1956 Running Boards...
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1956 Running Boards...
I just picked up a pair "used" (WELL used) running boards for a song and was
wondering IF there was a way to tell if they originals or re-pops???
I'm working on photos...plesse be paitent...by the way local here in MI...
Plymouth to be exact...this dude dumped his rat-rod project & still has one
right-front steel fender for sale...needs a little tender-lovin'-care...but not
too bad...about 80 bucks...anatennae hole in fender top to be filled & some
mounting hole cleanup but all-in-all pretty stight...email me if interested &
I'll put you in touch...THANKS in advance...
wondering IF there was a way to tell if they originals or re-pops???
I'm working on photos...plesse be paitent...by the way local here in MI...
Plymouth to be exact...this dude dumped his rat-rod project & still has one
right-front steel fender for sale...needs a little tender-lovin'-care...but not
too bad...about 80 bucks...anatennae hole in fender top to be filled & some
mounting hole cleanup but all-in-all pretty stight...email me if interested &
I'll put you in touch...THANKS in advance...
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ORIGINAL running boards (the ones the truck came with when new) Have what I call a two piece "inlay" near the front fender outside edge. The repops AND later fomoco sold running boards do NOT have this "inlay". I can spot a repop a mile away. I would never use one on a stocker build, but for a rod or driver they are great.
I wish I had a pic to post for you.
Kevin Bigwin
I wish I had a pic to post for you.
Kevin Bigwin
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From: MI..."near" Dearborn...
My "NEW" $25 Running Boards...
Are these the real deal or re-pops???
I know they ain't gonna win any 1st place...or "Best-Of-Show"...trophies
the way their sittin' right NOW...but hey...for the price...
I think with a little time behind the GAS-AX & MIG, with a hand-full
of new steel I can bring 'em back to a "Henry-approved" like-new condition
in no-time...
Wadda think...???
Running_Boards.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
Running_Boards.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k2...gBoards_05.jpg
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http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k2...gBoards_00.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k2...gBoards_02.jpg
Thanks...
I know they ain't gonna win any 1st place...or "Best-Of-Show"...trophies
the way their sittin' right NOW...but hey...for the price...
I think with a little time behind the GAS-AX & MIG, with a hand-full
of new steel I can bring 'em back to a "Henry-approved" like-new condition
in no-time...
Wadda think...???
Running_Boards.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
Running_Boards.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k2...gBoards_05.jpg
Running_Boards.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k2...gBoards_00.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k2...gBoards_02.jpg
Thanks...
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Original boards...
Thanks for the conformation...I'll let ya know how it progresses...
Just got lucky...for once...musta been my turn...
It'll help to keep me busy during the winter...I guess...
Just got lucky...for once...musta been my turn...
It'll help to keep me busy during the winter...I guess...
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I come across running boards on occasion and don't pay too much attention to them because there isn't any real market for them here where there "is no salt on the roads". What would be a reasonable price for a set in the Rust Belt? I'm not looking to go into business but if I come across a set here and know that someone else could use them then I would be more apt to pick them up. The last extra set that I had I sold to a local guy for $200, they were straight with no rust or tears and had a set of the FOMOCO alunimun step plates mounted.
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I find running boards as well and still need to get with a buddy to buy his... The problem I have is not finding the boards, but finding someone to paint them to match my truck and do it for less than the cost of the running boards.
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It's going to take a lot of patience to restore those, especially if the rot extends beyond the low areas.
If you are doing a resto, I'd suggest trying to get a better set from one of our dry coast brothers, or if doing a hot rod version I'd be tempted to cut the tops off and put smooth tops on them.
If you are doing a resto, I'd suggest trying to get a better set from one of our dry coast brothers, or if doing a hot rod version I'd be tempted to cut the tops off and put smooth tops on them.
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From: MI..."near" Dearborn...
Merc is RIGHT...
THANX bigwin...
CharlieLed...THAT just ain't gonna happin' here in MI...
AX...I'm gonna blast 'ems...see how they look & take it from there...
Maybee I get some "patches "for 'em...
THANX everone for the suggestions...you west-coatsers are killin' me...
Keep-On-Keepin'-On...
THANX bigwin...
CharlieLed...THAT just ain't gonna happin' here in MI...
AX...I'm gonna blast 'ems...see how they look & take it from there...
Maybee I get some "patches "for 'em...
THANX everone for the suggestions...you west-coatsers are killin' me...
Keep-On-Keepin'-On...
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ORIGINAL running boards (the ones the truck came with when new) Have what I call a two piece "inlay" near the front fender outside edge. The repops AND later fomoco sold running boards do NOT have this "inlay". I can spot a repop a mile away. I would never use one on a stocker build, but for a rod or driver they are great.
I wish I had a pic to post for you.
Kevin Bigwin
I wish I had a pic to post for you.
Kevin Bigwin
Mine look just like the ones in the picture. The "inlay" is on both of them.
Thanks for starting this thread Rockher_man and thanks for answering it Kevin.