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turner15 · 09-20-2007, 09:36 PM

I decided to totally remove the steak pockets from my 71 Fleetside, why just shave when you can remove and shave both sides.

Question is will I need to support that area more then just the shave patches? Will my truck be waving all the way down the road.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...milies/hmm.png

I've included the picts, prebondo, but fully welded.

68 P.O.S. · 09-20-2007, 10:23 PM

Did somebody say steak? Sorry, couldn't resist.

screamin_c10 · 09-20-2007, 10:25 PM

MMMMMM.............STEAK.

(in my best Homer Simpson voice)

Brock · 09-20-2007, 10:47 PM

is that kinda like a hot pocket?!?

**Stocker** · 09-20-2007, 10:54 PM

I just had to click on this thread... I immediately thought of cargo pants with the big pockets filled with T-bone steaks!!

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-21-2007, 12:33 AM

I have a buddy that smoothed the inside of a box to hide the pockets by fabricating a 1 piece inner pannel and the pockets remained behind the panel and then shaved and filled the pockets. The best of both worlds.

esll.

WinDancer · 09-21-2007, 01:04 AM

Steak... it's whats for dinner

Brad · 09-21-2007, 01:12 AM

Too funny. First thing I thought of was steak. Mmmmmmmmmmmm

Sequoyah · 09-21-2007, 01:17 AM

**70cst** · 09-21-2007, 01:20 AM

This is an A-! topic! Get it...A-1 as in steak sauce?

72armyswbtruck · 09-21-2007, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sequoyah

I love steak but I just don't see any pockets.

ChevyDude · 09-21-2007, 08:43 AM

Funny....You are getting this from your tasty spelling....ahh I think you mean Stake.

turner15 · 09-21-2007, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Funny....You are getting this from your tasty spelling....ahh I think you mean Stake.

Ya, do you think? I was welding all day and really wanted a steak!!!
Anyway it would be nice to have the advice I seek!

bobthecop · 09-21-2007, 10:01 AM

Gee, I am really hungry now, gonna have to have steak this weekend. I'm sorry I just had to chime in. We probably need a thread for grilling steak!!

Orange · 09-21-2007, 10:34 AM

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I got my steak in my pocket - ready to go.

Just kidding man.
Sorry - I can't tell you for sure what will happen to your bed.
But I can tell you that it looks like you are doing a nice job, and it will definitely be one of those little things that makes a huge difference.

Maybe someone could actually help?

DLB

**70cst** · 09-21-2007, 11:58 AM

OK turner15...
Lets see if we can get back on topic. I would like to get some opinions on this.

OlChev67 · 09-21-2007, 12:17 PM

I like it, taking the steak pocket delete a little further. Its gonna clean up the inside of the bed alot.

72BlckButy · 09-21-2007, 02:39 PM

I think that it turned out looking great.

shifty · 09-21-2007, 02:47 PM

Is anyone going to answer the original posters question, or are you guys going to continue talking about meat?

I get the comedy, but after a dozen off-topic posts, I can imagine the original poster is getting pretty frustrated at you guys making fun of his word choice.

BACKYARD88 · 09-21-2007, 03:08 PM

If it were me I would at least brace where the center pocket was. It would probably be OK until someone leans on it but why take that chance. Maybe use some thin Gage angle and tack it to the under side. Square tubing might work as well. Looks good though!

mikeoj · 09-21-2007, 03:28 PM

All this talk about steak.I'm going to eat now!!!!!!!

Brock · 09-21-2007, 03:34 PM

in all seriousness...Your pics are a little dark and its hard to see whats going on. I would say the corner's will be supported but the center may want to sag due to it only being supported on the one side. I agree with the poster that said bacing may be needed.

Orange · 09-21-2007, 03:47 PM

At the very worst could you not make some "custom" support gussets to stiffen where the original stake pocket metal came down?

You could make it out of plate and make it look however you wanted - even laser cut Bowtie's into them.

DLB

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 09-21-2007, 04:19 PM

Perhaps this will help! Not very good pic's but the panel looks to be lying on it's side.

esll.

Brock · 09-21-2007, 09:45 PM

yup probably need bracing...thanks for the lighter pics

09-20-2007, 09:36 PM	#1
turner15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 265	Steak Pockets! I decided to totally remove the steak pockets from my 71 Fleetside, why just shave when you can remove and shave both sides. Question is will I need to support that area more then just the shave patches? Will my truck be waving all the way down the road.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/i...milies/hmm.png I've included the picts, prebondo, but fully welded. Attached Images

09-20-2007, 10:23 PM	#2
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Steak Pockets! Did somebody say steak? Sorry, couldn't resist. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo Last edited by 68 P.O.S.; 09-20-2007 at 10:24 PM.

09-20-2007, 10:25 PM	#3
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,751	Re: Steak Pockets! MMMMMM.............STEAK. (in my best Homer Simpson voice) __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY!

09-20-2007, 10:47 PM	#4
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: Steak Pockets! is that kinda like a hot pocket?!? __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

09-20-2007, 10:54 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,728	Re: Steak Pockets! I just had to click on this thread... I immediately thought of cargo pants with the big pockets filled with T-bone steaks!! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-21-2007, 12:33 AM	#6
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Steak Pockets! I have a buddy that smoothed the inside of a box to hide the pockets by fabricating a 1 piece inner pannel and the pockets remained behind the panel and then shaved and filled the pockets. The best of both worlds. esll. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

09-21-2007, 01:04 AM	#7
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Steak Pockets! Steak... it's whats for dinner __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

09-21-2007, 01:12 AM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Steak Pockets! Too funny. First thing I thought of was steak. Mmmmmmmmmmmm __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-21-2007, 01:17 AM	#9
Sequoyah so easy a caveman can do it... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 419	Re: Steak Pockets! Attached Images

09-21-2007, 01:20 AM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Steak Pockets! This is an A-! topic! Get it...A-1 as in steak sauce? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-21-2007, 08:43 AM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Steak Pockets! Funny....You are getting this from your tasty spelling....ahh I think you mean Stake. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

09-21-2007, 10:01 AM	#14
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: Steak Pockets! Gee, I am really hungry now, gonna have to have steak this weekend. I'm sorry I just had to chime in. We probably need a thread for grilling steak!! __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

09-21-2007, 10:34 AM	#15
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Steak Pockets! I got my steak in my pocket - ready to go. Just kidding man. Sorry - I can't tell you for sure what will happen to your bed. But I can tell you that it looks like you are doing a nice job, and it will definitely be one of those little things that makes a huge difference. Maybe someone could actually help? DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

09-21-2007, 11:58 AM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Steak Pockets! OK turner15... Lets see if we can get back on topic. I would like to get some opinions on this. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-21-2007, 12:17 PM	#17
OlChev67 Ever heard of Beech Island?? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 327	Re: Steak Pockets! I like it, taking the steak pocket delete a little further. Its gonna clean up the inside of the bed alot.



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09-21-2007, 02:39 PM	#18
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Steak Pockets! I think that it turned out looking great. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-21-2007, 02:47 PM	#19
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Steak Pockets! Is anyone going to answer the original posters question, or are you guys going to continue talking about meat? I get the comedy, but after a dozen off-topic posts, I can imagine the original poster is getting pretty frustrated at you guys making fun of his word choice. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 09-21-2007 at 03:39 PM.

09-21-2007, 03:08 PM	#20
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Steak Pockets! If it were me I would at least brace where the center pocket was. It would probably be OK until someone leans on it but why take that chance. Maybe use some thin Gage angle and tack it to the under side. Square tubing might work as well. Looks good though! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting Last edited by BACKYARD88; 09-21-2007 at 03:09 PM.

09-21-2007, 03:28 PM	#21
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Re: Steak Pockets! All this talk about steak.I'm going to eat now!!!!!!! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

09-21-2007, 03:34 PM	#22
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: Steak Pockets! in all seriousness...Your pics are a little dark and its hard to see whats going on. I would say the corner's will be supported but the center may want to sag due to it only being supported on the one side. I agree with the poster that said bacing may be needed. __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

09-21-2007, 03:47 PM	#23
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Steak Pockets! At the very worst could you not make some "custom" support gussets to stiffen where the original stake pocket metal came down? You could make it out of plate and make it look however you wanted - even laser cut Bowtie's into them. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

09-21-2007, 04:19 PM	#24
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Steak Pockets! Perhaps this will help! Not very good pic's but the panel looks to be lying on it's side. esll. Attached Images __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member)

09-21-2007, 09:45 PM	#25
Brock upgrading to an older model Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento, KY Posts: 346	Re: Steak Pockets! yup probably need bracing...thanks for the lighter pics __________________ 68 stepside, short-box, multi-colored (for now)

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