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03-01-2018, 10:40 AM | #1 |
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1947 running boards
So it looks like my aluminum running boards are still in pretty good shape, apart from some damaged bolt holes, the oxidization looks pretty minimal, and the stainless looks to be in decent shape. Even though they look usable visually do they hold up pretty over time?
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03-01-2018, 12:46 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1947 running boards
On the subject of 1947 running boards, what is the best way to replace damage cage nuts that hold them on?
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03-01-2018, 01:16 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1947 running boards
I have to replace the rocker boxes on both sides anyways, but maybe cut some holes in the rocker boxes, and weld in some new nuts and patch it back up with the metal you cut out.
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03-01-2018, 03:12 PM | #5 |
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I thought of that way, can any be accessed from inside?
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03-01-2018, 03:27 PM | #6 |
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03-01-2018, 05:45 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1947 running boards
Ok, looks like I’m in for fun
All the running board bolts pretty much snapped off in drivers side when I pulled it. I expect the same with pass side. |
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Re: 1947 running boards
The replacement rocker pieces that I bought from EMS had the cage nuts already installed at about the right locations. Really simplified that part of the reassembly.
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03-01-2018, 08:40 PM | #9 |
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So what’s involved in changing the entire rocker?
This car is sill on the frame, although I am putting new body mounts in. |
03-01-2018, 09:15 PM | #10 |
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Re: 1947 running boards
My old ones were mostly memories - there was some tidying up to prep the space for the new pieces. These need to be trimmed to fit before welding into place. In my case, there was also some floor patch work that followed the rocker fixes.
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03-03-2018, 12:03 PM | #13 |
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Re: 1947 running boards
the rockers had been replaced on my 1946 merc and had no holes in them but I had the alum running boards that came with the car , I held them in place and marked the holes and drilled them to except 5/16x18 nutserts and used a running board mounting hardware kit,,,worked great
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03-03-2018, 06:29 PM | #14 |
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Re: 1947 running boards
since we're on the subject of rocker boxes, and it's my thread, does anyone have any build pics of rocker box replacement?
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I'm not so hot at remembering to take in-progress pics. This is all I've got:
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10-05-2018, 06:46 AM | #16 |
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Pulled off the drivers running board last night and they look like it might be a lot of work to salvage them. Might be better off bending up some new ones at work.
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Re: 1947 running boards
Recheck the position of the spark plug wires in the distributor. Remember that the number one cylinder is the first from the front on the passenger side, all the rest have to inserted in the firing order.
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