The Ford Barn

clocey · 03-31-2014, 08:46 AM

I started the process to remove my running boards this weekend and discovered I was in for more than I bargained for. I understand that I need to remove the body to frame bolts to remove the running boards (yes I have the one piece boards) but I would like to know if after taking these bolts out I can slide the running boards out or do I need to lift the body to get more hardware out?

Any photos or advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

Curt

Tom Wesenberg · 03-31-2014, 09:08 AM

There are 4 splash shield bolts through the frame that also need to be removed, These look like 1/4" carriage bolts except they have a large diameter shallow head. Snyder's part A-040-MB

clocey · 03-31-2014, 10:29 AM

Does the body need to be lifted off to remove them?

Tom Wesenberg · 03-31-2014, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clocey

Does the body need to be lifted off to remove them?

It would have to be lifted on each side at least an inch and a half or two.

Mitch//pa · 03-31-2014, 11:40 AM

what tom said :::: here is a pic of my late 30 one piece

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MichaelSchwarzer · 03-31-2014, 03:47 PM

Hi Curt,

see a few pictures of my 1930 Town Sedan and the bolts mentioned above.
I think these are not original.

Michael

1931 flamingo · 03-31-2014, 06:10 PM

Are we talking running boards or splash aprons ??
Paul in CT

Mitch//pa · 03-31-2014, 06:12 PM

one piece boards with aprons

Tom Wesenberg · 03-31-2014, 07:00 PM

Michael, you're right, those don't look like the correct bolts. They should have a large slightly doned head, such as Mitch shows on his.

clocey · 03-31-2014, 10:57 PM

Thanks to everyone for your help. So I guess my next question is how many body bolts are there per side on a fordor? Do I have to take the doors and hood off to be able to life up a side? I will eventually do a frame off restoration but for now I want to get the old girl on the road and I had hoped to replace the only rust damaged parts.....the running boards.

Another question/thought.....The aprons are in great shape. The area under the old mat is rusted. If I were to get some sheet metal to repair this can I buy the mat and edge molding?
Thanks again guys! Great forum!

03-31-2014, 08:46 AM	#1
clocey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 110	Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor I started the process to remove my running boards this weekend and discovered I was in for more than I bargained for. I understand that I need to remove the body to frame bolts to remove the running boards (yes I have the one piece boards) but I would like to know if after taking these bolts out I can slide the running boards out or do I need to lift the body to get more hardware out? Any photos or advice would be GREATLY appreciated. Curt __________________ 1930 Model A Fordor Murray Body

03-31-2014, 09:08 AM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor There are 4 splash shield bolts through the frame that also need to be removed, These look like 1/4" carriage bolts except they have a large diameter shallow head. Snyder's part A-040-MB

03-31-2014, 10:29 AM	#3
clocey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 110	Re: Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor Does the body need to be lifted off to remove them? __________________ 1930 Model A Fordor Murray Body

03-31-2014, 11:40 AM	#5
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor what tom said :::: here is a pic of my late 30 one piece

03-31-2014, 01:08 PM	#6
swo4rd Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Posts: 364	Re: Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) "It would seem so" Edgar Allen Poe

03-31-2014, 06:10 PM	#8
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,390	Re: Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor Are we talking running boards or splash aprons ?? Paul in CT

03-31-2014, 06:12 PM	#9
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor one piece boards with aprons

03-31-2014, 07:00 PM	#10
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor Michael, you're right, those don't look like the correct bolts. They should have a large slightly doned head, such as Mitch shows on his.

03-31-2014, 10:57 PM	#11
clocey Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bettendorf, Iowa Posts: 110	Re: Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor Thanks to everyone for your help. So I guess my next question is how many body bolts are there per side on a fordor? Do I have to take the doors and hood off to be able to life up a side? I will eventually do a frame off restoration but for now I want to get the old girl on the road and I had hoped to replace the only rust damaged parts.....the running boards. Another question/thought.....The aprons are in great shape. The area under the old mat is rusted. If I were to get some sheet metal to repair this can I buy the mat and edge molding? Thanks again guys! Great forum! __________________ 1930 Model A Fordor Murray Body