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Greg Youngman · 12-31-2005, 03:19 PM

Can anyone tell me about a part number GM #994454, Auxillary step unit? I was wondering if anyone knew the application of this very old part number, Thanks, Greg

krue · 01-01-2006, 04:19 AM

Welcome to the board from South MIssissippi. I'm gonna move this to were you're more likely to get an answer.

**special-K** · 01-01-2006, 08:27 AM

Where would that be?

Longhorn Man · 01-01-2006, 10:48 AM

I think that is the small step inserted in the side of the fleet side bed.
When the fleet sides started becomeing popular, some people complained that they couldn't stand on the truck side and work from there. GM's answer was this little $10 step. It came with a template too, this would show you where to cut the bedside to where it would support a man's weight and not flex.

**special-K** · 04-15-2016, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

When the fleet sides started becomeing popular, some people complained that they couldn't stand on the truck side and work from there. GM's answer was this little $10 step.

Actually, GM can't take credit for coming up with these. Like many other "official" accessories such as Vent Shades, these were an existing product that GM chose to include in their accessory offerings. I bought mine from Dick Cepek in the '70s

urnzway · 04-15-2016, 08:12 AM

Thank you for that , I know of those cast alum pockets from Hickey /GM BUT I was referring to Greg Youngman about GM # 994454 which is for the aux step that is bent tubular with expanded metal. Bolts to rocker box at door area for access into seating rather than access into box, Shown (illustrated) in 1973 dealer accessory brochure / not accessory catalog. I have one (yes only one) would like to purchase another or pair or whatever. thanks

Longhorn Man · 01-01-2006, 11:30 AM

That piece was actually started in the 50's IIRC, so it would be a very old P/N

**special-K** · 01-01-2006, 01:57 PM

I saw them alot in the early (59-66) Fleetsides.I put one in a`69 Dodge.Like many GM accessories,these were jobbed-out or sourced through outide mfgrs. and packaged as a GM part.Also available elsewhere,like Ventshades.

**uncle** · 01-01-2006, 02:28 PM

I have a set I got from ebay. Not sure on the actual year they came from, but the part # on these are 986838. These are called a side panel step unit.

Chrome8 · 01-01-2006, 04:31 PM

Either one of those numbers show's up in my gm catalog....just so you know, the dealer probably won't be able to help.

urnzway · 04-14-2016, 11:21 PM

Step are in 1973 truck accessory catalog, for blazer. edited

El Dorado Jim · 04-15-2016, 11:16 PM

pics?

urnzway · 04-15-2016, 11:29 PM

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**LockDoc** · 04-16-2016, 12:01 AM

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CG · 04-15-2016, 11:59 PM

You do know this is a ten year old thread right?

12-31-2005, 03:19 PM	#1
Greg Youngman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Spokane Posts: 4	Nos Auxillary Step unit Can anyone tell me about a part number GM #994454, Auxillary step unit? I was wondering if anyone knew the application of this very old part number, Thanks, Greg

01-01-2006, 04:19 AM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit Welcome to the board from South MIssissippi. I'm gonna move this to were you're more likely to get an answer. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-01-2006, 08:27 AM	#3
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01-01-2006, 10:48 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit I think that is the small step inserted in the side of the fleet side bed. When the fleet sides started becomeing popular, some people complained that they couldn't stand on the truck side and work from there. GM's answer was this little $10 step. It came with a template too, this would show you where to cut the bedside to where it would support a man's weight and not flex. Attached Images Last edited by Longhorn Man; 01-01-2006 at 10:50 AM.

04-15-2016, 08:12 AM	#6
urnzway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: canada Posts: 5	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit Thank you for that , I know of those cast alum pockets from Hickey /GM BUT I was referring to Greg Youngman about GM # 994454 which is for the aux step that is bent tubular with expanded metal. Bolts to rocker box at door area for access into seating rather than access into box, Shown (illustrated) in 1973 dealer accessory brochure / not accessory catalog. I have one (yes only one) would like to purchase another or pair or whatever. thanks

01-01-2006, 11:30 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit That piece was actually started in the 50's IIRC, so it would be a very old P/N

01-01-2006, 01:57 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit I saw them alot in the early (59-66) Fleetsides.I put one in a`69 Dodge.Like many GM accessories,these were jobbed-out or sourced through outide mfgrs. and packaged as a GM part.Also available elsewhere,like Ventshades. __________________ "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 ~

01-01-2006, 02:28 PM	#9
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit I have a set I got from ebay. Not sure on the actual year they came from, but the part # on these are 986838. These are called a side panel step unit.

01-01-2006, 04:31 PM	#10
Chrome8 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Park Rapids, MN Posts: 288	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit Either one of those numbers show's up in my gm catalog....just so you know, the dealer probably won't be able to help. __________________ 1969 K20 not running, complete but rusty with wrecker boom and push bumper 1969 GMC C20 un-molested rust free original paint "a 4 eyed girl named 'Tina" 1971 Chev K20 4X4 Box Delete Commercial Truck Flatbed "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Confucius

04-14-2016, 11:21 PM	#11
urnzway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: canada Posts: 5	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit Step are in 1973 truck accessory catalog, for blazer. edited

04-15-2016, 11:16 PM	#12
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit pics?

04-15-2016, 11:29 PM	#13
urnzway Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: canada Posts: 5	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by kcsa75; 04-16-2016 at 12:10 AM.

04-16-2016, 12:01 AM	#14
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit - You can't post a want to buy unless you are a Premium (paying) member. Anyway, Greg hasn't been on the board since 2-1-2006 so I doubt he is going to reply. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

04-15-2016, 11:59 PM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Nos Auxillary Step unit You do know this is a ten year old thread right? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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