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I modified an idea I saw on YouTube. The footplate idea came to me today too. VIDEO LINK

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Nice work. thumbs_up


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That is cool and simple.


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Pretty slick. Nice Job Jay!


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Thanks for sharing that, I will be using that!


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Sometimes pictures are easier to understand than a video.
The piece with the blind slot that fits between the two panels is placed so the flange is under the lowest panel so the wedge pulls that panel up.
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Agree, the photos help! Having to skip through video frames can detract from things (although watching the video is helpful).

Thanks again for that.


1949 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton - Still Solid. Regular Driver
OT Vehicles:
1950 Chevrolet Styline (Parts)
1952 Canuck Pontiac Sedan Delivery (Well Underway)
1973 F250 4x4 Highboy
1977 F250 4x4 Lowboy

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