Replacing running boards on 1930 Fordor

clocey

clocey

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I started the process to remove my running boards this weekend and discovered I was in for more than I bargained for. I understand that I need to remove the body to frame bolts to remove the running boards (yes I have the one piece boards) but I would like to know if after taking these bolts out I can slide the running boards out or do I need to lift the body to get more hardware out?

Any photos or advice would be GREATLY appreciated.

Curt
 
There are 4 splash shield bolts through the frame that also need to be removed, These look like 1/4" carriage bolts except they have a large diameter shallow head. Snyder's part A-040-MB
 
what tom said :::: here is a pic of my late 30 one piece

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Hi Curt,

see a few pictures of my 1930 Town Sedan and the bolts mentioned above.
I think these are not original.

Michael
 

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Michael, you're right, those don't look like the correct bolts. They should have a large slightly doned head, such as Mitch shows on his.
 
Thanks to everyone for your help. So I guess my next question is how many body bolts are there per side on a fordor? Do I have to take the doors and hood off to be able to life up a side? I will eventually do a frame off restoration but for now I want to get the old girl on the road and I had hoped to replace the only rust damaged parts.....the running boards.

Another question/thought.....The aprons are in great shape. The area under the old mat is rusted. If I were to get some sheet metal to repair this can I buy the mat and edge molding?
Thanks again guys! Great forum!
 
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