Dodge running boards

[Russ81]

Well finally got tired of climbing up in my blue mule so I broke down and made some running boards for her! I couldn't find any I liked so two 2" ID pipes and some expanded metal I'll have them by manada

The rough examination...


The final pipe layout. I'm going to have 10"X8' expanded metal strips on top for grip and a place to put my foot on


More to come tomorrow, final mock up and install

[The "Juan" 12]

Niceeeeeee

[Russ81]

Up and at'em!!!

[Russ81]

Got both sides tacked where I want them, now time to take them off the truck and weld them tight

[Russ81]

That's done


Swig time


Now I gotta cut the expanded metal and at least buff the top of the runners, no rest for the half evil minded!

[bwssr]

your help is laying down on the job.....

[Russ81]

They always are but it's for the best, they can screw up a steel ball bearing with a toothpick

Got expanded metal on both, just waiting on band saw blades to finish cutting 1" rebar for a support on the inside edge of the board.

[Russ81]

Done but the shout and the painting!

[Russ81]

Down to the shout!


I'll have to clean up the ol' gal tomorrow and take some hero shots of her with the new duds on

[Ranchingaggie]

Did you put boot scrapper? Look good. Like expanded metal vs. plate....cleans itself out!

[Russ81]

No I thought about it but figured it be a brush catcher. Toe tapping a 2" pipe will do to get the muck off

[Trykon514]

Those are slick. I like them

[Joey~AP]

Nice job!

[Russ81]

I'll have to powder coat them later on but man she's looking sharp!

[bwssr]

cool..now 3 pipe rear bumper