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Will running boards from a 1939 Chev 1/2 ton match up on a 1938 Chev 1/2 ton without too much trouble? I found some 39 running boards for sale about an hour away.

Since no one else has offered info or an opinion, I’ll offer the little bit of info I have.

The Chevrolet Master Parts Catalog shows different parts numbers. The parts were the same for ‘37 / ‘38, and change for ‘39 / ‘40. My guess is there are differences in one or more of the following: length, width, curve shape forward and/or aft. Depending on what your goal is, any one of these differences will likely need more than just simple body work.

Maybe someone here with a ‘39 or ‘40 can add info for that running board. I measured my ‘37 and offer these dimensions for comparison.

Length 80” measured from each outside edge. It measured 61” from each inside corner where the fenders meet the running board.

Width from front (forward) corner straight across, perpendicular, and touching the back of the front fender and on to the outside edge if the running board measured 8”. Width at aft corner, again straight across, perpendicular, and touching the front of the back fender and on to the outside edge of the running board measured 12 3/4”.

Thank you Sparky.
My running board question was in reference to my son's recently purchased 1938 1/2 ton Chev pickup. No rust but it is missing the front fenders, rear fenders, and running boards.
I have a 38 1/2 ton GMC long bed panel parts truck. The front fenders look like they'll fit but the running boards are about 2' too long and the rear fenders don't match up to his pickup at all.
I'd prefer not to cut the long running boards to fit his pickup if we can find some that will fit.
My son is going to take your measurements and check out the 39 Chev 1/2 ton running boards in a couple of days.