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VTKidder · 01-09-2004, 10:18 AM

I remember this from a while back; there was some discussion about a step built into the bedside on some fleetside trucks and whether it was a factory deal or not. I remember someone had pics of a blazer / jimmy with the step. There's a truck on ebay right now that has the same step. Did we ever conclude where these came from? I'd post a pic but I cannot right now for some reason

Thanks all....

-adam

JimKshortstep4x4 · 01-09-2004, 10:48 AM

Steps were available and from what I can see, it looks like the right step.

Perhaps Jerry Moss will comment as I believe he has a truck with steps on it.

Jim

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2004, 10:57 AM

Yes, it is probably original, however, not stock.
When the fleet side trucks came out i '58, people complained there was no place to stand while working from the side of the truck. G.M> made these inserts to answer that problem.
P/N988423 had a dealer cost of less than $6, and a list price of $10.
They were made of sturdy cast alluminum, and highly buffed and polished face. They came with mounting hardware and a template to show where to install on the badside with no sheet metal damage or warping.
There is reported to be plenty still in the dealership networks.

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2004, 11:02 AM

Just for the record...that is a Longhorn.

Anyone like that tail gate treatment? I think it is kinda ugly IMO.

Doesn't look like a bad truck all in all, I don't think the roof was origianlly white, there is no trim and doesn't apear to have the trim mounting nipples, and there is evidence of a repaint....but still a decent looking truck.

01-09-2004, 10:18 AM	#1
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Bedside step: been here before. I remember this from a while back; there was some discussion about a step built into the bedside on some fleetside trucks and whether it was a factory deal or not. I remember someone had pics of a blazer / jimmy with the step. There's a truck on ebay right now that has the same step. Did we ever conclude where these came from? I'd post a pic but I cannot right now for some reason Thanks all.... -adam

01-09-2004, 10:48 AM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Steps were available and from what I can see, it looks like the right step. Perhaps Jerry Moss will comment as I believe he has a truck with steps on it. Jim

01-09-2004, 10:57 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Yes, it is probably original, however, not stock. When the fleet side trucks came out i '58, people complained there was no place to stand while working from the side of the truck. G.M> made these inserts to answer that problem. P/N988423 had a dealer cost of less than $6, and a list price of $10. They were made of sturdy cast alluminum, and highly buffed and polished face. They came with mounting hardware and a template to show where to install on the badside with no sheet metal damage or warping. There is reported to be plenty still in the dealership networks.

01-09-2004, 11:02 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Just for the record...that is a Longhorn. Anyone like that tail gate treatment? I think it is kinda ugly IMO. Doesn't look like a bad truck all in all, I don't think the roof was origianlly white, there is no trim and doesn't apear to have the trim mounting nipples, and there is evidence of a repaint....but still a decent looking truck.



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