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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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bed/runningboard question

hey guys,
the seam between the running board and the bed extention, is that supposed to be fastened? the "flange/lip" of both of mine are not wide enough for any bolts to run thru. just wondering if they should be modified to bolt together. ( i have fiberglass boards and an aftermarket bed, so im just not sure what this seam was like on an original setup) i have the seam touching, almost butted together i assume thats how they are supposed to be? or did they overlap each other? any thots or pics?
thanks.. R
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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My 1950 is all steel and original, there is a gap in that area not much and no bolts.Pete
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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wow, not what i really expected...looks like im going to have to do some shimming/trimming or something...does anyone have pictures? thanks again...... r
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:57 AM
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Should be around 1/8" - 1/4", to allow the two to move relative to each other
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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I have a 48 f1 with fiberglass boards and I butted & flushed them to the bed with three 1/4" bolts per side and it gives it a real clean look.

Good Luck, Bob
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bobs1948f1
I have a 48 f1 with fiberglass boards and I butted & flushed them to the bed with three 1/4" bolts per side and it gives it a real clean look.

Good Luck, Bob
Is it on the road yet? I'm curious if it will rip the bolts out from the bed or RB's moving.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Is it on the road yet? I'm curious if it will rip the bolts out from the bed or RB's moving.

Not on the road yet but I figured the bed is bolted to the frame and the boards are to so it would be alright. I hope my thought process was right.

Bob
 
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