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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Home made running boards.
Playing around at home. Total cost--$32.84.

2 10 ' Metal studs cut in half.
2 rolls of double sided tape.
Step anti-skid mat.
1/4 lb. screws.
3 hours of sweat.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Cool Hard to see in the pics. Can't wait to see it up close at the Dells Meet
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tcstoy
Playing around at home. Total cost--$32.84.

2 10 ' Metal studs cut in half.
2 rolls of double sided tape.
Step anti-skid mat.
1/4 lb. screws.
3 hours of sweat.
Very creative!! Are they weight bearing??
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Nice how-to and mod you'll make a lot of money if you sell a bunch of them at lower price than dealer ones.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jx3
Very creative!! Are they weight bearing??
Not really need to be, but they are very solidly attached.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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LOL!! I trust 3M tape alot, but not enough to bear my weight!
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan's HHR
Nice how-to and mod you'll make a lot of money if you sell a bunch of them at lower price than dealer ones.
One time thru was enough for me. These will do until I can afford factory ones.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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LOL!! I trust 3M tape alot, but not enough to bear my weight!
3M tape and screws from the back side.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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What a great low cost way to protect your fenders...
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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I am impressed. That looks like a very nice mod and is a welcome difference from the regular running boards.

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