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67cst · 09-23-2002, 06:37 PM

i have a stepside box for the 71 shortbox chevy but i like fleetsides a lot too, there is a fellow board member that might wanna swap, the only thing is that the sidemarkers are shaved, steak pockets filled and the little hole at the end where the metal rolls over is filled too, so i dunno if i should keep the some what custom looking stepside or go for a fleetside possibly....any input would be cool

Derek

palallin · 09-23-2002, 06:44 PM

I just swapped my long fleet for a long step. Even my wife likes the new look.

captain · 09-23-2002, 06:53 PM

I personally prefer fleetsides. I think the main thing for you to consider is how easy it would be to change your handle if you go with the fleet.

**Palf70Step** · 09-23-2002, 08:00 PM

My .02 cents. On shortbeds, I like stepside models the best. On LWB, I prefer the fleetside.

*big71* · 09-23-2002, 09:55 PM

fleets the only way to go i dont like steps

dion · 09-23-2002, 10:07 PM

Both look great, what do you like better? It would probably have to painted so the body shop could put it back or maybe you'll like it like that, it's completly a matter of opinion. I would go with the fleet.

Gene · 09-23-2002, 11:17 PM

Fleet Fleet Fleet Fleet!!!!!! I guess i'm just partial to fleets cause I gots me one! But I have seen some mighty fine steppys also...

**breeh** · 09-23-2002, 11:27 PM

I love my stepside, so I guess with all of this other feedback you will just have to decide what you like.

Dropped67step · 09-24-2002, 12:47 AM

Well I have a step and the stake hole are filled and the ends are filled also but I would rather have a fleet so I could carry some stuff in the bed the steps are just real skinny so you cant carry much.

JJ · 09-24-2002, 12:57 AM

Right now my GMC 2500 is sitting in pieces, I have both a long step, and a long fleetside. I'm in the same boat as you, I've been looking for pictures of both, just to see which I like better. If I go with the stepside I'll probably paint the fleetside to match and make a trailer out of it, in case I want to haul more. Anybody out there with pictures of a long step?

Lippyp · 09-24-2002, 03:42 AM

I prefer my fleetside because I use it to haul a lot of rubbish around, I've looked at stepsides and the back seems too small for me.

BTY Is the Cult you refer to the band of the same name? formerly The Southern Death Cult? If so I saw them live in 1984 and 1985!

palallin · 09-24-2002, 09:43 AM

I hope to post pics of my long step soon. BTW, I also made a trailer out of my fleetside bed.

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Originally posted by JJ
Right now my GMC 2500 is sitting in pieces, I have both a long step, and a long fleetside. I'm in the same boat as you, I've been looking for pictures of both, just to see which I like better. If I go with the stepside I'll probably paint the fleetside to match and make a trailer out of it, in case I want to haul more. Anybody out there with pictures of a long step?

**smitty62** · 09-24-2002, 09:48 AM

My signature says it all---------------

oldcarbuff · 09-24-2002, 04:44 PM

I have some pics of my long step I can scan, but I don't know how to post them.

OCB

HotRod929 · 09-24-2002, 05:09 PM

Fleets All the way baby!!!

HotRod

67cst · 09-24-2002, 06:54 PM

thats a good question..it is the 80's band though...i loove their tunes...rise, firewoman.....great tunes

72GMCstepside · 09-24-2002, 07:16 PM

MY 2 cents is go with stepside!

Stepsides all the way baby!!!!!!!!!

ckhd · 09-24-2002, 07:37 PM

I think stepsides are unattractive... especially lwb steps (like my '72).

JJ · 09-24-2002, 10:25 PM

Old Car Buff, go ahead and just e-mail them to me, I'd like to see them. Thanks

wnc mountain · 09-24-2002, 10:33 PM

Fleet!!!! they look so smooth. Have nothing against the steps though, JMO.

weasel29gm · 09-24-2002, 11:59 PM

Flip a coin!!!!!!!!!!!! I like fleet My 2cents!!!!!!!!!!!

jnelson · 09-25-2002, 07:25 PM

In my opition go step all the way. please don't get me wrong fleet's have there place on the badass scale, but how many fleetside do you see compared to steps. plus stepside seem to be getting harder to find, and the body lines just screem bad to me. do a drop, and ya got a one sharp truck.

adamls · 09-25-2002, 09:55 PM

I like the look of both but the wife thinks steps are sexy, so guess which one I got. Yeah, wife says step all the way.

**Bowtie468** · 09-25-2002, 10:56 PM

I have a fleet, but i wouldnt mind at all if it was a step. I like them both.

gmcnorton · 09-26-2002, 08:00 AM

FLEET FLEET FLEET......HEHEHEHE [then i can buy your stepside bed........hehehehehehe really around here there are mostly fleetsides thats why i love my short stepside}......if you decide to go with fleet...i need rear fenders....

09-23-2002, 06:37 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	Step or Fleet i have a stepside box for the 71 shortbox chevy but i like fleetsides a lot too, there is a fellow board member that might wanna swap, the only thing is that the sidemarkers are shaved, steak pockets filled and the little hole at the end where the metal rolls over is filled too, so i dunno if i should keep the some what custom looking stepside or go for a fleetside possibly....any input would be cool Derek __________________ 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

09-23-2002, 06:44 PM	#2
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	I just swapped my long fleet for a long step. Even my wife likes the new look. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

09-23-2002, 06:53 PM	#3
captain Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 59	I personally prefer fleetsides. I think the main thing for you to consider is how easy it would be to change your handle if you go with the fleet. __________________ Tommy Morgan 1969 Custom 10, 1998 C1500 My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605783 They say there's a sucker born every minute. They go to Ebay to be baptized.

09-23-2002, 08:00 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	My .02 cents. On shortbeds, I like stepside models the best. On LWB, I prefer the fleetside. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-23-2002, 10:07 PM	#6
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Both look great, what do you like better? It would probably have to painted so the body shop could put it back or maybe you'll like it like that, it's completly a matter of opinion. I would go with the fleet. __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

09-23-2002, 09:55 PM	#5
big71 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: JONESVILL NC Posts: 1,303	fleets the only way to go i dont like steps

09-23-2002, 11:17 PM	#7
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Fleet Fleet Fleet Fleet!!!!!! I guess i'm just partial to fleets cause I gots me one! But I have seen some mighty fine steppys also... __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

09-23-2002, 11:27 PM	#8
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I love my stepside, so I guess with all of this other feedback you will just have to decide what you like. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

09-24-2002, 12:47 AM	#9
Dropped67step Gearhead since birth Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ft. Worth TX. Posts: 190	Well I have a step and the stake hole are filled and the ends are filled also but I would rather have a fleet so I could carry some stuff in the bed the steps are just real skinny so you cant carry much.

09-24-2002, 12:57 AM	#10
JJ Lurking Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Forest Grove, OR USA Posts: 196	Right now my GMC 2500 is sitting in pieces, I have both a long step, and a long fleetside. I'm in the same boat as you, I've been looking for pictures of both, just to see which I like better. If I go with the stepside I'll probably paint the fleetside to match and make a trailer out of it, in case I want to haul more. Anybody out there with pictures of a long step? __________________ JJ 72 GMC 1500 350 4 Speed, stone stock baby!!!!! 72 GMC K-2500 350TPI 700R4 For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

09-24-2002, 03:42 AM	#11
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	I prefer my fleetside because I use it to haul a lot of rubbish around, I've looked at stepsides and the back seems too small for me. BTY Is the Cult you refer to the band of the same name? formerly The Southern Death Cult? If so I saw them live in 1984 and 1985! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

09-24-2002, 09:48 AM	#13
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	My signature says it all--------------- __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

09-24-2002, 04:44 PM	#14
oldcarbuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Muncie, IN U.S.A. Posts: 60	I have some pics of my long step I can scan, but I don't know how to post them. OCB

09-24-2002, 05:09 PM	#15
HotRod929 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bondurant, IA but in Worcester, MA for school Posts: 767	Fleets All the way baby!!! HotRod __________________ 1970 Chevy C-20 350 V-8 Turbo 350 w/ shift kit Dana 60 w/ 4.10 gears AND Powr-Loc POSI New Additions: Summit Headers 135amp alternator Proform HEI Edelbrock 1406 600cfm carb Sunpro Tach Powr-Loc POSI Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake MSD 6A Ignition Box AIM: HotRod929 Visit My Site: http://1970chevy.netfirms.com/

09-24-2002, 06:54 PM	#16
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	lippyp thats a good question..it is the 80's band though...i loove their tunes...rise, firewoman.....great tunes __________________ 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



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09-24-2002, 07:16 PM	#17
72GMCstepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Watsonville, Ca Posts: 23	MY 2 cents is go with stepside! Stepsides all the way baby!!!!!!!!!

09-24-2002, 07:37 PM	#18
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	I think stepsides are unattractive... especially lwb steps (like my '72). __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

09-24-2002, 10:25 PM	#19
JJ Lurking Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Forest Grove, OR USA Posts: 196	Old Car Buff, go ahead and just e-mail them to me, I'd like to see them. Thanks __________________ JJ 72 GMC 1500 350 4 Speed, stone stock baby!!!!! 72 GMC K-2500 350TPI 700R4 For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.

09-24-2002, 10:33 PM	#20
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	Fleet!!!! they look so smooth. Have nothing against the steps though, JMO. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

09-24-2002, 11:59 PM	#21
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Flip a coin!!!!!!!!!!!! I like fleet My 2cents!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-25-2002, 07:25 PM	#22
jnelson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: jacksonville fl. Posts: 56	most deffently step In my opition go step all the way. please don't get me wrong fleet's have there place on the badass scale, but how many fleetside do you see compared to steps. plus stepside seem to be getting harder to find, and the body lines just screem bad to me. do a drop, and ya got a one sharp truck. __________________ looking for a new project

09-25-2002, 09:55 PM	#23
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	I like the look of both but the wife thinks steps are sexy, so guess which one I got. Yeah, wife says step all the way. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

09-25-2002, 10:56 PM	#24
Bowtie468 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cecilia, Louisiana Posts: 1,638	I have a fleet, but i wouldnt mind at all if it was a step. I like them both. __________________ Chris click here to see my buildpage http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394656 ---------------------------------- 1979 C10 Silverado Big10 SWB Factory 454/400 Cardinal Red/Santa Fe Tan (original paint) 1969 Camaro X44 LS swap 1968 C10 SWB Fleetside (SOLD) 468BBC MultiPort TPI / Dynamic EFI P4 Black/Black 1963 Nova SS convertible (SOLD) 194 I6/ PowerGlide

09-26-2002, 08:00 AM	#25
gmcnorton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Middleport, Pa. 17953 Posts: 737	STEP OR FLEET??????? FLEET FLEET FLEET......HEHEHEHE [then i can buy your stepside bed........hehehehehehe really around here there are mostly fleetsides thats why i love my short stepside}......if you decide to go with fleet...i need rear fenders....

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