Installing Drake Running Board Covers

Peter: Read through all the info. on GOOGLE and you will be a happy camper.
https://www.google.com/search?q=how...ome.0.69i59.9680j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

A Fordbarn search will give you info. also.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/search.php?searchid=10937037 and
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94308&showall=1

When you install the covers be sure not to pull or stretch them as you want them to lay down in an unstressed state. I first applied Contact cement to only the lipped edge of the running board and cover. Then I laid the remaining dry cover down on the dry board to check alignment and fit. Then I applied Contact cement in about 6 inches wide strips on both the running board and cover and brought them together. I did it this way to avoid having contact cement running all over the place and having to try and hold a big floppy cover. I used a Bondo spreader on the board and a brush on the cover. You could also used a small paint roller for more even results.
That was 40 years ago and they are still holding fine. If you literally do a "dry run" first you will gain confidence.
 
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19Fordy,


Me too, several times. The only difference that I would recommend would be to progress in 3" increments rather than 6" increments, especially starting from the outer curved portion..
 
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