Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

laynrockers · 03-28-2012, 07:11 PM

I am at the point in my build where I have to make a decision. Keep my long bed on there now, or switch to a step side?

The build is 1966 c-10 with a front and rear porterbuilt dropmember kit, dropping in a ls(x) motor. Both would look good laying on the ground so I wanted your opinions. The truck is meant to be my Home depot runner along with my weekend wheeler so when I purchased it I was happy with the Long bed, Since then I have found a few trucks Lay'd out with the step side and have started leaning that way.

Whats ur opinion. I attached a pic of my inspiration truck

perro13 · 03-28-2012, 07:26 PM

Might be wrong, but isn't that a short bed stepside in picture? Are you going to run a long bed stepside? i would keep the long bed fleetside. IMO

laynrockers · 03-28-2012, 08:20 PM

I currently have a long bed fleet side, Considering short bed step side.

perro13 · 03-28-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by laynrockers

I currently have a long bed fleet side, Considering short bed step side.

Not much into stepsides but that one is bad a$$

nhtc33d · 03-28-2012, 09:15 PM

I love my long fleet but i think my next build is gonna be a frame laying stepside.
But, in the end just do what makes you smile more!!

Slow Build · 03-28-2012, 09:32 PM

Are you cutting the frame or using a donor?

nomrlz · 03-28-2012, 09:39 PM

i love the long fleets. just love all that chrome trim down the side

laynrockers · 03-28-2012, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

Are you cutting the frame or using a donor?

Struck a deal with a local parts guy to get a stepside bed w fenders and short frame both have already been blasted for my current old sbc in the truck. Considering that aspect of it Im not loosing out.

Just can't decide.

**70cst** · 03-29-2012, 12:09 AM

laynrockers ...
We all have opinions and likes...do what pleases you and all will go well.
Good luck

k1rodeoboater · 03-29-2012, 12:56 AM

are you saying the guy has a shortbed stepside available for you? If so it won't fit...

Also if it is the longbed make sure it's a 8ft bed and not a 9ft bed.

LostMy65 · 03-29-2012, 08:08 AM

A long fleet will be more useful as a Home Depot runner.
Personally, I think that truck in the pic would look better as a fleetside.

Either way, I love the look of these trucks both as stepsides and fleetsides.

I might have missed it, but can we see what your truck looks like as it is now?
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creep · 03-29-2012, 08:26 AM

Either way you go is gonna look slick. My longbed fleetside lays out and I love it but seeing some of these short steppers makes me want to do another one. I truly believe that the 60-60 GM trucks are the only ones that look just as good in a longbed as they do in a shortbed.

ctandc · 03-29-2012, 08:37 AM

If you do end up going the step side / short bed route, let me know. I'd definitely be interested in the long bed fleetside bedsides.

Shoot me an email: ctandc@comcast.net

BC Pappy · 03-29-2012, 10:03 AM

I am partial to the stepside myself!!!

laynrockers · 03-29-2012, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by k1rodeoboater

are you saying the guy has a shortbed stepside available for you? If so it won't fit...

Also if it is the longbed make sure it's a 8ft bed and not a 9ft bed.

Yes he has the bed with fenders as well as a short frame. Are you saying this wont work??

If i swap frames and truck beds don't think my bed measurement will matter? Let me know..

I attached pics of it as it sits now, One of the original owners welded in 1/4 inch steel plating for the bed in place of the wood. I probobly removed 1000 pds from that bed maybe this is why I started to turn away from the long bed haha

k1rodeoboater · 03-29-2012, 12:21 PM

Gotcha didnt know you were gonna swap from lwb to swb. That will work so long as it is a 63 to 66 frame
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1963c-10 · 03-29-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bc pappy

i am partial to the stepside myself!!!

x2

T Smith · 03-29-2012, 01:20 PM

I dig'em all, short/long, step/fleet though my favorite is a short step with big back window and custom cab trim.

That said, from what I see in the pics of your truck I'd rock it like it is! That bed looks solid from the pics you posted.

In the end you just gotta go with what YOU like....

creep · 03-29-2012, 05:11 PM

Here's the pics you wanted to see.

LostMy65 · 03-29-2012, 08:38 PM

^That truck is perfect!

creep · 03-30-2012, 09:31 AM

Thanks!

DAN66 · 03-30-2012, 11:29 AM

Here's the picture of my long step side bed you asked for. Let me know if you would want to trade for that long fleet bed.

mcmlxix · 04-09-2012, 05:46 AM

I vote Short Step....

MARTYZ · 04-09-2012, 07:37 AM

I like both fleet and stepsides, but if I had a fleet side as nice as the one you have there I think I would have to stay with it. That is a good looking truck. Build it and start looking for a cab and clip for shorty frame and box. Just my thoughts , cant find many up here in Canada that look as good as what you have there to start with.
I am sure what ever you decide will look great!

oldsnakebite · 04-09-2012, 09:34 AM

I cut my frame 3 years ago and went from long wide bed to short fleet and now stepside. Go short!

03-28-2012, 07:11 PM	#1
laynrockers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 218	Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. I am at the point in my build where I have to make a decision. Keep my long bed on there now, or switch to a step side? The build is 1966 c-10 with a front and rear porterbuilt dropmember kit, dropping in a ls(x) motor. Both would look good laying on the ground so I wanted your opinions. The truck is meant to be my Home depot runner along with my weekend wheeler so when I purchased it I was happy with the Long bed, Since then I have found a few trucks Lay'd out with the step side and have started leaning that way. Whats ur opinion. I attached a pic of my inspiration truck Attached Images

03-28-2012, 07:26 PM	#2
perro13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stockton CA Posts: 2,364	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. Might be wrong, but isn't that a short bed stepside in picture? Are you going to run a long bed stepside? i would keep the long bed fleetside. IMO Last edited by perro13; 03-28-2012 at 07:49 PM.

03-28-2012, 08:20 PM	#3
laynrockers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 218	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. I currently have a long bed fleet side, Considering short bed step side.

03-28-2012, 09:15 PM	#5
nhtc33d Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: PA Posts: 326	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. I love my long fleet but i think my next build is gonna be a frame laying stepside. But, in the end just do what makes you smile more!! __________________ My build link.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285353

03-28-2012, 09:32 PM	#6
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. Are you cutting the frame or using a donor? __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

03-28-2012, 09:39 PM	#7
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. i love the long fleets. just love all that chrome trim down the side __________________ 66 LWB/BBW work in progress 68 Camaro SS bigger work in progress 95 Roadmaster Wagon 12.36 @ 107.74 99 Hayabusa 8.72 @ 162 00 Hayabusa 9.33 @ 153

03-29-2012, 12:09 AM	#9
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. laynrockers ... We all have opinions and likes...do what pleases you and all will go well. Good luck __________________ 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!

03-29-2012, 12:56 AM	#10
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. are you saying the guy has a shortbed stepside available for you? If so it won't fit... Also if it is the longbed make sure it's a 8ft bed and not a 9ft bed. __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

03-29-2012, 08:08 AM	#11
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. A long fleet will be more useful as a Home Depot runner. Personally, I think that truck in the pic would look better as a fleetside. Either way, I love the look of these trucks both as stepsides and fleetsides. I might have missed it, but can we see what your truck looks like as it is now? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-29-2012, 08:26 AM	#12
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. Either way you go is gonna look slick. My longbed fleetside lays out and I love it but seeing some of these short steppers makes me want to do another one. I truly believe that the 60-60 GM trucks are the only ones that look just as good in a longbed as they do in a shortbed. __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-29-2012, 08:37 AM	#13
ctandc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: VA Posts: 284	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. If you do end up going the step side / short bed route, let me know. I'd definitely be interested in the long bed fleetside bedsides. Shoot me an email: ctandc@comcast.net __________________ ____________________________

03-29-2012, 10:03 AM	#14
BC Pappy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kenner Louisiana Posts: 53	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. I am partial to the stepside myself!!!

03-29-2012, 12:21 PM	#16
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. Gotcha didnt know you were gonna swap from lwb to swb. That will work so long as it is a 63 to 66 frame Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

03-29-2012, 01:20 PM	#18
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. I dig'em all, short/long, step/fleet though my favorite is a short step with big back window and custom cab trim. That said, from what I see in the pics of your truck I'd rock it like it is! That bed looks solid from the pics you posted. In the end you just gotta go with what YOU like....

03-29-2012, 05:11 PM	#19
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. Here's the pics you wanted to see. Attached Images __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.



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03-29-2012, 08:38 PM	#20
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. ^That truck is perfect! __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-30-2012, 09:31 AM	#21
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. Thanks! __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

03-30-2012, 11:29 AM	#22
DAN66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 92	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. Here's the picture of my long step side bed you asked for. Let me know if you would want to trade for that long fleet bed. Attached Images __________________ '66 "Wrong bed" (Long stepper) 350, 4-speed '66 Shortbed Stepside, 350/TH350 www.instagram.com/d_ray_pinstriping

04-09-2012, 05:46 AM	#23
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04-09-2012, 07:37 AM	#24
MARTYZ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Shallow Lake Ontario,Canada Posts: 201	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. I like both fleet and stepsides, but if I had a fleet side as nice as the one you have there I think I would have to stay with it. That is a good looking truck. Build it and start looking for a cab and clip for shorty frame and box. Just my thoughts , cant find many up here in Canada that look as good as what you have there to start with. I am sure what ever you decide will look great! Attached Images

04-09-2012, 09:34 AM	#25
oldsnakebite Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall Texas Posts: 38	Re: Can't decide keep the long bed or switch to stepside. I cut my frame 3 years ago and went from long wide bed to short fleet and now stepside. Go short! __________________ I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.

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