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Tmooreheadf
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Power running board mounted step

Post by Tmooreheadf » Fri Mar 15, 2024 9:14 pm

If anyone would like to have power step mounted on a running board for us that have challenges getting in any model T, send me an email and I will send you photos of two we just put on our cars. Easy install ( 4-hours), built for 12 volt but runs great on 6 volt. Buy from Amazon $211. HOMEON WHEELS ELECTRIC RV STEP.
Tom


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Re: Power running board mounted step

Post by Allan » Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:26 am

Here's mine. The running board mounted spare tyre on Henrietta means I have to get in on the passenger's side. When my wife rides with me she uses this manually controlled step after I am seated.
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Once on board, she hauls it in on the fully flexible retrievable mechanism and stows it in place.
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I was really pleased with the low cost for such convenience.

Allan from down under.


schwabd1
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Re: Power running board mounted step

Post by schwabd1 » Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:00 am

Hey Allan, The "passenger side" on your car sure looks the driver's side here in the USA. (I couldn't resist!) Is that a tool box on the running board? I've never seen a round one..... I like it.


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Tmooreheadf
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Re: Power running board mounted step

Post by Tmooreheadf » Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:05 am

Been using the box and rope for many years. Thought we'd try something else.


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Re: Power running board mounted step

Post by Allan » Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:45 am

David, the toolbox on the running board is made from an old 4 gallon oil drum. The end is stamped with 1940's date, so it was created after that. When I got the car, there was all sorts of stuff buried in there. I have kept a couple of the old spark plugs, a short length of agricultural elevator chain and a non functioning rabbit trap, which serves as a wheel chock when the car is on display.

I have added a tool roll of model T tools and a set of Australian made ring spanners.

Allan from down under

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