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BR3W CITY · 03-24-2011, 08:43 PM

Who here has done a full tub or mini tub on their step? Since we don't have any "inner fender" to start with, I can't really extend or widen like I would on a car. I thought about using premade blank tubs but due to expense thought about maybe using trailer fenders like I did when I tubbed my s10. Thoughts?

*lakeroadster* · 03-24-2011, 10:09 PM

I used a trailer fender from the local Farm Supply store. (1) fender, then band sawed it down the middle = (2) mini tubs. I then welded some bed angles around it to attach the wood to.

It is functional, but not show quality for sure. It's a shop truck... good enough.

maynardtruckin · 03-24-2011, 11:34 PM

454 stepside used some fleet side inner fender and just cut the holes in the bed sides and floor that match.

Stepside65 · 03-25-2011, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maynardtruckin

454 stepside used some fleet side inner fender and just cut the holes in the bed sides and floor that match.

Would definitely look like original equipment and should be fairly easy to find.

*454stepside* · 03-25-2011, 01:11 PM

here is what i am doing plus i am raising the floor and using a long bed floor and cutting it down to make it look factory but gonna be cutting down the inner wheel wells don't need them that big lol

BR3W CITY · 03-30-2011, 12:26 PM

I like that, looks pretty factory. Thanks

*454stepside* · 03-30-2011, 12:38 PM

i am starting the floor build ill get some pics as i go for you

BR3W CITY · 03-30-2011, 04:31 PM

Where did you get them from?

*454stepside* · 03-31-2011, 02:42 PM

the inner fenders are from triplus but just about everyone sells them now

1Bad62Pro/Street · 03-31-2011, 04:08 PM

Check out my build thread bud.
PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173

What I have done on my truck is a mini tub due to the fact of my rear end setup.
My '62 has a Custom Rear Suspension with a 58 Ford Wagon 9” Rear End.
57-59 Ranchero and station wagon had 57.25 iches (narrowest 9" housing).
Rear-end / Ratio: 3.70 Gear Ratio /One Legger for now.
Competition Engineering Rear Coil-Over Shock Kit with 250lb Springs.
Upgraded 11” Drums & Brakes.
Rear wheels: Weld Racing Draglite 90-Series Wheel 15 x 12.
Rear tires: Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro Tire, 29x15.50-15LT.
Now I did do a similar application like lakeroadster did.
But since I have the bed tore down I am going to change that.
The bed floor will be higher now due to the coil overs.
Maybe a custom steel bed with Competition Engineering Wheel Tubs.

Why I am thinking about doing is using Competition Engineering Steel Wheel Tubs.

Mainly for looks.

Also check the links out below:
((((Post your 60-66 Pro/Street or Drag Trucks))))
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4548208
Pro Street Trucks/Cars pics!!! im in love with the fatty tires!!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388977
Wheel Tubs
http://thecustomconnectiononline.com...bc760f560b57bf

*454stepside* · 04-01-2011, 01:34 PM

the start of the floor

03-24-2011, 08:43 PM	#1
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Tubbed stepsides Who here has done a full tub or mini tub on their step? Since we don't have any "inner fender" to start with, I can't really extend or widen like I would on a car. I thought about using premade blank tubs but due to expense thought about maybe using trailer fenders like I did when I tubbed my s10. Thoughts? __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-24-2011, 10:09 PM	#2
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Tubbed stepsides I used a trailer fender from the local Farm Supply store. (1) fender, then band sawed it down the middle = (2) mini tubs. I then welded some bed angles around it to attach the wood to. It is functional, but not show quality for sure. It's a shop truck... good enough. Last edited by lakeroadster; 03-24-2011 at 10:12 PM.

03-24-2011, 11:34 PM	#3
maynardtruckin Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Falcon \ Colorado Posts: 193	Re: Tubbed stepsides 454 stepside used some fleet side inner fender and just cut the holes in the bed sides and floor that match. __________________ Chris 67 c10 swb build in progress 70 c10 lwb driver pending parts for drastic overhaul 70 c20 lwb parts truck for above mentioned drastic overhaul 71 k20 lwb building for off road use and towing

03-25-2011, 01:11 PM	#5
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: Tubbed stepsides here is what i am doing plus i am raising the floor and using a long bed floor and cutting it down to make it look factory but gonna be cutting down the inner wheel wells don't need them that big lol Attached Images

03-30-2011, 12:26 PM	#6
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Tubbed stepsides I like that, looks pretty factory. Thanks __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-30-2011, 12:38 PM	#7
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: Tubbed stepsides i am starting the floor build ill get some pics as i go for you

03-30-2011, 04:31 PM	#8
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Tubbed stepsides Where did you get them from? __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

03-31-2011, 02:42 PM	#9
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: Tubbed stepsides the inner fenders are from triplus but just about everyone sells them now

03-31-2011, 04:08 PM	#10
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Tubbed stepsides Check out my build thread bud. PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173 What I have done on my truck is a mini tub due to the fact of my rear end setup. My '62 has a Custom Rear Suspension with a 58 Ford Wagon 9” Rear End. 57-59 Ranchero and station wagon had 57.25 iches (narrowest 9" housing). Rear-end / Ratio: 3.70 Gear Ratio /One Legger for now. Competition Engineering Rear Coil-Over Shock Kit with 250lb Springs. Upgraded 11” Drums & Brakes. Rear wheels: Weld Racing Draglite 90-Series Wheel 15 x 12. Rear tires: Mickey Thompson Sportsman Pro Tire, 29x15.50-15LT. Now I did do a similar application like lakeroadster did. But since I have the bed tore down I am going to change that. The bed floor will be higher now due to the coil overs. Maybe a custom steel bed with Competition Engineering Wheel Tubs. Why I am thinking about doing is using Competition Engineering Steel Wheel Tubs. Mainly for looks. Also check the links out below: ((((Post your 60-66 Pro/Street or Drag Trucks)))) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4548208 Pro Street Trucks/Cars pics!!! im in love with the fatty tires!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388977 Wheel Tubs http://thecustomconnectiononline.com...bc760f560b57bf __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D. Last edited by 1Bad62Pro/Street; 03-31-2011 at 04:15 PM.

04-01-2011, 01:34 PM	#11
454stepside Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Falcon Colorado Posts: 1,029	Re: Tubbed stepsides the start of the floor Attached Images



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