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fast67chevy2002 · 04-22-2003, 10:46 AM

I was out driving last night(driving back from the salvage yard) when I saw this mint conditions 68-72 short stepside bed being used as a trailer for hauling wood. I took a closer look, the bed had no dents, and the inner part just had surface rust. I asked the guy that owned it, if he was willing to sell it. "Nope", took that off the truck when I bought the truck. He showed me the truck it came off of. 1969 swb 4x4(now has a flatbed), and it was all beat to hell.

He then told me all the tales the truck had been through: its been hit by a tractor, slid it into some trees, haystack fell over on it once. and on and on.

Finally we both came to the conclusion that you can do any better than a chevy truck, and then I drove the rest of the way home.

fast67chevy2002 · 04-22-2003, 10:47 AM

forgot the t in cant. sorry.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-22-2003, 10:57 AM

Hehe, I read that 5 times before I saw you corrected yourself.

fast67chevy2002 · 04-22-2003, 11:06 AM

yeah I didnt realize that if you hit the tab key it automatically finishes it, or that at least what I think happened, duno?

71-longbed · 04-22-2003, 12:01 PM

i see these truck everywhere in Oregon .... i give people thumbs up on there trucks almost daily

O'l Buck · 04-22-2003, 12:58 PM

That reminds me, I spotted a trailer on my way to work made from a short step. It's got a great looking LH side.......with no tire cutout in the fender. I'm gonna leave early and see if I can catch the guy at home to see if it can be bought.

chaptr2 · 04-22-2003, 04:21 PM

I own a utility trailer with a step bed on it. You wouldn't believe the cancer the bed had and the drivers side fender had been wiped out. I was able to pound out most of the damage, but it wouldn't be worth selling to anyone. Plus I have always wanted a step utility bed.

I really don’t think it is a waist when it’s not good enough to use on a nice truck.

fast67chevy2002 · 04-22-2003, 04:50 PM

thats true, but when there is no cancer, only a little surface rust, and absolutely no dents, it is a shame to not put a good bed on a truck.

I too have a truckbed trailer, but you couldn't tell the the difference weather it was a 72 or a 73 (rusted and smashed beyond recognition...still holds together)

04-22-2003, 10:46 AM	#1
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	what a waste. I was out driving last night(driving back from the salvage yard) when I saw this mint conditions 68-72 short stepside bed being used as a trailer for hauling wood. I took a closer look, the bed had no dents, and the inner part just had surface rust. I asked the guy that owned it, if he was willing to sell it. "Nope", took that off the truck when I bought the truck. He showed me the truck it came off of. 1969 swb 4x4(now has a flatbed), and it was all beat to hell. He then told me all the tales the truck had been through: its been hit by a tractor, slid it into some trees, haystack fell over on it once. and on and on. Finally we both came to the conclusion that you can do any better than a chevy truck, and then I drove the rest of the way home.

04-22-2003, 12:01 PM	#5
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i see these truck everywhere in Oregon .... i give people thumbs up on there trucks almost daily __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

04-22-2003, 12:58 PM	#6
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	That reminds me, I spotted a trailer on my way to work made from a short step. It's got a great looking LH side.......with no tire cutout in the fender. I'm gonna leave early and see if I can catch the guy at home to see if it can be bought. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-22-2003, 04:21 PM	#7
chaptr2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Olalla, WA Posts: 705	I own a utility trailer with a step bed on it. You wouldn't believe the cancer the bed had and the drivers side fender had been wiped out. I was able to pound out most of the damage, but it wouldn't be worth selling to anyone. Plus I have always wanted a step utility bed. I really don’t think it is a waist when it’s not good enough to use on a nice truck. Attached Images __________________ This is only my opinion and it is subject to change. 70 GMC Short box stepside Blown 388 Stroker 72 K/5 Blazer 350/SM465/205 Last edited by chaptr2; 04-22-2003 at 04:24 PM.

04-22-2003, 10:47 AM	#2
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	forgot the t in cant. sorry.

04-22-2003, 10:57 AM	#3
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Hehe, I read that 5 times before I saw you corrected yourself.

04-22-2003, 11:06 AM	#4
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	yeah I didnt realize that if you hit the tab key it automatically finishes it, or that at least what I think happened, duno?

04-22-2003, 04:50 PM	#8
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	thats true, but when there is no cancer, only a little surface rust, and absolutely no dents, it is a shame to not put a good bed on a truck. I too have a truckbed trailer, but you couldn't tell the the difference weather it was a 72 or a 73 (rusted and smashed beyond recognition...still holds together)



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