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Nitrodan · 04-13-2019, 01:55 AM

What is there involved to go from stepside to fleetside What problems will I have and what parts will I need
Thanks

**Wgesnerjr** · 04-13-2019, 07:29 AM

Welcome.

Besides the obvious, bed, tailgate, tail lights, I would expect rear wiring harness, fuel tank filler neck and a ground strap. (if this last one is not already there, add one)

**Palf70Step** · 04-13-2019, 09:00 AM

What he said above. Best bet find a truck and swap over. By the way, they do not reproduce the stepside filler neck hose as far as I have been able to find out. If you don't have a good hose from a donor vehicle, you may have to see if there is some place that can get you something that can be modified to work.

Nitrodan · 04-13-2019, 11:08 AM

Thanks guys What about the bed floor

Nitrodan · 04-13-2019, 11:13 AM

I See a lot of guys are putting LS motors in these Trucks how do they get them to pass the smog laws

**Palf70Step** · 04-13-2019, 01:14 PM

The wood and kits are available from most vendors to do a stepside bed floor.

Nitrodan · 04-13-2019, 02:09 PM

Please stay with me I have a chance to buy this 84 step side truck I want to make it a fleet side So dose a 84 step side have a wood floor or metal
I don't know much about these square body trucks so I have lot of question
Thanks

**Wgesnerjr** · 04-13-2019, 03:12 PM

For the 73 and up trucks, My impression is that step sides had wood floors where fleet sides had metal floors. Somebody correct me if im wrong. Both are available at LMC and such.

**Wgesnerjr** · 04-13-2019, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitrodan

I See a lot of guys are putting LS motors in these Trucks how do they get them to pass the smog laws

Here is a good post on CA LS swap.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=784927

**Palf70Step** · 04-13-2019, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

For the 73 and up trucks, My impression is that step sides had wood floors where fleet sides had metal floors. Somebody correct me if im wrong. Both are available at LMC and such.

Correct. All stepsides are wood bed floors and all fleetsides 73 and newer are metal floors

1976gmc20 · 04-13-2019, 04:23 PM

Stepsides are rare.

If it wasn't so far, I might be wanting to try to get it [edit: the stepside bed that you take off] from you - assuming it was a LWB.

I tried to order a brand new one [stepside pickup] in 1979 (K-20 with 292-6 and SM465). The dealer just laughed at me. Well, we can order it for you but it will cost $3,000 more than something on the lot.

Ziegelsteinfaust · 04-13-2019, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitrodan

I See a lot of guys are putting LS motors in these Trucks how do they get them to pass the smog laws

GMPP erod engine.

It was designed, and certified to pass carb inspection.

There are other ways, that are cheaper. But none will be easier..

83GMCK2500 · 04-14-2019, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Correct. All stepsides are wood bed floors and all fleetsides 73 and newer are metal floors

Not totally correct, there was the option of a wood bed floor in fleetside longbed. Here is one recently posted: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Chevro...-/333146946896

**Palf70Step** · 04-14-2019, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

Not totally correct, there was the option of a wood bed floor in fleetside longbed. Here is one recently posted: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Chevro...-/333146946896

I fergot about that one. All I ever paid attention to were mostly short beds and 1/2 ton models long bed

04-13-2019, 01:55 AM	#1
Nitrodan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Temecula California Posts: 22	84 square body What is there involved to go from stepside to fleetside What problems will I have and what parts will I need Thanks

04-13-2019, 07:29 AM	#2
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: 84 square body Welcome. Besides the obvious, bed, tailgate, tail lights, I would expect rear wiring harness, fuel tank filler neck and a ground strap. (if this last one is not already there, add one) __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

04-13-2019, 09:00 AM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: 84 square body What he said above. Best bet find a truck and swap over. By the way, they do not reproduce the stepside filler neck hose as far as I have been able to find out. If you don't have a good hose from a donor vehicle, you may have to see if there is some place that can get you something that can be modified to work. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-13-2019, 11:08 AM	#4
Nitrodan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Temecula California Posts: 22	Re: 84 square body Thanks guys What about the bed floor

04-13-2019, 11:13 AM	#5
Nitrodan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Temecula California Posts: 22	Re: 84 square body I See a lot of guys are putting LS motors in these Trucks how do they get them to pass the smog laws

04-13-2019, 01:14 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: 84 square body The wood and kits are available from most vendors to do a stepside bed floor. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-13-2019, 02:09 PM	#7
Nitrodan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Temecula California Posts: 22	Re: 84 square body Please stay with me I have a chance to buy this 84 step side truck I want to make it a fleet side So dose a 84 step side have a wood floor or metal I don't know much about these square body trucks so I have lot of question Thanks

04-13-2019, 03:12 PM	#8
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: 84 square body For the 73 and up trucks, My impression is that step sides had wood floors where fleet sides had metal floors. Somebody correct me if im wrong. Both are available at LMC and such. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

04-13-2019, 04:23 PM	#11
1976gmc20 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Montana Posts: 3,696	Re: 84 square body Stepsides are rare. If it wasn't so far, I might be wanting to try to get it [edit: the stepside bed that you take off] from you - assuming it was a LWB. I tried to order a brand new one [stepside pickup] in 1979 (K-20 with 292-6 and SM465). The dealer just laughed at me. Well, we can order it for you but it will cost $3,000 more than something on the lot. __________________ Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks: 1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner Last edited by 1976gmc20; 04-14-2019 at 10:18 AM. Reason: clarity

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