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Solver · 03-24-2002, 11:36 PM

I recently picked up a stepbox but it is missing the cross channels.Can I just use full size fleet box wood bed channels and cut them shorter?I thought about a metal floor box but they seem to be welded to the floor.

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2002, 12:00 AM

Can't answer your Q except only on speculation...I would say yes.
Metal floors were never available on the step side beds, but you could always get some diamond plate and bolt it down.

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Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
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Mudder · 03-25-2002, 12:38 AM

you can find those cross rails. I got mine from a guy in Okla. named Tom Myers. Don't have the number anymore but u may be able to get it from information. Would be a lot better if you could get these. Chevy Duty and some of the venders probably have them also.

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67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com

[This message has been edited by Mudder67 (edited March 24, 2002).]

O'l Buck · 03-25-2002, 04:25 AM

i think the channels can be shortened if you cut them in the center(the outer ends have flanges on them if i'm thinking right.

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'72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84
ralleys and 31/10.5s

67 Cutlass convertible
330, 3spd stick

90 GMC Jimmy
350/auto
Chad Stephens
Orleans,NE

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 03-25-2002, 07:54 AM

We have about 80 good used in stock 10.00 each. e-mail if interested

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03-24-2002, 11:36 PM	#1
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Step box channels I recently picked up a stepbox but it is missing the cross channels.Can I just use full size fleet box wood bed channels and cut them shorter?I thought about a metal floor box but they seem to be welded to the floor. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

03-25-2002, 04:25 AM	#4
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	i think the channels can be shortened if you cut them in the center(the outer ends have flanges on them if i'm thinking right. ------------------ '72 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 shortbox stepside 350/350auto on '84 ralleys and 31/10.5s 67 Cutlass convertible 330, 3spd stick 90 GMC Jimmy 350/auto Chad Stephens Orleans,NE __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

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MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We have about 80 good used in stock 10.00 each. e-mail if interested ------------------ www.mothertruckers.net __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

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03-25-2002, 12:00 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Can't answer your Q except only on speculation...I would say yes. Metal floors were never available on the step side beds, but you could always get some diamond plate and bolt it down. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-25-2002, 12:38 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	you can find those cross rails. I got mine from a guy in Okla. named Tom Myers. Don't have the number anymore but u may be able to get it from information. Would be a lot better if you could get these. Chevy Duty and some of the venders probably have them also. ------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com [This message has been edited by Mudder67 (edited March 24, 2002).]



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