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**1971Stepside** · 12-09-2003, 11:46 AM

Does the stepside bed sit on those little rubber pads that the fleetside beds sit on. It doesn't look like it does, but I wanted to know for sure.

Hoping to have my bed on in a couple weeks.

Mudder · 12-09-2003, 12:04 PM

They have little metal shimms I believe.

**Palf70Step** · 12-09-2003, 01:42 PM

The kit for my bed came with the flat rubber pads. (like a square piece of inner tube). I was told it is optional..I guess it's suppose to help quiet things instead of metal on metal.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-09-2003, 03:26 PM

id definately put something in there i think it would rattle or something otherwise

*Randy70C-10* · 12-09-2003, 03:35 PM

Mine was bolted straight to the metal.

**1971Stepside** · 12-09-2003, 05:39 PM

I think it originally had metal washers and I don't see where the rubber pads would keep noise down as long as the bed was tight to the frame. I was just worried about body lines matching up.

ZOOMY · 12-10-2003, 04:54 AM

I just took a stepbox off of a '70 that had never been off before & it had little pads.

**1971Stepside** · 12-10-2003, 12:49 PM

Hmm, thanks Zoomy. I guess I will have to pick me up a set. I bet I could make them out of some old mud flap. I wonder how thick they are?

**CPNE** · 12-10-2003, 12:52 PM

Find an old inner tube and make your own. I bought some several years ago and there were about that thickness

Mudder · 12-10-2003, 12:53 PM

You'll want to wait till you put the bed on to get the body lines straight. Mine just had like 1/8 inch metal plates between the bed and frame.

**1971Stepside** · 12-10-2003, 12:55 PM

I am about ready to put the bed on Mudder! You haven't been up in awhile....

Just doing test fits. I bought two new bedsides and a new RH fender (metal) last weekend. All I need now is a tailgate!

Mudder · 12-10-2003, 01:03 PM

Do you have the cab on?

**1971Stepside** · 12-10-2003, 04:39 PM

Cab only...

**1971Stepside** · 12-10-2003, 04:42 PM

Again, just checkin to make sure all my welding allows all things to fit. Luckily, it was all good.

**Palf70Step** · 12-10-2003, 07:42 PM

Whooo hoo.....I can hear the engine running. Your getting close dude

hgs_notes · 12-10-2003, 08:23 PM

When I replaced my bed, I used rubber pads. I also lost some grounding and the tail lights quit working. I added a ground strap which solved the problem.

HG

**1971Stepside** · 12-11-2003, 02:34 PM

That is a good point I hadn't thought of. Thanks for the tip hgs_notes.

12-09-2003, 11:46 AM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Here is a dumb question.. Does the stepside bed sit on those little rubber pads that the fleetside beds sit on. It doesn't look like it does, but I wanted to know for sure. Hoping to have my bed on in a couple weeks. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-09-2003, 01:42 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	The kit for my bed came with the flat rubber pads. (like a square piece of inner tube). I was told it is optional..I guess it's suppose to help quiet things instead of metal on metal. __________________ 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!

12-09-2003, 03:26 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	id definately put something in there i think it would rattle or something otherwise __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-09-2003, 05:39 PM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I think it originally had metal washers and I don't see where the rubber pads would keep noise down as long as the bed was tight to the frame. I was just worried about body lines matching up. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-10-2003, 04:54 AM	#7
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	pads I just took a stepbox off of a '70 that had never been off before & it had little pads.

12-09-2003, 12:04 PM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	They have little metal shimms I believe.

12-09-2003, 03:35 PM	#5
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Mine was bolted straight to the metal.

12-10-2003, 12:49 PM	#8
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Hmm, thanks Zoomy. I guess I will have to pick me up a set. I bet I could make them out of some old mud flap. I wonder how thick they are? __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-10-2003, 12:52 PM	#9
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Find an old inner tube and make your own. I bought some several years ago and there were about that thickness __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-10-2003, 12:53 PM	#10
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	You'll want to wait till you put the bed on to get the body lines straight. Mine just had like 1/8 inch metal plates between the bed and frame.

12-10-2003, 12:55 PM	#11
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I am about ready to put the bed on Mudder! You haven't been up in awhile.... Just doing test fits. I bought two new bedsides and a new RH fender (metal) last weekend. All I need now is a tailgate! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-10-2003, 01:03 PM	#12
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Do you have the cab on?

12-10-2003, 04:39 PM	#13
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	The cab is on... Cab only... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-10-2003, 04:42 PM	#14
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Cab and Front Clip Again, just checkin to make sure all my welding allows all things to fit. Luckily, it was all good. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

12-10-2003, 07:42 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,762	Whooo hoo.....I can hear the engine running. Your getting close dude __________________ 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!



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12-10-2003, 08:23 PM	#16
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12-11-2003, 02:34 PM	#17
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	That is a good point I hadn't thought of. Thanks for the tip hgs_notes. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

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