Saw my 1st ever LWB Stepside today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HvyChevy454 · 06-06-2002, 04:03 PM

Was sitting in front of an entrance to one of the many new subdivisions in my area. It looked like it belonged to a contracter building the entrance wall. It had a buncha bumps and bruises i could see from the road. They are kinda funny lookin though.

okietruck · 06-06-2002, 04:20 PM

I switched to a stepside on my 72 this winter. The wood is shot (naturally) but I like the stepside look. It has the notched fender for the spare that I need to build a mount for.

PushinPebbles · 06-06-2002, 05:46 PM

I know/knew where there was 2 of the ugly jokers in the same lot...............Went by there today and both of them are gone
Jack

*Fast68Chevy* · 06-06-2002, 06:00 PM

theres a 68 3/4 ton one of those here but its a junk rusted out pos, as was another 68 one that used to be around

Smooth68 · 06-06-2002, 06:10 PM

Those are what I would call "Fugly". What was the purpose anyway? I would think anyone who needed a long bed truck would also want a wide bed...oh well.

ckhd · 06-06-2002, 09:48 PM

I have one. It's REALLY ugly, but for $50, I can stand a lot of ugly.

MIKE'67 · 06-06-2002, 10:30 PM

I know of one close by me for sale if anyone is interested. It's a good solid Alabama truck. I personally like shortbeds.

diehardrider · 06-07-2002, 12:29 AM

just wondering why did they every make stepsides?

woodrow59 · 06-07-2002, 05:03 PM

If my memory isn't failing me too bad,,,,,I think I remember lwb stepsides being used by the government alot. Seems like the forest service and the corps of engineers used them. I can remember alot of dodges being used so surely the had some Chevy's in there. Leave it to the government to use something that wasn't very practical for anyone else!!!!

Again,,,,,my memory may be wrong,,,,,,,,I'm over 40 and i've drank a few beers since I last saw one !!!!!!!! LOL

toms68cst · 06-07-2002, 05:26 PM

I like the looks of long steps. My dream 4X4 is a 68 or 69 long step.

They were promoted as being easy for tradesmen to gain access to and load from the side of the box. It's also easier to load stuff from the back because you don't have wheel wells in the way.

I think some were sold as camping rigs because it was easy to load the camper on and off.

The 60's and 70's were the time where pickups made the transition from the traditional step side of the 50's to the fleetsides of the 70's. Sometimes I'm suprised the stepside survives today.

06-06-2002, 04:03 PM	#1
HvyChevy454 Slowly getting CRSS... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 656	Saw my 1st ever LWB Stepside today Was sitting in front of an entrance to one of the many new subdivisions in my area. It looked like it belonged to a contracter building the entrance wall. It had a buncha bumps and bruises i could see from the road. They are kinda funny lookin though. __________________ -Nic Lutz, Fl My Team Website The Heavy Chevy Website ------------------ 72 Cheyenne 10 LWB GM 12-bolt 3.08 w/ Auburn Posi 91 454 Edel Performer RPM Intake 750 cfm carb Comp Cam 268/.495 Hedman Headers Dual 3'' Exhaust 71 Cheyenne 20 4x4 Fact. A/C PS PB Tilt Currently in the works... Speak Softly and Carry A Big Block... There is No replacement for Displacement... "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough." - Mario Andretti

06-06-2002, 05:46 PM	#3
PushinPebbles My dad's 68 Join Date: May 2002 Location: VA Posts: 444	I know/knew where there was 2 of the ugly jokers in the same lot...............Went by there today and both of them are gone Jack __________________ Jack M. 67 C-10 SWB 355 built T-350 tranny hurst shifter 17x8in KMC's on michelins, clear tails and back up lights slammedUPDATE i have decided on my bag setup and will post further info when i recieve all the parts **************************** 88 1/2 ton suburban 4x4 350/700R-4having a 9 in lift w/ 38 in tires 4 12 inch Lightning Audios *************************** 87 silverado 3/4ton jacked up 10-12 inches black and rubberized bed coating 35 in michelans ************************** Dad's truck 68 C-10 stepside, 468 BB, tubbed, weld wheels, Nason black,lots more **************************** grand dads truck 68 C-10 stepside fuel inj. 350/700R-4soon in audi silver **************************** 84 toyota pickup 22R 5 speed 2WD slammed, shaved and all the body lines filled w/ buickGN scoop,bout to be sprayed in 2003 mustang green metallic w/ silver flames **************************** S/N=BIGGYTYME@aol.com (hydros) "No fat chics, truck will scrape"

06-06-2002, 06:10 PM	#5
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Those are what I would call "Fugly". What was the purpose anyway? I would think anyone who needed a long bed truck would also want a wide bed...oh well. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

06-06-2002, 09:48 PM	#6
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I have one. It's REALLY ugly, but for $50, I can stand a lot of ugly. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

06-06-2002, 10:30 PM	#7
MIKE'67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Albertville, Alabama USA Posts: 299	I know of one close by me for sale if anyone is interested. It's a good solid Alabama truck. I personally like shortbeds. __________________ 1977 Short Stepside, black, 350/350. Located in Albertville, Alabama.

06-06-2002, 04:20 PM	#2
okietruck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 117	I switched to a stepside on my 72 this winter. The wood is shot (naturally) but I like the stepside look. It has the notched fender for the spare that I need to build a mount for.

06-06-2002, 06:00 PM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	theres a 68 3/4 ton one of those here but its a junk rusted out pos, as was another 68 one that used to be around

06-07-2002, 12:29 AM	#8
diehardrider KEEP IT PINNED Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hanford ,CA Posts: 111	just wondering why did they every make stepsides?

06-07-2002, 05:03 PM	#9
woodrow59 OzarkHillbilly in Atlanta Join Date: May 2002 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Salem, Mo. Posts: 386	If my memory isn't failing me too bad,,,,,I think I remember lwb stepsides being used by the government alot. Seems like the forest service and the corps of engineers used them. I can remember alot of dodges being used so surely the had some Chevy's in there. Leave it to the government to use something that wasn't very practical for anyone else!!!! Again,,,,,my memory may be wrong,,,,,,,,I'm over 40 and i've drank a few beers since I last saw one !!!!!!!! LOL __________________ 72 custom/10 LWB 68 Longhorn C20 Custom Camper (sold)

06-07-2002, 05:26 PM	#10
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	I like the looks of long steps. My dream 4X4 is a 68 or 69 long step. They were promoted as being easy for tradesmen to gain access to and load from the side of the box. It's also easier to load stuff from the back because you don't have wheel wells in the way. I think some were sold as camping rigs because it was easy to load the camper on and off. The 60's and 70's were the time where pickups made the transition from the traditional step side of the 50's to the fleetsides of the 70's. Sometimes I'm suprised the stepside survives today. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. Last edited by toms68cst; 06-07-2002 at 05:30 PM.

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