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| | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 | On the panel behind the cab that bolts to the top of the running board there is a hole on the top end toward the cab. The tab on the other end bolts to the fender. Is there suppose to be a bracket on that corner? 1951 3100. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,301 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,301 | 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, 1 ton?
On 1/2 ton the answer is no.
I do not know about 3/4 and 1 ton.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 | it is a 1/2 ton Just seems like that panel is a little flimsey on that end. Do not have the fender mounted yet so we will see. Thank you. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | On my 1 ton there is an S shaped bracket that bolts to that front tab, snakes under and around the board and bolts through the "step" surface of the board. It provides a lot of support and on the very long 1 ton splash apron it definitely needs it. I will check my 1/2 ton board tomorrow for you and snap a photo of the bracket. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 916 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 916 | My 3/4 ton has the same "S" bracket
Last edited by Norcal Dave; 08/07/2017 2:38 PM.
~ Dave
1950 Chevrolet 3600 3/4-ton with 261 engine & T5 Transmission
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,301 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,301 | 1/2 tons have the s-bracket at the front of that panel.
(Misunderstood tigman's question.)
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | Here are some pictures of what that bracket looks like: https://goo.gl/photos/yopXVVQ348vEbNAa9 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 | Thank you Fox. i was wondering what that single hole in the running boards was for lol. I saw those brackets somewhere but did not know what they were for. Another mystery solved. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 | How much gap if any is between the filler panel and the bottom of the box? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | Approximately 1/2". You can loosen the bolt on the running board and slide the bracket to help set the gap. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 41 | Thanks again will post pictures soon Just about done 30 year project right on schedule ! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 160 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2013 Posts: 160 | So that is what they look like! Both of mine have rotted ends and I haven't found replacements. Does anyone have a source or maybe a fab drawing to make a functional replacement? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | Nhluvstruck: I have a pair of those braces in perfect shape with light surface rust, left overs from making 2 good running boards out 4 junk ones. PM me if interested. Running board bracesGood luck, Dave | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | Personal offers and transactions should be made through Private Message. | | |
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