Fleetside Step up Inserts

[jbgroby]

Hi Guy,

Just joined, I normally hang out at Stovebolt or Jolly's 60-66 GMC group. I have a question for the smart guys. I came across a pair of fleetside "step up" incerts that are installed in the sides of the bed to let you get a leg up to get in the bed easier from the sides. I probally won't install them in my '60 as they were not offered as an option and woud be incorrect if I added them. Anybody know if these are rare?

I've only seem them on ebay once before.

Thanks Jake

[67slammer]

[jbgroby]

I have not figured out how to add them but here is the ebay listing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=

Sorry
Jake

[Spray-Bomb]

I have 2 beds with the holes, but the inserts are missing

Pretty sure a lot of fords had the same thing

[70 Suburban]

I HAVE A SET I TOOK OFF OF MY 65 i DIDNT REALY LIKE THEM ALL THAT MUCH

[68shortstep]

Common aftermarket-parts & install in the day, I believe, for all the guys who wished they'd bought "the real thing."

[71MUTT]

The guy who owned this truck used to work at a General Motors production plant. He said that the step-up in a short fleetside was really rare. like only 1100 made. He said his was one of them. Another rare truck.

[jbgroby]

I like the look now that I've seen where they go, but I would think that you would want to add another fender brace under the trucks lower fender to keep from deforming the lower part of the fender? Would that make sense?


Also were they ever offered as an add on for the 60-66 line?

Jake

[70 Suburban]

Not sure i know mine didnt.i have pics of them somwhere

[jbgroby]

anybody in the group have an assessory manual they coud peek at? Please........

[68shortstep]

"............He said that the step-up in a short fleetside was really rare. like only 1100 made. He said his was one of them. Another rare truck.........."

I'm definitely NOT an expert on the "rare factory stuff," but I've seen a LOT of these steps installed in fleetsides over the years.

My money would go on "dealer-installed," or "auto parts store aftermarket."

They were cast aluminum,I believe, & yes, the bedsides would deform.

I've seen that "option," too.

[special-K]

Hey,welcome to the website.It sounds like you keep quality company.(So,what are you doing here?lol)

Those steps were never installed by the factory.That 1,100 shortbed story is a crock.They were in the dealer accessory program as well as available elsewhere.I bought one from Dick Cepek in the`70s.They were offered in the 60-66 dealer accessory program,too.Maybe not every year,but once they came out they were.

[Longhorn Man]

Tim, you are absolutly correct. They became an over the counter accesory sometime in the early part of the 60 - 66 year generation. I want to say they had a list price of like 7 bucks for the two, and a template to tell you where to cut your bed sides where they would not distort much.
Never a factory option though... only dealer installed or over the counter.

[71MUTT]

Originally Posted by special-K

Hey,welcome to the website.It sounds like you keep quality company.(So,what are you doing here?lol)

Those steps were never installed by the factory.That 1,100 shortbed story is a crock.

That's why there is a laughing emicon at the end of my post. Anyone that comes here and reads regularly pretty much knows what a rare option is. I mean all the trucks you have shopped and build threads you have read really helps on this. I never tell anyone I shoot the crap with at these car shows that I've owned one for thirty years. This forum is the best education on these trucks you could ever get.
I had never seen one before but as soon as he said rare option, I'm thinking, ya right. Or like ESPN, C'mon man.
My wife was standing right next to me when he said it and I had to confirm it with her, just in case. She just told me that was exactly what he said.

This rare option just lost its flare thanks to Longhorn Man and special-K. :thumbsup:

[Richard8971]

Originally Posted by 68shortstep

Common aftermarket-parts & install in the day, I believe, for all the guys who wished they'd bought "the real thing."

Amen to that brother!

D

[R.L.]

Yes these were a aftermarket item that came out im the mid 1960s a few years after the fleetside became popular and was as I understand the answer to the main opostion to the relativly new design, access. They werent popular and sat for years unsold in dealers parts rooms. I'd like a pair if anybody has a nice set.

[70 Suburban]

make me an offer

[70cst]

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

make me an offer

Dont forget the rules guys...
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We are enterring dangerous waters...

[Longhorn Man]

Originally Posted by R.L.

Yes these were a aftermarket item that came out im the mid 1960s a few years after the fleetside became popular and was as I understand the answer to the main opostion to the relativly new design, access. They werent popular and sat for years unsold in dealers parts rooms. I'd like a pair if anybody has a nice set.

RL... you say aftermarket, then describe dealer accessory...
They were the latter.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 71MUTT

That's why there is a laughing emicon at the end of my post...

My "crock" comment was towards the guy that told you.Nice little story.
I was just making sure there was no doubt for anyone reading.

Joe Blow:"I have a`68 396 CST shortbed with a/c,speedminder,tach,posi,buckets,wood floor..."

John Doe:That`s cool.Mine`s super rare.It`s only got two options,but one is the super rare side step.One of 1,100.So there!!!!

[fine69]

Actually they were a GM part. But dealer installed.

I had 2 NOS ones about 10 15 years ago. Sold'em at a swapmeet.

[70 Suburban]

Originally Posted by 70cst

dont forget the rules guys...
quote:
Xiv. As of october 15th 2005 subscribing members will be the only ones permitted to post for sale and want to buy ads on any classified section of this site. All other rules of buying and selling still apply. 67-72chevytrucks.com, its administrators or staff are not responsible for any transactions on or off the forums. We will work hard to ensure you a smooth transaction, and help in the event you may need it, but all for sale and trade areas are buyer beware. Any persons who have misrepresented an item, lie about an item, fail to deliver, or are in violation of any of the rules will forfeit there subscription fees and be banned from 67-72chevytrucks.com

sellers code of conduct 67-72chevytrucks.com

i. All for sale or trade ads must include the price. If you do not know the price of the item(s) you are
selling, then you should do some research. Absolutely no auctions or bids.


wtb (wanted to buy), fs (for sale), wiw (what’s it worth), and wtt (want to trade) can only be transacted by "site supporters". To become a site supporter please click on the subscribe sticky and the info will be found there. Once membership is paid all benefits will be available and your name will be in "blue".

we are enterring dangerous waters...

ill take care of that after christamas. I have only been an active member for 6 years

[70cst]

ill take care of that after christamas. I have only been an active member for 6 years

70 Suburban ...be glad to have you on board as a family member. Besides you will look much better in BLUE.

[70 Suburban]

Well i always heard that real men can wear pink......j/k blue is a better color on me anyway. But xmas and kids come first

[R.L.]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

RL... you say aftermarket, then describe dealer accessory...
They were the latter.

Well so they were but the factory did not install them, you had the dealer put them on if you wonted them as a dealer accessory...aftermarket was incorrect.