Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TP from Cntl PA · 09-20-2006, 05:41 PM

I was wondering if any of you guys bought a set from LMC(Or others) made for the '67-'72 K's........Heck, even if you adapted some to fit, could you post what they were off of?

I put my K-20 together to actually do a days work with it, and just moving it in and out doing body work prep, I am getting a bit upset of the increased cab height compared to my 4x2's.........Pulling wagons around the farm, or just running from farm to the field with tools, you get in and out alot, and if I am getting upset by it being 6' tall, I want some steps so if some of the shorter help has to drive it they aren't crawling up the rockers to get in. I know some of the mounts for these are weak, which is why I'd like to see what everyone is using..........I may be farther ahead buying chrome step bars for another make/model/year and building my own mounts to the frame.

vtblazer · 09-20-2006, 06:07 PM

Had 'em on a 72 K20 myself but took them off before I sold it.

Want them?

6872xtc · 09-20-2006, 07:51 PM

I bought the steps from LMC and was disappointed with the mounts. they go to the bottom of the cab mount bolts and to the inner rocker, which I was not willing to drill holes into perfect rocker panels, so I built heavy brackets to mount to the cab mount brackets on the frame because the step ends were close enough to make work. The steps are about the same length as the outer rocker panel. If you make your ownbrackets for any steps just remember to leave room for cab movement and I spaced mine down some so I wouldn't kick the rocker too much.

vtblazer · 09-21-2006, 06:12 AM

Good call, it'd be tough to drill into perfect rockers.

The ones I removed mount directly to the frame.

**special-K** · 09-21-2006, 07:40 AM

I built steps for a`95.Two plates against the frame for two grade 8 bolts.I made a frame from 1.25 square tube welded to those plates.On top,I welded diamond plate to the top.Then,hasd them powdercoated.I wanted them to catch the spray from the front tires.The only picture I have is a sorry site

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TP from Cntl PA · 09-21-2006, 10:17 AM

Oh man, don't want anything I have to mount to the cab...........I should just buy the least expensive set I can find in the style I want and then make it fit........I only want mine bolted the frame.

vtblazer · 09-21-2006, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

The ones I removed mount directly to the frame.

Want them? Any interest?

Send me a pm if you are.

vtblazer · 09-24-2006, 09:17 AM

Here's a couple pics that show the mounting detail and size better.

vtblazer · 09-24-2006, 09:18 AM

The tubes slide over the frame mounts and can be adjusted to your desired in/out length.

09-20-2006, 05:41 PM	#1
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? I was wondering if any of you guys bought a set from LMC(Or others) made for the '67-'72 K's........Heck, even if you adapted some to fit, could you post what they were off of? I put my K-20 together to actually do a days work with it, and just moving it in and out doing body work prep, I am getting a bit upset of the increased cab height compared to my 4x2's.........Pulling wagons around the farm, or just running from farm to the field with tools, you get in and out alot, and if I am getting upset by it being 6' tall, I want some steps so if some of the shorter help has to drive it they aren't crawling up the rockers to get in. I know some of the mounts for these are weak, which is why I'd like to see what everyone is using..........I may be farther ahead buying chrome step bars for another make/model/year and building my own mounts to the frame. __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

09-20-2006, 06:07 PM	#2
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? Had 'em on a 72 K20 myself but took them off before I sold it. Want them? Attached Images

09-20-2006, 07:51 PM	#3
6872xtc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Jct.,CO Posts: 59	Re: Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? I bought the steps from LMC and was disappointed with the mounts. they go to the bottom of the cab mount bolts and to the inner rocker, which I was not willing to drill holes into perfect rocker panels, so I built heavy brackets to mount to the cab mount brackets on the frame because the step ends were close enough to make work. The steps are about the same length as the outer rocker panel. If you make your ownbrackets for any steps just remember to leave room for cab movement and I spaced mine down some so I wouldn't kick the rocker too much.

09-21-2006, 06:12 AM	#4
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? Good call, it'd be tough to drill into perfect rockers. The ones I removed mount directly to the frame.

09-21-2006, 07:40 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? I built steps for a`95.Two plates against the frame for two grade 8 bolts.I made a frame from 1.25 square tube welded to those plates.On top,I welded diamond plate to the top.Then,hasd them powdercoated.I wanted them to catch the spray from the front tires.The only picture I have is a sorry site... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-21-2006, 10:17 AM	#6
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Re: Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? Oh man, don't want anything I have to mount to the cab...........I should just buy the least expensive set I can find in the style I want and then make it fit........I only want mine bolted the frame. __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!

09-24-2006, 09:17 AM	#8
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? Here's a couple pics that show the mounting detail and size better. Attached Images

09-24-2006, 09:18 AM	#9
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Tubular Steps for '72 K-20? Anyone use them? The tubes slide over the frame mounts and can be adjusted to your desired in/out length. Attached Images Last edited by vtblazer; 09-24-2006 at 09:19 AM.



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