pictures of shortbox stepsides

[mygmctruck1]

A couple more

[67C10Step]

mygmc,
I LOVE your truck! GMC 4x4 and step side to boot. Makes me miss my dad's old 71 short fleet GMC 4x4.

I really want to hear more about your tail light choice. That is probably the most tastefully done, non stock version I have seen in a long time.

[mygmctruck1]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

mygmc,
I LOVE your truck! GMC 4x4 and step side to boot. Makes me miss my dad's old 71 short fleet GMC 4x4.

I really want to hear more about your tail light choice. That is probably the most tastefully done, non stock version I have seen in a long time.

Thanks for your high praise.
To start with , I knew once I wasn’t going to restore it to oem standards , I knew I had a free hand in what I did do. Personally I dislike the tail lights that came on these trucks and I knew I wanted something different . I didn’t want to cut the new box stake pockets for a light , I wanted surface mount lights . Hard to find the right light , I spent hrs searching the net for tail lights and finaly came across these . They are supplied by Partsmart . They say they make them ( not sure ) but they look exactly like what I was looking for.
I have Amazon prime too , so I would order different lights until I actually found they were going to fit my desire. No shipping costs either way . Shipping gets expensive when your not a volume shipper .

My seats are out of a Ford Bronco ( high back buckets ) some one put them out for trash pick up , I looked at them , nothing wrong other than some miner vinyl blemishes . They are Eddy Bauer addition electric seats to boot !

I will update pic’s as I move along .

[mygmctruck1]

Here are the tail lights in operation

[Daves70]

Here's my 67

[mygmctruck1]

Originally Posted by Daves70

Here's my 67

Sharp , I always liked white trucks. Just hard to keep clean .

[Rogerlumibao]

71 passed down from father who was 2nd owner factory built in Fremont ca, truck stayed in fremont till now. Just replaced motor with GM crate kept original AC, 700r transmission, and 373 gears for some better mpg, replaced wheels and tires to a winter set and drove it to colorado.

[3757chevy]

Originally Posted by Rogerlumibao

71 passed down from father who was 2nd owner factory built in Fremont ca, truck stayed in fremont till now. Just replaced motor with GM crate kept original AC, 700r transmission, and 373 gears for some better mpg, replaced wheels and tires to a winter set and drove it to colorado.

Nice looking truck,Welcome aboard.

[mygmctruck1]

Originally Posted by Rogerlumibao

71 passed down from father who was 2nd owner factory built in Fremont ca, truck stayed in fremont till now. Just replaced motor with GM crate kept original AC, 700r transmission, and 373 gears for some better mpg, replaced wheels and tires to a winter set and drove it to colorado.

Nice .

Tell me where did you find your box cover ?

[ltdmstr]

Found on Craigslist in Cincinnati OH about a month ago.

[mygmctruck1]

Originally Posted by ltdmstr

Found on Craigslist in Cincinnati OH about a month ago.

Nice clean truck , are going to do anything with it or just drive and enjoy ?

[ltdmstr]

Originally Posted by mygmctruck1

Nice clean truck , are going to do anything with it or just drive and enjoy ?

I'm doing a 2/4 drop with spindles and rear springs, 5 lug conversion, ps conversion, front disc brakes with hydroboost, sway bars, and different wheels and tires. Original plan was to do a full custom high-end build on a Roadster Shop spec chassis with LS motor, etc. But it's a nice, clean original short bed, so now I'm thinking of sticking with the stock chassis. But I have four other cars and two motorcycles I'm working on, so the plan at the moment for this one is to just get the upgrades done and drive it.

[mygmctruck1]

Originally Posted by ltdmstr

I'm doing a 2/4 drop with spindles and rear springs, 5 lug conversion, ps conversion, front disc brakes with hydroboost, sway bars, and different wheels and tires. Original plan was to do a full custom high-end build on a Roadster Shop spec chassis with LS motor, etc. But it's a nice, clean original short bed, so now I'm thinking of sticking with the stock chassis. But I have four other cars and two motorcycles I'm working on, so the plan at the moment for this one is to just get the upgrades done and drive it.

Enjoy

[Mike C]

Originally Posted by ltdmstr

I'm doing a 2/4 drop with spindles and rear springs, 5 lug conversion, ps conversion, front disc brakes with hydroboost, sway bars, and different wheels and tires. Original plan was to do a full custom high-end build on a Roadster Shop spec chassis with LS motor, etc. But it's a nice, clean original short bed, so now I'm thinking of sticking with the stock chassis. But I have four other cars and two motorcycles I'm working on, so the plan at the moment for this one is to just get the upgrades done and drive it.

Great Looking truck and a great plan! Same path I have chosen with my short step. Two things I recommend: More than 2/4 drop. 3 1/2” front 5 rear or even 4/6 is sweet without sacrificing driveability. And 17 or 18 inch wheels. No regrets you will have.

[1971Stepside]

mygmctruck1...what paint code is that silver. I like it.

Here is my project stepper.

[mygmctruck1]

Originally Posted by 1971Stepside

mygmctruck1...what paint code is that silver. I like it.

Here is my project stepper.

It’s a late model GM color , my paint guy hasn’t given me the code yet.

[RenoKeene]

My 70 big block stepper

[FL71C10]

Originally Posted by RenoKeene

My 70 big block stepper

Truck's lookin' good, Brad!

[RenoKeene]

Originally Posted by FL71C10

Truck's lookin' good, Brad!

Thanks John!

[dagnabbitt]

Saw Goldilocks in a previous post, heres my Ugly Duckling.

PO "filled in" the spare tire cutout and put down a particle board bedliner (basically a sponge). Luckily a friend had a replacement box for me.

[67C10Step]

ltdmstr,
I just gotta see more pictures of that truck. I don't want to take away from any of the other great trucks in this thread but that clean, untouched look to your truck has my full interest.

[ltdmstr]

Thanks for the compliments. Here are a few more photos.

[mygmctruck1]

Originally Posted by ltdmstr

Thanks for the compliments. Here are a few more photos.

Wow , so clean ! Where do people find these ?

[FL71C10]

Originally Posted by ltdmstr

Thanks for the compliments. Here are a few more photos.

I like that rear bumper. Did it come on the truck?

[ltdmstr]

Originally Posted by FL71C10

I like that rear bumper. Did it come on the truck?

Yes. It's stainless tubing. Not sure if the prior owner made it himself our had someone make it for him.