Model 48 - Gap Between Running Board and Body

[pplaut]

Have a 1936 Buick Model 48. We are in the process of putting the car back together. 

Lining up the rear fender with the body, and the running board with the rear fender.. there is about a finger width gap.

Moving to the front of the car, the gap becomes negligible. Like a wedge from back to front.

Thoughts?

P.

[Guest]

Are the new body mounts in the wrong order.  Can the rear fender be turned a tiny bit counter clockwise (right side of course) (left side would be clockwise to bring the  running board up???

[Gary W]

Can you loosen up all the running board mounting bolts and move it so the gap is consistent?  My '37 has oval shaped holes so you can adjust the running board's position.

 

These four bolts slide fore and aft to help position the running board

 

Loosen up these to allow the support to slide forward or back.

 

 

Then, the major support irons to the frame have slotted holes under the running board so it can be adjusted toward or away from the car.

 

 

With all those bolts loose, you should be able to get the gap pretty consistent from from to back.

 

Good Luck!

Edited October 19, 2017 by Gary W (see edit history)

[pont35cpe]

I haven`t put mine on yet,`36 Buick coupe, but I think bolt the three together(front fender, running-board, and rear fender)then bolt to body..

[MCHinson]

My personal experience is only with a 1937 and a 1938 but I think that Gary's information should be correct for 1936 as well.