Stepside or fleetside???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tenochiturbide · 09-12-2007, 05:34 PM

Hey wat's up?? just wanted to get some opinions here... the deal is I have a stepside (I love it) but always liked the fleetside look better, and today I was at a juckyard looking for the doors that I need... and guess what?? I saw a SHORT FLEETSIDE bed,, in good shape,,, Hopefully I'll get it tomorrow, but now everybody tells me how much they like my stepside!!!!! what do you guys think?!??? here's a picture of my truck you all know my truck!! what should I do!?

mnunn454 · 09-12-2007, 05:36 PM

Fleet is Sweet!!!

dan42 · 09-12-2007, 05:37 PM

If you have a place to put it, get it, and then you can think about it a little - personally, I prefer fleetsides, but I like both.

TDs6t9 · 09-12-2007, 05:39 PM

Step Side here all the way. I have a '69 short step. Fleets are ok but as I said before steps for me..

**clay68c10** · 09-12-2007, 05:41 PM

Get it (if it's a good deal)! Even if you don't use it you can ALWAYS sell a short fleet bed.

tenochiturbide · 09-12-2007, 05:54 PM

Thanks for the Ideas!!! I'll get it tomorrow and sure will post some pictures of it!!!

**Palf70Step** · 09-12-2007, 06:02 PM

Ditto. Check them both out. I like both, but I did the change over from step to fleet. Good Luck.

streetstar · 09-12-2007, 06:02 PM

Ditto - i like both styles - but a good short fleet bed is gold. If you dont use it, you might use it later on another truck - or sell it

Longhorn Man · 09-12-2007, 06:12 PM

I've always wanted a short step personally.

raiders3581 · 09-12-2007, 09:03 PM

there is just something about that long flowing body line of a fleet side that get me where i live, fleetside all the way

**70cst** · 09-12-2007, 09:14 PM

With this response I might be "step"ping in it but I had a good thought for a "Fleet"ing moment. Do what makes you happy. As said...you can always sell the fleetside bed if you decide not to use it. IMO

**special-K** · 09-12-2007, 10:41 PM

Stepsides were the rage in CA when I got the truck bug.I love them both.It`s a matter of opinion and what`s yours?efinately grab the bed foe you or someone.

Brock · 09-12-2007, 10:51 PM

I prefer step...I think they look a little more sporty. But as long as it has a bowtie on it it'll work

67_C-30 · 09-12-2007, 11:01 PM

Fleet!! Edited by moderator

pdr510 · 09-12-2007, 11:08 PM

I just swapped from a stepside to a fleet.

otsenre · 09-12-2007, 11:18 PM

I would paint them both the same color and change them around every year or so, Keep them both!

tenochiturbide · 09-12-2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by otsenre

I would paint them both the same color and change them around every year or so, Keep them both!

That's the best Idea so far!!!

sleepyboy · 09-13-2007, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mnunn454

Fleet is Sweet!!!

Yeah right????? No offense, my fellow Chevy brother...Step is It baby!!! Do you wanna play in the minors OR the majors?? When DA MAN invented short steps, it was a home run.....If you pick fleet, you might as well bought a Ford...

retselgerg · 09-13-2007, 12:12 AM

its hard to make one of these trucks look bad no matter what you do to it, Its something alot of you don't like but i like the late model stepsides alot....but to your question id stay with the stepside. just IMO i like fleets as well

tenochiturbide · 09-13-2007, 12:18 AM

So far: Step: 5
Fleet: 10
None of both of them: 7

Thanks for the comments n' opinios, hopefully I'll make sometime to go get it tomorrow! I'll post some pics for you'all to look at it!

**70cst** · 09-13-2007, 12:31 AM

Ok...my vote goes for the fleet...but it has been said...Fleet or Step...either looks good on a Chevy or GMC. You can't say that about the other manufactures.

tenochiturbide · 09-13-2007, 12:39 AM

you are right on that one!!!

2bits · 09-13-2007, 12:51 AM

Here's an idea if you have space and are a freak like me. They are both equally cool, I would have a hard time deciding too. I would go for the Fleetside for sure, but like an old girlfriend I wouldn't want to give up the stepper, so I'd keep her for special events since she's more curvy

Here's the idea: Get some kind of quick release bolts and make sure to fabricate all your wiring and fuel tanks to attach to the frame, not the bed, then paint them both the same color as the truck, and make it so you can unclip the bed and the tail light connector, and swap it out whenever you want!

brak · 09-13-2007, 02:53 AM

sell me your step bed, and that will solve the dilemma.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-13-2007, 03:08 AM

I think your truck looks great. Either way will look ok. IMHO I lean towards the fleet side of life but that's just me.

esll.

09-12-2007, 05:34 PM	#1
tenochiturbide Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 53	Stepside or fleetside???? Hey wat's up?? just wanted to get some opinions here... the deal is I have a stepside (I love it) but always liked the fleetside look better, and today I was at a juckyard looking for the doors that I need... and guess what?? I saw a SHORT FLEETSIDE bed,, in good shape,,, Hopefully I'll get it tomorrow, but now everybody tells me how much they like my stepside!!!!! what do you guys think?!??? here's a picture of my truck you all know my truck!! what should I do!? Attached Images __________________

09-12-2007, 05:36 PM	#2
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Fleet is Sweet!!! __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

09-12-2007, 05:37 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? If you have a place to put it, get it, and then you can think about it a little - personally, I prefer fleetsides, but I like both. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

09-12-2007, 05:39 PM	#4
TDs6t9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 59	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Step Side here all the way. I have a '69 short step. Fleets are ok but as I said before steps for me..

09-12-2007, 05:41 PM	#5
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,956	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Get it (if it's a good deal)! Even if you don't use it you can ALWAYS sell a short fleet bed. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

09-12-2007, 05:54 PM	#6
tenochiturbide Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 53	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Thanks for the Ideas!!! I'll get it tomorrow and sure will post some pictures of it!!! __________________

09-12-2007, 06:02 PM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,923	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Ditto. Check them both out. I like both, but I did the change over from step to fleet. Good Luck. __________________ 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!

09-12-2007, 06:02 PM	#8
streetstar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 2,396	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Ditto - i like both styles - but a good short fleet bed is gold. If you dont use it, you might use it later on another truck - or sell it

09-12-2007, 06:12 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? I've always wanted a short step personally.

09-12-2007, 09:03 PM	#10
raiders3581 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: pomona ca Posts: 187	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? there is just something about that long flowing body line of a fleet side that get me where i live, fleetside all the way __________________ 67 short bed fleetside/1997 c1500 exteded cab/ 2004 accord/87 c10silverado 350 od tbi

09-12-2007, 09:14 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? With this response I might be "step"ping in it but I had a good thought for a "Fleet"ing moment. Do what makes you happy. As said...you can always sell the fleetside bed if you decide not to use it. IMO __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 09-12-2007 at 11:04 PM.

09-12-2007, 10:41 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Stepsides were the rage in CA when I got the truck bug.I love them both.It`s a matter of opinion and what`s yours?efinately grab the bed foe you or someone. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-12-2007, 10:51 PM	#13
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? I prefer step...I think they look a little more sporty. But as long as it has a bowtie on it it'll work __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

09-12-2007, 11:01 PM	#14
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Fleet!! Edited by moderator __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by krue; 09-12-2007 at 11:21 PM.

09-12-2007, 11:08 PM	#15
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09-12-2007, 11:18 PM	#16
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? I would paint them both the same color and change them around every year or so, Keep them both!

09-13-2007, 12:12 AM	#19
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? its hard to make one of these trucks look bad no matter what you do to it, Its something alot of you don't like but i like the late model stepsides alot....but to your question id stay with the stepside. just IMO i like fleets as well __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno Last edited by retselgerg; 09-13-2007 at 12:15 AM.

09-13-2007, 12:18 AM	#20
tenochiturbide Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 53	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? So far: Step: 5 Fleet: 10 None of both of them: 7 Thanks for the comments n' opinios, hopefully I'll make sometime to go get it tomorrow! I'll post some pics for you'all to look at it! __________________ Last edited by tenochiturbide; 09-13-2007 at 10:02 AM.

09-13-2007, 12:31 AM	#21
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Ok...my vote goes for the fleet...but it has been said...Fleet or Step...either looks good on a Chevy or GMC. You can't say that about the other manufactures. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-13-2007, 12:39 AM	#22
tenochiturbide Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbia South Carolina Posts: 53	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? you are right on that one!!! __________________

09-13-2007, 12:51 AM	#23
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? Here's an idea if you have space and are a freak like me. They are both equally cool, I would have a hard time deciding too. I would go for the Fleetside for sure, but like an old girlfriend I wouldn't want to give up the stepper, so I'd keep her for special events since she's more curvy Here's the idea: Get some kind of quick release bolts and make sure to fabricate all your wiring and fuel tanks to attach to the frame, not the bed, then paint them both the same color as the truck, and make it so you can unclip the bed and the tail light connector, and swap it out whenever you want! __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

09-13-2007, 02:53 AM	#24
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? sell me your step bed, and that will solve the dilemma. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

09-13-2007, 03:08 AM	#25
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Stepside or fleetside???? I think your truck looks great. Either way will look ok. IMHO I lean towards the fleet side of life but that's just me. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

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