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Old 05-03-2011, 08:34 PM   #251
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

This is the bottom of running boards. You can see how bad the old mounts were. I removed the old stuff, and welded in 1"X2" rectangular tubing in its place. I marked the location holes, drilled and welded in studs.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:36 PM   #252
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This is how not to use bondo. The side of the running board was straight, but for some reason the PO added all this dough.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:38 PM   #253
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I wanted to extend the running boards into the front fenders. I took 2"X2"x 1/8" angle, cut one side down to 1/2" and clamped it to the old board.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:40 PM   #254
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After triming angle to length. I installed thin sheet metal to the fender, drilled mounting holes and bolted to the fender.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:43 PM   #255
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Pic 1 I then cut sheet metal to fill in the gap.

Pic 2 Additional metal and all tacked in place. It was also welded on the back side to secure lip to board.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:45 PM   #256
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Here it is all finished and in primer. I forget to mention that I extended the runners out to match the curve of the fender. I used different sizes of metal strap and welded to the board, metal finished, etc.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:47 PM   #257
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Both boards in primer, here you can see the extended runners a little better.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:49 PM   #258
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Pic 1 Mounted back on the brackets and to the fender.

Pic 2 Full view.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:52 PM   #259
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Pic 1 Since I was using a 52 frame and 54 bed, fenders and running boards, the filler piece between the bed and boards, was not standard. One on the left is the stock 54, on the right is the stock 47-53, and in the center, my home made filler piece.

Pic 2 Frontal view of the same pieces.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:54 PM   #260
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My filler piece installed. I chose to cut my piece at the end of the bed, with the same curve as the cab. Also in this view you can see the frame and opening to the floor.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:58 PM   #261
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I ended up making three panels to cover all this stuff. Here you see the two small panels, and there is a panel that connects this side to the other, so you don't see down between the bed and cab. It's all bolted together and can be removed if needed.
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Old 05-03-2011, 08:59 PM   #262
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Well, that's today's post. Let me know what you think about the boards, good or bad. Jim
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Old 05-03-2011, 10:34 PM   #263
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I think that is real good timing we have been working on the running boards for a while trying to get them to fit right aint been fun.You helped me out thanks.
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Old 05-03-2011, 11:34 PM   #264
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I think that is real good timing we have been working on the running broards for a while trying to get them to fit right aint been fun.You helped me out thanks.
Joe
Mine didn't fit so good either, one closer that the other, it was easier to make them look like they fit. Glad it helped.... Jim

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Old 05-04-2011, 10:25 AM   #265
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Jim,how many beers did you drink while you sat and thought all of these details out? there's no way I could afford to have you build my truck for me-you do too nice of work,way more attention to the details than I would
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Old 05-04-2011, 10:35 AM   #266
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oldman3, That is the way I like to do my running boards, make them fit the profile of the front fender. Looks good.

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Old 05-04-2011, 11:25 AM   #267
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Jim,how many beers did you drink while you sat and thought all of these details out? there's no way I could afford to have you build my truck for me-you do too nice of work,way more attention to the details than I would
Thanks you for the thoughts. Haven't you heard beer is good for the brain. Really doesn't cost that much more, just a little time (if you're doing it yourself). I'v always told myself I couldn't afford to hire me. I'm a long way from rich, just have a lot of time to think some things out (not all of them are good). Lots of ideals I get from mags I read, believe me there are people a lot better than me. Jim
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Old 05-04-2011, 11:27 AM   #268
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oldman3, That is the way I like to do my running boards, make them fit the profile of the front fender. Looks good.

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Thanks Shannon, appreciate you checking it out. You are the man when it comes to metal work, very nice stuff. Jim

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Old 05-04-2011, 01:49 PM   #269
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oldman3, Thank you and keep up the pictures.

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Old 05-04-2011, 04:44 PM   #270
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build

Posting early today. Pic 1 Here I was back working on the doors again. The door on the right has had paint remover applied and is ready for body work. Door on the left is next in line.

Pic 2 Same as above only the front side showing.
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A few days later and presto-chango, this is how they look. Ready for sanding and final gray primer.
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Door jambs all primed and ready for sanding, then final primer.
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Old 05-04-2011, 04:48 PM   #273
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Door in final primer before paint.
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Old 05-04-2011, 04:50 PM   #274
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Pic 1 Back side of original grill frame with bars, needs a lot of TLC.

Pic 2 With most of bars removed.
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Grill bars have been removed, front one has been stripped of the old chrome and blasted, four more to go.
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