How do you tell which rear bracket goes on which side? (This is in reference to a '50 Chevy short box). I think I know but want to know for sure. I have replacements that I know came from a '50 Chevy short box. I haven't purchased running boards at this time...that would probably tell.
Above is a link to one of Chev's of the 40's pages which has a pic of the Running board brackets (pic of bracket layout below)
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Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Here's a photo that shows the middle and rear running board brackets. The middle brackets have a small hole just below the lowest frame holes. The rear brackets have a larger oval hole between the frame holes. You'll need to zoom the photo up a bit to see them well. The rear brackets also angle toward the front of the truck a bit, which tells you which is right or left. In the Factory Assembly Manual Section 2, Sheet 2.00 shows a top view of the frame with brackets.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
Nice pic Kevin. That should help a bunch, especially showing the large hole on top of the rear bracket. But more importantly, if positioned against the frame rail and pointing slightly towards the front, it must be on the correct side.
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Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
