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**Ricks1971** · 10-29-2008, 09:43 AM

Hey guys I need your input about my 71 project truck. Its a cheyenne 10frame off project. Its time to make the big dicision about either cutting the frame to make it a shortstepside or leave it a longstepside. I have both beds and I have seen a few pics of lifted 4X4 longsteps and they look beefy. Need some input? to cut or no to cut! thanks Rick

big_al_71 · 10-29-2008, 09:46 AM

Cut it up and make it a short bed!!!!!

Sinister · 10-29-2008, 10:08 AM

There's a member with a longstep 4x4 that looks pretty tough.
For a 2 wheel drive I'd go short though.

**steelhorse** · 10-29-2008, 10:39 AM

If its 2wd go short.If its a 4x4 get a fleet bed.I have a long step and am going short.

**special-K** · 10-29-2008, 12:58 PM

Is it a 2wd or 4wd?I am one who likes them all.But,If I really wanted a shortbed I`d go short.I`d like to find a Plain Jane long srep to run around in.I think they`re cool.
I just saw this and saved a picture:

DB Smith · 10-29-2008, 01:22 PM

I like short.....but I'm biased, since that's what I chose.

It's all personal. I guess it depends a lot on how you intend to use the truck.

PanelDeland · 10-29-2008, 01:25 PM

I like short but the one Special K posted is a very nice truck.You don't see many long steps built so they are a bit different.

BigDaddyDave · 10-29-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Cut it up and make it a short bed!!!!!

I agree!

OldCreek · 10-29-2008, 02:25 PM

How many longstep 4x4s do you see? That's probably what I'd go with. The lifted red one from one of our members is AWESOME!

*Shane* · 10-29-2008, 02:46 PM

short step is my vote ...

2bits · 10-29-2008, 04:37 PM

Short step if you have the choice! I also agree that if it is lifted, not even a 4x4 but just lifted some a long step can look cool. Here's some inspiration!

noteron · 10-29-2008, 04:49 PM

Cut it!!! Long steps look like they were equipped with running boards.

allen123 · 10-29-2008, 05:13 PM

i say short just because i like a sportier look

mas09ts · 10-29-2008, 05:53 PM

Leave it a shortstep, they're awesome!!

LawMan02 · 10-29-2008, 07:19 PM

No doubt...I love them all. But when it came to my truck, I chose to be different.

Randy

70' GMC · 10-29-2008, 09:38 PM

Long bed you can stuff in and well I like the fleets not stepside they dont appeal to me on any type truck new or old unless you are doin like window guy here in my town. He has a light green 69 short step and I like that one but it hauls painting stuff I guess.

72BlckButy · 10-29-2008, 09:53 PM

I've got to go with the crowd and say cut it!

If you would prefer to be different go for it and leave it a long stepper. Best of luck with the decision!

biggreen292 · 10-29-2008, 09:55 PM

i've never seen a long stepside, looks a little strange to me. if fleetside i'd say longbed all the way.

toomanytoyz · 10-29-2008, 10:10 PM

A few to Choose from..............

R.L. · 10-30-2008, 12:28 AM

Be cool, be different go long see how you feel in a year, keep the short bed stashed, just in case.

**John Fabris** · 10-30-2008, 10:34 AM

Rick, keep is simple, longstep 4x4...... You got enough stuff going on already.....

67ChevyRedneck · 10-30-2008, 11:12 AM

This one is a 9 footer

toomanytoyz · 10-30-2008, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

This one is a 9 footer

That one is Currently on the Evil, Really Nice Truck..............

**SactoJim** · 10-30-2008, 11:22 AM

Just ask yourself one question.....

What would Foose do?

d10s69c10 · 10-30-2008, 11:35 AM

if you plan on making it really really fast.. or powerful long will keep you in a straight line . short will prove to be a handful on wet roads.

10-29-2008, 09:43 AM	#1
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,782	shortstep or longstep Hey guys I need your input about my 71 project truck. Its a cheyenne 10frame off project. Its time to make the big dicision about either cutting the frame to make it a shortstepside or leave it a longstepside. I have both beds and I have seen a few pics of lifted 4X4 longsteps and they look beefy. Need some input? to cut or no to cut! thanks Rick

10-29-2008, 09:46 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: shortstep or longstep Cut it up and make it a short bed!!!!! Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-29-2008, 10:08 AM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: shortstep or longstep There's a member with a longstep 4x4 that looks pretty tough. For a 2 wheel drive I'd go short though. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

10-29-2008, 10:39 AM	#4
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: shortstep or longstep If its 2wd go short.If its a 4x4 get a fleet bed.I have a long step and am going short.

10-29-2008, 12:58 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: shortstep or longstep Is it a 2wd or 4wd?I am one who likes them all.But,If I really wanted a shortbed I`d go short.I`d like to find a Plain Jane long srep to run around in.I think they`re cool. I just saw this and saved a picture: __________________ "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 ~

10-29-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
DB Smith Old Shovel Rider Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rain City, WA. Posts: 117	Re: shortstep or longstep I like short.....but I'm biased, since that's what I chose. It's all personal. I guess it depends a lot on how you intend to use the truck. __________________ Daryl.... *'68 C/10 Stepside* *2007 Build Page* *DS Originals* *Old Bikers.US*

10-29-2008, 01:25 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: shortstep or longstep I like short but the one Special K posted is a very nice truck.You don't see many long steps built so they are a bit different. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-29-2008, 02:25 PM	#9
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: shortstep or longstep How many longstep 4x4s do you see? That's probably what I'd go with. The lifted red one from one of our members is AWESOME! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

10-29-2008, 02:46 PM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: shortstep or longstep short step is my vote ...

10-29-2008, 04:37 PM	#11
2bits Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 504	Re: shortstep or longstep Short step if you have the choice! I also agree that if it is lifted, not even a 4x4 but just lifted some a long step can look cool. Here's some inspiration! Attached Images __________________ _______________ Thomas '78 Silverado '74 Monte Carlo '47 Teardrop Trailer East Texas Classics Local Club

10-29-2008, 04:49 PM	#12
noteron Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fresno, Ca Posts: 89	Re: shortstep or longstep Cut it!!! Long steps look like they were equipped with running boards.

10-29-2008, 05:13 PM	#13
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: shortstep or longstep i say short just because i like a sportier look __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

10-29-2008, 05:53 PM	#14
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: shortstep or longstep Leave it a shortstep, they're awesome!! __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

10-29-2008, 07:19 PM	#15
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: shortstep or longstep No doubt...I love them all. But when it came to my truck, I chose to be different. Randy Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC K2500, stepside, stock 350, 4 speed. Former F/D truck with 32,000 miles, no rust. 1973 Jeep CJ 5, 304, 33's with side pipes 2008 GMC 2500HD, CC, SWB, D/A, SLT

10-29-2008, 09:38 PM	#16
70' GMC HERE.......Somewhere Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 2,488	Re: shortstep or longstep Long bed you can stuff in and well I like the fleets not stepside they dont appeal to me on any type truck new or old unless you are doin like window guy here in my town. He has a light green 69 short step and I like that one but it hauls painting stuff I guess. __________________ Current rides: 2013 Hyundai elantra gt DD 1995 camaro my first crush lmao Was: 1970 with a 350 4barrel and 288 horses Classics make it possible!



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10-29-2008, 09:53 PM	#17
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: shortstep or longstep I've got to go with the crowd and say cut it! If you would prefer to be different go for it and leave it a long stepper. Best of luck with the decision! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

10-29-2008, 09:55 PM	#18
biggreen292 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: manchester,nh Posts: 44	Re: shortstep or longstep i've never seen a long stepside, looks a little strange to me. if fleetside i'd say longbed all the way. __________________ http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3...fleet041-1.jpg 71 custom camper/20:292/saginaw, my first pickup 83 cutlass cruiser:307/th250c, lifelong project 96 caprice 9C1:LT1/4L60E, police package 83 buick regal estate: buick 350/m20 69 bel air:250/m21

10-29-2008, 10:10 PM	#19
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: shortstep or longstep A few to Choose from.............. Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

10-30-2008, 12:28 AM	#20
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: shortstep or longstep Be cool, be different go long see how you feel in a year, keep the short bed stashed, just in case.

10-30-2008, 10:34 AM	#21
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: shortstep or longstep Rick, keep is simple, longstep 4x4...... You got enough stuff going on already..... __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

10-30-2008, 11:12 AM	#22
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: shortstep or longstep This one is a 9 footer __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-30-2008, 11:22 AM	#24
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: shortstep or longstep Just ask yourself one question..... What would Foose do? __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

10-30-2008, 11:35 AM	#25
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: shortstep or longstep if you plan on making it really really fast.. or powerful long will keep you in a straight line . short will prove to be a handful on wet roads. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

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