Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Step'67 · 05-07-2012, 02:33 PM

Hey guys, as much as I love my truck, the 67 stepside fenders really have no definition or personality. Would love to see some pics of trucks of our generation with the next generation (73-87) stepside fenders on them. I'm considering the swap, and am wanting to know if it'd look good before I tear into it. Thanks guys.

Ds86C10 · 05-07-2012, 02:34 PM

i vote against it.. the wheel arches are too square on the 73-87s

50bomb · 05-07-2012, 02:43 PM

I say NO on the 73-87 bed fenders. They are way to bulky and do not go well with our trucks. I love the Original stepsides on the 67-72 chevy/gmc. If you dont like it why not buy a fleetside bed for it?

Ds86C10 · 05-07-2012, 02:44 PM

a picture i found with a search

*Fitz* · 05-07-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ds86C10

a picture i found with a search

That is not a good look. Front wheel archs are smoothly curved and the rear is square. That upsets the entire look of the truck.

Step'67 · 05-07-2012, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ds86C10

i vote against it.. the wheel arches are too square on the 73-87s

You're right, after seeing that picture, the square arches do not match the front wheel arches. Looks a tad ridiculous.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50bomb

I say NO on the 73-87 bed fenders. They are way to bulky and do not go well with our trucks. I love the Original stepsides on the 67-72 chevy/gmc. If you dont like it why not buy a fleetside bed for it?

It's not that I don't like the stepsides, in fact I prefer them in many cases, but I was just toying with the idea.

That was a quick shootdown, haha. Thanks for your input guys.

mud.man.rj · 05-07-2012, 02:51 PM

Don't do it ever, just looks sad.

DorianB · 05-07-2012, 03:00 PM

It wouldn't be so bad if there were 2 axles back in the back or something and there were two sets of wheels...Actually.. after 20 minutes with MS paint, it still doesn't look right

bleh

SS Tim · 05-07-2012, 03:52 PM

Most of the time I prefer the stock look. The biggest mod I'd make to a step is side boxes on the "right truck" But I can understand wanting something a little different. Like you said the stock fenders are a little plain but are a "one year item". So don't butcher them. If you want to be creative look through pictures and see if something looks pleasing or desirable in some way. Paste ups can confirm a look as we have seen. But really much beyond some sort of cycle fender or chopped semi fenders coming with something cool is likely difficult.

**special-K** · 05-07-2012, 10:08 PM

To me the Stepside fenders go perfectly with the body style

05-07-2012, 02:33 PM	#1
Step'67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ID Posts: 96	Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders Hey guys, as much as I love my truck, the 67 stepside fenders really have no definition or personality. Would love to see some pics of trucks of our generation with the next generation (73-87) stepside fenders on them. I'm considering the swap, and am wanting to know if it'd look good before I tear into it. Thanks guys.

05-07-2012, 02:34 PM	#2
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders i vote against it.. the wheel arches are too square on the 73-87s __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

05-07-2012, 02:43 PM	#3
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders I say NO on the 73-87 bed fenders. They are way to bulky and do not go well with our trucks. I love the Original stepsides on the 67-72 chevy/gmc. If you dont like it why not buy a fleetside bed for it?

05-07-2012, 02:44 PM	#4
Ds86C10 2WD 4 Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coon Rapids, MN Posts: 169	Re: Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders a picture i found with a search __________________ Big D 1969 c10 1960 cadillac 1978 king cobra

05-07-2012, 02:51 PM	#7
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders Don't do it ever, just looks sad.

05-07-2012, 03:00 PM	#8
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders It wouldn't be so bad if there were 2 axles back in the back or something and there were two sets of wheels...Actually.. after 20 minutes with MS paint, it still doesn't look right bleh __________________ In my opinion, it works best to have the seat out so you have room to flop your body around while standing on your head. -ashx2

05-07-2012, 03:52 PM	#9
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders Most of the time I prefer the stock look. The biggest mod I'd make to a step is side boxes on the "right truck" But I can understand wanting something a little different. Like you said the stock fenders are a little plain but are a "one year item". So don't butcher them. If you want to be creative look through pictures and see if something looks pleasing or desirable in some way. Paste ups can confirm a look as we have seen. But really much beyond some sort of cycle fender or chopped semi fenders coming with something cool is likely difficult. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-07-2012, 10:08 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Calling All 67-72 Stepsides With Next Gen Fenders To me the Stepside fenders go perfectly with the body style __________________ "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 ~

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