exchange a step side for a fleet side - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Shane McGraw · 11-17-2012, 05:53 PM

I have a 67 short box step side that i would like to convert to a fleet side. Can i use the same frame?

dmw319 · 11-17-2012, 06:48 PM

Yes
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schurg · 11-17-2012, 10:19 PM

yes...plus, I know of a place you can donate some stepside parts

**WIDESIDE72** · 11-18-2012, 01:25 AM

I believe that that a frame originally equipped with a fleetside bed has mounting brackets right behind the cab on top of the frame that you will need to remove in order to run the stepside bed.

**lolife99** · 11-18-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I believe that that a frame originally equipped with a fleetside bed has mounting brackets right behind the cab on top of the frame that you will need to remove in order to run the stepside bed.

Never heard that before.
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**WIDESIDE72** · 11-18-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Never heard that before.
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I have a swb chassis that is originally a stepside. I will check but I don't think it has the brackets I mentioned that a fleetside does.
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Shane McGraw · 11-18-2012, 02:50 PM

My step side does have mounting brackets just behind the cab.

gearys 5600 · 11-18-2012, 02:59 PM

I used a Stepside frame on a 68 short wide build a few years ago, I did not notice any difference .
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**WIDESIDE72** · 11-18-2012, 04:13 PM

I checked and the stepside does have the brackets as well. I was thinking it didn't.

11-17-2012, 05:53 PM	#1
Shane McGraw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Poulsbo Posts: 9	exchange a step side for a fleet side I have a 67 short box step side that i would like to convert to a fleet side. Can i use the same frame?

11-17-2012, 06:48 PM	#2
dmw319 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 639	Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side Yes Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 Stepside My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528167

11-17-2012, 10:19 PM	#3
schurg Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: richmond, va Posts: 140	Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side yes...plus, I know of a place you can donate some stepside parts

11-18-2012, 01:25 AM	#4
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side I believe that that a frame originally equipped with a fleetside bed has mounting brackets right behind the cab on top of the frame that you will need to remove in order to run the stepside bed.

11-18-2012, 02:50 PM	#7
Shane McGraw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Poulsbo Posts: 9	Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side My step side does have mounting brackets just behind the cab. Last edited by ETsC10; 11-19-2012 at 09:01 AM.

11-18-2012, 02:59 PM	#8
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side I used a Stepside frame on a 68 short wide build a few years ago, I did not notice any difference . Posted via Mobile Device __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

11-18-2012, 04:13 PM	#9
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: exchange a step side for a fleet side I checked and the stepside does have the brackets as well. I was thinking it didn't.



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