running boards step plates
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Ed
They aren't stock so there are no specs. Get in and out of your truck and pay attention to where they should naturally be for easy mount and dismount. I did that, and then moved them just a few inches back to suit my visual taste.
Oval head machine screw in stainless looks good for mounting.
They aren't stock so there are no specs. Get in and out of your truck and pay attention to where they should naturally be for easy mount and dismount. I did that, and then moved them just a few inches back to suit my visual taste.
Oval head machine screw in stainless looks good for mounting.
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Ed, Dewayne is right. The step plates need to be mounted where you can actually step on them. Most people will just center them to the door. If your feet are like mine, then that makes it almost impossible to get in without tripping. Good luck, John 
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Originally Posted by edsf100
Thanks! Kind of figured that. But before I started to drill I thought I was ask. I like your truck. How long have you been working on it?
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Step Plates
I recently mounted step plates on my 56 F100 Custom Cab. I found that by centering the plates below the Custom Cab Emblem (center of the side window) that the step plates ended up in a good position for me. It looks good too! Also, I applied some 1/32" thick rubber tape to the back of the plates so that they would not damage the running board finish when the mounting bolts are tightened. This should prevent rust in the future from starting behind the plates. Good luck.
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My step plates set on thin nylon washers to keep them off the painted surface. To even out the difference in the rib heights on the Dennis Carpenter boards, I needed two washers in some places.
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look at http://www.vintage-ford.com they have a variety including a script version.
Part numbers
Part numbers
- 1067-1 - Ford script in box
- 1068-1 - Ford script in oval
- 8137-5 - lightening bolt 1953 -1956 style
Last edited by Christopher2; Nov 5, 2004 at 09:34 PM.
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Originally Posted by edsf100
how about mounting onto chrome running boards.