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flynj1 · 11-02-2007, 12:45 PM

I have never been a fan of toppers on step sides but I am a bass player in a local band and I fly some good sized RC planes. The stuff I need to hall wont fit under a flat cover. I went to our local U pull it and there set a 66 with some baddly needed steps and this topper. I dont think I have ever seen a topper on a 66 step and was shocked to see this one in a yard. How bad do you all think it looks? Should I wear a mask so no one see its me driving.

steverino66 · 11-02-2007, 02:00 PM

Not really BAD, just a little like putting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.

faribran · 11-02-2007, 02:17 PM

i fly RC planes also,.... sure would be good for that...

Tim64 · 11-02-2007, 02:54 PM

I think with a little paint it would look pretty good. I'm not much for the wood grain look, but that's just me.
Tim

NONHOG · 11-02-2007, 03:22 PM

Not bad , you might want to consider pulling the "woody" off and reskinning it with aluminum sheeting for that "Airstream look" would be more ERA correct .
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BIG CTY · 11-02-2007, 04:13 PM

Get the mask....

62 short step · 11-02-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG CTY

Get the mask....

I agree, but on the other hand you have to do what you have to!!

flynj1 · 11-02-2007, 04:49 PM

If it stays on it WILL be reskinned.

Ronin8451 · 11-02-2007, 06:33 PM

That makes it nicer to carry the Big Birds, don't it ! I own a hobby shop and use my truck to get supplies from a buddy's shop and just use a cargo net right now.
I can't find a Long Step topper at all, but have thought about building a cover out of 2 old hoods narrowed up and about a foot tall to get my 29% Ultra RC Giles 202 in it along with all of my other "Electric" airplanes. I hate towing my enclosed trailer everywhere.

Nice truck from a fellow Flyer !

Rick

Iron-Butt · 11-02-2007, 07:49 PM

Looks good to me. Paint it and add an accent stripe.

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-03-2007, 05:55 AM

what about a toneau cover? would it give you enough head-room?

jchav62 · 11-03-2007, 09:53 AM

I play guitar too and I know how much of a pain it is to have your stuff in the back of the truck... Worried about the weather and the thieves... It sucks. You do what you have to... Doesn't look too bad by the way...

flynj1 · 11-03-2007, 09:55 AM

A toneau cover does not get me enough room. I would need atlest 8'' above the bed sides for my planes I have now and I want to build a 30%-40% edge. My other problem Is my camper. I have a 63 shasta camper and when we go camping the cab is to small for Me my wife and our 125# golden retreiver. I tryed to get my wife to stay home but she wouldnt go for it.

11-02-2007, 12:45 PM	#1
flynj1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: council bluffs Iowa Posts: 33	How bad does it look ? I have never been a fan of toppers on step sides but I am a bass player in a local band and I fly some good sized RC planes. The stuff I need to hall wont fit under a flat cover. I went to our local U pull it and there set a 66 with some baddly needed steps and this topper. I dont think I have ever seen a topper on a 66 step and was shocked to see this one in a yard. How bad do you all think it looks? Should I wear a mask so no one see its me driving. Attached Images

11-02-2007, 02:00 PM	#2
steverino66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: oklahoma Posts: 663	Re: How bad does it look ? Not really BAD, just a little like putting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.

11-02-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: How bad does it look ? i fly RC planes also,.... sure would be good for that... __________________ "

11-02-2007, 02:54 PM	#4
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: How bad does it look ? I think with a little paint it would look pretty good. I'm not much for the wood grain look, but that's just me. Tim

11-02-2007, 03:22 PM	#5
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,416	Re: How bad does it look ? Not bad , you might want to consider pulling the "woody" off and reskinning it with aluminum sheeting for that "Airstream look" would be more ERA correct . ? __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

11-02-2007, 04:13 PM	#6
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: How bad does it look ? Get the mask.... __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

11-02-2007, 04:49 PM	#8
flynj1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: council bluffs Iowa Posts: 33	Re: How bad does it look ? If it stays on it WILL be reskinned.

11-02-2007, 06:33 PM	#9
Ronin8451 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Weatherford, Texas Posts: 47	Re: How bad does it look ? That makes it nicer to carry the Big Birds, don't it ! I own a hobby shop and use my truck to get supplies from a buddy's shop and just use a cargo net right now. I can't find a Long Step topper at all, but have thought about building a cover out of 2 old hoods narrowed up and about a foot tall to get my 29% Ultra RC Giles 202 in it along with all of my other "Electric" airplanes. I hate towing my enclosed trailer everywhere. Nice truck from a fellow Flyer ! Rick __________________ 1970 SS El Camino Resto-rod 1951 Chevy 3100 ( in pieces at the moment) 1964 C-10 Long Step ( new daily play truck) 1999 SS Camaro & 1994 BMW 740IL Daily drivers 1969 SS Chevelle ( next in the resto line)

11-02-2007, 07:49 PM	#10
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: How bad does it look ? Looks good to me. Paint it and add an accent stripe. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

11-03-2007, 05:55 AM	#11
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: How bad does it look ? what about a toneau cover? would it give you enough head-room? __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

11-03-2007, 09:53 AM	#12
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: How bad does it look ? I play guitar too and I know how much of a pain it is to have your stuff in the back of the truck... Worried about the weather and the thieves... It sucks. You do what you have to... Doesn't look too bad by the way... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

11-03-2007, 09:55 AM	#13
flynj1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: council bluffs Iowa Posts: 33	Re: How bad does it look ? A toneau cover does not get me enough room. I would need atlest 8'' above the bed sides for my planes I have now and I want to build a 30%-40% edge. My other problem Is my camper. I have a 63 shasta camper and when we go camping the cab is to small for Me my wife and our 125# golden retreiver. I tryed to get my wife to stay home but she wouldnt go for it.



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