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Troyboy · 03-18-2005, 04:40 PM

Hello everyone I am sorry to say I have been lurking on the site for some time and this is my first post. I would appreciate any information anyone has on this truck. I am currently in the planning stage of a 71 crew cab stepside so any information would be appreciated.

BET68 · 03-18-2005, 05:00 PM

WELCOME FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA,SORRY I CAN'T HELP ON INFO ON TRUCK>

*screamin_c102* · 03-18-2005, 05:13 PM

What kind of info are you looking for?

It looks like they took a suburban and shortened it up for the cab and through a short box on the ass end.

Notice the lean at the back of the cab, and the height of the roof above the drip rails.

Very nice custom setup and it looks a hell of alot better than the factory four door, IMHO

smokekiki · 03-18-2005, 05:19 PM

They even put the trim below the windows from a suburban.

Lemield · 03-18-2005, 06:04 PM

Welcome from Colorado. Cool truck!

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 03-18-2005, 07:14 PM

Cool truck what size motor?????

krue · 03-18-2005, 07:26 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. If you build one take lots of pics and write us a how to for the FAQ page.

**Canadian694x4** · 03-19-2005, 01:00 AM

Welcome From The Great White North!

chevymaz · 03-19-2005, 01:02 AM

welcome to the board...nice truck

lngbed71 · 03-19-2005, 07:26 AM

bagged91 · 03-19-2005, 08:14 AM

That one looks good but IMO, I think they look MUCH nicer if they are done like the one that ProDesign built...(see pic below).

For this you would need both a donor burb and your cab from your stepper... Keep in mind the burbs have a higher crown on the roof as compared to a p/u so you will probably want to reskin the burb roof with a couple p/u roofs.

bagged91 · 03-19-2005, 08:30 AM

I have been thinking of doing this same project myself. The best way that I can think to do it has been to cut the back of the burb off right at the rear of the 3rd door doorjamb. Also, carefully remove the skin off of the roof, leaving the inner support structure in place. This can be reworked to fit again later. Take the pickup cab, cut it in the middle of the roof and across the floor under the seat. Take carefull measurements and trim the burb floor so that the p/u floor can go in with a slight overlap(for stregnth). Do the same for the roof area. Cut the p/u door window frames in the middle and drill out the spot welds on the frames at the latch side of the door. Carefull mark the 3rd door on the burb so that the rear part of the p/u window frame can be put in. For a chassis, I was going to use a 73+ Crewcab l/b frame and rework the bodymounts on it and shorten the wheelbase to accept a shortbed and convert over to 1/2 ton suspension.

Anyway, that is my idea on how to do one...

03-18-2005, 04:40 PM	#1
Troyboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Broken Arrow, OK. Posts: 9	New Member Requesting Help Hello everyone I am sorry to say I have been lurking on the site for some time and this is my first post. I would appreciate any information anyone has on this truck. I am currently in the planning stage of a 71 crew cab stepside so any information would be appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy swb stepside K10 350 AT 1999 GMC Sierra K2500 Ext Cab 6.0L 2004 GMC Denali XL 6.0L

03-18-2005, 05:00 PM	#2
BET68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BREVARD NC Posts: 156	WELCOME FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA,SORRY I CAN'T HELP ON INFO ON TRUCK> __________________ NAMASTE B&E 1971 LONGHORN C-30 1969 LONGHORN C-20 1968 DUALLY 1970 STEP SIDE PROJECT 1972 CST C-20 1980 M-80 MALIBU FOR SALE 1974 NOVA FOR SALE:

03-18-2005, 05:19 PM	#4
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	They even put the trim below the windows from a suburban. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

03-18-2005, 06:04 PM	#5
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Welcome from Colorado. Cool truck! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

03-18-2005, 07:14 PM	#6
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	Cool truck what size motor????? __________________ 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

03-18-2005, 05:13 PM	#3
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	What kind of info are you looking for? It looks like they took a suburban and shortened it up for the cab and through a short box on the ass end. Notice the lean at the back of the cab, and the height of the roof above the drip rails. Very nice custom setup and it looks a hell of alot better than the factory four door, IMHO

03-18-2005, 07:26 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. If you build one take lots of pics and write us a how to for the FAQ page. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-19-2005, 01:00 AM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Welcome From The Great White North! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

03-19-2005, 01:02 AM	#9
chevymaz What are you looking at? Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kellyville,Oklahoma Posts: 308	welcome to the board...nice truck __________________ 1971 GMC LWB 2005 Honda Element 2007 Honda Fit

03-19-2005, 07:26 AM	#10
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03-19-2005, 08:14 AM	#11
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	That one looks good but IMO, I think they look MUCH nicer if they are done like the one that ProDesign built...(see pic below). For this you would need both a donor burb and your cab from your stepper... Keep in mind the burbs have a higher crown on the roof as compared to a p/u so you will probably want to reskin the burb roof with a couple p/u roofs. Attached Images __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

03-19-2005, 08:30 AM	#12
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I have been thinking of doing this same project myself. The best way that I can think to do it has been to cut the back of the burb off right at the rear of the 3rd door doorjamb. Also, carefully remove the skin off of the roof, leaving the inner support structure in place. This can be reworked to fit again later. Take the pickup cab, cut it in the middle of the roof and across the floor under the seat. Take carefull measurements and trim the burb floor so that the p/u floor can go in with a slight overlap(for stregnth). Do the same for the roof area. Cut the p/u door window frames in the middle and drill out the spot welds on the frames at the latch side of the door. Carefull mark the 3rd door on the burb so that the rear part of the p/u window frame can be put in. For a chassis, I was going to use a 73+ Crewcab l/b frame and rework the bodymounts on it and shorten the wheelbase to accept a shortbed and convert over to 1/2 ton suspension. Anyway, that is my idea on how to do one... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"



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