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Yet another question
Can someone tell me how many years the running boards kept the same "tread" design on the top surface of the running board? I know the shape and length of the boards changed, but I'm talking about the pattern of the top metal. I have a hole that was cut out of my D.S. running board (I assume for an exhaust stack) and need to patch this. Does anyone make a patch? I only need a piece about 6" sq. to fix it. I'll post a pic in my gallery.
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The '53-'56 used the same running boards. I have no idea if the pre '53 trucks have the right rib spacing/pattern to make a patch panel. I haven't heard of patch panels for running boards. But, again, '53-'56 boards would work.
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Originally Posted by 53fatfndr
The '53-'56 used the same running boards. I have no idea if the pre '53 trucks have the right rib spacing/pattern to make a patch panel. I haven't heard of patch panels for running boards. But, again, '53-'56 boards would work.
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You may be able to find a pair of trashed or rusted out boards that are good just in the area you need. Good used running boards are hard to find. New ones are very pricey. Many folks just toss rusted out ones that would be perfect for your needs.
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Originally Posted by Randy Jack
You may be able to find a pair of trashed or rusted out boards that are good just in the area you need. Good used running boards are hard to find. New ones are very pricey. Many folks just toss rusted out ones that would be perfect for your needs.
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I know you will not find a patch. Who would make one. Problem is you are suffering from a case of custom work. No one makes patches for things that are not suppost to be there. Anywhoo if you can install a patch why can you not make something. Sounds like you know how to do some body work!! Just a thought!!
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post a pic of the area, I have a pair of trashed running boards that may be good where you need the patch
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Originally Posted by fatfenders56
post a pic of the area, I have a pair of trashed running boards that may be good where you need the patch
Thanks for the help guys!
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Originally Posted by fatfenders56
I can sort of see that, all pics in your gallery enlarge to full size except that one.