fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel
 

Waiting for a few parts for my 59ab rebuild so I dedicated some after hours shop time to making some running boards for my '47 one ton panel. The long running boards are hard to find and no reproductions available. The running boards were the worst sheet metal on the entire truck so I was anxious to be rid of them so I didn't have to look at them. Took advantage of having them removed to do some rust repair in the rocker areas as well..

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Would you be interested in making another set? I have a 46. Sam

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I could be. You will notice my version doesn't include the double curve to the inside that goes up and over the frame rail. The old ones were impossible to remove with the body on the frame so I cut the rotted ones off with a cuttoff wheel and a sawzall. Not real pretty underneath. These new ones tuck up under the remains, so should shed mud and debris ok. Visually they will look the same from any angle other than rolling under the truck. I don't think they'd have me at Pebble Beach so I don't need to worry about the judges taking off points for incorrect splash aprons....

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Those look GREAT ! Nice job there !

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x2!!!.....mark

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Great work!

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Nice Work ! Do you have any pictures of the process of what is involved in making of the Running Boards ?

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Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!

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Did I mention I have been a career woodworker for 40 years? www.mtpickettwoodworking.com The last picture is a lead in to another wood project from last summer. 1/4" of salvaged barn wood laminated to dense 7/8" douglas fir to re-deck the script stakebed on my '47 two ton. But that's for another day.

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So are your Running Boards Wood or Steel ?

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Those are the actual running boards, not a wood form for making them from steel. 1/2" marine plywood, sapele hardwood 'ribs' and local fir for the outer nosing. I live 12 miles from nearest town on the side of a mountain on an island and fix my old trucks with what I have on hand whenever possible. If you buy a used truck from me, don't forget to bring a magnet. :)

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Ah no wonder they look so perfect. If you dabbed those up out of steel I would have suggested you give up your wood working in favor of metal shaping. Still a nice job though.

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Those look pretty good. What kind of finish is that? Paint or marine epoxy or anything?
They look great on the truck.

bill

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Rustoleum rusty metal primer. My favorite color. Since I probably won't get around to a real paint job in the near future I may paint the running boards to match the body color of the panel. Still not sure what that is, or maybe a couple variations of black paint. I keep my old fords under cover and seldom drive them in inclement weather, so the finish doesn't need to e too protective.

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Nice woodworking job. I too am a woodworker and the statement under my post actually refers to woodworking.

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Amen to that! I was told that exact thing by an old woodworker back in 1971. I thought he was being funny, but we ALL make mistakes and especially in the later stages of a naturally finished project it takes a real craftsman to pull a 'slip of the chisel' mistake out of the fire.

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Hard as I try, I am still of the Bill Cosby School of Woodworking: cut two grooves in it and call it an ashtray. So I can really appreciate fine craftsmanship of any kind. Gary, I would definitely commission you to fabricate replacement running boards for my panel if I ever need them. Looking for your panel updates on FTE

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Well I'm on a road trip to Montana to pick up a new front clip for it. Details upon my return. Thank for all the nice comments!