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me3 · 12-20-2004, 11:41 PM

ok I know everyone has seen the fleetside where the guy just cut the back off the long box. Now I hate the look of my long stepper. so what you think about just cutting the back down to a shortbox till I get the time to cut or swap frames. I dont think it would look as bad as the fleetside because the fender kind of breaks it up. your opinion would be great. I shoud post this in Photoshop too but Ill try hear for now.

arkracing · 12-21-2004, 12:19 AM

it would be easier to do i would think because you can bolt the fender anywhere on the bed...

but you would still have to cut the frame and shorten it to get it to look right.

i'm sure there are some guys on the board that would love to have that long step...so i wouldn't go cutting it up unless it is a junk bed

Huskerboy2 · 12-21-2004, 12:31 AM

The long step is pretty rare. I wouldn't want to cut it up, just my opinion. Why not just get a short step bed and shorten or swap the frame later. Weren't the short step beds on these trucks the same all the way through the early eighties??? They aren't that hard to find.

me3 · 12-21-2004, 12:40 AM

no not the same and personally there not very rare but fust my opinion

**JIMs70GMC** · 12-21-2004, 07:15 AM

the bed sides were the same, fender/step style changed.

Blue Beard · 12-21-2004, 08:22 AM

I agree, you have one that's hard to find.

Maybe trade it for what you want...

Huskerboy2 · 12-21-2004, 12:51 PM

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no not the same and personally there not very rare but fust my opinion

Yeah, you're right, they're pretty common and they're ugly as can be. In fact, I'd be glad to take that nasty long step off your hands. I get up to Nebraska quite a bit from central Texas. I have one of those really rare short steps that I would be glad to drive up and trade with you. Post some pics.

me3 · 12-21-2004, 04:16 PM

I dont have a digital camera. but whats the scoop on your stepper. taken apart?

Huskerboy2 · 12-21-2004, 06:06 PM

It's together. It's out at a building I own pretty far from me. I was planning on getting out there after the holiday. I'll get some pics. What kind of shape is your long step in?

me3 · 12-22-2004, 03:20 PM

Its in good shape the where the fender and the side rail bolt together is actually in good shape. would you consider just selling the box. I have a 67 short step that Im doing a frame up on and the bed isnt in the best shape. If the rails are strait that would speed my project up considerable. Just a tought. Because I look at the long box One day and I like It and the next day I hate it. I have a hell of a time making up my mind on things. Im a packrat too.

longhorn71 · 12-22-2004, 09:08 PM

I have a long step bed here.i just tought nobody would want it. the side are not bad if anybody wants it.

me3 · 12-22-2004, 10:33 PM

Longhorn71- If the fenders are good Im sure you could sell them. There might be someone out there that wants one.

12-20-2004, 11:41 PM	#1
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	cutting down long step ok I know everyone has seen the fleetside where the guy just cut the back off the long box. Now I hate the look of my long stepper. so what you think about just cutting the back down to a shortbox till I get the time to cut or swap frames. I dont think it would look as bad as the fleetside because the fender kind of breaks it up. your opinion would be great. I shoud post this in Photoshop too but Ill try hear for now.

12-21-2004, 12:19 AM	#2
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	it would be easier to do i would think because you can bolt the fender anywhere on the bed... but you would still have to cut the frame and shorten it to get it to look right. i'm sure there are some guys on the board that would love to have that long step...so i wouldn't go cutting it up unless it is a junk bed __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

12-21-2004, 12:31 AM	#3
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	The long step is pretty rare. I wouldn't want to cut it up, just my opinion. Why not just get a short step bed and shorten or swap the frame later. Weren't the short step beds on these trucks the same all the way through the early eighties??? They aren't that hard to find. __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

12-21-2004, 07:15 AM	#5
JIMs70GMC user # 2756 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 4,612	the bed sides were the same, fender/step style changed. __________________ 1970 K25, 8' stepside bed 350/465/205 44 up front, 60 in the rear 4.10s rolling on 33" Dunlop MTs 1986 K5, 350/465/208 Dana 60/14 bolt from a cucv 36" Super Swampers TSL/SX 1983 K20 w/ CUCV axles, 350/700R4/208 sitting on 37" Goodyears 1986 M1031 6.2 diesel, TH400/NP205 locker in the rear and a LS in the front, all stock for now..... 1986 K30, 350/400/205 dana 60 and 14 bolt. I kept the drivetrain. Body/bad and chassis are gone. 1981 K30, 350/465/205 dana 60 and dually 14 bolt. Has a G80, and a flat bed. Going to replace the flat bed. 1985 K20, 350/400/208 10 bolt and SF 14 bolt. I wonder where I can find some 1 tons. Hmmmmm

12-21-2004, 08:22 AM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I agree, you have one that's hard to find. Maybe trade it for what you want... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-21-2004, 12:40 AM	#4
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	no not the same and personally there not very rare but fust my opinion

12-21-2004, 04:16 PM	#8
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	I dont have a digital camera. but whats the scoop on your stepper. taken apart?

12-21-2004, 06:06 PM	#9
Huskerboy2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Austin, Texas, USA Posts: 1,628	It's together. It's out at a building I own pretty far from me. I was planning on getting out there after the holiday. I'll get some pics. What kind of shape is your long step in? __________________ '72 Chevy Blazer

12-22-2004, 03:20 PM	#10
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	Its in good shape the where the fender and the side rail bolt together is actually in good shape. would you consider just selling the box. I have a 67 short step that Im doing a frame up on and the bed isnt in the best shape. If the rails are strait that would speed my project up considerable. Just a tought. Because I look at the long box One day and I like It and the next day I hate it. I have a hell of a time making up my mind on things. Im a packrat too.

12-22-2004, 09:08 PM	#11
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	I have a long step bed here.i just tought nobody would want it. the side are not bad if anybody wants it.

12-22-2004, 10:33 PM	#12
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	Longhorn71- If the fenders are good Im sure you could sell them. There might be someone out there that wants one.



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