Pics of a "68" with 88-up step bed and squared off front wheelwells - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68 Stepside** · 02-04-2005, 08:12 PM

Found this truck on ebay just now, and I know a lot of people wonder what our trucks would look like with the squared off openings to match the 88-up stepside bed. Personally I think the guy should have gone the other way and rounded off the step bed wheelwells, but it's a nice looking truck either way. I wonder if Josh has seen it...it's in Midland, TX.

Longhorn Man · 02-04-2005, 08:13 PM

Still don't look right IMO

muddpile · 02-04-2005, 08:15 PM

I actually really like it. It's kinda got that modern/retro theme going on that is so poplular right now. The newer side view mirrors help the look out too!

**68 Stepside** · 02-04-2005, 08:17 PM

I knew something was odd with it when I saw the little preview thumbnail on ebay. Ive always wondered what it would look like, I knew one would turn up someday.... I wonder what the step bed would look like with rounded wells, that's gonna drive me nuts now.

Joe67 · 02-04-2005, 08:27 PM

I like it

I still think I'd prefer to see the rear match the factory front

Blue Beard · 02-04-2005, 09:10 PM

At least it was done right, not just a hack job.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-04-2005, 09:11 PM

FOG LIGHTS LOOK LIKE A$$ UNDER THST ROLLPAN

COOLEST THING I EVER SAW WITH ONE OF THESE BEDS,
A KIT FROM EAST COAST CUSTOMS OUT OF NASHVILLE,
IT REMOVED THE REAR STEP SECTIONS AND CAME WITH
ALL THE FILLER PARTS AND A ROLLPAN, LOOKED LIKE A
FRICKIN DUALLY FROM BEHIND, I THOUGHT IT WAS

barn9 · 02-04-2005, 09:33 PM

Not sure if that is the way I would go, but I have to admit, it looks better than I would have imagined it. The fog lights definately suck IMO though.

**BIG ORANGE** · 02-05-2005, 12:14 AM

I dont like it,2 thumbs dowm! jmo

724wdcopper · 02-05-2005, 08:03 PM

i appreciate the effort, but i still like round openings. rectangle openings never really made sense to me. tires are round, not square. i can see where when you turn, the clearances change, but those of us with round openings dont seem to have much problem with that, especially with 4x4

RON WOODGEARD · 02-05-2005, 10:20 PM

I think it is very sharp !!! I'm with 68 steside here, I would like to see it the other way around also.. But I could really handle this one as it is.

Fog Lights ??????? I don't see no Fog lights.. Those havta be snake spotters don't they ????

68C15 · 02-05-2005, 11:43 PM

oh wow!!!, did you see he molded the front bumper to the fenders?

Bamm · 02-06-2005, 09:50 AM

"A" for effort, but definitely not my style. I also would like to see what the bed would look like rounded off like ours........Jerry

LONGHAIR · 02-06-2005, 11:52 AM

I 'shopped one like that months ago.......

stllookn · 02-06-2005, 11:59 AM

Interesting. Better than I would have thought. I hate the running boards on those however. Now Longhair...that looks good but I wonder what it would look like without those ugly running boards front and rear? Can you shave the steps and just allow the fenders to fair into the box but maintain the small body feature around the fender and on the box to match the cab?

*Randy70C-10* · 02-06-2005, 01:00 PM

I like it. Looks like the cowl has been shaved as well, it was definately done right. The only problem I see is that you couldn't lower it any more than that because the squared off wheel opening would interfere with the turn radius.

**Boog** · 02-06-2005, 01:08 PM

Oh yeah! Now that is what I'm talkin bout! Much much better. Now try shaving the rear steps, add a roll pan and take a look. I believe you will have it then. Thanks Longhair.

RED67 · 02-06-2005, 01:53 PM

overall the truck is sweet minus the bed

MandarinSixSeven · 02-06-2005, 05:31 PM

Wow, when I read the title I thought "wow that will be fugly!" but seeing the pic of the squared fenders actually looks pretty darn good, much better than the rounded rear ones on a newer bed

formerfordguy · 02-06-2005, 06:00 PM

i like the squared off openings lose the fog lights ..ugggg

LONGHAIR · 02-06-2005, 06:16 PM

Something like this?

thisolechevy · 02-06-2005, 06:32 PM

I have a '94 stepside on mine and I love it!!! even witht the different wheel well openings.

gonebad2 · 02-06-2005, 07:36 PM

The last photoshopped pic looks better than all of them IMO.

stllookn · 02-06-2005, 09:30 PM

Damn...Longhair...you are good with that program. That looks good. If I were to do one it would have to look like that!

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 02-06-2005, 09:52 PM

those brake lights look like S$%^.

02-04-2005, 08:12 PM	#1
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Pics of a "68" with 88-up step bed and squared off front wheelwells Found this truck on ebay just now, and I know a lot of people wonder what our trucks would look like with the squared off openings to match the 88-up stepside bed. Personally I think the guy should have gone the other way and rounded off the step bed wheelwells, but it's a nice looking truck either way. I wonder if Josh has seen it...it's in Midland, TX. Attached Images __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

02-04-2005, 08:15 PM	#3
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	I actually really like it. It's kinda got that modern/retro theme going on that is so poplular right now. The newer side view mirrors help the look out too! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-04-2005, 08:17 PM	#4
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	I knew something was odd with it when I saw the little preview thumbnail on ebay. Ive always wondered what it would look like, I knew one would turn up someday.... I wonder what the step bed would look like with rounded wells, that's gonna drive me nuts now. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

02-04-2005, 08:27 PM	#5
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	I like it I still think I'd prefer to see the rear match the factory front __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

02-04-2005, 09:10 PM	#6
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	At least it was done right, not just a hack job. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-04-2005, 08:13 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Still don't look right IMO

02-04-2005, 09:11 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	FOG LIGHTS LOOK LIKE A$$ UNDER THST ROLLPAN COOLEST THING I EVER SAW WITH ONE OF THESE BEDS, A KIT FROM EAST COAST CUSTOMS OUT OF NASHVILLE, IT REMOVED THE REAR STEP SECTIONS AND CAME WITH ALL THE FILLER PARTS AND A ROLLPAN, LOOKED LIKE A FRICKIN DUALLY FROM BEHIND, I THOUGHT IT WAS __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-04-2005, 09:33 PM	#8
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Not sure if that is the way I would go, but I have to admit, it looks better than I would have imagined it. The fog lights definately suck IMO though. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

02-05-2005, 12:14 AM	#9
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,752	I dont like it,2 thumbs dowm! jmo __________________ Things happen for a reason!

02-05-2005, 08:03 PM	#10
724wdcopper graphic designer Join Date: May 2004 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 841	i appreciate the effort, but i still like round openings. rectangle openings never really made sense to me. tires are round, not square. i can see where when you turn, the clearances change, but those of us with round openings dont seem to have much problem with that, especially with 4x4

02-05-2005, 10:20 PM	#11
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I think it is very sharp !!! I'm with 68 steside here, I would like to see it the other way around also.. But I could really handle this one as it is. Fog Lights ??????? I don't see no Fog lights.. Those havta be snake spotters don't they ????

02-05-2005, 11:43 PM	#12
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	oh wow!!!, did you see he molded the front bumper to the fenders? __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

02-06-2005, 09:50 AM	#13
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	"A" for effort, but definitely not my style. I also would like to see what the bed would look like rounded off like ours........Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

02-06-2005, 11:52 AM	#14
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	I 'shopped one like that months ago....... Attached Images

02-06-2005, 11:59 AM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Interesting. Better than I would have thought. I hate the running boards on those however. Now Longhair...that looks good but I wonder what it would look like without those ugly running boards front and rear? Can you shave the steps and just allow the fenders to fair into the box but maintain the small body feature around the fender and on the box to match the cab? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 02-06-2005 at 12:05 PM.



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02-06-2005, 01:00 PM	#16
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	I like it. Looks like the cowl has been shaved as well, it was definately done right. The only problem I see is that you couldn't lower it any more than that because the squared off wheel opening would interfere with the turn radius.

02-06-2005, 01:08 PM	#17
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,143	Oh yeah! Now that is what I'm talkin bout! Much much better. Now try shaving the rear steps, add a roll pan and take a look. I believe you will have it then. Thanks Longhair. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

02-06-2005, 01:53 PM	#18
RED67 Forever Grateful Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Forney,Texas Posts: 777	overall the truck is sweet minus the bed __________________ R.I.P Dad 04-07-42 - 05-27-09

02-06-2005, 05:31 PM	#19
MandarinSixSeven Seasonal Poster Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 896	Wow, when I read the title I thought "wow that will be fugly!" but seeing the pic of the squared fenders actually looks pretty darn good, much better than the rounded rear ones on a newer bed __________________ 67 GMC Short Step 350/4-Speed/3.08 Posi Front/Rear Sway Bars Kelowna BC, Canada Member of DTPW

02-06-2005, 06:00 PM	#20
formerfordguy 72 GMC SWB Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colorado City, tx Posts: 105	i like the squared off openings lose the fog lights ..ugggg

02-06-2005, 06:16 PM	#21
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Something like this? Attached Images

02-06-2005, 06:32 PM	#22
thisolechevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Posts: 382	I have a '94 stepside on mine and I love it!!! even witht the different wheel well openings. __________________ Man I need another 67-72!!!

02-06-2005, 07:36 PM	#23
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	The last photoshopped pic looks better than all of them IMO. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

02-06-2005, 09:30 PM	#24
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Damn...Longhair...you are good with that program. That looks good. If I were to do one it would have to look like that! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-06-2005, 09:52 PM	#25
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	those brake lights look like S$%^. __________________ 1985 Chevrolet C-30 454 1-TON Dooley 1969 CHEVROLET CST-10 PICK-UP Good memories 1999 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. cab 5.7L Good Memories With a quart of oil, and a gallon of gas, she won't let no other car pass!!!. & FOREVER

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