Wanted: B3B passenger's side support strut for running board

[Jim Gaspard]

I have one support strut that is badly bent (there are 3 struts that hold up passenger's side running board). Does anyone have a parts truck that can spare one support strut? Dallas, Tx 75214 Thanks,

[Merle Coggins]

Are you sure it's bent? As I recall one of the supports (front one maybe?) angles differently from the rest. I remember it angling forward instead of straight out sidways. I tried to find a picture of it but I don't have one that shows it well.

Merle

[Jim Gaspard]

You're correct for the B3B Fluid Drive, only the driver's side forward strut is angled. On the passenger's side, they are all the same non-angled type. I need one of the non-angled struts.

[Dale Uhrich]

i would have one off a b1b

[Jim Gaspard]

Thanks Dale. On second look, the struts are not all the same. It appears the rearmost driver and passenger side struts are the one I need. It has two slots in the long arm versus three slots for the others. I assume the B1B fits B3B. Size is 16 1/2" long end and 7" short end. The outside tip width is 2 1/4" and the width at bend is 2 3/4".

[Dale Uhrich]

how did you remove them from the frame? they are ribbeted are't they? did you grind the ribets or drill them?

[Jim Gaspard]

They're riveted three places to frame. I used an air cutting wheel. It came off quickly.

Thanks.

[Dale Uhrich]

give me alittle time and i'll get them for you.

[Jim Gaspard]

No rush. Thanks. I'm in year three of five year plan. Just need one, rear-most driver side or passenger side. Jim

[Dale Uhrich]

i have your support off and it is the same lengths and hole arrangement

[Jim Gaspard]

I look forward to installing on my truck. e-mail on the way. Jim

[Dale Uhrich]

i'll be watching for it.

[Jim Gaspard]

I sent you an e-mail this morning to the e-mail listed on your profile. Just resent it. Let me know if you don't get it.

Jim