where to find step-side fenders...? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67 cst swb** · 06-05-2005, 01:02 PM

Where are the best places to buy either steel or fiberglass step-side fenders? Are they even repro'd in steel w/o wheel cut-out? I'm thinking of putting together a '68 as a step-side. I have a stepside box off of a '74. I heard they are the same besides the fenders. Anyone know the story exactly about that?

*Randy70C-10* · 06-05-2005, 03:36 PM

The box I think is the same, the tailgate definately is the same. I got my stepside fenders brand new from GMCPauls and they fit exactly like the originals!

71HUGGER396 · 06-05-2005, 04:13 PM

They even sell the step now.

*Randy70C-10* · 06-05-2005, 04:17 PM

The step was all that was left, now that they are available you can build the entire stepside bed brand new!

stllookn · 06-05-2005, 05:31 PM

The box requires some modification in the way of an extension welded to the front sides of the box to accomodate the smaller step. You will also have to replace the box to frame mounts at the back rear cross member. You will also have to plug all of the fender mount holes and redrill them for the '67-'72 fenders. Other than that...it is a perfect match! Oh...almost forgot you will have to extend the front stake pockets and fill/redrill a few holes in the back for mounting the taillight brackets and to accomodate the wiring harness.

68shortstep · 06-05-2005, 05:39 PM

Don't think you can buy the L-brackets which support the steps as repro items. At least I've never seen any, & I looked & looked for a set & couldn't find any that weren't rusted or bent junk at salvage yards. was getting ready to fab-up something at least usable, & then a board member sold me a good set (used) at a fair price.

Great to have access to all this knowlege..............

**Palf70Step** · 06-05-2005, 07:28 PM

If your interested in what it takes to modify the bed to fit 67-72 style fenders, read this.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123833

It's not super difficult, but it is not a bolt in swap either. It is a good thing if you have time and little money, it will work out just fine.

06-05-2005, 01:02 PM	#1
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	where to find step-side fenders...? Where are the best places to buy either steel or fiberglass step-side fenders? Are they even repro'd in steel w/o wheel cut-out? I'm thinking of putting together a '68 as a step-side. I have a stepside box off of a '74. I heard they are the same besides the fenders. Anyone know the story exactly about that? __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

06-05-2005, 04:13 PM	#3
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	They even sell the step now. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

06-05-2005, 05:31 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	The box requires some modification in the way of an extension welded to the front sides of the box to accomodate the smaller step. You will also have to replace the box to frame mounts at the back rear cross member. You will also have to plug all of the fender mount holes and redrill them for the '67-'72 fenders. Other than that...it is a perfect match! Oh...almost forgot you will have to extend the front stake pockets and fill/redrill a few holes in the back for mounting the taillight brackets and to accomodate the wiring harness. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

06-05-2005, 07:28 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	If your interested in what it takes to modify the bed to fit 67-72 style fenders, read this. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123833 It's not super difficult, but it is not a bolt in swap either. It is a good thing if you have time and little money, it will work out just fine. __________________ 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!

06-05-2005, 03:36 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	The box I think is the same, the tailgate definately is the same. I got my stepside fenders brand new from GMCPauls and they fit exactly like the originals!

06-05-2005, 04:17 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	The step was all that was left, now that they are available you can build the entire stepside bed brand new!

06-05-2005, 05:39 PM	#6
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Don't think you can buy the L-brackets which support the steps as repro items. At least I've never seen any, & I looked & looked for a set & couldn't find any that weren't rusted or bent junk at salvage yards. was getting ready to fab-up something at least usable, & then a board member sold me a good set (used) at a fair price. Great to have access to all this knowlege..............



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