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72c20customcamper · 03-22-2019, 05:55 PM

Ok I bought a 68 lwb stepside and on the front step on each side has a box. Looks to be a ammo box but looking at several stepside trucks they all seem to have the exact same box. Last one I saw was on the for sale thread "Betsy."Here's mine and hers. Was this just people liking the idea or was it something dealers did?

bill3rail · 03-22-2019, 06:14 PM

I believe they are Ammo cans.

Maybe an aftermarket accessory?

Bill

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-22-2019, 09:42 PM

20 or 40 MM

**special-K** · 03-22-2019, 11:17 PM

Putting boxes on the running boards is just something people did. Those ammo cans worked out well.

**HO455** · 03-23-2019, 04:30 PM

Back in the day every town had a Real Army surplus store.

bill3rail · 03-23-2019, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Back in the day every town had a Real Army surplus store.

There are very few if any near me now.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-23-2019, 04:54 PM

Want to get a couple? They're $24.99 each at www.sportsmansguide.com
P/n:WX2-164783.

bill3rail · 03-23-2019, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

Want to get a couple? They're $24.99 each at www.sportsmansguide.com
P/n:WX2-164783.

I am pretty sure those are smaller than the ones on those trucks.

I have one in the garage that looks to be the same size.

Bill

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 03-23-2019, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bill3rail

I am pretty sure those are smaller than the ones on those trucks.

I have one in the garage that looks to be the same size.

Bill

They have taller ones too. Try the 25mm can, p/n WX2- 696919, $27.

72c20customcamper · 03-25-2019, 10:28 AM

Tractor supply has the large ammo cans but I'm sure there Chinese. I'll have to look I have a couple for my bbq and brewing equipment.

03-22-2019, 05:55 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,561	Stepside tool boxes? Ok I bought a 68 lwb stepside and on the front step on each side has a box. Looks to be a ammo box but looking at several stepside trucks they all seem to have the exact same box. Last one I saw was on the for sale thread "Betsy."Here's mine and hers. Was this just people liking the idea or was it something dealers did? Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 03-22-2019 at 08:19 PM.

03-22-2019, 06:14 PM	#2
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Stepside tool boxes? I believe they are Ammo cans. Maybe an aftermarket accessory? Bill __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks! Last edited by bill3rail; 03-22-2019 at 07:37 PM.

03-22-2019, 09:42 PM	#3
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,346	Re: Stepside tool boxes? 20 or 40 MM __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-22-2019, 11:17 PM	#4
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03-23-2019, 04:30 PM	#5
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,226	Re: Stepside tool boxes? Back in the day every town had a Real Army surplus store. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-23-2019, 04:54 PM	#7
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,346	Re: Stepside tool boxes? Want to get a couple? They're $24.99 each at www.sportsmansguide.com P/n:WX2-164783. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

03-25-2019, 10:28 AM	#10
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,561	Re: Stepside tool boxes? Tractor supply has the large ammo cans but I'm sure there Chinese. I'll have to look I have a couple for my bbq and brewing equipment. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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