'50 AD runningboard to rear fender - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

coralhead · 03-31-2013, 12:24 PM

After repairing the front of the rear fenders with patch panels, the lower contour of the fender does not quite match the running board (Both sides). Have others opted to abandon the 3 bolts that pull the two together or will there be problems in the future if they are not used? They are not too bad but I am wondering if I am making more work out of it. I have seen some that use fender welt to mask the gaps. Any suggestions or comments or pictures?

Thanks , John

**mr48chev** · 03-31-2013, 12:48 PM

I don't see a problem with that if you have the matching welt between the fenders and cab and bed.

It's one of those spots I've fought with on my truck as even really nice original fenders don't always match up to the running boards well. You could cut some filler pieces out of some somewhat stiff rubber or soft plastic to have something to take up the space when you bolt it together.

**youngrodder** · 03-31-2013, 02:07 PM

I used aftermarket rear fenders and running boards and I had a similar issue. I changed the contour of the running board to match closer. Have you tried to bold it up yet. The reason that I ask is the fender most likely will contour to the shape of the running board......mine did any way.

Good luck

Marc
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coralhead · 03-31-2013, 02:19 PM

I have not bolted it together there yet. I do not have holes in the fenders yet and am looking at transferring them. I think they fit pretty well and will at least get the outer bolts in to keep the rubbing down. The welt is black the same as the fenders. I am going to look at it a bit closer to see if I can persuade the runnng boards to conform since this is my first time dry fit of the sheetmetal.

**youngrodder** · 03-31-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by coralhead

I have not bolted it together there yet. I do not have holes in the fenders yet and am looking at transferring them. I think they fit pretty well and will at least get the outer bolts in to keep the rubbing down. The welt is black the same as the fenders. I am going to look at it a bit closer to see if I can persuade the runnng boards to conform since this is my first time dry fit of the sheetmetal.

I remember when I installed mine that my holes didn't line up real well either. I used a center punch to help align the holes and after I got a bolt in each one I slowly started to tighten each bolt a little at a time to conform the fender to the running board. I also didn't use fender welt and mine turned out fine.

Marc
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coralhead · 03-31-2013, 07:29 PM

Thanks for the responses. I will let you all know how it goes. I was thinking also of slowly tightening the bolts to conform the fender to the board.

03-31-2013, 12:24 PM	#1
coralhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 430	'50 AD runningboard to rear fender After repairing the front of the rear fenders with patch panels, the lower contour of the fender does not quite match the running board (Both sides). Have others opted to abandon the 3 bolts that pull the two together or will there be problems in the future if they are not used? They are not too bad but I am wondering if I am making more work out of it. I have seen some that use fender welt to mask the gaps. Any suggestions or comments or pictures? Thanks , John

03-31-2013, 12:48 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,741	Re: '50 AD runningboard to rear fender I don't see a problem with that if you have the matching welt between the fenders and cab and bed. It's one of those spots I've fought with on my truck as even really nice original fenders don't always match up to the running boards well. You could cut some filler pieces out of some somewhat stiff rubber or soft plastic to have something to take up the space when you bolt it together. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-31-2013, 02:07 PM	#3
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: '50 AD runningboard to rear fender I used aftermarket rear fenders and running boards and I had a similar issue. I changed the contour of the running board to match closer. Have you tried to bold it up yet. The reason that I ask is the fender most likely will contour to the shape of the running board......mine did any way. Good luck Marc Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

03-31-2013, 02:19 PM	#4
coralhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 430	Re: '50 AD runningboard to rear fender I have not bolted it together there yet. I do not have holes in the fenders yet and am looking at transferring them. I think they fit pretty well and will at least get the outer bolts in to keep the rubbing down. The welt is black the same as the fenders. I am going to look at it a bit closer to see if I can persuade the runnng boards to conform since this is my first time dry fit of the sheetmetal.

03-31-2013, 07:29 PM	#6
coralhead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Floyds Knobs, IN Posts: 430	Re: '50 AD runningboard to rear fender Thanks for the responses. I will let you all know how it goes. I was thinking also of slowly tightening the bolts to conform the fender to the board.



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