Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 12-22-2007, 04:37 AM

I'm sure most of you know I spent ove a year looking for a 67/68 short bed. I didn't care really if it was a stepper or a fleety. I looked and looked, scowered every paper, online sites, CraigList, you name it I was looking! I am very happy with the 68' Long bed Truck I found and she is going to be a beautiful girl when I'm done. BUT>>>>> I am at my wifes company Christmas party, oh sorry , Holiday Party LOL, and talking hot rod stuff with some guys and one of them says "Oh you like them Chevy trucks" I say "Well yes, kinda have a thing for the 67-72 era". Long and short of it ...He says "I'v got a 67' shortbed stepside that I want to sell, it's not pretty but a real nice truck" I say, "Is it a small back window truck"? Reply- "yes it is how did you know".

So anyway, I am going to check out this diamond in the rough that's sitting in his backyard about 3 miles from my house. I am not interested in buying it for myself but I know how hard they are to fine and if one of you is looking for a small window 67' stepper, let me know. I am going to take pics and post them.

Doesn't sh!t like this happen all the time??? 3 miles from my house???!!!

Alex

**nightmare** · 12-22-2007, 04:45 AM

it tends to happen that way. after looking for a long, long, long time, you find what you're looking for. then out of the blue, you see them everywhere.

Jerry Jones · 12-22-2007, 05:15 AM

Story of my life!

65-72 chevytoys · 12-22-2007, 05:20 AM

Happens all the time after I spent 3 years looking for my blazer I see them everywhere. THere are two in the classifieds now.

Mt Man Chad · 12-22-2007, 05:25 AM

Would love to see some pics of it!

I have come across all mine by chance, never when i was "Looking"!

Kind of like finding a good woman, it's allways when your not looking!

cdowns · 12-22-2007, 05:51 AM

stuff happens in this hobby //for about 6years almost every day i went past a really nice shortstep72 asked a few times got the respoince that he couldnt afford to get rid of it,then i was sick a while ago and couldnt leave the house for a few weeks,yep thats when the for sale sign went on it and he sold it OH WELL

dan42 · 12-22-2007, 09:02 AM

I think that is the rule. As soon as I bought my '67, there were a couple that came up... I had been looking for quite some time and never even saw one. But I'm very happy with the truck I have now, and I guess that's the way you have to look at it.

72BlckButy · 12-22-2007, 09:06 AM

It happens to me all the time. I hold out on purchasing something, and then I finally buy it and not a day later a better deal has popped up.

Can't wait to see pics of the diamond...

68caliRat · 12-22-2007, 10:07 AM

I bought a 67 small window stepper from a friend some years ago. Didn't run, but is was pretty and no rust! Unfortunately my wife said I could only keep one truck. At the time I didn't realize how rare the step was, but that didn't matter I kept the family 68 we had since I was 4 and sold the stepper. I wish I still had it. I never did see it in town again. probably sitting in a field rotting...

*b-rad* · 12-22-2007, 12:54 PM

small window 67' stepper are they worth more

**N2TRUX** · 12-22-2007, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-rad

small window 67' stepper are they worth more

All 67's were standard with a small back glass. The big window was an option. Technically the large back window is worth more because there were fewer of them made.

ChevyDude · 12-22-2007, 06:20 PM

It's a shorty small window 67' stepper, that's for sure!!!

dan42 · 12-22-2007, 06:28 PM

That's one of those questions - if it's worth more to you, then it's worth more, but in my opinion, the short fleets are worth more.

turbohacker · 12-22-2007, 07:02 PM

I looked for a couple months, then my brother found out and got me a 67 long bed-free!

**special-K** · 12-23-2007, 01:48 AM

My take on small windows is I like them on stepsides.`67 was the first year of this style truck.And,although trucks began the road to comfort and convenience in the`50s,The 67-72 style broke the trucks into the modern era more than those before.The 60-66 were the first "designed around a wide bed" they have a more dated look(which I love).I see the 67-72s as the transition years.GM called them "The New Breed".
Anyway...I see the 67 small window stepside as the cross between the old and new all in one.The narrow bed and window with alot of metal in the corners of the top just looks neat from behind,like an older Advanced Design truck.
They`re just a small percent of the overall group of 67-72s,as well as the earliest.They`re all cool and there`s are as many factors to determine values as there are people that like them,it seems.

Go get that thing if you can.Think about what to do with it later.

68C15 · 12-23-2007, 02:11 AM

nope, not interested. I already have one. hehehehehe

Mt Man Chad · 12-26-2007, 02:46 PM

Small Windows are very cool, I love mine!

60ratrod · 12-26-2007, 06:35 PM

that happens with me and tools all the time. especially when i gotta use the bone yard's tools. i find all the ones that i don't need currently, then when i find that i grabbed the wrong ones i can't find the ones that i need but at the time i thought that i didn't need. but the one thing that i think looks cool about the small back windows is when its with a lwb and its been lowered and done up in flat. when i bought my 72 i was actually looking at others which were already sold or weren't worth me looking at, or were out of my budget. it needed to get towed due to needing to be tuned, tabs, and other issues and the guy towed it for an additional $40

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-27-2007, 05:41 AM

Yep always seems to happen that way..

weasel29gm · 12-27-2007, 07:26 AM

Like at a swap don't walk on and go back later. Most of time its gone when you go back. Lost a steerin' wheel at a Super Chevy like that.

12-22-2007, 04:37 AM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? I'm sure most of you know I spent ove a year looking for a 67/68 short bed. I didn't care really if it was a stepper or a fleety. I looked and looked, scowered every paper, online sites, CraigList, you name it I was looking! I am very happy with the 68' Long bed Truck I found and she is going to be a beautiful girl when I'm done. BUT>>>>> I am at my wifes company Christmas party, oh sorry , Holiday Party LOL, and talking hot rod stuff with some guys and one of them says "Oh you like them Chevy trucks" I say "Well yes, kinda have a thing for the 67-72 era". Long and short of it ...He says "I'v got a 67' shortbed stepside that I want to sell, it's not pretty but a real nice truck" I say, "Is it a small back window truck"? Reply- "yes it is how did you know". So anyway, I am going to check out this diamond in the rough that's sitting in his backyard about 3 miles from my house. I am not interested in buying it for myself but I know how hard they are to fine and if one of you is looking for a small window 67' stepper, let me know. I am going to take pics and post them. Doesn't sh!t like this happen all the time??? 3 miles from my house???!!! Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 12-22-2007 at 04:38 AM.

12-22-2007, 05:15 AM	#3
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? Story of my life! __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

12-22-2007, 05:20 AM	#4
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? Happens all the time after I spent 3 years looking for my blazer I see them everywhere. THere are two in the classifieds now. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

12-22-2007, 05:25 AM	#5
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? Would love to see some pics of it! I have come across all mine by chance, never when i was "Looking"! Kind of like finding a good woman, it's allways when your not looking! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

12-22-2007, 05:51 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? stuff happens in this hobby //for about 6years almost every day i went past a really nice shortstep72 asked a few times got the respoince that he couldnt afford to get rid of it,then i was sick a while ago and couldnt leave the house for a few weeks,yep thats when the for sale sign went on it and he sold it OH WELL __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-22-2007, 09:02 AM	#7
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? I think that is the rule. As soon as I bought my '67, there were a couple that came up... I had been looking for quite some time and never even saw one. But I'm very happy with the truck I have now, and I guess that's the way you have to look at it. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-22-2007, 09:06 AM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? It happens to me all the time. I hold out on purchasing something, and then I finally buy it and not a day later a better deal has popped up. Can't wait to see pics of the diamond... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-22-2007, 10:07 AM	#9
68caliRat Need a bigger hammer.. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Escondido,CA. Posts: 280	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? I bought a 67 small window stepper from a friend some years ago. Didn't run, but is was pretty and no rust! Unfortunately my wife said I could only keep one truck. At the time I didn't realize how rare the step was, but that didn't matter I kept the family 68 we had since I was 4 and sold the stepper. I wish I still had it. I never did see it in town again. probably sitting in a field rotting... __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 LWB fleetside Custom Camper 2018 Silverado High Country 2500HD Duramax 4X4

12-22-2007, 12:54 PM	#10
b-rad Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: FT STEWART GA Posts: 509	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? small window 67' stepper are they worth more

12-22-2007, 06:20 PM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? It's a shorty small window 67' stepper, that's for sure!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

12-22-2007, 06:28 PM	#13
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? That's one of those questions - if it's worth more to you, then it's worth more, but in my opinion, the short fleets are worth more. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

12-22-2007, 07:02 PM	#14
turbohacker PISS POOR Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: visalia, ca Posts: 98	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? I looked for a couple months, then my brother found out and got me a 67 long bed-free! __________________ Slammed 67 long bed with vette suspention build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291149

12-23-2007, 01:48 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? My take on small windows is I like them on stepsides.`67 was the first year of this style truck.And,although trucks began the road to comfort and convenience in the`50s,The 67-72 style broke the trucks into the modern era more than those before.The 60-66 were the first "designed around a wide bed" they have a more dated look(which I love).I see the 67-72s as the transition years.GM called them "The New Breed". Anyway...I see the 67 small window stepside as the cross between the old and new all in one.The narrow bed and window with alot of metal in the corners of the top just looks neat from behind,like an older Advanced Design truck. They`re just a small percent of the overall group of 67-72s,as well as the earliest.They`re all cool and there`s are as many factors to determine values as there are people that like them,it seems. Go get that thing if you can.Think about what to do with it later. __________________ "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 ~

12-23-2007, 02:11 AM	#16
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? nope, not interested. I already have one. hehehehehe

12-26-2007, 02:46 PM	#17
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? Small Windows are very cool, I love mine! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread



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12-26-2007, 06:35 PM	#18
60ratrod yes, i do Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Spokane, wa Posts: 2,734	Re: Doesn't stuff like this always happen??? that happens with me and tools all the time. especially when i gotta use the bone yard's tools. i find all the ones that i don't need currently, then when i find that i grabbed the wrong ones i can't find the ones that i need but at the time i thought that i didn't need. but the one thing that i think looks cool about the small back windows is when its with a lwb and its been lowered and done up in flat. when i bought my 72 i was actually looking at others which were already sold or weren't worth me looking at, or were out of my budget. it needed to get towed due to needing to be tuned, tabs, and other issues and the guy towed it for an additional $40 __________________ ERROR 404....... SNAPPY COMEBACK NOT FOUND _______________________________________________________________________________________________ -60 Chevy C10, dead 350/good th350 combo, sitting on a 76 c10 blazer frame, built from 11 different vehicles "the abomination" -07 gmt900 silverado 1500 lt xcab z71, granite blue -81 suzuki gs650g "shelah"- current project -81 kz1000m1 csr "sarge" -next project (just beautification) -07 kawasaki vulcan classic vn900

12-27-2007, 05:41 AM	#19
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12-27-2007, 07:26 AM	#20
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