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My running board brackets seemed to be bent. Should they be parallel to the floor. Also, what can I use as a reference for the brackets fore and aft. Im planning to bend them with a piece of pipe. Anybody have a better idea. Thanks

Google: model t frame dimensions mtfca and you can print it.
Ken

Should be parallel to floor.

Make sure the frame of the car is 'parallel' with the plane of the floor before you adjust brackets. I have seen front RB supports on the '26-'27's reinforced with a piece of square tubing bolted across the underside of the of the bracket full width of the car. I think they used 1" square tubing and running board bolts ~2 inches longer than stock on the front bracket. Doesn't work for rear b/c driveshaft interferes. Not stock, but an effective solution to strengthening the structure. jb

This is helpful drawing, while not Ford work, dimensions are very suitable for stock '26-'27 frame.