Bed Swap, long step to long fleet - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TruckinDaddy · 07-29-2006, 04:30 PM

A couple of months ago superchevy, AKA Casey, hooked me up with a sweet deal on a fleetside long bed. After replacing rear shocks, painting the rear of the frame and having the driveshaft rebuilt, 4 of my buddies helped heave the fleetside onto the frame this morning.

Eventually I want to go back to a long step bed, but mine was totally trashed and this is a great temporary bed. I havent decided if I am going to paint it or leave it in the gold and white and primer.

Yes, it is off of a 50th Anniversary. So if anyone wants to chat me up about swapping for a decent long step bed, I will be here.

matthufham · 07-29-2006, 06:02 PM

for some reason it looks extra long on your truck, maybe because it stands out more. i don't like long steps so i say paint it and keep it.

TruckinDaddy · 07-29-2006, 06:50 PM

It is a regular longbed. Must be the camera angle.

I do agree that the long steps are the ugly ducklings of 67-72s, but I want to put mine back to a long step since that is what it was when my Grandpa bought it brand new.

Just running around town I saw 3 fleetsides yesterday and no steps and I have only seen 3 or 4 long steps since I got mine.

**special-K** · 07-30-2006, 09:47 AM

It takes a "true" truck-lover to like a long Stepside.Where did you get the tire to match to paint on your rim?

TruckinDaddy · 07-30-2006, 11:37 AM

That was a full custom paint job, compliments of my pre-teen nieces. They really wanted to do somethign to help with the truck and I did not feel like spending the time to cover the 15 year old dry rotted tires.

The front tires are the rare silver overspray and whitewall combo tires!

Kind of fits the overall theme of the truck, though!

07-29-2006, 04:30 PM	#1
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Bed Swap, long step to long fleet A couple of months ago superchevy, AKA Casey, hooked me up with a sweet deal on a fleetside long bed. After replacing rear shocks, painting the rear of the frame and having the driveshaft rebuilt, 4 of my buddies helped heave the fleetside onto the frame this morning. Eventually I want to go back to a long step bed, but mine was totally trashed and this is a great temporary bed. I havent decided if I am going to paint it or leave it in the gold and white and primer. Yes, it is off of a 50th Anniversary. So if anyone wants to chat me up about swapping for a decent long step bed, I will be here. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 07-29-2006 at 04:32 PM.

07-29-2006, 06:02 PM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: Bed Swap, long step to long fleet for some reason it looks extra long on your truck, maybe because it stands out more. i don't like long steps so i say paint it and keep it.

07-29-2006, 06:50 PM	#3
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Bed Swap, long step to long fleet It is a regular longbed. Must be the camera angle. I do agree that the long steps are the ugly ducklings of 67-72s, but I want to put mine back to a long step since that is what it was when my Grandpa bought it brand new. Just running around town I saw 3 fleetsides yesterday and no steps and I have only seen 3 or 4 long steps since I got mine. Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 07-30-2006 at 11:38 AM.

07-30-2006, 09:47 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Bed Swap, long step to long fleet It takes a "true" truck-lover to like a long Stepside.Where did you get the tire to match to paint on your rim? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-30-2006, 11:37 AM	#5
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Bed Swap, long step to long fleet That was a full custom paint job, compliments of my pre-teen nieces. They really wanted to do somethign to help with the truck and I did not feel like spending the time to cover the 15 year old dry rotted tires. The front tires are the rare silver overspray and whitewall combo tires! Kind of fits the overall theme of the truck, though! Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 07-30-2006 at 11:41 AM.

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