nice slammed stepside opinions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jay-dawg · 10-31-2002, 08:16 PM

Hi guys,
I found this on another site. I would change the side markers to the clear ones and change the mirrors to the ss style, shave emblems, shave keyhole, and custom front clear bowtie. I'm seriously contemplating on keeping my stepside and not convert to fleet, but we'll see.

Slammed67 · 10-31-2002, 11:05 PM

I'd put the stock hood back on it and loose the mirrors. That's it! Ya don't see too many slammed step sides.... looks pretty cool.

Smooth68 · 10-31-2002, 11:47 PM

Shave that thing down like a well groomed bikini line - Is it just me or does the one piece window kit make the roof line look taller. May just be this one particular pic...

*Shane* · 10-31-2002, 11:53 PM

i agree with everything said in the above posts...shave that monkey clean and smooth!! LOL

I also agree with the roof line comment....the one piece windows do make the cab look taller to me too.

BTW...STEPSIDE LOVER HERE TOO!

stllookn · 10-31-2002, 11:56 PM

From the right viewpoint they all look too tall once they are slammed. I saw a really sweet burby that looked like the top had been raised...it was stock. This is why Craig Wick chopped his 1 inch in front and only 3/4 inch in back ('67 short fleet) to make the roof look stock after it was slammed. Subtle...very subtle.

I can't find an AFFORDABLE fleetside box so the step is going to have to do...LOL!

BTW...love the cowl hood but lose the side markers, in-cab tank, and mirrors.

crazy longhorn · 11-01-2002, 12:10 AM

Yup, I think skin er clean & lop 3 to 4 " off the top......you gotta bump yer head on somethin!

bobs409 · 11-01-2002, 09:23 AM

I'd lose the "big wheel" rims and rubber band tires. Leave those for the ricers where they belong.

**1971Stepside** · 11-01-2002, 11:16 AM

SWEET! I can't wait until mine is done! I don't like the mirrors or the chevy marker emblems on the side. Looks sweet. My next project will have bags!

paintpyro · 11-01-2002, 11:56 AM

Looks like what I want to do to mine, somewhat. Ditch the induction hood, shave it, 1 3/4 inch chop, no driprails, paint the bumpers and FLAME IT!

nate68 · 11-01-2002, 12:32 PM

get those big rims out of there. no bigger than 17's, especially for stepsides. big rims dont look as bad on fleets.
if you're gonna leave the side markers dont put hte "deluxe" ones on there i dont like those.
this pic gives me a good idea of what mine will look like with the hood and windows done. man those hoods look great with that grille.

XXL · 11-01-2002, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stllookn
From the right viewpoint they all look too tall once they are slammed. I saw a really sweet burby that looked like the top had been raised...it was stock. This is why Craig Wick chopped his 1 inch in front and only 3/4 inch in back ('67 short fleet) to make the roof look stock after it was slammed. Subtle...very subtle.

Actually, I think from Craig's post on another thread his cuts were 2" and 1.5". That's my plan _if_ I can ever manage to get this cab of mine headed to North Carolina...

And ditto to just about all the other comments in this thread...

including the cowl hood... that's got to go.

Kenneth

stllookn · 11-01-2002, 12:55 PM

You might be right about the amount of chop...I did not think it was chopped until my son pointed it out to me. But I thought it was so little that it did not make any sense at the time. I was not until I saw that, otherwise outstanding, slammed suburban from the front that it all became clear. There is alot more to this than it appears at first glance. I really appreciate the work some of these guys put into their trucks to get the "RIGHT" look.

10-31-2002, 08:16 PM	#1
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	nice slammed stepside opinions? Hi guys, I found this on another site. I would change the side markers to the clear ones and change the mirrors to the ss style, shave emblems, shave keyhole, and custom front clear bowtie. I'm seriously contemplating on keeping my stepside and not convert to fleet, but we'll see. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

10-31-2002, 11:05 PM	#2
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I'd put the stock hood back on it and loose the mirrors. That's it! Ya don't see too many slammed step sides.... looks pretty cool. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

10-31-2002, 11:47 PM	#3
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Shave that thing down like a well groomed bikini line - Is it just me or does the one piece window kit make the roof line look taller. May just be this one particular pic... __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

10-31-2002, 11:56 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	From the right viewpoint they all look too tall once they are slammed. I saw a really sweet burby that looked like the top had been raised...it was stock. This is why Craig Wick chopped his 1 inch in front and only 3/4 inch in back ('67 short fleet) to make the roof look stock after it was slammed. Subtle...very subtle. I can't find an AFFORDABLE fleetside box so the step is going to have to do...LOL! BTW...love the cowl hood but lose the side markers, in-cab tank, and mirrors. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 10-31-2002 at 11:59 PM.

11-01-2002, 09:23 AM	#7
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I'd lose the "big wheel" rims and rubber band tires. Leave those for the ricers where they belong. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

10-31-2002, 11:53 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	i agree with everything said in the above posts...shave that monkey clean and smooth!! LOL I also agree with the roof line comment....the one piece windows do make the cab look taller to me too. BTW...STEPSIDE LOVER HERE TOO!

11-01-2002, 12:10 AM	#6
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Yup, I think skin er clean & lop 3 to 4 " off the top......you gotta bump yer head on somethin!

11-01-2002, 11:16 AM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	SWEET! I can't wait until mine is done! I don't like the mirrors or the chevy marker emblems on the side. Looks sweet. My next project will have bags! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

11-01-2002, 11:56 AM	#9
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	Looks like what I want to do to mine, somewhat. Ditch the induction hood, shave it, 1 3/4 inch chop, no driprails, paint the bumpers and FLAME IT! __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

11-01-2002, 12:32 PM	#10
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	get those big rims out of there. no bigger than 17's, especially for stepsides. big rims dont look as bad on fleets. if you're gonna leave the side markers dont put hte "deluxe" ones on there i dont like those. this pic gives me a good idea of what mine will look like with the hood and windows done. man those hoods look great with that grille. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

11-01-2002, 12:55 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	You might be right about the amount of chop...I did not think it was chopped until my son pointed it out to me. But I thought it was so little that it did not make any sense at the time. I was not until I saw that, otherwise outstanding, slammed suburban from the front that it all became clear. There is alot more to this than it appears at first glance. I really appreciate the work some of these guys put into their trucks to get the "RIGHT" look. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.