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tcb-1 · 04-13-2010, 10:19 PM

haha!! I knew that would rile you all up! nope, no pink and aqua pro street trucks for me!

and btw, I had the finest southeast missouri mullet in 1991 you'd ever want to see!!!!!!!!

gkesseru · 04-13-2010, 10:23 PM

Here's why I like steppers: Meet Red, my first old truck.

tcb-1 · 04-13-2010, 10:27 PM

wow, that is a nice stepside. that's a great reason to go stepper!!

67_C-30 · 04-13-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

haha!! I knew that would rile you all up! nope, no pink and aqua pro street trucks for me!

and btw, I had the finest southeast missouri mullet in 1991 you'd ever want to see!!!!!!!!

Me too brother. I had the Camaro Mullet! Rolling in my '82 Z28 with Iron Maiden and Megadeth cranked as loud as it would go!

**Roland** · 04-14-2010, 03:16 PM

I had the same question - Fleet or Step. I think the Step looks way better, but I didn't like the idea of chains rattling and something sliding across the bed and denting the bedside so it could be seen from outside. I've been working on this solution for a couple of months.

lax54650 · 04-14-2010, 04:06 PM

roland that is different i like it but where is ch.et might be neat to include him(chet) on front box panel

Gene · 04-14-2010, 04:20 PM

Roland, that is pretty sweet! Never seen a fleet/step combo like that. Can't wait to see it finished!

67ChevyRedneck · 04-14-2010, 04:22 PM

Roland, I've seen that done with the 47-55 1st series using a suburban rear with pickup fenders, but your the first person I've ever seen that's cut a fleet down to stepside dimensions with the fenders and steps. COOOOOOL!!!!

**Roland** · 04-14-2010, 04:23 PM

Thanks! As for CHET, I plan to take the entire embossment out of a regular Step tailgat and weld it into the panel where EVROL is now. And as far as "Can't wait to see it finished...." ME TOO!!

*Fitz* · 04-14-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Roland

Thanks! As for CHET, I plan to take the entire embossment out of a regular Step tailgat and weld it into the panel where EVROL is now. And as far as "Can't wait to see it finished...." ME TOO!!

This is the reason I subscribe to this forum....I thought I had seen everything...Can't wait to see this one finished. That really is one cool truck. Did you keep the tubs inside the bed?

Big block, posi and a set of 31.5/12.5-15 W Hoosiers hangin out in back!

gkesseru · 04-14-2010, 04:46 PM

Step+Fleet=Sweet

67_C-30 · 04-14-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roland

I had the same question - Fleet or Step. I think the Step looks way better, but I didn't like the idea of chains rattling and something sliding across the bed and denting the bedside so it could be seen from outside. I've been working on this solution for a couple of months.

Now that's pretty cool!

'72customdeluxe · 04-14-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tcb-1

reasoning is because the stepside were RARELY ever highly optioned

I r haz spurshal truck

Fleetside for dough
step for show

**Roland** · 04-15-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

This is the reason I subscribe to this forum....I thought I had seen everything...Can't wait to see this one finished. That really is one cool truck. Did you keep the tubs inside the bed?

Big block, posi and a set of 31.5/12.5-15 W Hoosiers hangin out in back!

If you wanted to tub one out for wall-to-wall rubber, it would be simple with this one, but I'm planning to trim the flange off the wheel well and narrow it down to about two inches and weld it back and bolt them on.

ShredSled · 04-15-2010, 11:21 AM

whoa, that fleet/stepper is wild! Can't wait to see what that stance looks like when finished!

I'm personally a step-side type of guy, but that isn't to say some of my favorite trucks out there aren't fleets!
I'd agree with what was said about the steppers looking better on the '67 small windows though, definitely does make it look older than it is, which I personally like.
And I think it's just wrong to build up a project truck simply thinking of it's resale value, that disgusts me. Just build it as you like it!

Also, maybe it's just in my eyes, but from some angles, maybe depending on paint and trim too, but some of the fleets I see sometimes look like they have on an oddly shaped overly bulky tonneau cover where the belt line flows downward on the bedsides... Anyone else notice that?

*Original67* · 04-15-2010, 11:44 AM

are you building it to keep or sale. if your building it to sale fleet if your keeping it build what you think is cool.

gkesseru · 04-15-2010, 12:32 PM

Actually, I've just retired and figured that I could have fun building an old truck and after it's all done I'll put a good price on a For Sale sign and troll for customers. If someone makes a good offer then I'll start all over again.
My objective is to have a fairly modern interior based around some late model SUV cream leather buckets. Considering I'm going to have a modern interior, a fleet is starting to make more sense as the step is basically a 40's design.

04-13-2010, 10:19 PM	#26
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Step or fleet? haha!! I knew that would rile you all up! nope, no pink and aqua pro street trucks for me! and btw, I had the finest southeast missouri mullet in 1991 you'd ever want to see!!!!!!!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 04-13-2010 at 10:21 PM.

04-13-2010, 10:23 PM	#27
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Step or fleet? Here's why I like steppers: Meet Red, my first old truck. Attached Images __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

04-13-2010, 10:27 PM	#28
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Step or fleet? wow, that is a nice stepside. that's a great reason to go stepper!! __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

04-14-2010, 03:16 PM	#30
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Step or fleet? I had the same question - Fleet or Step. I think the Step looks way better, but I didn't like the idea of chains rattling and something sliding across the bed and denting the bedside so it could be seen from outside. I've been working on this solution for a couple of months. Attached Images

04-14-2010, 04:06 PM	#31
lax54650 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: lacrosse wi. Posts: 426	Re: Step or fleet? roland that is different i like it but where is ch.et might be neat to include him(chet) on front box panel Last edited by lax54650; 04-14-2010 at 04:07 PM.

04-14-2010, 04:20 PM	#32
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Step or fleet? Roland, that is pretty sweet! Never seen a fleet/step combo like that. Can't wait to see it finished!

04-14-2010, 04:22 PM	#33
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Step or fleet? Roland, I've seen that done with the 47-55 1st series using a suburban rear with pickup fenders, but your the first person I've ever seen that's cut a fleet down to stepside dimensions with the fenders and steps. COOOOOOL!!!! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-14-2010, 04:23 PM	#34
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Step or fleet? Thanks! As for CHET, I plan to take the entire embossment out of a regular Step tailgat and weld it into the panel where EVROL is now. And as far as "Can't wait to see it finished...." ME TOO!! Last edited by Roland; 04-14-2010 at 04:24 PM. Reason: none

04-14-2010, 04:46 PM	#36
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Step or fleet? Step+Fleet=Sweet __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932

04-15-2010, 11:21 AM	#40
ShredSled Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 159	Re: Step or fleet? whoa, that fleet/stepper is wild! Can't wait to see what that stance looks like when finished! I'm personally a step-side type of guy, but that isn't to say some of my favorite trucks out there aren't fleets! I'd agree with what was said about the steppers looking better on the '67 small windows though, definitely does make it look older than it is, which I personally like. And I think it's just wrong to build up a project truck simply thinking of it's resale value, that disgusts me. Just build it as you like it! Also, maybe it's just in my eyes, but from some angles, maybe depending on paint and trim too, but some of the fleets I see sometimes look like they have on an oddly shaped overly bulky tonneau cover where the belt line flows downward on the bedsides... Anyone else notice that? __________________ get it!

04-15-2010, 11:44 AM	#41
Original67 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 254	Re: Step or fleet? are you building it to keep or sale. if your building it to sale fleet if your keeping it build what you think is cool.

04-15-2010, 12:32 PM	#42
gkesseru Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California, Maryland Posts: 544	Re: Step or fleet? Actually, I've just retired and figured that I could have fun building an old truck and after it's all done I'll put a good price on a For Sale sign and troll for customers. If someone makes a good offer then I'll start all over again. My objective is to have a fairly modern interior based around some late model SUV cream leather buckets. Considering I'm going to have a modern interior, a fleet is starting to make more sense as the step is basically a 40's design. __________________ 72 Fleet (died) 78 Step (sold) 55 Step named Fred (sold) 00 F150 68 Step (named El Scorcho by PO) Build thread for the new El Scorcho http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=392932



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