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dell72 · 07-06-2014, 03:42 PM

I recently picked up a 69 c-10 short bed step side. I've been considering picking up a fleetside bed. The step side has grown on me a little, but I really dig the looks of a SWB fleetside. Any thoughts or opinions? Is the current step side bed worth anything.

ChevLoRay · 07-06-2014, 04:06 PM

Stepsides are desirable. However, there are trends that may mean...no so much right now. The key to it is SHORT bed. I have a short fleet, and I'd like to have short step just as much. But is ain't the most important thing right now.

Bomp · 07-06-2014, 04:18 PM

Im a short fleetside guy. I know many members that only want steppers.
I'd build it the way you want it. Either way it'll be a cool Chevy.

BRL · 07-06-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dell72

...The step side has grown on me a little...

IMHO...

72bowtiestepper · 07-06-2014, 04:34 PM

Thats a great lookin' blue stepper....I like it !

R.L. · 07-06-2014, 07:27 PM

I have a step side and I'm looking for a fleetside bed to put on a trailer, the logic being if I ever decide to go with the fleet side I'll have it and a place to put my step side till I decide to go back.

TwinsSpeedShop · 07-06-2014, 08:58 PM

make yourself happy!! I had only had fleet trucks before my current Stepper, and I love the lines on the stepper. They do have to be lowered for my taste, but thats just my taste. Enjoy whatever you decide to go with

jeh · 07-06-2014, 10:15 PM

I sold my stepside bed for a fleet side, but everybody has their own taste. I would do whatever make "you" happy, it's your truck.

profe56 · 07-06-2014, 11:06 PM

Is up to you, mine is long bed stepside and what I like of my truck is the xtra tire is at the back of the cab on the drivers side.

Turbo1dr · 07-06-2014, 11:18 PM

I'm a fleet side guy.

Stu Pidd · 07-07-2014, 12:37 AM

Pure personal preference.

Stepsides look goofy to me. But my opinion of your truck doesn't matter.

BRL · 07-07-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 72bowtiestepper

Thats a great lookin' blue stepper....I like it !

...and I like complements...

Apparently we both have good taste.

Been driving for around 40 years now, (I'm 56) and the 1980 BMW 320I is the newest car/truck that I've ever owned.

...if it ain't broke...

Russ.W. · 07-07-2014, 03:56 AM

If you intend on using the truck to carry anything on a regular basis, a Fleetside offers more space.

If you have no intention to haul anything, then simply go for whichever pleases you aesthetically.

If you're talking sheer value, steppers are definitely more favourable to the general buying public - however those values are generally nominal. An honest truck at an honest price will sell, regardless of options.

*Fitz* · 07-07-2014, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dell72

I recently picked up a 69 c-10 short bed step side. I've been considering picking up a fleetside bed. The step side has grown on me a little, but I really dig the looks of a SWB fleetside. Any thoughts or opinions? Is the current step side bed worth anything.

Every truck since 1972 is a fleetside. Common, ordinary and without character. Stepsides are ....different. Dare to be different.

slowcpe · 07-07-2014, 03:20 PM

I like both. I like the fleetside for the additional bed space and the ability for a wider tire. Plus I like the trim that runs down the side of them.

I personally think the stepsides has a little more character and fit the look of the old trucks. I'm keeping the stepside on mine as that's what the truck originally came with.

As stated before go with what you like the most. Or just buy a short fleet truck and have the best of both worlds

72bowtiestepper · 07-07-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Every truck since 1972 is a fleetside. Common, ordinary and without character. Stepsides are ....different. Dare to be different.

I agree 100 %...... Fleetside trucks of every brand, model & year are SO common around here....Stepsides always get a second look !

RustyBucket · 07-07-2014, 04:40 PM

I think a step side bed makes a '67-'72 look older... in a good way. Your step side bed is worth $$ if it's in decent cond.

Green69c10 · 07-07-2014, 06:31 PM

Love my Stepper

Bishops Trucks · 07-07-2014, 07:02 PM

It's all in what you like. I have a SWB 4x4 that was a fleet side and I had decided to make it a stepper. I think the 4x4's look great with a step bed. But..... since the project is going slow because of the lack of work, I have decided to either go back to the fleet side or use my carpentry skills and build a work of art flatbed since my business partner has a barn full of 70 year old oak boards. What ever you decide, it will be well received.

**Already Gone** · 07-07-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by profe56

Is up to you, mine is long bed stepside and what I like of my truck is the xtra tire is at the back of the cab on the drivers side.

I'm looking at a 71 like yours right now, just waiting for more pics, and it has the side spare tire carrier too which IMHO makes it real cool.

dell72 · 07-07-2014, 08:24 PM

My truck has the spare tire carrier. Box is in pretty good shape, but I think I would like to trade it for a fleetside

Ccc925 · 07-07-2014, 08:53 PM

I thought the same thing I want to swap out my stepper bed for a fleet side one since I use it for what ever

**70cst** · 07-07-2014, 11:49 PM

I think both styles rock

chopnchaneled · 07-08-2014, 09:18 AM

When i first got my 68 it was a stepper and i got this urge for a fleet, found a fleet and swapped over and sold the stepper bed.
About a month later had to find another stepper bed and went back to stepper.

All that said it's your truck, Just don't be a dummy like me and sell your bed untill your really sure.

BRL · 07-08-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chopnchaneled

...About a month later had to find another stepper bed and went back to stepper...

They're both cool.

07-06-2014, 03:42 PM	#1
dell72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Wisconsin Posts: 126	step side or fleet side? I recently picked up a 69 c-10 short bed step side. I've been considering picking up a fleetside bed. The step side has grown on me a little, but I really dig the looks of a SWB fleetside. Any thoughts or opinions? Is the current step side bed worth anything.

07-06-2014, 04:06 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: step side or fleet side? Stepsides are desirable. However, there are trends that may mean...no so much right now. The key to it is SHORT bed. I have a short fleet, and I'd like to have short step just as much. But is ain't the most important thing right now. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-06-2014, 04:18 PM	#3
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: step side or fleet side? Im a short fleetside guy. I know many members that only want steppers. I'd build it the way you want it. Either way it'll be a cool Chevy.

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72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: step side or fleet side? Thats a great lookin' blue stepper....I like it !

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R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: step side or fleet side? I have a step side and I'm looking for a fleetside bed to put on a trailer, the logic being if I ever decide to go with the fleet side I'll have it and a place to put my step side till I decide to go back.

07-06-2014, 08:58 PM	#7
TwinsSpeedShop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Easley SC Posts: 150	Re: step side or fleet side? make yourself happy!! I had only had fleet trucks before my current Stepper, and I love the lines on the stepper. They do have to be lowered for my taste, but thats just my taste. Enjoy whatever you decide to go with

07-06-2014, 10:15 PM	#8
jeh Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: sutton WV Posts: 1,822	Re: step side or fleet side? I sold my stepside bed for a fleet side, but everybody has their own taste. I would do whatever make "you" happy, it's your truck. __________________ Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623

07-06-2014, 11:06 PM	#9
profe56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chula Vista California Posts: 526	Re: step side or fleet side? Is up to you, mine is long bed stepside and what I like of my truck is the xtra tire is at the back of the cab on the drivers side.

07-06-2014, 11:18 PM	#10
Turbo1dr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 177	Re: step side or fleet side? I'm a fleet side guy. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne Super - Factory Big Block - Second (1987-89) & Fourth (2014-) Owner - To be restored 1978 Turbo Malibu - Owned since 1986 1987 Grand National Aerocoupe -1 of 1 1988 LeSabre T-Type - Supercharged

07-07-2014, 12:37 AM	#11
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: step side or fleet side? Pure personal preference. Stepsides look goofy to me. But my opinion of your truck doesn't matter.

07-07-2014, 03:56 AM	#13
Russ.W. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 275	Re: step side or fleet side? If you intend on using the truck to carry anything on a regular basis, a Fleetside offers more space. If you have no intention to haul anything, then simply go for whichever pleases you aesthetically. If you're talking sheer value, steppers are definitely more favourable to the general buying public - however those values are generally nominal. An honest truck at an honest price will sell, regardless of options. __________________ *Show Me How To Live* *"Wrongside"* My factory right-hand drive '67 C10 build

07-07-2014, 03:20 PM	#15
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: step side or fleet side? I like both. I like the fleetside for the additional bed space and the ability for a wider tire. Plus I like the trim that runs down the side of them. I personally think the stepsides has a little more character and fit the look of the old trucks. I'm keeping the stepside on mine as that's what the truck originally came with. As stated before go with what you like the most. Or just buy a short fleet truck and have the best of both worlds __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

07-07-2014, 04:40 PM	#17
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: step side or fleet side? I think a step side bed makes a '67-'72 look older... in a good way. Your step side bed is worth $$ if it's in decent cond. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

07-07-2014, 06:31 PM	#18
Green69c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Dawsonville Ga Posts: 33	Re: step side or fleet side? Love my Stepper Attached Images

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07-07-2014, 08:24 PM	#21
dell72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Southern Wisconsin Posts: 126	Re: step side or fleet side? My truck has the spare tire carrier. Box is in pretty good shape, but I think I would like to trade it for a fleetside

07-07-2014, 08:53 PM	#22
Ccc925 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Nor cal Posts: 24	Re: step side or fleet side? I thought the same thing I want to swap out my stepper bed for a fleet side one since I use it for what ever Attached Images

07-07-2014, 11:49 PM	#23
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: step side or fleet side? I think both styles rock __________________ 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!

07-08-2014, 09:18 AM	#24
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: step side or fleet side? When i first got my 68 it was a stepper and i got this urge for a fleet, found a fleet and swapped over and sold the stepper bed. About a month later had to find another stepper bed and went back to stepper. All that said it's your truck, Just don't be a dummy like me and sell your bed untill your really sure. __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

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