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jb4short · 01-23-2009, 08:48 AM

Does anyone have a decent picture of what they know to be an original '67-'72 Stepside rear cross sill?

68Stepbed · 01-23-2009, 08:59 AM

Do you mean this peice? If you need a higher resolution pic let me know.

jb4short · 01-23-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Do you mean this peice? If you need a higher resolution pic let me know.

yes...exactly that piece. If you have any that can be blown up to get a closer look I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

Jon

jb4short · 01-23-2009, 09:09 AM

any idea what this kick out detail (circled in white) is for?

woodridge · 01-23-2009, 10:08 AM

Just see a red X

jb4short · 01-23-2009, 10:14 AM

does anyone know what the circled area is for?

woodridge · 01-23-2009, 10:37 AM

Still can't see it but looking in the bed pics, is it the area just to the right (in the pic) of the bed bolt spacer? If so, maybe where the original liscense plate bracket went.

jb4short · 01-23-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by woodridge

Still can't see it but looking in the bed pics, is it the area just to the right (in the pic) of the bed bolt spacer? If so, maybe where the original liscense plate bracket went.

Didn't the plate bracket always go in the middle of the bumper itself?

woodridge · 01-23-2009, 10:41 AM

If it is bumper delete, it bolts to the bottom of the rear sill.

**jaros44sr** · 01-23-2009, 11:55 AM

Could it be for a muffler/tailpipe hanger, only on drivers side...is there a prize if I get it right?

Bruce88 · 01-23-2009, 01:00 PM

Your right woodridge the license plate bracket went there when no bumper was installed. Had some free time and looked thru my Factory Assembly Instruction Manual and found this page showing it.

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jb4short · 01-23-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruce88

Your right woodridge the license plate bracket went there when no bumper was installed. Had some free time and looked thru my Factory Assembly Instruction Manual and found this page showing it.

Attachment 423707

I've never actually seen that on a truck...Thanks!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-23-2009, 01:06 PM

I am not sure what it was meant for, but it is also present on the fleetside beds with wood bottoms. I know the little hole just above the kick out area in question is for a clip to hold the wiring in place. WES

**Classic Heartbeat** · 01-23-2009, 01:08 PM

Looks like you have your answer..

Funny that it is only present on wood bottom beds. WES

Kayotic · 01-23-2009, 01:10 PM

My '86 has it also, liscense plate bracket with light. Never noticed it on my '70 short step.

woodridge · 01-23-2009, 01:47 PM

I have seen a few with bumpers installed and the bracket still under the bed.

**special-K** · 01-23-2009, 03:09 PM

One of lie`s odd mysteries so brilliantly solved.Thanks Bruce88.And thanks Jon,for asking.I may have gone through life never knowing,or even knowing what I didn`t know.Now,it`s important! I`m doomed to poking my head up under trucks the rest of my life to find the one that doesn`t have one..

**jaros44sr** · 01-23-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

One of lie`s odd mysteries so brilliantly solved.Thanks Bruce88.And thanks Jon,for asking.I may have gone through life never knowing,or even knowing what I didn`t know.Now,it`s important! I`m doomed to poking my head up under trucks the rest of my life to find the one that doesn`t have one..

If ya find one w/o one, it was probably built on a Monday morning

...I was close, it hung something lol

jb4short · 01-23-2009, 03:46 PM

came up last night putting a stepper together for a local cop....even after a couple Buds we noticed the A/M rear cross and the original looked different. We couldn't find anything to bolt to it on his truck (except possibly a blue plastic "Saca De Toro") so we figured we'd try to find out what it is

woodridge · 01-23-2009, 04:59 PM

And I thought this was a question some life depended on.

jb4short · 01-23-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by woodridge

And I thought this was a question some life depended on.

LOL...IF it were a bigger issue we would also want to let the manufacturer know of the difference.

69gumby · 01-24-2009, 10:40 AM

BRUCE88 Where did you find that Factory Assembly Instruction Manual?

Bruce88 · 01-24-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 69gumby

BRUCE88 Where did you find that Factory Assembly Instruction Manual?

I forget where I bought mine but you can get one from Wes at Classic Heartbeat http://www.classicheartbeat.com/books,_vidio,_cds.htm he lists it as 67-72 Factory Assembly Manual. From what I understand you can also get it on CD talk to Wes. I will let you know that the manual that I have has no index to find things so you just have to go thru it page by page to find what you want.

69gumby · 01-24-2009, 11:05 AM

BRUCE Thanks!!! That just looks like a fun book to have.

68shortstep · 01-24-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 69gumby

BRUCE88 Where did you find that Factory Assembly Instruction Manual?

I almost typed this very same question, before I read down thru the post.

Thanks Bruce88.

Does anybody have the CD version ? Are the scans clear & easy to read ?

01-23-2009, 08:48 AM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Cross sill pic request Does anyone have a decent picture of what they know to be an original '67-'72 Stepside rear cross sill?

01-23-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Cross sill pic request Do you mean this peice? If you need a higher resolution pic let me know. Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-23-2009, 09:09 AM	#4
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Cross sill pic request any idea what this kick out detail (circled in white) is for?

01-23-2009, 10:08 AM	#5
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Cross sill pic request Just see a red X __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-23-2009, 10:14 AM	#6
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Cross sill pic request does anyone know what the circled area is for?

01-23-2009, 10:37 AM	#7
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Cross sill pic request Still can't see it but looking in the bed pics, is it the area just to the right (in the pic) of the bed bolt spacer? If so, maybe where the original liscense plate bracket went. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-23-2009, 10:41 AM	#9
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Cross sill pic request If it is bumper delete, it bolts to the bottom of the rear sill. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-23-2009, 11:55 AM	#10
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,706	Re: Cross sill pic request Could it be for a muffler/tailpipe hanger, only on drivers side...is there a prize if I get it right? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

01-23-2009, 01:00 PM	#11
Bruce88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 326	Re: Cross sill pic request Your right woodridge the license plate bracket went there when no bumper was installed. Had some free time and looked thru my Factory Assembly Instruction Manual and found this page showing it. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318544

01-23-2009, 01:06 PM	#13
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Cross sill pic request I am not sure what it was meant for, but it is also present on the fleetside beds with wood bottoms. I know the little hole just above the kick out area in question is for a clip to hold the wiring in place. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-23-2009, 01:08 PM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Cross sill pic request Looks like you have your answer.. Funny that it is only present on wood bottom beds. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

01-23-2009, 01:10 PM	#15
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Cross sill pic request My '86 has it also, liscense plate bracket with light. Never noticed it on my '70 short step. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

01-23-2009, 01:47 PM	#16
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Cross sill pic request I have seen a few with bumpers installed and the bracket still under the bed. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-23-2009, 03:09 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Cross sill pic request One of lie`s odd mysteries so brilliantly solved.Thanks Bruce88.And thanks Jon,for asking.I may have gone through life never knowing,or even knowing what I didn`t know.Now,it`s important! I`m doomed to poking my head up under trucks the rest of my life to find the one that doesn`t have one.. __________________ "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 ~

01-23-2009, 03:46 PM	#19
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Cross sill pic request came up last night putting a stepper together for a local cop....even after a couple Buds we noticed the A/M rear cross and the original looked different. We couldn't find anything to bolt to it on his truck (except possibly a blue plastic "Saca De Toro") so we figured we'd try to find out what it is



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01-23-2009, 04:59 PM	#20
woodridge Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maynardville, Tn Posts: 3,030	Re: Cross sill pic request And I thought this was a question some life depended on. __________________ SEMA Network- Protect our Hobby! 71 C30 in pieces, starting to come together. Click here for A Place For Tennessee Truck Enthusiest To Meet

01-24-2009, 10:40 AM	#22
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: Cross sill pic request BRUCE88 Where did you find that Factory Assembly Instruction Manual? __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

01-24-2009, 11:05 AM	#24
69gumby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 194	Re: Cross sill pic request BRUCE Thanks!!! That just looks like a fun book to have. __________________ 69 sweet long fleet, David

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