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Jan 8, 2006 | 08:20 PM

imlowr2

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talking about running boards...

I'm been looking at the area between the running board and cab floor. Mine has a gap of about 1/4". The edge of the cab is also ugly. Is there anyway of moving the running board higher to meet the cab or maybe some type of strip to cover that uglyness up? Anyone come up with a creative, idea?

Jan 8, 2006 | 08:24 PM

havi

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I don't know, but I'll throw an idea out there...1/4 inch diamond plate on top of the running board.

Jan 8, 2006 | 08:42 PM

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Ed,are you talking about where the cab to running board skirts go?

If so , the skirt hangars are available, and dress the bottom lip of cab. Then rubber skirts to fill gap.

Jan 8, 2006 | 08:42 PM

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Are you talking about a running board cab skirt? They were rubber stapled from the factory (I think). Mine is screwed (or clipped) on.

Mid fifty has them Part number: 0304-56 (rubber) and polished stainless 7304-FLX and brushed stainless 7305-BR

They have them for the panel trucks as well.

Here is what I am talking about: Hope its what you are.

Brian

Jan 8, 2006 | 08:52 PM

imlowr2

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That's exactly what I'm talking about. You know, as many trucks I've looked at, I don't recall them having a skirt on there? Unless there is one and they paint it the same color as the truck? I noticed something was there before because it looks like the cab has several rivots along the edge. Anyone got pics of it on their truck?

Jan 8, 2006 | 09:01 PM

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There is supposed to be a retainer under the cab on the side below the door. Mid-Fifty says the rest of the rubber can be screwed around the corner.

abe
PS: it is black and closes the gap between running board and cab from behind. It will not cover naything ugly on the outside of the cab.

Jan 8, 2006 | 09:04 PM

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imlowr2
I recall that fatfenders56 raised his boards to get rid of the gap when he modified his boards so you might view his gallery. I used the rubber skirt and attached it to the metal hangers using black plastic push type fasteners I purchased at an autobody supply store, then I attached the hangers to the cab flange using SS button hd mach. screws. I think on my BW project I will try something like ff56 did to get rid of the gap.