Running Board Repair?
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Running Board Repair?
I have a set of running boards for my 48.They are rusted in the center some but
I think they can be cut out and patched. I could use smooth steel and replace the center.Just wondering what other folks have done.Any ideas that look and work good?Do not want to spend $500.00 for a new set.
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ART
I think they can be cut out and patched. I could use smooth steel and replace the center.Just wondering what other folks have done.Any ideas that look and work good?Do not want to spend $500.00 for a new set.
THANKS
ART
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It depends on what area you need to repair, but generally speaking, all our sheet metal is repairable. The ribbed areas make running board repair a bit tougher. Steve Jensen (ssj7kids) fixed his '53 boards and it turned out nicely.
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Originally Posted by g84t8f1
Thanks guys. I was going to cut out the ribbed area and put in flat steel.Just make smooth running boards.How do I get hold of Bebops?I never heard of them.
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I cut mine out and MIG welded in flat 16 gauge sheet metal, then had them rhino lined top and bottom.
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I was going to replace the ribbed sections of mine with checkerplate, and got pretty far down the road doing it. (May finish them later) Here's a pic that inspired me. It only takes about $30 worth of 1/8" checkerplate to do both sides.
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I like the repair if its not too much work, then the Rhino liner like Huntsman did ,I would consider taping off everything but the ribs..for traction.Also there was a thread a couple of days ago, TRUXX I think,who put another set of running board-to-frame brackets on to make the whole running board stronger. Has anyone used the new tubular hangers from Mid-50??
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you could just build new ones yourself to. Here is a great "How- To" tech article I ran across....
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t...rds/index.html
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