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**DREW67** · 08-02-2002, 12:22 PM

DOES ANYONE KNOW IF A (68) CHEVY STEPSIDE TRUCK COULD COME WITH LOWER TRIM ON CAB, DOORS AND FRONT FENDERS...?

THANKS FOR THE HELP.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-02-2002, 12:27 PM

None of the stepside came with trim that I know of. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Tim Christian** · 08-02-2002, 01:35 PM

I have never seen one either.

pickupman · 08-02-2002, 02:14 PM

It may be an oddball, but it was all original. I just parted out a 68 custom cab, ac, auto, Longbed stepside. Had the molding on it and was all original and still had origianl paint. Body was shot on it.

toms68cst · 08-02-2002, 02:27 PM

I think it could be installed on a stepside - but the cab only. It would be very unusual to find one.

**DREW67** · 08-02-2002, 03:06 PM

I'V SEEN A TRUCK ON E-BAY WITH IT ON IT, BUT WAS NOT FOR SURE ABOUT THE TRIM. THEY SAID IT WAS ORIGINAL.

teeitup · 08-02-2002, 04:14 PM

Hi Andrew,
I personally have never seen chrome on a stepside, I don't think it could of been an option. I know it wasn't from 73 and up when were in the CHEVROLET business. Take care Randy

BLAZERMAN · 08-02-2002, 06:28 PM

I saw a 72 short stepside a few years ago with the lower trim and cheyenne super emblems, didnt look right at all, I just figured it was modified.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-02-2002, 06:53 PM

Here is a truck on ebay that the auction just ended on. It is represented to be an origanal SWB Stepside 4X4 Cheyenne!! The only thing that I see cheyenne there is the cargo light!! It's not an origanal SWB either, it is probly a cut down frame or a Blazer feame!! Look at the distance between the cab and rear fender.... Too Short!!! Now check the vin numbers..... They begin with a CE!! That is the vin of a 2 wheel drive. 4X4s numbers begin with CK... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

chevy2racr · 08-02-2002, 08:35 PM

wes, need the link

Longhorn Man · 08-03-2002, 12:01 AM

Acording to the date coded paper work (restoration catalog from G.M.) that is how CST/Chyanne stepsides came...lower trim on the cab only.
Although, i don't think the upper was avaliable.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-03-2002, 01:43 AM

Sorry I forgot about adding the link.

Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1846851242 WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

colohusker · 08-03-2002, 02:58 AM

I love the GMC tailgate as well on a Chevy step.

I wonder what VIN is on the frame? Could have been a transplanted cab from a 2wd to get that VIN on there. I doubt if very much of that truck is original. Just my nickel's worth....

devinfife · 08-03-2002, 04:48 PM

that is the coolest looking truck ive ever seen. that gmc tailgate is different, but cool. wes, youre right, that bed is way too short.

68 Suburban · 08-03-2002, 10:14 PM

From what I could decipher from the 1968 Chevrolet Salesman Data Book, you could get trim on a stepside.

**68SWB4x4** · 08-04-2002, 01:59 AM

ive seen some 67-72 stepsides with trim, but only on frotn fenders/cab

dmec · 08-04-2002, 02:53 AM

i noticed in the description that it has ant lock brakes. this leads me to believe it was made up from a late model 4 wheel drive (probably blazer) and the bed was shortened to match wheelbase. clean piece but the bed seems out of porportion to me.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 08-04-2002, 05:05 AM

Man! Eleven-five for a rig that doesn't even have running boards to hang jerrycans on. The only trim that came from the dealer's on my truck was a radio delete plate.
"There can be only one 'Mr. Natural,'" R. Crumb.

**Joesjunk** · 08-04-2002, 06:35 PM

Hey Andrew, hows that bed coming along?? BTW, Drew67 has a very nice 68 with lower trim. It was a fleetside, but now a stepside. Hope that body shop is doing you good, not like the last one! E-mail me, Joe

08-02-2002, 12:22 PM	#1
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,029	68 Trim On Stepside Truck DOES ANYONE KNOW IF A (68) CHEVY STEPSIDE TRUCK COULD COME WITH LOWER TRIM ON CAB, DOORS AND FRONT FENDERS...? THANKS FOR THE HELP. __________________ DREW67

08-02-2002, 12:27 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	None of the stepside came with trim that I know of. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-02-2002, 02:14 PM	#4
pickupman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Greeneville, TN Posts: 3,095	It may be an oddball, but it was all original. I just parted out a 68 custom cab, ac, auto, Longbed stepside. Had the molding on it and was all original and still had origianl paint. Body was shot on it. __________________ atheystruck@comcast.net 67 1/2 ton 4wd custom cab 72 1/2 ton 4wd super cheyenne 71 1/2 BB super cheyenne shortbed

08-02-2002, 02:27 PM	#5
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	I think it could be installed on a stepside - but the cab only. It would be very unusual to find one. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-02-2002, 03:06 PM	#6
DREW67 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 1,029	I'V SEEN A TRUCK ON E-BAY WITH IT ON IT, BUT WAS NOT FOR SURE ABOUT THE TRIM. THEY SAID IT WAS ORIGINAL. __________________ DREW67

08-02-2002, 01:35 PM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I have never seen one either.

08-02-2002, 04:14 PM	#7
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Hi Andrew, I personally have never seen chrome on a stepside, I don't think it could of been an option. I know it wasn't from 73 and up when were in the CHEVROLET business. Take care Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

08-02-2002, 06:28 PM	#8
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,826	I saw a 72 short stepside a few years ago with the lower trim and cheyenne super emblems, didnt look right at all, I just figured it was modified. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

08-02-2002, 06:53 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Here is a truck on ebay that the auction just ended on. It is represented to be an origanal SWB Stepside 4X4 Cheyenne!! The only thing that I see cheyenne there is the cargo light!! It's not an origanal SWB either, it is probly a cut down frame or a Blazer feame!! Look at the distance between the cab and rear fender.... Too Short!!! Now check the vin numbers..... They begin with a CE!! That is the vin of a 2 wheel drive. 4X4s numbers begin with CK... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-02-2002, 08:35 PM	#10
chevy2racr So Many Ideas, So Little Money Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 1,610	wes, need the link __________________ 72 Blazer 3/4 ton running gear 4.10s NP205/TH350 350 4in lift half doors 71 C10 with 454 99 S-10 5.1L SBC 700R4 09 Malibu Marshalltown, Iowa

08-03-2002, 12:01 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Acording to the date coded paper work (restoration catalog from G.M.) that is how CST/Chyanne stepsides came...lower trim on the cab only. Although, i don't think the upper was avaliable.

08-03-2002, 01:43 AM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Sorry I forgot about adding the link. Here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1846851242 WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

08-03-2002, 02:58 AM	#13
colohusker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Longmont, CO Posts: 436	I love the GMC tailgate as well on a Chevy step. I wonder what VIN is on the frame? Could have been a transplanted cab from a 2wd to get that VIN on there. I doubt if very much of that truck is original. Just my nickel's worth.... __________________ ------------------------------------------------ I say it's only money, my wife says it's only a truck.... '71 C10 Deluxe, factory ac, ps, pb, should be done by 2102 Longmont, CO husker95@hotmail.com

08-03-2002, 04:48 PM	#14
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	that is the coolest looking truck ive ever seen. that gmc tailgate is different, but cool. wes, youre right, that bed is way too short. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

08-03-2002, 10:14 PM	#15
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	From what I could decipher from the 1968 Chevrolet Salesman Data Book, you could get trim on a stepside. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.



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08-04-2002, 01:59 AM	#16
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	ive seen some 67-72 stepsides with trim, but only on frotn fenders/cab __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

08-04-2002, 02:53 AM	#17
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	i noticed in the description that it has ant lock brakes. this leads me to believe it was made up from a late model 4 wheel drive (probably blazer) and the bed was shortened to match wheelbase. clean piece but the bed seems out of porportion to me.

08-04-2002, 05:05 AM	#18
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,189	Man! Eleven-five for a rig that doesn't even have running boards to hang jerrycans on. The only trim that came from the dealer's on my truck was a radio delete plate. "There can be only one 'Mr. Natural,'" R. Crumb. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

08-04-2002, 06:35 PM	#19
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Hey Andrew, hows that bed coming along?? BTW, Drew67 has a very nice 68 with lower trim. It was a fleetside, but now a stepside. Hope that body shop is doing you good, not like the last one! E-mail me, Joe __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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