whats the deal with these weird notches? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

67cst · 02-07-2004, 05:01 AM

is this a real rare option or a dealer installed set up, this is only the second times ive ever seen these, there is a baby blue 68 short fleet 2wd in my town with them in the box and then i saw this e bay post and noticed this 4x4 had them, where do they come from?

Alexis · 02-07-2004, 05:43 AM

if my memory is correct, it's a dealer install.

7T1BURB · 02-07-2004, 07:41 AM

These "notches" are a Chevrolet "Side Panel Step Unit". An add-on accessory that was available from the dealer, the part number is 986838. Hope this answers your question.
7T1BURB

Longhorn Man · 02-07-2004, 09:22 AM

I wonder if that is the new part number...the number I have listed is 988423, with a recomended list of about 10 bucks each.
This item was introduced in 58 or 59, and this was to give you a place to stand to load up the bed, since the steps on a step side were actually used back in the day. The step came with mounting hardware and a template to show where to cut so the bed side wouldn't flex from your body weight.

Rod · 02-07-2004, 11:06 AM

here a pic.. they come up on ebay quite often

67cst · 02-07-2004, 09:51 PM

thanks for all the info guys

junkyardjohn · 02-07-2004, 09:58 PM

I HAD THEM ON A LATE 60s FORD FIRE DEPT. PICKUP ALSO. .....

JOHN

VTKidder · 02-07-2004, 10:02 PM

If my memory serves me, the last one I saw on ebay had a $25 buy it now, and it never hit it; ended up going for around $10-15. Looks kinda weird, but still cool to see the dealer parts like that come up for sale.

02-07-2004, 05:01 AM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	whats the deal with these weird notches? is this a real rare option or a dealer installed set up, this is only the second times ive ever seen these, there is a baby blue 68 short fleet 2wd in my town with them in the box and then i saw this e bay post and noticed this 4x4 had them, where do they come from? Attached Images __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-07-2004, 11:06 AM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	here a pic.. they come up on ebay quite often Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-07-2004, 09:51 PM	#6
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	thanks for all the info guys __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

02-07-2004, 09:58 PM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I HAD THEM ON A LATE 60s FORD FIRE DEPT. PICKUP ALSO. ..... JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

02-07-2004, 05:43 AM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	if my memory is correct, it's a dealer install.

02-07-2004, 07:41 AM	#3
7T1BURB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 190	These "notches" are a Chevrolet "Side Panel Step Unit". An add-on accessory that was available from the dealer, the part number is 986838. Hope this answers your question. 7T1BURB

02-07-2004, 09:22 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	I wonder if that is the new part number...the number I have listed is 988423, with a recomended list of about 10 bucks each. This item was introduced in 58 or 59, and this was to give you a place to stand to load up the bed, since the steps on a step side were actually used back in the day. The step came with mounting hardware and a template to show where to cut so the bed side wouldn't flex from your body weight.

02-07-2004, 10:02 PM	#8
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	If my memory serves me, the last one I saw on ebay had a $25 buy it now, and it never hit it; ended up going for around $10-15. Looks kinda weird, but still cool to see the dealer parts like that come up for sale.



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