How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cthibo500 · 02-20-2013, 03:23 PM

how is there not a thread already for these trucks? a place to show off and show apreciation for craftsmanship with metal AND wood

I'll start off with mine 1981 C10 father/son project that will never be done.
Oak wood, did myself definetly gets attention and a couple questions. Put Cadillac taillights in the rear fenders. 2 inch front drop 2 inch rear lift. 350 with 4 speed saginaw, shaved firewall, flamed inner fenders, bucket seats, custom stereo. dont have nice photos of it as i'm at work right now will post some more soon

Gigem · 02-20-2013, 03:54 PM

love the flames! you got me beat, but that isn't saying much!

Rich84 · 02-20-2013, 04:01 PM

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Gotta add some new pictures..

naphtali5725 · 02-20-2013, 04:24 PM

Why do you say it will never be done?

**truckfan** · 02-20-2013, 04:44 PM

Gotta add some new pictures..

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love the silver stepside. well done.

Rich84 · 02-20-2013, 04:54 PM

Thanks..It's been a lot of fun...

Scary thought of the day: My son just turned 16 yesterday

**truckfan** · 02-20-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

Thanks..It's been a lot of fun...

Scary thought of the day: My son just turned 16 yesterday

In Kansas we have a 50 hour of parental instruction starting at 14. My son is 14 and has this permit. i have yet to let him drive my big block. when he does, i know will be in trouble.

The last search he made on Google was "fast cheap cars". looks like a chip off the old block!

Rich84 · 02-20-2013, 05:31 PM

He has to do drivers ed to get his permit..I'm not rushing him. My daughter got her liscense when she was 18..Totaled a Mercedes and a Toyota in 2 weeks..Very scarry

Gigem · 02-20-2013, 05:45 PM

My son got his Texas learners permit a few weeks ago. He'll be 16 in August. I share your fear... Tell you what, you keep your son off the road, and I'll keep mine off the road. We will all be safer as a result!

Gigem · 02-20-2013, 05:47 PM

Serious question... how does the water drain out of those beds? there are plenty of gaps in mine, but ya'lls look to be water tight?!?

naphtali5725 · 02-20-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Gigem

My son got his Texas learners permit a few weeks ago. He'll be 16 in August. I share your fear... Tell you what, you keep your son off the road, and I'll keep mine off the road. We will all be safer as a result!

i hear ya, my son just turned 17..thank god my father gave him a Nissan truck 4 cylinder

Rich84 · 02-20-2013, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Gigem

Serious question... how does the water drain out of those beds? there are plenty of gaps in mine, but ya'lls look to be water tight?!?

Water?? it doesn't see any water...lol

Naw...it's not water tight

1LowToy · 02-20-2013, 09:01 PM

Real curious on how you did the flames on the wood. Is it an inlay laminant or just frog tape to hold the line while staining? Seems to me the stain would blead so bad you couldn't make a fine line.

I'm not that into flames but it does look real nice.

Cthibo500 · 02-21-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1LowToy

Real curious on how you did the flames on the wood. Is it an inlay laminant or just frog tape to hold the line while staining? Seems to me the stain would blead so bad you couldn't make a fine line.

I'm not that into flames but it does look real nice.

thanks for the compliments! i just laid the wood in the bed, drew out the layout with pencil, adjusted for the hold down strips and hand carved them out and then sanded the groove with 80/240 grit sand paper and then stained one side and then the other. then just varnished both at the same time. it was my first time EVER messing with wood and i was very very happy with the results.
As far as drainage.. it never ever sees rain. and when i wash it i do it on an incline so it runs off towards the back.

Cthibo500 · 02-21-2013, 10:50 AM

oh and since then i took the diamond plating out of the bed. looked cheesy

PAWS 72 · 02-21-2013, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

He has to do drivers ed to get his permit..I'm not rushing him. My daughter got her liscense when she was 18..Totaled a Mercedes and a Toyota in 2 weeks..Very scarry

I don't wont your insurance rates.

Rich84 · 02-21-2013, 11:26 AM

No ...You don't!

She's doing better now. Put one of those accident forgivness gps devises in here car, and she passed after 90 days..

I bet it looks a lot better without the diamond plate..Nice job..

02-20-2013, 03:23 PM	#1
Cthibo500 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St Agatha,ME Posts: 28	How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds how is there not a thread already for these trucks? a place to show off and show apreciation for craftsmanship with metal AND wood I'll start off with mine 1981 C10 father/son project that will never be done. Oak wood, did myself definetly gets attention and a couple questions. Put Cadillac taillights in the rear fenders. 2 inch front drop 2 inch rear lift. 350 with 4 speed saginaw, shaved firewall, flamed inner fenders, bucket seats, custom stereo. dont have nice photos of it as i'm at work right now will post some more soon Attached Images __________________ -Real Men Use THREE Pedals- -Built not bought- -I'd rather do my own work wrong than pay someone to do it right-

02-20-2013, 03:54 PM	#2
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds love the flames! you got me beat, but that isn't saying much! __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

02-20-2013, 04:01 PM	#3
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,680	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds Gotta add some new pictures..

02-20-2013, 04:24 PM	#4
naphtali5725 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NC Posts: 1,101	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds Why do you say it will never be done? __________________ My build thread... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515829 Disabled Veteran 82nd Airborne Division Operations: Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Uphold Democracy

02-20-2013, 04:44 PM	#5
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds Gotta add some new pictures.. [/QUOTE] love the silver stepside. well done. __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

02-20-2013, 04:54 PM	#6
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,680	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds Thanks..It's been a lot of fun... Scary thought of the day: My son just turned 16 yesterday

02-20-2013, 05:31 PM	#8
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,680	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds He has to do drivers ed to get his permit..I'm not rushing him. My daughter got her liscense when she was 18..Totaled a Mercedes and a Toyota in 2 weeks..Very scarry

02-20-2013, 05:45 PM	#9
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds My son got his Texas learners permit a few weeks ago. He'll be 16 in August. I share your fear... Tell you what, you keep your son off the road, and I'll keep mine off the road. We will all be safer as a result! __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

02-20-2013, 05:47 PM	#10
Gigem Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lakeway, TX Posts: 335	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds Serious question... how does the water drain out of those beds? there are plenty of gaps in mine, but ya'lls look to be water tight?!? __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (current truck) 1980 Chevy Stepside (gone) 1987 Chevy Blazer (gone) 1972 Chevelle SS Convertible (gone) 1973 Chevy Corvette (gone) 1967 Chevy Camaro (STOLEN!)

02-20-2013, 09:01 PM	#13
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds Real curious on how you did the flames on the wood. Is it an inlay laminant or just frog tape to hold the line while staining? Seems to me the stain would blead so bad you couldn't make a fine line. I'm not that into flames but it does look real nice.

02-21-2013, 10:50 AM	#15
Cthibo500 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St Agatha,ME Posts: 28	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds oh and since then i took the diamond plating out of the bed. looked cheesy __________________ -Real Men Use THREE Pedals- -Built not bought- -I'd rather do my own work wrong than pay someone to do it right-

02-21-2013, 11:26 AM	#17
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,680	Re: How about some pics of '73-'87 Stepside Beds No ...You don't! She's doing better now. Put one of those accident forgivness gps devises in here car, and she passed after 90 days.. I bet it looks a lot better without the diamond plate..Nice job..



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