Anyone else have the step insert on their fleetside?(pic) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Zumo · 09-26-2002, 01:57 PM

nevermind the antenna base.

Narkoleptik · 09-26-2002, 02:11 PM

no step, but i have gas tanks there... on both sides... total of 3 tanks...

adamls · 09-26-2002, 02:17 PM

I have seen that step on alot of trucks, but I am not sure what the purpose of it was.

Zumo · 09-26-2002, 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by adamls
I have seen that step on alot of trucks, but I am not sure what the purpose of it was.

I have found it handy when the bed is full and there is no room to get in the bed to lift something out. You step on the step, grab what your lifting, like something long that you need another person to help on the other end by the tail gate, and just lift it up over the side of the bed.

Blue_71 · 09-27-2002, 11:49 AM

ive seen those before.. i would love to find some for my truck. they were made so you could easily get stuff out of the bed

72GMCstepside · 09-27-2002, 02:34 PM

Never seen those steps before! I guess know i've seen it all!! maybe not.

da-burb · 09-27-2002, 03:46 PM

This fall there was a 67 3/4 ton truck in the demolition derby. He had a step on the box. I wish I could have removed it before the truck was obliterated.

I also have one of those NOS. Not sure if I will ever install, but it is there if I decide to do it.

JJR · 09-27-2002, 04:02 PM

Never seen one in person but have seen several on e-bay over the last year or so.

CraigS · 09-30-2002, 07:15 PM

They are listed in my '72 owners manual as a dealer installed option.

useRc10 · 09-30-2002, 08:04 PM

heres one that barn9 posted from a show...they look sweet...where'd you get the aftermarket ones and how much work is it to put in?

-Nick

useRc10 · 09-30-2002, 08:05 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/attachment.php3?

nu2-72 · 09-30-2002, 08:33 PM

I have pages of original options like tissue holders, medical kits, aux. lights and those steps. Gobs more but I don't know how I would ever get it posted.

low 84 · 09-30-2002, 09:34 PM

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Originally posted by Zumo

nevermind the antenna base.

lol, i thought it was a towball screwed onto the side of your bed first time i saw it

Longhorn Man · 09-30-2002, 11:56 PM

It was intrduced in the late 50's as a dealer add on. It is still around in some dealers (NOS) and the (original) part number is 988423 and comes with one step, mounting hardwear, and a template as to where to place it. They originally had a list price of 10 bucks.

useRc10 · 10-01-2002, 12:02 PM

any board vendors have them?

68_GMC_910 · 10-01-2002, 05:32 PM

I saw one guy route his tailpipe out of one of those.

09-26-2002, 01:57 PM	#1
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Anyone else have the step insert on their fleetside?(pic) nevermind the antenna base. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

09-26-2002, 02:11 PM	#2
Narkoleptik 69 GMC LWB FLEET Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tucson, Az, USA Posts: 108	no step, but i have gas tanks there... on both sides... total of 3 tanks... __________________ TUCSON, AZ

09-26-2002, 02:17 PM	#3
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	I have seen that step on alot of trucks, but I am not sure what the purpose of it was. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

09-27-2002, 03:46 PM	#7
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	This fall there was a 67 3/4 ton truck in the demolition derby. He had a step on the box. I wish I could have removed it before the truck was obliterated. I also have one of those NOS. Not sure if I will ever install, but it is there if I decide to do it. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

09-27-2002, 04:02 PM	#8
JJR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Leesburg, GA Posts: 746	Never seen one in person but have seen several on e-bay over the last year or so. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB Second Owner 70 C-10 Second Owner 93 GMC C1500 Third Owner 99 C2500 Crew Cab Short Bed

09-27-2002, 02:34 PM	#6
72GMCstepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Watsonville, Ca Posts: 23	Never seen those steps before! I guess know i've seen it all!! maybe not.

09-30-2002, 07:15 PM	#9
CraigS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Gresham, OR, USA Posts: 106	They are listed in my '72 owners manual as a dealer installed option. __________________ 72 GMC K20, 454, TH350 00 GMC Yukon 66 Ford Bronco

09-30-2002, 08:04 PM	#10
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	heres one that barn9 posted from a show...they look sweet...where'd you get the aftermarket ones and how much work is it to put in? -Nick __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

09-30-2002, 08:05 PM	#11
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	dont know how to link it http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/attachment.php3? __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

09-30-2002, 08:33 PM	#12
nu2-72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Amazonia, Mo. USA Posts: 2,821	I have pages of original options like tissue holders, medical kits, aux. lights and those steps. Gobs more but I don't know how I would ever get it posted. __________________ 72 3/4 4x4 350 4spd 72 3/4 4x4 350 auto 2004 Duramax Silverado 4x4 2006 Duramax Crew cab 4x4 2010 Harley Ultra Limited 2011 Harley Street Glide

09-30-2002, 11:56 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	It was intrduced in the late 50's as a dealer add on. It is still around in some dealers (NOS) and the (original) part number is 988423 and comes with one step, mounting hardwear, and a template as to where to place it. They originally had a list price of 10 bucks.

10-01-2002, 12:02 PM	#15
useRc10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mechanicsville, VA, 23111 Posts: 1,138	any board vendors have them? __________________ -'02 Chevy Avalanche, 5.3L, 4x4... needing a small lift and bigger tires -'72 Chevy C-10(350, bored 60 over)dual flowmasters, 3 on the tree -'85 K5 Blazer,305 NO MORE...350 is in,2" lift,33" Mickey Thompson Baja Claw Radials -dads '70 burb (red, 5-7 drop, 350...) www.geocities.com/userc10/truckhome.html AIM: Auntjoedadda

10-01-2002, 05:32 PM	#16
68_GMC_910 what would Neal do? Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 150	I saw one guy route his tailpipe out of one of those. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Long Step 250/3onTree 1969 Chevy C10 longfleet, 350/350



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