C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chapster · 02-24-2020, 07:52 PM

Hey guys,
I have searched like crazy and am looking to determine where the extra ft is added to 9ft Stepside.
The reason I am asking is because I am trying to figure out how to cut it down for a patina shortbox project. I know the dimensions if it was a regular 8 ft box but not 9ft.
For the record the box is really really rough so I don't mind cutting up.

Cheers

Mike C · 02-24-2020, 09:10 PM

Should have been on 133" wheel base. So 6" on both sides of the axle to go from 8' to 9'.

Hopefully you can get somebody with a tape measure to verify that on their 9' stepper.

chapster · 02-24-2020, 09:37 PM

Ya I am also curious if any of the components are longer like the steps or step fenders. I don't think they are but that would mean the extra would be behind the rear step.

chapster · 02-24-2020, 10:28 PM

What is the length of the short box Stepside box side if you measure top rail?

**Steeveedee** · 02-24-2020, 10:50 PM

Man, I'd love to have a step side, and a 9 foot bed would be premium. I have no answer to your question, though somebody ought to be able to provide a picture of the dimensions at some point.

**dave6672** · 02-25-2020, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chapster

Ya I am also curious if any of the components are longer like the steps or step fenders. I don't think they are but that would mean the extra would be behind the rear step.

The steps are longer on a 9 foot step side than on an 8 foot. The fenders are the same. I have both size steps at home and can post a pic of the difference tonight after work.

chapster · 02-25-2020, 09:31 AM

Very interesting, love to see pics.

So I guess I would need actual length of short box steps and cut these down to those dimensions.

I like when I guy learns something new and things get interesting😂 Not up on my one tones.

palallin · 02-25-2020, 10:23 AM

Why not just sell the 9' bed to someone who needs it and buy a short bed?

chapster · 02-25-2020, 11:49 AM

A couple of reasons, the bed is really rough and only good for a patina style build. The build is a accumulation of parts I have kicking around. And most of all I have not been able to find a red short bed in my area over the last 3 years.

**dave6672** · 02-25-2020, 08:51 PM

Not too sure if you can see the tape measure all that well, but the total length on the 8 foot step is approximately 35 inches. The 9 foot step is approximately 41 inches. I also included side pics of an 8 foot stepside truck verses a 9 foot.

chapster · 02-25-2020, 10:58 PM

Thanks for the pics, very informative.
Anyone have dimensions on a short step, maybe measuring back vertical wall part of step?

mikelcobb0@gmail.com · 06-16-2021, 04:45 PM

Correct me if I’m wrong isn’t the fleet side bed 8’6”?
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mikelcobb0@gmail.com · 06-16-2021, 04:53 PM

Correct me if I’m wrong isn’t the fleet side bed 8’6”?
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72c20customcamper · 06-16-2021, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mikelcobb0@gmail.com

Correct me if I’m wrong isn’t the fleet side bed 8’6”?
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Measurement from head panel to tailgate inside the bed is 97 inches.

02-24-2020, 07:52 PM	#1
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 456	C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Hey guys, I have searched like crazy and am looking to determine where the extra ft is added to 9ft Stepside. The reason I am asking is because I am trying to figure out how to cut it down for a patina shortbox project. I know the dimensions if it was a regular 8 ft box but not 9ft. For the record the box is really really rough so I don't mind cutting up. Cheers __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

02-24-2020, 09:10 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,738	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Should have been on 133" wheel base. So 6" on both sides of the axle to go from 8' to 9'. Hopefully you can get somebody with a tape measure to verify that on their 9' stepper. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-24-2020, 09:37 PM	#3
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 456	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Ya I am also curious if any of the components are longer like the steps or step fenders. I don't think they are but that would mean the extra would be behind the rear step. __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

02-24-2020, 10:28 PM	#4
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 456	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? What is the length of the short box Stepside box side if you measure top rail? __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

02-24-2020, 10:50 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,937	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Man, I'd love to have a step side, and a 9 foot bed would be premium. I have no answer to your question, though somebody ought to be able to provide a picture of the dimensions at some point. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-25-2020, 09:31 AM	#7
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 456	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Very interesting, love to see pics. So I guess I would need actual length of short box steps and cut these down to those dimensions. I like when I guy learns something new and things get interesting😂 Not up on my one tones. __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

02-25-2020, 10:23 AM	#8
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,238	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Why not just sell the 9' bed to someone who needs it and buy a short bed? __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

02-25-2020, 11:49 AM	#9
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 456	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? A couple of reasons, the bed is really rough and only good for a patina style build. The build is a accumulation of parts I have kicking around. And most of all I have not been able to find a red short bed in my area over the last 3 years. __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

02-25-2020, 08:51 PM	#10
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,291	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Not too sure if you can see the tape measure all that well, but the total length on the 8 foot step is approximately 35 inches. The 9 foot step is approximately 41 inches. I also included side pics of an 8 foot stepside truck verses a 9 foot. Attached Images __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1967 C10

02-25-2020, 10:58 PM	#11
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 456	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Thanks for the pics, very informative. Anyone have dimensions on a short step, maybe measuring back vertical wall part of step? __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

06-16-2021, 04:45 PM	#12
mikelcobb0@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cameron wi Posts: 55	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Correct me if I’m wrong isn’t the fleet side bed 8’6”? Posted via Mobile Device

06-16-2021, 04:53 PM	#13
mikelcobb0@gmail.com Registered User Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Cameron wi Posts: 55	Re: C30 9ft Stepside dimensions?? Correct me if I’m wrong isn’t the fleet side bed 8’6”? Posted via Mobile Device



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