A Putter's Exclusive - Stepside Rollpan - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Putter · 05-27-2005, 09:24 AM

I have wanted a rollpan on my stepper for a long time. But the ones you buy from dealers such as Sir Michael's, AIM, etc.... never really appealed to me. They make the back of the truck sort'a...well, bulky looking. (If you have one of this type, I am not bashing it...I just don't care for them).

Well, I got an idea the other day. And as GMan69 can attest, once I get an idea, I won't let it go until it's built. So, I broke out my mig and went to work.
I actually built two of these. The first one didn't quite make the cut. The second one is much better. And I plan on making a few more in the coming weeks just for the practice.
I have contacted Sir Michael's about producing these for me, but have gotten no response. (If anyone knows where I can get these made 'professionally' please give me a holler.)

With that said...I will now post pictures.

This is how most peoples roll pans look on these trucks..... (kinda' bulky)
Notice that they simply attach and HANG under the tailgate

Putter · 05-27-2005, 09:26 AM

And here is how the Putter's Pan looks... (before and after shots)
It goes from fender to fender instead of attaching under the tailgate.

Putter · 05-27-2005, 09:31 AM

This one is by no means "finished". I have done zero bodywork to my truck, so when I get around to sanding and priming, I will make the final adjustments to it and get it to fit juuuust right.

This pan can be welded in place and smoothed out completely, but since I remove the fenders, I just bolted mine in place.

HuggerCST · 05-27-2005, 09:33 AM

I do like yours much better Putter. That's the way a roll pan should look in my opinion. Looks almost factory made. Good work.

chickenwing · 05-27-2005, 09:34 AM

Wow Eric! You bend that up yourself?

Putter · 05-27-2005, 09:36 AM

Yes sir. What a PITA, too. I need to buy a metal break and something to 'roll' it with. That is 100% hand made. Only machines involved were the cutting wheel on my grinder and my mig welder.

chickenwing · 05-27-2005, 09:41 AM

Lot of patience!!! You da man!

**CPNE** · 05-27-2005, 09:59 AM

Nice work, even nicer result. Your rollpan idea is a quantum leap IMO. Please keep you brake lights working and watch out for tailgaters. Your tank looks somewhat exposed. Do you plan on relocating it further inside the framerails or designing a "rupture bladder" for it?

Dick Dale · 05-27-2005, 10:03 AM

Looks good. Rupture Bladder, sounds painful and embarrasing.

subtle71 · 05-27-2005, 10:03 AM

Eric,
Nice job! That is a much nicer compliment versus the typical option. It looks natural there. (Of course you know how much this is irritating me since my 71 is in the bodyshop right now!) By the way, that is one sweet looking tailgate on your stepper!! LOL Glad to see it is all coming together and looking awesome.

Dean

**special-K** · 05-27-2005, 10:04 AM

That`s just right.Not added-on looking.Just completes/connects the lines.I`m doing a`67 Gmc and I think a front roll pan would look real cool on it.It`s a stepside and I don`t see what I want for the rear out there.This is it.

Putter · 05-27-2005, 10:12 AM

Special-K - Just holler at me. I might be willing to build one for ya' if you don't go with a bumper.

Subtle - I finally got around to hanging that tailgate. I also did the hidden latches on it and ditched the chains. Worked out fine! Thanks.

biglou55 · 05-27-2005, 10:50 AM

AWESOME job putter to bad in mass we have to run bumpers or no inspection sticker. it sucks.

Daxcor · 05-27-2005, 10:51 AM

That was truly impspired. That looks so friggin factory. I am going to be doing the same thing to my truck. The tool you want to use is a slip roller btw to get the intial curve right. It would make the job much easier.

Brad

**special-K** · 05-27-2005, 11:06 AM

Thanks for the offer.I had the same thought.I didn`t know if you`d want to go through it again.Watch out.You may find yourself in the rollpan business.

GreyHoundSteve · 05-27-2005, 11:10 AM

I like that much better than any of the other stepside pans ive seen but imho the back of the steppers still look too busy. I dont like how the gate protrudes from the rear of the truck. It would look better if it sat flush with the fender wells and the roll pan. Then smooth in some taillights and youd have one hell of a clean ride. Of course looking at that red truck it would look pretty clean with your pan, chains removed and flushed out led tl's.

Good job as usual putter.

Putter · 05-27-2005, 11:51 AM

I already have the LEDs purchased for the pan, but haven't installed them yet. I wanted to run it on the truck for a day or so. I might pull it back off and install them this weekend, since it is a long weekend.

Special-K - I already have plans to build a few just for the heck of it, and each one looks and fits better then the previous one. If you are actually interested, just holler at me (I could use some spending money anyway).

67ChevyC10Stepside · 05-27-2005, 11:51 AM

would you be willing to make me one....and do you think you could make one for a 82 stepper?

Putter · 05-27-2005, 12:01 PM

I could, if I can find an '82 for a pattern. Let me ask around and see if any of the local folks have access to one like yours.

Wait, are you talking about two seperate trucks??? The 67-72 is a "YES", the '82 is "If I can find a pattern".

**Palf70Step** · 05-27-2005, 01:09 PM

That looks very nice Putter. I like that silver step fender. Looks familiar

subtle71 · 05-27-2005, 01:34 PM

Eric,

Any chance you can post a shot of the rear taken from eye level. The first shot you have is nice. It is messing with my mind. For some reason, I am remembering your truck sitting lower than how it appears in that shot. I am trying to get an idea of how it looks at a little different angle.

68shortstep · 05-27-2005, 01:37 PM

Waaaaaaaay -- Cooooooool !!!!!!!!

70short/step · 05-27-2005, 01:49 PM

Sweet Looking! If I didnt already have a roll pan I would be interested in one. Bet you can get a lot of interest in it!

Joe67 · 05-27-2005, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

And here is how the Putter's Pan looks... (before and after shots)
It goes from fender to fender instead of attaching under the tailgate.

VERY nice work. I have been shooting rear step rollpan setups for 2 years now looking for the perfect idea for my project. Thank you for doing this

I'd be interested in one if you deciede to bend up a few to sell.

Joe

**special-K** · 05-27-2005, 02:10 PM

I`ll take one,fer shur.

05-27-2005, 09:24 AM	#1
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	A Putter's Exclusive - Stepside Rollpan I have wanted a rollpan on my stepper for a long time. But the ones you buy from dealers such as Sir Michael's, AIM, etc.... never really appealed to me. They make the back of the truck sort'a...well, bulky looking. (If you have one of this type, I am not bashing it...I just don't care for them). Well, I got an idea the other day. And as GMan69 can attest, once I get an idea, I won't let it go until it's built. So, I broke out my mig and went to work. I actually built two of these. The first one didn't quite make the cut. The second one is much better. And I plan on making a few more in the coming weeks just for the practice. I have contacted Sir Michael's about producing these for me, but have gotten no response. (If anyone knows where I can get these made 'professionally' please give me a holler.) With that said...I will now post pictures. This is how most peoples roll pans look on these trucks..... (kinda' bulky) Notice that they simply attach and HANG under the tailgate Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 05-27-2005 at 09:28 AM.

05-27-2005, 09:26 AM	#2
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	And here is how the Putter's Pan looks... (before and after shots) It goes from fender to fender instead of attaching under the tailgate. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 05-27-2005 at 09:27 AM.

05-27-2005, 09:31 AM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	This one is by no means "finished". I have done zero bodywork to my truck, so when I get around to sanding and priming, I will make the final adjustments to it and get it to fit juuuust right. This pan can be welded in place and smoothed out completely, but since I remove the fenders, I just bolted mine in place. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-27-2005, 09:33 AM	#4
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	I do like yours much better Putter. That's the way a roll pan should look in my opinion. Looks almost factory made. Good work. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-27-2005, 09:34 AM	#5
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Wow Eric! You bend that up yourself? __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

05-27-2005, 09:36 AM	#6
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Yes sir. What a PITA, too. I need to buy a metal break and something to 'roll' it with. That is 100% hand made. Only machines involved were the cutting wheel on my grinder and my mig welder. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-27-2005, 09:41 AM	#7
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	Lot of patience!!! You da man! __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

05-27-2005, 09:59 AM	#8
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Nice work, even nicer result. Your rollpan idea is a quantum leap IMO. Please keep you brake lights working and watch out for tailgaters. Your tank looks somewhat exposed. Do you plan on relocating it further inside the framerails or designing a "rupture bladder" for it? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

05-27-2005, 10:03 AM	#9
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	Looks good. Rupture Bladder, sounds painful and embarrasing. __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638 Last edited by Dick Dale; 05-27-2005 at 10:03 AM.

05-27-2005, 10:03 AM	#10
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Eric, Nice job! That is a much nicer compliment versus the typical option. It looks natural there. (Of course you know how much this is irritating me since my 71 is in the bodyshop right now!) By the way, that is one sweet looking tailgate on your stepper!! LOL Glad to see it is all coming together and looking awesome. Dean __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side Last edited by subtle71; 05-27-2005 at 10:05 AM.

05-27-2005, 10:04 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	That`s just right.Not added-on looking.Just completes/connects the lines.I`m doing a`67 Gmc and I think a front roll pan would look real cool on it.It`s a stepside and I don`t see what I want for the rear out there.This is it. __________________ "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 ~

05-27-2005, 10:12 AM	#12
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Special-K - Just holler at me. I might be willing to build one for ya' if you don't go with a bumper. Subtle - I finally got around to hanging that tailgate. I also did the hidden latches on it and ditched the chains. Worked out fine! Thanks. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket** Last edited by Putter; 05-27-2005 at 10:14 AM.

05-27-2005, 10:50 AM	#13
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	AWESOME job putter to bad in mass we have to run bumpers or no inspection sticker. it sucks. __________________ Certifiably crazy person

05-27-2005, 10:51 AM	#14
Daxcor Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Errington, BC Posts: 11	You Da Man!! That was truly impspired. That looks so friggin factory. I am going to be doing the same thing to my truck. The tool you want to use is a slip roller btw to get the intial curve right. It would make the job much easier. Brad

05-27-2005, 11:06 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Thanks for the offer.I had the same thought.I didn`t know if you`d want to go through it again.Watch out.You may find yourself in the rollpan business. __________________ "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 ~



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

05-27-2005, 11:10 AM	#16
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I like that much better than any of the other stepside pans ive seen but imho the back of the steppers still look too busy. I dont like how the gate protrudes from the rear of the truck. It would look better if it sat flush with the fender wells and the roll pan. Then smooth in some taillights and youd have one hell of a clean ride. Of course looking at that red truck it would look pretty clean with your pan, chains removed and flushed out led tl's. Good job as usual putter.

05-27-2005, 11:51 AM	#17
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I already have the LEDs purchased for the pan, but haven't installed them yet. I wanted to run it on the truck for a day or so. I might pull it back off and install them this weekend, since it is a long weekend. Special-K - I already have plans to build a few just for the heck of it, and each one looks and fits better then the previous one. If you are actually interested, just holler at me (I could use some spending money anyway). __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-27-2005, 11:51 AM	#18
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	would you be willing to make me one....and do you think you could make one for a 82 stepper? __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

05-27-2005, 12:01 PM	#19
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I could, if I can find an '82 for a pattern. Let me ask around and see if any of the local folks have access to one like yours. Wait, are you talking about two seperate trucks??? The 67-72 is a "YES", the '82 is "If I can find a pattern". __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-27-2005, 01:09 PM	#20
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	That looks very nice Putter. I like that silver step fender. Looks familiar __________________ 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!

05-27-2005, 01:34 PM	#21
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Eric, Any chance you can post a shot of the rear taken from eye level. The first shot you have is nice. It is messing with my mind. For some reason, I am remembering your truck sitting lower than how it appears in that shot. I am trying to get an idea of how it looks at a little different angle. __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

05-27-2005, 01:37 PM	#22
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Waaaaaaaay -- Cooooooool !!!!!!!!

05-27-2005, 01:49 PM	#23
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Sweet Looking! If I didnt already have a roll pan I would be interested in one. Bet you can get a lot of interest in it! __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

05-27-2005, 02:10 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	I`ll take one,fer shur. __________________ "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 ~

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.