 ( 2019 F 350 cc XLT ) Does anyone know if the 2018 and 2019 superdutys are the same dimensions?
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 10:23 AM
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Smooth with step plates
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 10:42 AM
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I used oak strips on ours
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 01:09 PM
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I used these on both my trucks..
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 01:18 PM
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I was thinking about trying the 3M clear bra material they use on the fronts of high end cars. I'm not sure how durable it would be on running boards.
 
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Any grit on your shoes would likely get embedded and look like crap in no time..
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 02:50 PM
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56Panel I tend to agree with you but I would think it would be cheaper to replace that film than it would to repaint the boards. It has to be more durable than unprotected clear coat.
 
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