70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fastom · 04-14-2009, 09:12 PM

I found a 70 long bed step side for sale near where I work. It's a 350/350, no A/C, very little rust. It's rough but looks like a starting point. The truck is not what I was looking for but it will work.

I don't know if the step side makes it more desirable or not. I just wanted to know from someone thats knows more then me.

ZombieWeinerDog · 04-14-2009, 09:24 PM

longbed stepsides are very ugly

thirdstreettito · 04-14-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ZombieWeinerDog

longbed stepsides are very good looking

Fixed it. Opinions...

**70cst** · 04-14-2009, 10:15 PM

This comes down to personal taste. You don't see that many lwb stepside trucks so yours would be a little more unusual than a swb stepside. I have a lwb and it has grown on me and it in all reality meets my needs. Some guys don't like lwb (go figure ) but that's ok. I guess it comes down to what do you like...

By the way...I know enough to be dangerous!

**70cst** · 04-14-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Fixed it. Opinions...

I just got it. Thats a good one!

kgt · 04-14-2009, 10:25 PM

if you like it, go for it, remember opinions are like A@@holes, everyone has one....lol. If its got a nice body on it and works for you, go for it....lwb's are cool....

67ChevyRedneck · 04-14-2009, 10:27 PM

I'm not a fan of longbed stepsides. If it's not what you want... keep looking.

I settled for a shorbed stepside. 12 years later, I finally have my fleet bed

**Ricks1971** · 04-14-2009, 10:34 PM

my project truck is a 71 cheyenne 10 longstep 4X4
When I saw some of these trucks done thats what I want!

DMARCUM123 · 04-14-2009, 10:42 PM

Thats a sharp there I say

ZombieWeinerDog · 04-14-2009, 10:44 PM

Fleetsides all the way

red71c10 · 04-15-2009, 01:06 AM

Some people like short wides, some people like long fleets, and yes some people do like long steps. They are certainly different and you don't see too many of them, but you'll have to decide if it's the truck for you. If you're not sure, it's best to keep looking.

**special-K** · 04-15-2009, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ZombieWeinerDog

longbed stepsides are very ugly

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Originally Posted by ZombieWeinerDog

Fleetsides all the way

Thanks for your unsolicited opinion...twice

.Now,we all know how limited your view is.
Now,for an answer to the question asked...
It won`t be worth more.It`s more about being unique,which doesn`t scare "everyone" off.Some laugh about a Studebaker street rod...until they see what someone with vision can turn out.Definately not for the cookie cutter play it safe crowd,but definately a sought after design.I think you can read between the lines and know my opinion.It`s worth every bit as much it`s longbed counterpart,growing in popularity,and no a bad thing to move on.Dare to be different.

Alot of members turned their heads on this simple job:

You definately have to be a truck lover to like them.

fastom · 04-15-2009, 12:12 PM

Thanks for all the opinions but I didn't ask for any. Special-K and Ricks1971 Thank you for your answers, they helped. The only question I had was if this truck was worth any more than a long bed fleet.

I'm more that able to decide if I like the truck or not!

magsnubby · 04-15-2009, 12:32 PM

I'ld roll in either of these trucks.

The low riders seem to really like long bed step sides.

Outlaw_71 · 04-17-2009, 07:34 AM

I have a longbed 4x4. I'm not sure If I'd want the step but there isn't a chevy truck in this whole world I would call ugly based just on hearing the options. Some of those longsteps look really nicel!

crevis1970 · 10-16-2011, 08:34 PM

I just bought this 1970 from my great uncle. have a updated pic soon no more topper and some new shoes.

**special-K** · 10-19-2011, 10:14 AM

I'd take that truck in a heartbeat! Any true truck guy who knows what he's looking at would certainly appreciate that one. Who cares what the rest think...right? Let me know if you ever decide to sell.

**fine69** · 10-26-2011, 11:23 AM

They are not worth more. But they are not very common anymore. Buy it, be unique in your crowd.
I used to have a 70 long step. I loved it.

If you decide you dont like the bed you can always find a fleetside bed.

crevis1970 · 09-23-2012, 09:58 PM

updated picture

**special-K** · 09-24-2012, 09:34 AM

That is just one cool truck.I love longbed Stepside 4wds. I had a '69 Dodge Power Wagon I restored and switched from a Sweptline to a Utiline:

**fine69** · 09-24-2012, 06:35 PM

Post pics of it in the 67-72 message board.

Looks badazz.

04-14-2009, 09:12 PM	#1
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW I found a 70 long bed step side for sale near where I work. It's a 350/350, no A/C, very little rust. It's rough but looks like a starting point. The truck is not what I was looking for but it will work. I don't know if the step side makes it more desirable or not. I just wanted to know from someone thats knows more then me.

04-14-2009, 09:24 PM	#2
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW longbed stepsides are very ugly __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

04-14-2009, 10:15 PM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW This comes down to personal taste. You don't see that many lwb stepside trucks so yours would be a little more unusual than a swb stepside. I have a lwb and it has grown on me and it in all reality meets my needs. Some guys don't like lwb (go figure ) but that's ok. I guess it comes down to what do you like... By the way...I know enough to be dangerous! __________________ 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! Last edited by 70cst; 04-14-2009 at 10:17 PM.

04-14-2009, 10:25 PM	#6
kgt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver Posts: 147	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW if you like it, go for it, remember opinions are like A@@holes, everyone has one....lol. If its got a nice body on it and works for you, go for it....lwb's are cool....

04-14-2009, 10:27 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW I'm not a fan of longbed stepsides. If it's not what you want... keep looking. I settled for a shorbed stepside. 12 years later, I finally have my fleet bed __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 04-14-2009 at 10:31 PM.

04-14-2009, 10:34 PM	#8
Ricks1971 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Clarkrange Tennessee Posts: 1,787	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW my project truck is a 71 cheyenne 10 longstep 4X4 When I saw some of these trucks done thats what I want!

04-14-2009, 10:42 PM	#9
DMARCUM123 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: WAYNE, WV. Posts: 675	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW Thats a sharp there I say

04-14-2009, 10:44 PM	#10
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW Fleetsides all the way __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

04-15-2009, 01:06 AM	#11
red71c10 The Red Menace Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Roseburg, OR Posts: 577	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW Some people like short wides, some people like long fleets, and yes some people do like long steps. They are certainly different and you don't see too many of them, but you'll have to decide if it's the truck for you. If you're not sure, it's best to keep looking. __________________ 1971 Custom 10 - 350/350TH - Pwr steering, gauges, Chrome front bumper, Chrome hubcaps, Door edge guards, HD rear springs (current) 1968 C-20 Custom Camper - 350/350TH (orig 327), Pwr steering & brakes, gauges w/tach (former) 1968 C-20 - 307/3sp column (Dad's when I was a kid) "Driving is like coloring. Things get messy if you can't stay inside the lines."

04-15-2009, 12:12 PM	#13
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW Thanks for all the opinions but I didn't ask for any. Special-K and Ricks1971 Thank you for your answers, they helped. The only question I had was if this truck was worth any more than a long bed fleet. I'm more that able to decide if I like the truck or not!

04-15-2009, 12:32 PM	#14
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW I'ld roll in either of these trucks. The low riders seem to really like long bed step sides.

04-17-2009, 07:34 AM	#15
Outlaw_71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seymour Tennessee Posts: 72	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW I have a longbed 4x4. I'm not sure If I'd want the step but there isn't a chevy truck in this whole world I would call ugly based just on hearing the options. Some of those longsteps look really nicel!

10-16-2011, 08:34 PM	#16
crevis1970 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: red oak iowa Posts: 8	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW I just bought this 1970 from my great uncle. have a updated pic soon no more topper and some new shoes. Attached Images

10-19-2011, 10:14 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW I'd take that truck in a heartbeat! Any true truck guy who knows what he's looking at would certainly appreciate that one. Who cares what the rest think...right? Let me know if you ever decide to sell. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-26-2011, 11:23 AM	#18
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW They are not worth more. But they are not very common anymore. Buy it, be unique in your crowd. I used to have a 70 long step. I loved it. If you decide you dont like the bed you can always find a fleetside bed. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6



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09-23-2012, 09:58 PM	#19
crevis1970 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: red oak iowa Posts: 8	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW updated picture Attached Images

09-24-2012, 09:34 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW That is just one cool truck.I love longbed Stepside 4wds. I had a '69 Dodge Power Wagon I restored and switched from a Sweptline to a Utiline: Attached Images __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-24-2012, 06:35 PM	#21
fine69 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Urbana,Ohio,USA Posts: 4,618	Re: 70 Chevy long bed step side, WIW Post pics of it in the 67-72 message board. Looks badazz. __________________ 2008 Chevy HHR 1/2 panel. 1949 Chevy Panel truck(just sittin, waiting) Board member #6

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