'49 F2 Rear Fender Brace Installation

[desertplainsman]

Hi all! It seems there is always something simple, but seemingly impossible to resolve.

I'm having trouble figuring out how/where to install the rear fender braces at the bed/frame. The bed is from Dennis Carpenter, so I'm wondering if it wasn't pre-drilled or something. Does anyone have a picture/diagram they are willing to share?

Thank you,

Mike

[truckdog62563]

It's not the correct bed for your truck. Looks to be 53-56 era. So your gonna have to free style it I'm afraid. Stu

[desertplainsman]

Originally Posted by truckdog62563

It's not the correct bed for your truck. Looks to be 53-56 era. So your gonna have to free style it I'm afraid. Stu

Hey Stu. Thanks for replying. The box was fabricated by Dennis Carpenter. In the album pics, the box isn't installed/leveled other than a few bolts to keep it from shifting during transport from Alabama to New Mexico. Also, my dad removed the helper springs to give it a little "softer" ride, and I think it sits a little low. Not a fan of it, but I understand why he did it.

I figured I was going to need to get creative with the braces, can't picture the orientation, or how much the fender should pull in (if any)when I attache bed bed/frame end.

[truckdog62563]

Here's a set of fenders with their braces. The angle seen on the lower pictured one is I think what you'll want to go by. Stu

[desertplainsman]

Originally Posted by truckdog62563

Here's a set of fenders with their braces. The angle seen on the lower pictured one is I think what you'll want to go by. Stu

Thanks, Stu! It's awesome that you took your time to get these pics for me! It shows exactly what I needed to see.

Mike

[truckdog62563]

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Not a big deal. I took the pictures for a friend at the Spring Carlisle swap meet a few weeks ago. My friend didn't buy them, so they might still be available. I have the seller's contact info if anyone wants to follow up with him about them. Stu