Picky question on Stepside Chain Placement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

77 ChevySport · 08-31-2013, 03:11 PM

Have a question on my 1977 Chevy Stepside. I'm sure it would apply to many more years. Here Goes>

On the bolt (square shaft) that holds the chain and is attached to the side
panel of the truck is where my question applies. On the end where there is a loupe (circle) that holds the chain: should the circle be horizontal or vertical?
I have seen it both ways at truck shows. How did the factory attach this part? The GM "Illustrated" book does not give a good picture. Also was the
chain painted black on all the stepsides? Thanks in advance--Larry

walkerb · 08-31-2013, 09:25 PM

Mine are all vertical. With the tailgate down I found the they(links) matched the same length. Tailgate laid flat. And ive never seen the chains painted,always just chrome

tgh117 · 09-01-2013, 12:10 AM

I'm with walker. Mine are the same way.
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08-31-2013, 03:11 PM	#1
77 ChevySport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Central, IL Posts: 201	Picky question on Stepside Chain Placement Have a question on my 1977 Chevy Stepside. I'm sure it would apply to many more years. Here Goes> On the bolt (square shaft) that holds the chain and is attached to the side panel of the truck is where my question applies. On the end where there is a loupe (circle) that holds the chain: should the circle be horizontal or vertical? I have seen it both ways at truck shows. How did the factory attach this part? The GM "Illustrated" book does not give a good picture. Also was the chain painted black on all the stepsides? Thanks in advance--Larry

08-31-2013, 09:25 PM	#2
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Picky question on Stepside Chain Placement Mine are all vertical. With the tailgate down I found the they(links) matched the same length. Tailgate laid flat. And ive never seen the chains painted,always just chrome __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

09-01-2013, 12:10 AM	#3
tgh117 Crazy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Emmaus, Pa Posts: 203	Re: Picky question on Stepside Chain Placement I'm with walker. Mine are the same way. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 77 SB Stepside in a bunch of pieces scattered around the garage.



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