![]() |
![]() |
#26 |
Big Red - Now its a SWB!
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Oroville, Ca
Posts: 1,624
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
You would have went lighter? I've considered doing something like that, but I was contemplating 1/4" or 3/16". I guess it depends on usage, I use mine as a truck and it's a 3/4 longbed. I like it both ways but am partial to the swb.
__________________
68 3/4 ton ![]() ![]() 41 3/4 ton ![]() 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#27 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: gilbert,az
Posts: 47
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
Sorry your right I meant to go heavier. This was harder for buddy to work with because it was so thin, and bed floor underneath was far from perfect.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#28 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bend,Oregon
Posts: 225
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
so ? you covered up the ribbed bed floor ? with the smooth sheet mettle ? why not just get a new bed floor ? ... wait can you ?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#29 |
Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
__________________
-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#30 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: gilbert,az
Posts: 47
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
About the drop,I'm not really sure was lowered before I purchased. Id hate to give you wrong info. As for bed floor, I saw a truck at Goodguys and liked the way it looked. Bed floor was cut too many times and dented. A new bed floor is too expensive and for 85.00 in sheet metal and paying a buddy to weld it seemed like a better way to go. When truck is bedlined it will look totally smooth, no ribs, no bolts that will show. I will post bed after bedliner sprayed. Just low on funds.
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#31 |
motor exploder
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 2,346
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
Well, I guess one of my favorite stepsides from this board is now one of my favorite fleets.... darn. The Intro Pentia is also one of my favorite all time wheels.
__________________
Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac ![]() ![]() Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#32 |
Looks good at 20-ft .....
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mtn Home, AR
Posts: 707
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
"The pain........ the pain........."
(said in a voice like the little guy on the old Fantasy Island TV show). Just kidding. Looks great. Way better than mine. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#33 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Spring, TX
Posts: 886
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
Your truck looks awesome! I really love the stance. What are the wheel sizes and drop?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#34 |
Still livin the "dream" in '54
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 2,656
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
I have thought about changing my stepper into a fleet, but I just can't make the change. I love the way the steppers look the best.
Now if you're gonna blow a 454 and tub the back? Well then you need a fleetside... ![]() I guess I'll just keep my stepper the way she is ![]() D
__________________
Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#35 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona City, AZ
Posts: 747
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
Love the truck man! Your truck gave me the idea to paint my short step black. If you didn't sell it I would be more then happy to buy your old bed off you.
![]()
__________________
----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#36 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,162
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
I'd like to switch over to a step side
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#37 |
laying low
![]() Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Searcy, Ark. USA
Posts: 13,235
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
You fellas realize this is an old thread right?
Louis hasn't posted anything since this last one above.
__________________
Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#38 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: gilbert,az
Posts: 47
|
Re: Stepside to Fleetside
No worries guys, I was reading threads and had no idea that was my thread. I no longer have stepside bed,it was a straight trade. I replaced engine and had to have transmission rebuilt. I went with a 383. I haven't even been able to do the bedliner yet. I ordered a Monstaliner kit that will be here Monday. I'm going to post thread with pictures, for better or worse.
Posted via Mobile Device |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|