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Old 09-23-2012, 04:08 PM   #1
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fleetside side step

what do you guys think about those side steps you can put in the front side of a fleetside bed? i have a nos set and was debating whether to put them on.

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Old 09-23-2012, 06:20 PM   #2
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Re: fleetside side step

very handy, but you have to want to cut up your bed..
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Old 09-23-2012, 06:46 PM   #3
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Re: fleetside side step

I think you should sell them to me do I can fill in the holes already in my bed
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Old 09-24-2012, 11:04 AM   #4
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Re: fleetside side step

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very handy, but you have to want to cut up your bed..
is that your truck? 61 hood on a 62-63 truck? Did they make many of these truck with 2 head lights instead of 4?
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Old 09-24-2012, 03:22 PM   #5
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is that your truck? 61 hood on a 62-63 truck? Did they make many of these truck with 2 head lights instead of 4?
no just a file photo...... that is just a 61 with a 62 grille
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Old 09-24-2012, 03:57 PM   #6
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I have a set I plan to use.
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Old 09-24-2012, 07:57 PM   #7
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Re: fleetside side step

I personally don't like them. I can see the use if your really using the truck, but I think it distracts from the front to back flow of the lines. Even if I was using my truck as a truck I think I wouldn't do it, but that's my opinion.
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Old 01-27-2013, 08:29 AM   #8
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Re: fleetside side step

any more pictures of trucks with the steps on the sides.
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Old 01-27-2013, 10:58 AM   #9
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I agree with Rbar's statement
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Old 01-27-2013, 12:05 PM   #10
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Those things look great on 4x4
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Old 01-27-2013, 12:44 PM   #11
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Re: fleetside side step

mine came on the truck. used a different bed-side and will need to cut a new hole for one.
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Old 01-27-2013, 01:28 PM   #12
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like Rbar, I think it's a work truck item. Never liked the look of them myself, especially if they used like an accessory just to add bling. Looks right at home on the 4X however.
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Old 01-27-2013, 04:37 PM   #13
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those things look great on 4x4
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Old 01-27-2013, 05:15 PM   #14
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Re: fleetside side step

Yea I think there kinda neat,you definately don't see'em on alot of trucks,Maybe not on the new trucks,but I like'em.Kool on a 4x4 or work truck...
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Old 01-27-2013, 06:11 PM   #15
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any more pictures of trucks with the steps on the sides.
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Old 01-28-2013, 11:25 AM   #16
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like Rbar, I think it's a work truck item. Never liked the look of them myself, especially if they used like an accessory just to add bling. Looks right at home on the 4X however.
Ouch, that hurts! And here I thought we were friends. I even have them on my trailer.LMAO



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Old 01-28-2013, 11:50 AM   #17
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Hey, gmcdeadhead. I, for one, am so short I would need them if I were to "use" my truck at all. Yet I honestly say that I prefer our trucks' looks better without them.
Were I to receive a pair for a gift, I'd either hang 'em on the nostalgia wall or sell 'em on our forum(1st) or Ebay(2nd) so they could go to someone who really appreciated them. It's really neat just to have a nos pair...apparently with the boxes too!?
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Old 01-28-2013, 12:53 PM   #18
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Re: fleetside side step

a pair in the original box , like the ones i got , just sold on ebay for $275.00' mighty tempting to sell them at that price.
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Old 01-28-2013, 01:17 PM   #19
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a pair in the original box , like the ones i got , just sold on ebay for $275.00' mighty tempting to sell them at that price.
My response, "Next item, please."
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Old 01-28-2013, 04:23 PM   #20
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Ouch, that hurts! And here I thought we were friends. I even have them on my trailer.LMAO



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Doh! ..Well, ..er ..ah ...Norm ol' buddy, (opening mouth, inserting foot) ..what I meant was ..um.. ahem....
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Old 01-28-2013, 04:44 PM   #21
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Doh! ..Well, ..er ..ah ...Norm ol' buddy, (opening mouth, inserting foot) ..what I meant was ..um.. ahem....
Made me laugh! Thank's
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Old 10-15-2015, 06:12 PM   #22
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Re: fleetside side step

can anyone tell me the difference between a 1966 c20 long wide bed and a standard fleetside longbed?
im trying to order a roll pan and not sure what to tell the maker
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Old 10-15-2015, 10:48 PM   #23
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No difference, same box.
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Old 10-15-2015, 11:31 PM   #24
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I like them on 4x4
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Old 10-19-2015, 11:28 AM   #25
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Re: fleetside side step

I've got a pair of NOS ones I'll be using. I think they work good if you use them. If they won't ever be used I wouldn't install them as the trucks do look "cleaner" without them in my opinion. But with getting older I won't mind the help to reach items in the back of the bed.

I use the steps on my stepside also......which was my decision it install them on my fleetside.
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