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knucklebuster · 04-18-2003, 08:13 PM

I just had what could be a really original idea or a really awful idea.What would a 67-72 stepside bed look like with late model fenders.Could it be done or would it just be plain AWFUL

Jwill41 · 04-18-2003, 08:18 PM

plain awful. thats my .02

Low68 · 04-18-2003, 10:08 PM

Personally, I wouldn't do it. I think the original ones would look better. If you want to do something to set your truck apart, you could modify what you have to make it look different. Just my opinion though. Goodluck.
Low68

krue · 04-18-2003, 10:24 PM

I don't think it would look good, but you might get some of the Photoshop gods to cut and paste and see what it might look like?

theo70 · 04-19-2003, 02:22 PM

Every time I see a classic front end with a late bed, it reminds me of an 80 yr old woman married to a 20 year old guy...just plain wrong.

oldsub86 · 04-19-2003, 03:11 PM

There is a red one here. I don't recall exactly what year but it is a 67-72 front with the newer smoother stepside box. It looks factory and not out of place so far as I am concerned. I assume the owner is a bodyman as I usually see it outside a local bodyshop. Could probably get a photo of it but not for a few days. Would need to watch for it.

Smooth68 · 04-19-2003, 11:30 PM

I guess I'm the odd man here - no comments! Hey its your truck and I like anything that is not same ol everyday boring. I would have to see a photoshoped pic because I'm having a hard time picturing the idea.

O'l Buck · 04-20-2003, 12:35 AM

The only reason I'd do it would be if my bed wasn't salvageable, and I couldn't find another 67-72 shortbed of either type. I actually know a guy here that wanted to trade me the newer style box off of his 90? stepside for mine off of my 72. I of course said no.

Blue Beard · 04-20-2003, 10:37 AM

Wouldn't do it..............

chevykid1969 · 04-20-2003, 12:38 PM

why mess with something that already looks great. i would find something else to set your truck apart.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-20-2003, 03:39 PM

I've seen it done and it doesn't look THAT bad. If all of our trucks looked the same, we'd be just another Corvette club.

knucklebuster · 04-21-2003, 11:57 AM

Thanks for the opinions guys,if anyone could photoshop the idea it would greatly appreciated or if anyone finds a pic of one like this.I like the stepsides better but mines a fleet,I was just tossing around the idea trying to come up with something different.

*Randy70C-10* · 04-21-2003, 12:04 PM

I have a pic at home on my computer. I'll look for it after work.

70 Jimmy · 04-21-2003, 02:32 PM

One of the biggest problems is that the wheel openings don't match up. I hate 'em but that's my opinion and I wouldn't put anyone down for doing it.

knucklebuster · 04-21-2003, 09:34 PM

I've heard that several times about the wheel wells but I guess I haven't ever noticed it.Is it that noticable?Does someone have a pic of one from the side.I don't guess I've seen one from the side view.

04-18-2003, 08:13 PM	#1
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	How bad would it look? I just had what could be a really original idea or a really awful idea.What would a 67-72 stepside bed look like with late model fenders.Could it be done or would it just be plain AWFUL

04-18-2003, 08:18 PM	#2
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	plain awful. thats my .02 __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

04-18-2003, 10:08 PM	#3
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Personally, I wouldn't do it. I think the original ones would look better. If you want to do something to set your truck apart, you could modify what you have to make it look different. Just my opinion though. Goodluck. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

04-18-2003, 10:24 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I don't think it would look good, but you might get some of the Photoshop gods to cut and paste and see what it might look like? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-19-2003, 03:11 PM	#6
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	There is a red one here. I don't recall exactly what year but it is a 67-72 front with the newer smoother stepside box. It looks factory and not out of place so far as I am concerned. I assume the owner is a bodyman as I usually see it outside a local bodyshop. Could probably get a photo of it but not for a few days. Would need to watch for it. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

04-19-2003, 02:22 PM	#5
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	Every time I see a classic front end with a late bed, it reminds me of an 80 yr old woman married to a 20 year old guy...just plain wrong.

04-19-2003, 11:30 PM	#7
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I guess I'm the odd man here - no comments! Hey its your truck and I like anything that is not same ol everyday boring. I would have to see a photoshoped pic because I'm having a hard time picturing the idea. __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

04-20-2003, 12:35 AM	#8
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	The only reason I'd do it would be if my bed wasn't salvageable, and I couldn't find another 67-72 shortbed of either type. I actually know a guy here that wanted to trade me the newer style box off of his 90? stepside for mine off of my 72. I of course said no. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

04-20-2003, 10:37 AM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Wouldn't do it.............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-20-2003, 12:38 PM	#10
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	why mess with something that already looks great. i would find something else to set your truck apart.

04-20-2003, 03:39 PM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I've seen it done and it doesn't look THAT bad. If all of our trucks looked the same, we'd be just another Corvette club.

04-21-2003, 11:57 AM	#12
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	Thanks for the opinions guys,if anyone could photoshop the idea it would greatly appreciated or if anyone finds a pic of one like this.I like the stepsides better but mines a fleet,I was just tossing around the idea trying to come up with something different. __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)

04-21-2003, 12:04 PM	#13
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I have a pic at home on my computer. I'll look for it after work.

04-21-2003, 02:32 PM	#14
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	One of the biggest problems is that the wheel openings don't match up. I hate 'em but that's my opinion and I wouldn't put anyone down for doing it. __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

04-21-2003, 09:34 PM	#15
knucklebuster Failure is NOT an option! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: greenwood s.c. Posts: 811	I've heard that several times about the wheel wells but I guess I haven't ever noticed it.Is it that noticable?Does someone have a pic of one from the side.I don't guess I've seen one from the side view. __________________ House payment or truck parts?????.........why does life have to be so complicated? 1969 Chevy Shortbed Fleetside 1969 Camaro ps pb a/c(drove in high school now it's just a yard ornament,but it's next on the list for resto) 1990 Ni$$an hardbody( daily beater that has been really beaten!) 1999 Grand Am GT(wifes ride...never buy a pontiac!!Trust Me)



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