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greenhorn male · 04-09-2005, 03:19 PM

Are stepside beds between 67-72 and 73-? any different besides the fenders?
Just wondering, since the tailgates look alike.

**special-K** · 04-09-2005, 03:55 PM

Just the stamping in the sides around the fender mounting surface.

krue · 04-09-2005, 04:07 PM

Several differences, the fenders mount in different places, the bedside is shorter at the front (later model steps mount higher), the stake pocket on the front is shorter and the bolt holes for the lights are in different places on the rear stake pocket.

**Palf70Step** · 04-09-2005, 07:01 PM

What Krue said, he should know as he has the one I converted. They can be made to work. It's not too bad, you just have to be ready for some metal work. If you can get one cheap enough it is definetly worth the effort.

Here is a link to the stuff in the FAQ section
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123833

krue · 04-09-2005, 07:04 PM

Yeah Bill I am currently debating whether to swap my fron stake pockets onto the bedsides I got from you. Looks like a million spotwelds to drill out.

**Palf70Step** · 04-09-2005, 07:40 PM

That is exactly why I left the 84's on there. Plus it matches the length of the rear ones. I think there is only an inch or two different in the length. Wasn't worth the work.

Hey you got the cab swapped over yet??

greenhorn male · 04-09-2005, 09:29 PM

That answered my question. Good write-up. Thanks!

krue · 04-09-2005, 09:50 PM

One bolt away from having the donor cab ready to come off. Then I get to climb a tree and hang a chain fall out of it. (Also known as a "hand chain hoist" for ya'll Yankees.

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04-09-2005, 03:19 PM	#1
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04-09-2005, 03:55 PM	#2
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04-09-2005, 04:07 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Several differences, the fenders mount in different places, the bedside is shorter at the front (later model steps mount higher), the stake pocket on the front is shorter and the bolt holes for the lights are in different places on the rear stake pocket. __________________ "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"

04-09-2005, 07:01 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	What Krue said, he should know as he has the one I converted. They can be made to work. It's not too bad, you just have to be ready for some metal work. If you can get one cheap enough it is definetly worth the effort. Here is a link to the stuff in the FAQ section http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=123833 __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-09-2005, 07:04 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Yeah Bill I am currently debating whether to swap my fron stake pockets onto the bedsides I got from you. Looks like a million spotwelds to drill out. __________________ "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"

04-09-2005, 07:40 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	That is exactly why I left the 84's on there. Plus it matches the length of the rear ones. I think there is only an inch or two different in the length. Wasn't worth the work. Hey you got the cab swapped over yet?? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-09-2005, 09:29 PM	#7
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	That answered my question. Good write-up. Thanks! __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

04-09-2005, 09:50 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	One bolt away from having the donor cab ready to come off. Then I get to climb a tree and hang a chain fall out of it. (Also known as a "hand chain hoist" for ya'll Yankees.) __________________ "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"



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