The Ford Barn

oldrelics · 11-15-2015, 03:41 PM

SOLID thick cast aluminum. Ford script. I tried to find out years ago with no luck.

papanomad · 11-15-2015, 05:17 PM

1913-1925 model T

RobR'35 · 11-15-2015, 06:56 PM

All running boards for Model T were I thought steel.
I'd like to learn otherwise if aluminum ones existed.

GB SISSON · 11-16-2015, 12:43 AM

Would be relatively easy to sand cast a set using original steel T boards as the pattern. If they are a lot thicker, which would be necessary, perhaps a layer of plywood or other material was bonded to the 'pattern' prior to the casting process. You may have the product of an early reproduction parts business or some 'one off' pieces.

expavr · 11-16-2015, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by papanomad

1913-1925 model T

Thanks. I found one tucked in a shed on our place and am using it for garage art. I wondered what year Ford it might have come from. Its definitely steel and in decent condition considering its 90+ years old.

11-15-2015, 05:17 PM	#2
papanomad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: clear lake, iowa Posts: 157	Re: What are these 'running boards' for? 1913-1925 model T

11-15-2015, 06:56 PM	#3
RobR'35 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upper Peninsula, Michigan Posts: 604	Re: What are these 'running boards' for? All running boards for Model T were I thought steel. I'd like to learn otherwise if aluminum ones existed.

11-16-2015, 12:43 AM	#4
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,944	Re: What are these 'running boards' for? Would be relatively easy to sand cast a set using original steel T boards as the pattern. If they are a lot thicker, which would be necessary, perhaps a layer of plywood or other material was bonded to the 'pattern' prior to the casting process. You may have the product of an early reproduction parts business or some 'one off' pieces. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)