Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PKelly · 02-20-2006, 06:07 PM

Anyone have a '68 Long Wheel Base stepside? Are these not popular enough or are they rare? I've been searching for pictures of them all over the internet and can't find any. I noticed how short wheel based trucks (stepsides and fleetsides) are the most popular.

My dad owns a C/20 that I'd like to restore. It was my grandpa's since the early/mid-70's and now is stored in the barn at our farm. I posted a fairly long message in the Welcome forum on Friday about it.

I'd love to see some pictures of other LWB stepsides so I can get ideas on colors, tires, etc. I'll take some of my dad's when I get out to the farm again and post them...as soon as it warms up a bit.

Thanks!

TruckinDaddy · 02-20-2006, 08:20 PM

I have one. I'll post a few pics when my computer isn't acting up.

moneyguru · 02-20-2006, 08:36 PM

Here is my 67 GMC long step

Longhorn Man · 02-20-2006, 08:41 PM

welcome to the board!
What part of Ohio you in?
Got any pics of the long step?
As you noticed, they are not very popular, but they do have a small following.
Wait till you see a 9 foot stepside...only in one ton trucks, it looks REALLY funny.

PKelly · 02-20-2006, 09:44 PM

Thanks for the pics and the welcome!

Looking at TruckinDaddy's avatar and moneyguru's picture after all of the SWB stepsides, the LWB's do look kinda funny. I guess I never thought my dad's was that "unique" looking compared to other stepsides for the 30 or so years it's been in the family. But I'm really looking forward to restoring it.

moneyguru, what color red is your truck? My oldest brother thinks candy apple red would look great. I'm leaning more towards a darker color. Currently, it's white on the exterior and white interior w/blue steering wheel, seat, door panels, sun visors & dash pad

Longhorn Man, I'm in Cincinnati...west side...transplanted after I married a west-sider. I don't have any pictures of the truck yet...plan to take a bunch when I get to out our farm again. Probably will wait till the weather warms up a bit although I'm getting pretty anxious to get this project underway

Chevrolet4x4s · 02-20-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moneyguru

Here is my 67 GMC long step

Is that a roots supercharger I see sitting on the shelf in the back of the garage?

TruckinDaddy · 02-20-2006, 10:33 PM

My truck was my grandfather's farm truck. It was just parked in a field when he died 13 years ago. This is a good side shot from before I brought it home.

And this is one from the first time I got to drive it. I've been working on it about a year now.

BTW, I love the look of the short steps. My dream truck is a 67 small window short step. But I like my long step because they are a lot less common around here.

TruckinDaddy · 02-20-2006, 10:49 PM

Here is one I found on the net a while back. Owner unknown. I don't even remember where I found the pic it is a 70 (according to the filename.)

**clay68c10** · 02-20-2006, 11:05 PM

My old truck was a 68 long step. I had it painted a dark metallic red, like some of the new Tahoes. It's a good color on these trucks. The extra bed length came in handy. I totaled it a few years ago. I need to scan some pix and post 'em.

**special-K** · 02-21-2006, 10:18 PM

PKelly,I see you made it over to the message board.Everybody,there`s a pretty good description on his truck in the welcome section.A pretty unigue longstepper.

BLAZERMAN · 02-21-2006, 10:34 PM

Here's a pic of my 69 4x4 longstep.

moneyguru · 02-21-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet4x4s

Is that a roots supercharger I see sitting on the shelf in the back of the garage?

It's not my garage, where in the pic do you see this?

sweet n rare67 · 02-22-2006, 06:08 AM

I also have a long step. I currently dont have any pics I will work on that though.
-Jake

**special-K** · 02-22-2006, 08:06 AM

PKelly`s'68 is a C/20 Custom w/big block,TH400,and A/C.That`s pretty rare.

DJ72CHEVY · 02-22-2006, 09:43 AM

I have a long stepside 72'. It is in pieces right now, but this is what it looked like when I bought it.

big blue 72 · 02-22-2006, 10:41 AM

Hey PKelly! i'm in the cincy area too, just north in hamilton/fairfield .
gimme a shout or pm me sometime maybe we can have a cold one or two?

LawMan02 · 02-22-2006, 11:41 AM

I actually have two LWB Steps. One is a '71 Chevy K20, which I'm currently working on and the other is a '72 GMC K2500 that is currently in the paint shop.

PKelly · 02-23-2006, 09:18 AM

Thanks for the pictures! The fact that my dad's truck is fairly rare/unique adds ro the excitement of restoring it. Really want to get to out to the farm and get some pictures of it now! Unfortunately, my wife works Saturday so I have kid-duty and we're having a 65th b-day party for my dad on Sunday so this weekend is shot.

big blue 72, I live in Cheviot but work in West Chester (not too far from you). Maybe we should get together for a cold one after work.

moneyguru · 02-23-2006, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKelly

Thanks for the pics and the welcome!

Looking at TruckinDaddy's avatar and moneyguru's picture after all of the SWB stepsides, the LWB's do look kinda funny. I guess I never thought my dad's was that "unique" looking compared to other stepsides for the 30 or so years it's been in the family. But I'm really looking forward to restoring it.

moneyguru, what color red is your truck? My oldest brother thinks candy apple red would look great. I'm leaning more towards a darker color. Currently, it's white on the exterior and white interior w/blue steering wheel, seat, door panels, sun visors & dash pad

my truck is a Chevy red,for some reason Chevy Tornado red comes to mind
but I will have to re-check that and get back to you.

I too like having a truck that is perceived as "unique" by others, I've actually
had people walking around it trying to figure where I spliced together the bed!
They "knew" that the stepside was only available as a short-bed so that
meant I had taken a LWB truck and used two stepside beds to build my truck.

I couldn't convince him otherwise!

**special-K** · 02-23-2006, 10:56 PM

Knowitalls,what do they know?

02-20-2006, 06:07 PM	#1
PKelly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 30	Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? Anyone have a '68 Long Wheel Base stepside? Are these not popular enough or are they rare? I've been searching for pictures of them all over the internet and can't find any. I noticed how short wheel based trucks (stepsides and fleetsides) are the most popular. My dad owns a C/20 that I'd like to restore. It was my grandpa's since the early/mid-70's and now is stored in the barn at our farm. I posted a fairly long message in the Welcome forum on Friday about it. I'd love to see some pictures of other LWB stepsides so I can get ideas on colors, tires, etc. I'll take some of my dad's when I get out to the farm again and post them...as soon as it warms up a bit. Thanks!

02-20-2006, 08:20 PM	#2
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? I have one. I'll post a few pics when my computer isn't acting up. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

02-20-2006, 08:36 PM	#3
moneyguru Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: kalamazoo, mi Posts: 397	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? Here is my 67 GMC long step __________________ "Do the things you fear to do and the death of fear is certain"

02-20-2006, 08:41 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? welcome to the board! What part of Ohio you in? Got any pics of the long step? As you noticed, they are not very popular, but they do have a small following. Wait till you see a 9 foot stepside...only in one ton trucks, it looks REALLY funny.

02-20-2006, 09:44 PM	#5
PKelly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 30	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? Thanks for the pics and the welcome! Looking at TruckinDaddy's avatar and moneyguru's picture after all of the SWB stepsides, the LWB's do look kinda funny. I guess I never thought my dad's was that "unique" looking compared to other stepsides for the 30 or so years it's been in the family. But I'm really looking forward to restoring it. moneyguru, what color red is your truck? My oldest brother thinks candy apple red would look great. I'm leaning more towards a darker color. Currently, it's white on the exterior and white interior w/blue steering wheel, seat, door panels, sun visors & dash pad Longhorn Man, I'm in Cincinnati...west side...transplanted after I married a west-sider. I don't have any pictures of the truck yet...plan to take a bunch when I get to out our farm again. Probably will wait till the weather warms up a bit although I'm getting pretty anxious to get this project underway

02-20-2006, 10:33 PM	#7
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? My truck was my grandfather's farm truck. It was just parked in a field when he died 13 years ago. This is a good side shot from before I brought it home. And this is one from the first time I got to drive it. I've been working on it about a year now. BTW, I love the look of the short steps. My dream truck is a 67 small window short step. But I like my long step because they are a lot less common around here. Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 02-20-2006 at 10:38 PM.

02-20-2006, 10:49 PM	#8
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? Here is one I found on the net a while back. Owner unknown. I don't even remember where I found the pic it is a 70 (according to the filename.) Last edited by TruckinDaddy; 02-20-2006 at 10:50 PM.

02-20-2006, 11:05 PM	#9
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,990	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? My old truck was a 68 long step. I had it painted a dark metallic red, like some of the new Tahoes. It's a good color on these trucks. The extra bed length came in handy. I totaled it a few years ago. I need to scan some pix and post 'em. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

02-21-2006, 10:18 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? PKelly,I see you made it over to the message board.Everybody,there`s a pretty good description on his truck in the welcome section.A pretty unigue longstepper. __________________ "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 ~

02-21-2006, 10:34 PM	#11
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? Here's a pic of my 69 4x4 longstep. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

02-22-2006, 06:08 AM	#13
sweet n rare67 Young truck fanatic Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: The wonderful Mat-Su Valley....Palmer, Ak Posts: 253	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? I also have a long step. I currently dont have any pics I will work on that though. -Jake __________________ '67 Chevy Longstep 2wd 350 w/4spd manual Muncie M21. My first project. Proud to be Valley Trash

02-22-2006, 08:06 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? PKelly`s'68 is a C/20 Custom w/big block,TH400,and A/C.That`s pretty rare. __________________ "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 ~

02-22-2006, 09:43 AM	#15
DJ72CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Brenham, Texas Posts: 79	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? I have a long stepside 72'. It is in pieces right now, but this is what it looked like when I bought it. Attached Images

02-22-2006, 10:41 AM	#16
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? Hey PKelly! i'm in the cincy area too, just north in hamilton/fairfield . gimme a shout or pm me sometime maybe we can have a cold one or two?

02-22-2006, 11:41 AM	#17
LawMan02 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Saint Francisville, Louisiana Posts: 157	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? I actually have two LWB Steps. One is a '71 Chevy K20, which I'm currently working on and the other is a '72 GMC K2500 that is currently in the paint shop. 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



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02-23-2006, 09:18 AM	#18
PKelly Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 30	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? Thanks for the pictures! The fact that my dad's truck is fairly rare/unique adds ro the excitement of restoring it. Really want to get to out to the farm and get some pictures of it now! Unfortunately, my wife works Saturday so I have kid-duty and we're having a 65th b-day party for my dad on Sunday so this weekend is shot. big blue 72, I live in Cheviot but work in West Chester (not too far from you). Maybe we should get together for a cold one after work.

02-23-2006, 10:56 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Any '68 Long WB Stepsides? Knowitalls,what do they know? __________________ "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 ~

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