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My "47 3100 was bought w/o running boards. The attaching holes in the front of the rear fender were filled w/ bondo. The metal reinforcing brace/plate seems to have been riveted to the front of the fender and are pretty well rusted and eventually will be removed/replaced. Plate was obviously to reinforce the fender/R.B. connection. Short of making a replacement myself, does anyone know of a supplier for these? I can't find one in any of my catalogs. Thanks.

I had to make mine. Used 18 gauge steel. They are spot welded not riveted on the inside of the rear fender. The holes are for the bolts to running board through the brace. Pretty simple to make.

Thanks Drew. When I examined the rusted plate, I would have sworn it was a rivet on the inside of the fender. Like I said the outside was smooth with 'Mr. Bondo". I'll take your suggestion. Doesn't look hard but thought someone 'might' have them available.

I also made my own Jim, secured they with J B Weld, and C clamps to hold them until they set up

If you can see an outline of the old plate inside the fender like I could on mine, just lay a piece of tracing paper over it to get the size and shape and bolt hole locations. Where you spot weld or jb weld really doesn't matter as long as it holds.

Great suggestions! Those all are very doable. Just have to grind out the old bondo and tar that has accumulated on the 'tread pattern' along the inside of the fender. Another of the experiences of bringing things back to original.....or close to it!! :-)

Oh the things you learn from reading the forums. I didn't realize that the plate was supposed to be there. Due to the rust right there I assumed the extra plate was a previous attempt to patch the spot. I just finished patching the passenger side, and am in the process of patching the drivers side. I guess I'll have put the running board, and fender back on drill the holes in the fender and then fit the extra plate.
-pete

We made mine as well,they are actually spot welded to the inside of the fender.

Jim I use a small torch , to heat up the bondo turns to clay and falls off , doesn't take much heat ,....