The Ford Barn

GB SISSON · 04-13-2015, 10:11 PM

Waiting for a few parts for my 59ab rebuild so I dedicated some after hours shop time to making some running boards for my '47 one ton panel. The long running boards are hard to find and no reproductions available. The running boards were the worst sheet metal on the entire truck so I was anxious to be rid of them so I didn't have to look at them. Took advantage of having them removed to do some rust repair in the rocker areas as well..

4657red · 04-13-2015, 10:55 PM

Would you be interested in making another set? I have a 46. Sam

GB SISSON · 04-13-2015, 11:49 PM

I could be. You will notice my version doesn't include the double curve to the inside that goes up and over the frame rail. The old ones were impossible to remove with the body on the frame so I cut the rotted ones off with a cuttoff wheel and a sawzall. Not real pretty underneath. These new ones tuck up under the remains, so should shed mud and debris ok. Visually they will look the same from any angle other than rolling under the truck. I don't think they'd have me at Pebble Beach so I don't need to worry about the judges taking off points for incorrect splash aprons....

Mike in Mass · 04-14-2015, 06:28 AM

Those look GREAT ! Nice job there !

flatford8 · 04-14-2015, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by mike in mass

those look great ! Nice job there !

x2!!!.....mark

42panel · 04-14-2015, 08:59 AM

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Great work!

grumpys hot rods · 04-14-2015, 09:09 AM

Nice Work ! Do you have any pictures of the process of what is involved in making of the Running Boards ?

Vic Piano · 04-14-2015, 09:20 AM

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!

GB SISSON · 04-14-2015, 09:33 AM

Did I mention I have been a career woodworker for 40 years? www.mtpickettwoodworking.com The last picture is a lead in to another wood project from last summer. 1/4" of salvaged barn wood laminated to dense 7/8" douglas fir to re-deck the script stakebed on my '47 two ton. But that's for another day.

BILL WZOREK · 04-14-2015, 09:37 AM

So are your Running Boards Wood or Steel ?

GB SISSON · 04-14-2015, 09:57 AM

Those are the actual running boards, not a wood form for making them from steel. 1/2" marine plywood, sapele hardwood 'ribs' and local fir for the outer nosing. I live 12 miles from nearest town on the side of a mountain on an island and fix my old trucks with what I have on hand whenever possible. If you buy a used truck from me, don't forget to bring a magnet.

Vanspeed · 04-14-2015, 10:47 AM

Ah no wonder they look so perfect. If you dabbed those up out of steel I would have suggested you give up your wood working in favor of metal shaping. Still a nice job though.

bk53 · 04-14-2015, 11:57 AM

Those look pretty good. What kind of finish is that? Paint or marine epoxy or anything?
They look great on the truck.

bill

GB SISSON · 04-14-2015, 04:41 PM

Rustoleum rusty metal primer. My favorite color. Since I probably won't get around to a real paint job in the near future I may paint the running boards to match the body color of the panel. Still not sure what that is, or maybe a couple variations of black paint. I keep my old fords under cover and seldom drive them in inclement weather, so the finish doesn't need to e too protective.

waterboychuck · 04-14-2015, 05:30 PM

Nice woodworking job. I too am a woodworker and the statement under my post actually refers to woodworking.

GB SISSON · 04-14-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by waterboychuck

Nice woodworking job. I too am a woodworker and the statement under my post actually refers to woodworking.

Amen to that! I was told that exact thing by an old woodworker back in 1971. I thought he was being funny, but we ALL make mistakes and especially in the later stages of a naturally finished project it takes a real craftsman to pull a 'slip of the chisel' mistake out of the fire.

FireEngineMike · 04-15-2015, 11:19 AM

Hard as I try, I am still of the Bill Cosby School of Woodworking: cut two grooves in it and call it an ashtray. So I can really appreciate fine craftsmanship of any kind. Gary, I would definitely commission you to fabricate replacement running boards for my panel if I ever need them. Looking for your panel updates on FTE

GB SISSON · 04-15-2015, 10:50 PM

Well I'm on a road trip to Montana to pick up a new front clip for it. Details upon my return. Thank for all the nice comments!

04-13-2015, 10:55 PM	#2
4657red Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 55	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Would you be interested in making another set? I have a 46. Sam

04-13-2015, 11:49 PM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,911	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel I could be. You will notice my version doesn't include the double curve to the inside that goes up and over the frame rail. The old ones were impossible to remove with the body on the frame so I cut the rotted ones off with a cuttoff wheel and a sawzall. Not real pretty underneath. These new ones tuck up under the remains, so should shed mud and debris ok. Visually they will look the same from any angle other than rolling under the truck. I don't think they'd have me at Pebble Beach so I don't need to worry about the judges taking off points for incorrect splash aprons.... __________________ 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)

04-14-2015, 06:28 AM	#4
Mike in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PLYMOUTH MASS Posts: 860	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Those look GREAT ! Nice job there !

04-14-2015, 08:59 AM	#6
42panel Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Andover CT Posts: 101	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great work!

04-14-2015, 09:09 AM	#7
grumpys hot rods Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 91	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Nice Work ! Do you have any pictures of the process of what is involved in making of the Running Boards ?

04-14-2015, 09:20 AM	#8
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!! __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

04-14-2015, 09:37 AM	#10
BILL WZOREK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florence Ma. Posts: 2,404	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel So are your Running Boards Wood or Steel ?

04-14-2015, 09:57 AM	#11
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,911	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Those are the actual running boards, not a wood form for making them from steel. 1/2" marine plywood, sapele hardwood 'ribs' and local fir for the outer nosing. I live 12 miles from nearest town on the side of a mountain on an island and fix my old trucks with what I have on hand whenever possible. If you buy a used truck from me, don't forget to bring a magnet. __________________ 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)

04-14-2015, 10:47 AM	#12
Vanspeed Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suttons Bay, Mich. Posts: 3,384	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Ah no wonder they look so perfect. If you dabbed those up out of steel I would have suggested you give up your wood working in favor of metal shaping. Still a nice job though. __________________ *Respecting and Resurrecting Ford Model A's.*

04-14-2015, 11:57 AM	#13
bk53 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Near Dallas Posts: 387	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Those look pretty good. What kind of finish is that? Paint or marine epoxy or anything? They look great on the truck. bill

04-14-2015, 04:41 PM	#14
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,911	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Rustoleum rusty metal primer. My favorite color. Since I probably won't get around to a real paint job in the near future I may paint the running boards to match the body color of the panel. Still not sure what that is, or maybe a couple variations of black paint. I keep my old fords under cover and seldom drive them in inclement weather, so the finish doesn't need to e too protective. __________________ 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)

04-14-2015, 05:30 PM	#15
waterboychuck Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nine Mile Falls,WA Posts: 900	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Nice woodworking job. I too am a woodworker and the statement under my post actually refers to woodworking. __________________ The sign of a good craftsman is how well they cover up their mistakes.

04-15-2015, 11:19 AM	#17
FireEngineMike Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Webster, NY Posts: 215	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Hard as I try, I am still of the Bill Cosby School of Woodworking: cut two grooves in it and call it an ashtray. So I can really appreciate fine craftsmanship of any kind. Gary, I would definitely commission you to fabricate replacement running boards for my panel if I ever need them. Looking for your panel updates on FTE

04-15-2015, 10:50 PM	#18
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,911	Re: fabricated some running boards for my tonner panel Well I'm on a road trip to Montana to pick up a new front clip for it. Details upon my return. Thank for all the nice comments! __________________ 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)

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