67 SWB with OBS Fleetside bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Joe67 · 08-10-2005, 07:53 AM

While the OBS (Old Body Style 88-98) stepdside beds seem to flow nice on our trucks (except the wheel opening of course), the fleetside doesn't appear to flow quite as well...

This one was at the Carlisle swap meet FOR SALE area...

Here he was during the burnout contest

68Stepbed · 08-10-2005, 01:54 PM

Yeah that'a good way to advertise a truck for sale.........................enter it in a burnout contest.

Joe67 · 08-10-2005, 02:26 PM

I thought the same thing

**N2TRUX** · 08-10-2005, 07:49 PM

Looks like he shaved the body lines off the 88-98 bed. Too bad he didn't add one back on that looks correct...

**special-K** · 08-10-2005, 09:48 PM

That`s what I was thinking.The "Sportsides"(last Stepside was`87) are used for the body-line that,sort of,matches.I personally don`t care for the look,though.To me,it`s just the easy way out from finding the right bed.Like when everybody was putting wood flatbeds on old trucks.I like the old trucks complete.

RonRdRcr · 08-12-2005, 07:36 AM

What's up with the chrome cowl panel? It just doesn't work for me.

Ron

**special-K** · 08-18-2005, 08:09 AM

Some people wnt to chrome anything that bolts off.This was a common thing on 60-72s as well as Stepside steps years ago.Ever seen a chrome tool box?I like to chrome glovebox doors,ash trays,and the little cover under the steering column.That`s about it.

*1FaastC10* · 08-22-2005, 11:51 PM

how exactly is it that these idiots miss body lines by that much? the 88-98 sportsides look decent, the rocker panels are very close, as is the upper body line. a little work on the pinch weld at the bottom and you're in business. anybody else notice on the 99+ trucks the hood looks very similar to a 67-72?

Joe67 · 08-23-2005, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

how exactly is it that these idiots miss body lines by that much? the 88-98 sportsides look decent, the rocker panels are very close, as is the upper body line. a little work on the pinch weld at the bottom and you're in business. anybody else notice on the 99+ trucks the hood looks very similar to a 67-72?

The 2001-2002 Chevy HD truck hoods do look very much like my '67 hoods

71SWBChevy · 10-13-2005, 06:58 PM

I think the squared off rear wheel opening looks weird on a truck with a curved front wheel opening

**special-K** · 10-13-2005, 09:54 PM

I think it`s funny calling a bed old body style when it`s 30 years newer than the truck it`s on.

omar69chevy · 10-19-2005, 11:53 PM

im looking for that same look but i want to see a picture of that bed with the body lines maybe 94 style or something like that

jim walker · 10-26-2005, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

Yeah that'a good way to advertise a truck for sale.........................enter it in a burnout contest.

Yeah Really

Let s try a few forward/reverse slams while we re at it!!!

Jebb1978 · 10-26-2005, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

\.I personally don`t care for the look,though.To me,it`s just the easy way out from finding the right bed.Like when everybody was putting wood flatbeds on old trucks.I like the old trucks complete.

You said it, easy way out!

HotRodGMC68 · 10-29-2005, 06:39 AM

hmm... no sir... don't like it. just doens't do anything for me. and the cowl... well... that just kinda kills it.

08-10-2005, 07:53 AM	#1
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	67 SWB with OBS Fleetside bed While the OBS (Old Body Style 88-98) stepdside beds seem to flow nice on our trucks (except the wheel opening of course), the fleetside doesn't appear to flow quite as well... This one was at the Carlisle swap meet FOR SALE area... Here he was during the burnout contest __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 08-10-2005 at 01:33 PM.

08-10-2005, 01:54 PM	#2
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Yeah that'a good way to advertise a truck for sale.........................enter it in a burnout contest. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

08-10-2005, 02:26 PM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	I thought the same thing __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

08-10-2005, 07:49 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Looks like he shaved the body lines off the 88-98 bed. Too bad he didn't add one back on that looks correct... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-10-2005, 09:48 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	That`s what I was thinking.The "Sportsides"(last Stepside was`87) are used for the body-line that,sort of,matches.I personally don`t care for the look,though.To me,it`s just the easy way out from finding the right bed.Like when everybody was putting wood flatbeds on old trucks.I like the old trucks complete. __________________ "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 ~

08-12-2005, 07:36 AM	#6
RonRdRcr Are we there yet? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 205	What's up with the chrome cowl panel? It just doesn't work for me. Ron __________________ 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4X4 4-door with a Duramax Diesel. Leather front and back. 2003 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec-V, 2.5L, 6-speed 2006 Kawasaki Z1000, Corbin seat, CRG barend mirrors, Clear alternatives integrated taillight, Pazzo racing levers. 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400,Sold. If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a vet.

08-18-2005, 08:09 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Some people wnt to chrome anything that bolts off.This was a common thing on 60-72s as well as Stepside steps years ago.Ever seen a chrome tool box?I like to chrome glovebox doors,ash trays,and the little cover under the steering column.That`s about it. __________________ "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 ~

08-22-2005, 11:51 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	how exactly is it that these idiots miss body lines by that much? the 88-98 sportsides look decent, the rocker panels are very close, as is the upper body line. a little work on the pinch weld at the bottom and you're in business. anybody else notice on the 99+ trucks the hood looks very similar to a 67-72?

10-13-2005, 06:58 PM	#10
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	I think the squared off rear wheel opening looks weird on a truck with a curved front wheel opening

10-13-2005, 09:54 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	I think it`s funny calling a bed old body style when it`s 30 years newer than the truck it`s on. __________________ "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 ~

10-19-2005, 11:53 PM	#12
omar69chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kingsville, TX Posts: 22	Re: 67 SWB with OBS Fleetside bed im looking for that same look but i want to see a picture of that bed with the body lines maybe 94 style or something like that

10-29-2005, 06:39 AM	#15
HotRodGMC68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 32	Re: 67 SWB with OBS Fleetside bed hmm... no sir... don't like it. just doens't do anything for me. and the cowl... well... that just kinda kills it. __________________ 384 Stroker Small Block- Best ET: 13.24@103

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