Installing Drake Running Board Covers

[32Bee]

Have a pair of covers for 35/36 running boards which I bought from a friend.
However, there are no directions. Can someone who has a copy send them to me? My email is [email protected].

Thanks,

Peter

[19Fordy]

Peter: Read through all the info. on GOOGLE and you will be a happy camper.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how+...hrome&ie=UTF-8

A Fordbarn search will give you info. also.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/searc...rchid=10937037 and
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...4308&showall=1

When you install the covers be sure not to pull or stretch them as you want them to lay down in an unstressed state. I first applied Contact cement to only the lipped edge of the running board and cover. Then I laid the remaining dry cover down on the dry board to check alignment and fit. Then I applied Contact cement in about 6 inches wide strips on both the running board and cover and brought them together. I did it this way to avoid having contact cement running all over the place and having to try and hold a big floppy cover. I used a Bondo spreader on the board and a brush on the cover. You could also used a small paint roller for more even results.
That was 40 years ago and they are still holding fine. If you literally do a "dry run" first you will gain confidence.

[slowforty]

19 Fordy is correct. But you also need two more helpers and a bout six large clamps

[19Fordy]

Thanks but, I installed my covers by my little old self. Be patient. Be careful.

[Willit Stop]

Make sure that the running boards are straight. Believe it or not, dents will show through.

[DavidG]

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19Fordy,


Me too, several times. The only difference that I would recommend would be to progress in 3" increments rather than 6" increments, especially starting from the outer curved portion..

[32Bee]

Thanks for all your input.

Peter