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46woodie 07-11-2020 06:28 PM

Installing stainless trim on 46 runningboards
 

Ok,I've used half a bottle dishwashing soap to help slide this stainless on. It will go 10-12 inches and it stops. Rubber feels smooth but may try some 320 sandpaper with detergent to smooth it more tomorrow. Any suggestions???
Thanks

Gary in La. 07-11-2020 07:38 PM

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I never have slid them on. Usually line them up on the length of the board and slap (press) them in place. They will snap in place with out too much force. This was done on NOS running boards and NOS trim. This may have made a difference.

46woodie 07-11-2020 08:36 PM

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THANK YOU!!! I have been sitting here thinking about doing that tomorrow. Makes sense but didnt know if I would be able to pull it up on top of board once it was latched on lip(bottom edge of board). Thanks for the advice

oldford2 07-12-2020 09:25 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 46woodie (Post 1908236)
Ok,I've used half a bottle dishwashing soap to help slide this stainless on. It will go 10-12 inches and it stops. Rubber feels smooth but may try some 320 sandpaper with detergent to smooth it more tomorrow. Any suggestions???
Thanks

I must be missing something. I cannot figure out how you could slide them on since both ends butt up to the fenders. I do know they snap on. I did one years ago and cannot remember the process. I do remember it was not easy. Forgot whether to hook the top or bottom on first and then snap on.
I guess this doesn't help much.
John

johnny 07-12-2020 10:54 AM

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Suggest hooking trim on bottom lift up hard and at the same time snap the top onto the board .use the palm of your hand , lift and snap. might not hurt to spray cilicone on rubber first

woodiewagon46 07-12-2020 11:06 AM

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Yup, like Gary and Johnny mention.

46woodie 07-12-2020 12:26 PM

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I should have mentioned,they are off the car. Thanks again,will have em on later today!!

Marvin/TN 07-12-2020 06:18 PM

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If you use silcone I hope you don't plane to do any paint work on the car. You will regret
using it if you do. This is comming from someone that had done collision repair and painting for over 50 years and a collision repair shop owner for over 45 years. I did not allow silcone either inside my shop or outside of it.

46woodie 07-12-2020 07:53 PM

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No silicone,dishwashing soap. Worked great,job done. Thanks guys

r-horn 07-06-2023 05:11 PM

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Hi 46woodie, I'll be tackling my runningboards this Fall and would love to pick your brain and learn from your experience. I have a 46 woodie also. Are you in the NWClub member directory?

woodiewagon46 07-06-2023 07:17 PM

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r-horn, if you're located in the north east the NWC Nationals will be held at the Mystic Seaport in CT the weekend of July 22nd. Should be 50 to 75 Woodies.

r-horn 07-06-2023 08:46 PM

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Hi woodiewagon46, I'm located on the west coast and we just held Woodies on the Wharf. Attendance was around 145 cars, down from the usual 170ish. It was a beautiful day with beautiful cars, and the people weren't bad either. I hope you have a good show at Mystic. I've attached a couple photos from WOW.

petehoovie 07-06-2023 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by r-horn (Post 2238491)
Hi woodiewagon46, I'm located on the west coast and we just held Woodies on the Wharf. Attendance was around 145 cars, down from the usual 170ish. It was a beautiful day with beautiful cars, and the people weren't bad either. I hope you have a good show at Mystic. I've attached a couple photos from WOW.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...0&d=1688694211

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...1&d=1688694211

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...2&d=1688694211


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