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Old 12-14-2009, 09:47 AM   #1
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stepside or fleetside

was just wondering is the stepsidebed lighter or heaver than the fleet side with both being shortwheel based end with factory wood and strips ? thanks
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Old 12-14-2009, 10:00 AM   #2
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Re: stepside or fleetside

very good question.. i would be curious also.... i would guess the fleet would be heavier... but, thatz a guess.
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Old 12-14-2009, 09:17 PM   #3
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Re: stepside or fleetside

The curb weight of a '63 short fleet with standard equipment is 3370 lbs.
The curb weight of a '63 short step with standard equipment is3325 lbs.
So....it looks like the fleetside bed is about 50 lbs heavier.

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Old 12-14-2009, 10:24 PM   #4
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Re: stepside or fleetside

thanks for the info . need to cut all i can .wont to go fast , i have a stepside bed just like fleetside look
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