Trunk side boards on ebay...sheesh! $$$

[02fanatic]

Please tell me nobody on this list is bidding this kind of money for these things. No slam on Mike, because he's the best, and I'm happy for him...but $116 for used side boards...come on people!

What is happening to our '02 parts prices these days?

Damn, I gotta clean out my basement...I could retire early! :-)

Take a look.............

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AMT%3A12&viewitem=&item=230114442490

[Delia]

That's right, John, prices are going up!

I'm keeping my collection of those rare, rubber, '73-only rear bumper bracket dress covers under lock and key.

With all this talk about global warming, I might soon be trade them for some ocean-front property in Nevada.

Delia

[SteveJ]

And they're the wrong color!!!!!!!

OSH light gray spray paint is a perfect match.

[jerry]

at those prices, it'll be another trip to lumber store for some thin plywood and fabric store for vinyl.

[73_02]

Do you have the pattern to make some, I have 4 02's right now and I never had a single 02 that had them. I think the make the truck look clean.

[jonny]

Holy crap Batman!!!

I have got to start chopping my four parts cars!!!

[BLUNT]

dukerimmer sent me the patterns. i used them and mailed them to the next 02er that wanted them. i hope they keep them going

[Armond]

I have them too and can trace the pattern.

[Guest Anonymous]

Please do, I would like to get it.

thanks

rey

[Armond]

e-mail me your info at arfdawn@aol.com

[ibjettin]

shoot! I think I have a couple sets of these lying around.. not mint but a few coats of that osh spray may change that

[DukeRimmer]

They work best in conjunction with photos showing locating tab construction.

[Delia]

They work best in conjunction with photos showing locating tab construction.

A couple years ago I made some patterns and I'm sure I brought them with me out here to the Bay Area...now if I can only find them, LOL!

The panels are single-sided, 3/16" (as I recall) tempered Masonite. The panels are "mirrored," so you really only need one pattern (as long as it's the right side). Just delete the fuel filler hole and remember which side of the panel goes inside the trunk when you make the left one.

if you have an pre mid-'71 car without the wrap around bumpers, you don't need the squarish notch at the bottom for the bumper end bolt.

There is a notch where the tab fits in the upper front corner.

The tab is made of black, heavy, multi-ply paperboard. Back in the day, this may have been called "Upsonboard." I believe it is no longer manufactured, but you can glue several layers of good quality matt board together. It's available at any art supply store - used for matting art for picture framing.

There are held on with two smooth-headed rivets.

Spray 'em grey, with a couple light coats of you favorite, toxic-as-hell, ozone-hole-making, carcinogenic, semi-gloss paint.

They are tricky to install, especially on the right side. Disconnect the rubber fuel filler nick and work the right side carefully. The panel will break between the filler hole and the top edge if you try to flex it too much.

My '73tii panels were rescued from my '73 parts car. The original ones were covered in black plush carpet and look a bit dorky.

Have fun!

Cheers!

Delia

[frank]

Will these boards work on a 75 if the jack and lug wrench are moved?

[Delia]

I haven't tried it, but my'74tii has a few additional reinforcements for the Federal Bumpers. Might be in the way.

You could fabricate some of your own.

Cheers!

Delia