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KenBolton 09-05-2020 08:17 PM

Running Board Step Install
 

Wondering about the recommended spot on the running board for installation of step plates. On my coupe they are roughly centered with the doors. However, it seems like this is too far back for my pickup. When I position them relative to where my foot lands when backing into the door, the plate looks to be too far forward on the running board. What have you done in this regard?

McMimmcs 09-05-2020 08:47 PM

Re: Running Board Step Install
 

If you place it anywhere other than where you step it is strictly cosmetic and not functional!

Licensed to kill 09-05-2020 08:47 PM

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Perhaps you could step in some water then get into the truck. Where ever you leave a wet foot print, put the plate there.

Jack Shaft 09-05-2020 10:07 PM

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this is a slippery slope,start with a step plate,end up chopped,channeled with some chevrolet V8...'well it is where it suits me"..blasphemy I say,recite the restoration guide/judging standard till you've washed such sin from your soul..

KenBolton 09-06-2020 07:59 AM

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That’s what I was thinking, function over esthetics. It does look strange though. So far I haven’t been able to find any guidance in the “Standards”. Not a first there, they don’t cover everything.

Afordman31 09-06-2020 08:30 AM

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Take your shoe off and step on your running board in your sock feet. This will let you know where your usual step is on the running board!

Purdy Swoft 09-06-2020 09:43 AM

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I usually avoid most accessories unless they don't show and improve performance in some way .

Y-Blockhead 09-06-2020 10:34 AM

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I usually step over the running boards when entering and exiting (long legs) so for me they are fruitless. So I really can not help with positioning.

But they were on the car when I bought it. Not original but part of the car's history that I have mentioned in the past so they stay. And I do like the looks of them.

shew01 09-06-2020 01:23 PM

Re: Running Board Step Install
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead (Post 1928184)
I usually step over the running boards when entering and exiting (long legs) so for me they are fruitless.

Same here. They would not be of use on my car. Lot’s of folks use them though.


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