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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 04:57 PM
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Running boards on U-PAY

My boards are some 55 years old and have a slight bow to them. This, in my view detracts from a nice straight looking truck, so I am in the mood to replace them. I am considering these. item# 270512565538 They are fiberglass. I do not step on my boards, so I don't think the fact that they are glass would be a problem. Anyone have fiberglass boards or used this vendor? Opinions?
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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I have fiberglass running boards on my 51 F1 & i
step on them all the time & i weigh 230 lbs.never had a problem.with them
they were on the truck when i bought it.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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some info (?) here;

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...y-fitting.html
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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The price is right too!
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Fiberglass parts have never been known for their straightness, out of the box. If you're looking for them to be a cure-all for your ills, you may be disappointed. They'll very likely need a bit of work to make look presentable.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 01:55 AM
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I am looking to purchase some runniing boards as well. If anyone knows of a good deal on a pair near Alaska let me know. I would rather have the orginal steel type.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Glass running boards work fine. Got mine from Bebops and I like them...
 
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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The label on my fiberglass boards --FAIRLANE SPECIALTIES
FIBERGLASS REPRODUCTIONS
1935-1948 CARS--1941-1951 MERCURY'S
1940-1966 FORD PICK UP'S

210 WILKER St, JOHNS,MICH

Like i said i never had any trouble with mine.I hope that this helps
 
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