(Stepside) Step plates on or off???

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

I seen this pic online and it made me think......
(Stepside) Step plates on or off???
What do you fellas think???

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321173
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo...78236167WYXgWe
http://www.dragtrucks.com/photo/hott...hottrucks9.htm

Teddy's Toy - YouTube

[markeb01]

I've thought about that modification a few times myself, but don't really favor the style. Years ago I ran around for a few weeks with the steps off, and all I found was the rear tires threw rocks and chipped the paint on the back of the cab without the step in place for protection.

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

I forgot about that markeb01....
What do you think about this front bumper option on my truck?

1955 Chevrolet Truck STK # 1011 - YouTube

Ahhhh....probably look bad! I probably need to stop looking at other trucks!!!!!!!

[Greg63]

Step on - definately.

[66redw/white]

if you go with step off youll have to grow a sweeet beard like the guy in the picture. otherwise step on.

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

I forgot about that markeb01....
What do you think about this front bumper option on my truck

Ahhhh....probably look bad! I probably need to stop looking at other trucks!!!!!!!

I kind of like that tubular looking bumper, but I’ve never seen it done on the front before. I actually thought about something similar for the rear of my truck. Back in the 60’s it was fairly common for gassers to use a large piece of pipe (complete with pipe caps on the ends) for a rear bumper. The pipe would then be filled with lead to add weight to the rear of the vehicle. I thought it looked very purposeful and race oriented.

If the money had not run out going for the gasser look on my truck, I seriously thought about using a 55 Pontiac split bumper up front with a Moon tank in between. The split bumpers might need to be shortened to fit the proper size tank, but the profile of the Pontiac bumper is very similar to the stock stepside rear bumper, which could make the setup look pretty natural.

Here’s a Google image showing the Pontiac bumper. I’d only be using the portion that’s chrome:

[66farmer]

Keep the step, but smooth it

[Frizzle Fry]

If I ran stepless I'd finish the front/lower edge of the rear fenders (like I did on my 61) and roll the lower bedside under.
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[glos55]

I gotta tell ya, just went through all your pics on here and you certainly are having fun with your truck! Thats what its all about right? I'm working so many hours right now, my truck just sits in the pole barn. Keep up the great work and continue to have fun!!!!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by 66redw/white

if you go with step off youll have to grow a sweeet beard like the guy in the picture. otherwise step on.

Ahhhh yes my friend.
Wu-Fu-Shu-Kungie-Fu beard!!!!!

The Battle of the Beards
The Invincible Armour (1977)

battle of masters - YouTube

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Thanks for the input and compliments fellas....
We will see...

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

If I ran stepless I'd finish the front/lower edge of the rear fenders (like I did on my 61) and roll the lower bedside under.
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Any pics of that 61

[samuellg1977]

1Bad62Pro, Is your grille painted or chrome? I can't tell from the pics. I have the same one on my 63 and was considering scrapping it for somethin different... I'd like to smooth out the front end a bit... any ideas? Also, I saw a 61 with the front bumper removed and a rollpan-type cover over the frame with a small lower valance that wrapped around and smoothed into the fenders. Looked SWEEEET!! I'll try to get some pics next time I run into the guy.

[61_FL_Apache]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Ahhhh yes my friend.
Wu-Fu-Shu-Kungie-Fu beard!!!!!

The Battle of the Beards
The Invincible Armour (1977)

battle of masters - YouTube

Kung Fu Theater, always a classic!!

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by samuellg1977

1Bad62Pro, Is your grille painted or chrome? I can't tell from the pics. I have the same one on my 63 and was considering scrapping it for somethin different... I'd like to smooth out the front end a bit... any ideas? Also, I saw a 61 with the front bumper removed and a rollpan-type cover over the frame with a small lower valance that wrapped around and smoothed into the fenders. Looked SWEEEET!! I'll try to get some pics next time I run into the guy.

The grill is Anodized Aluminum.

I still have my painted grill.

Gonna keep her on the truck till I have my painted grill chromed at Advanced Plating.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3276401
Been thinking about leaving the front bumper off.
If I go with a chrome bumper I may drill holes like this:

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

Kung Fu Theater, always a classic!!

Oh yes........
I watched this every Saturday morning as a kid!
(((((((@))))))) Kung-Fu Action Theater (((((((@)))))))
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL20A68411993FEE43
TOP FIGHTER (Documentary Video 1995 )
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDBEF08BA02543FA1

(((((((@))))))) Kung-Fu Action Theater...

When you can fly in the air, jump in and out of trees, do a hundred flips in the air.......
you are One Bad Mamma Jamma!!!!!!!

[tooslo60]

Here are some ideas for the beard.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

Any pics of that 61

Only pic I could find:

[1Bad62Pro/Street]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=283107&page=3

[samuellg1977]

Originally Posted by 1Bad62Pro/Street

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=283107&page=3

1BadPro, That first truck is AWE-TASTIC!!! It's a word, I just used it in a sentence... That makes it a word. Now, I'm considering pulling my steps off, doing a sheet metal work, and sticking my pipes out the gap!!

Sam

[CaptHutch66]

Thats exactly what I had considered doing (steps on, exhaust out under the step) but have since talked w/several folks and have been told "don't do it" that the sound gets old after awhile as it's too close to the cab. Wellllllll I'm old and can't hear anyway! (to many sirens and airhorns!) But I really like the look of the 2 1/2" or 3" exhaust with the flat tips at the steps! And as far as the step on step off debate......I can't imagine the damage without the step as I had the passenger side gravel shield missing for a couple of years and the damage from that alone was pretty severe on the step and front of the rear fender!