The newer stepside mod....question? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

iluvmy72 · 02-09-2007, 02:05 PM

OK....some of us have seen the new stepside on these trucks and for some of us they look great. All except for one thing....the stupid fender doesn't match. Has anyone seen a modification to where the rear fenders match the front fenders? To me that's the only problem with this mod.

krue · 02-09-2007, 04:02 PM

It's been done before, but I don't recall who did it.

PanelDeland · 02-09-2007, 05:29 PM

I cant remember where I saw it but one of the mags showed a truck.They used 67-72 wheel arches on the late model fenders.It made it better but I'm not a fan of the late model beds.The other thing that needs adressing on this swap is the lower body line.There is some adjustment required to get it to line up with the one on the cab.

weasel29gm · 02-09-2007, 05:39 PM

IMO this is a good swap if you don't have a decent bed. Sure its nice to a rustfree bed,sometimes it don't work that way. If you can buy a late for around $600-800 buy it. I was goin' that route but found what I needed. As far as the wheel arches its no bigger issue than cowl hoods, cut dashes, air bags etc. Its a mod and its your ride.

02-09-2007, 02:05 PM	#1
iluvmy72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Springville, UT, USA Posts: 1,010	The newer stepside mod....question? OK....some of us have seen the new stepside on these trucks and for some of us they look great. All except for one thing....the stupid fender doesn't match. Has anyone seen a modification to where the rear fenders match the front fenders? To me that's the only problem with this mod.

02-09-2007, 04:02 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: The newer stepside mod....question? It's been done before, but I don't recall who did it. __________________ "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"

02-09-2007, 05:29 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: The newer stepside mod....question? I cant remember where I saw it but one of the mags showed a truck.They used 67-72 wheel arches on the late model fenders.It made it better but I'm not a fan of the late model beds.The other thing that needs adressing on this swap is the lower body line.There is some adjustment required to get it to line up with the one on the cab. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-09-2007, 05:39 PM	#4
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: The newer stepside mod....question? IMO this is a good swap if you don't have a decent bed. Sure its nice to a rustfree bed,sometimes it don't work that way. If you can buy a late for around $600-800 buy it. I was goin' that route but found what I needed. As far as the wheel arches its no bigger issue than cowl hoods, cut dashes, air bags etc. Its a mod and its your ride. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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