Aluminum step in fleet side beds - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DaleVC · 11-14-2013, 07:40 PM

Hey guys! This is my first post! I've been lurking around the forums for a little while, and learning a lot. I do custom hot rod interiors, and I'm building a 64 shop truck to use as a driver. My question is... who makes the aluminum steps I see cut into the side of some fleet side beds? I think they look really cool, but can't find any info on them. Can some one school me please? Thanks A lot!

**60-66** · 11-14-2013, 08:02 PM

Chevrolet made them as an accessory for these trucks. You see them on EBay once in awhile . Geez ! Where did you get that picture of that old decrepit truck.....LOL, Wheres Aero when you need him

DaleVC · 11-14-2013, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the info! I robbed the pic from another thread. Now knowing they were factory makes them even cooler to me. Dumb question... but what do you call them? Just trying to figure out what to search for. Thanks again

463 · 11-14-2013, 08:13 PM

link http://www.ebay.com/bhp/pickup-truck-steps
And

gmcdeadhead · 11-14-2013, 08:14 PM

look under the 60-66 frequently asked question thread and you'll see a heading fleetside side step / September 2012

DaleVC · 11-14-2013, 08:19 PM

Thanks guys!

markeb01 · 11-14-2013, 10:32 PM

Welcome to the forum!

**60-66** · 11-16-2013, 11:41 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-NOS-60-...ht_5821wt_1125

**aerotruk63** · 11-16-2013, 07:51 PM

I tried to contact the company below, never got a responce.

67-72 had the step accessory as well under a different part number.

I can make installation templates if you are in need.

dracko · 11-17-2013, 12:04 PM

this is one I picked up off craigslist a while ago.

That Work-N-Playboy topper is awesome!

**aerotruk63** · 11-17-2013, 12:15 PM

drako, does the box name the manufacturer and address?

**aerotruk63** · 11-17-2013, 12:18 PM

E-Z Step

earl84 · 11-17-2013, 12:42 PM

aerotruck63, I sent a PM requesting a template. If you can help me out with one, I would really appreciate it.

**aerotruk63** · 11-17-2013, 01:36 PM

earl84, I`ll try and get a template and instructions to you this week.

bullwinkle3331 · 11-17-2013, 11:54 PM

Hi Everyone,
I was looking at putting a step on my Fleetside as well and had the following questions:

How much weight can the step/side panel take? Is there a tendency for the top portion of the step/side panel of the bed to bow out as weight is put on the step? Does anyone have any experience with this?

The reason that I am asking is that I am a big guy(6'2" and 280lbs) and not sure that the application can take the weight.

Thanks for the help!

Thefojizzle@me.com · 11-18-2013, 12:27 AM

I would love a template as well if I could get one? Thanks!

**aerotruk63** · 11-18-2013, 07:20 AM

Sure, PM your mailing address. I have them in the truck now in case. Man, do I need a life! lol

earl84 · 11-18-2013, 12:16 PM

Thank you very much.

Thefojizzle@me.com · 11-18-2013, 05:53 PM

Yes, thank you!

jbgroby · 11-20-2013, 08:56 AM

Bull,

I'm bigger than you and will add another fender brace to the opposite side of the step insert (I don't plan on using it much - for looks mostly) but if I do I don't wish to deflect the panel either.

Jake

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullwinkle3331

Hi Everyone,
I was looking at putting a step on my Fleetside as well and had the following questions:

How much weight can the step/side panel take? Is there a tendency for the top portion of the step/side panel of the bed to bow out as weight is put on the step? Does anyone have any experience with this?

The reason that I am asking is that I am a big guy(6'2" and 280lbs) and not sure that the application can take the weight.

Thanks for the help!

jbgroby · 11-20-2013, 08:57 AM

Aero,

I too sent a PM.

11-14-2013, 07:40 PM	#1
DaleVC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dade City, FL Posts: 6	Aluminum step in fleet side beds Hey guys! This is my first post! I've been lurking around the forums for a little while, and learning a lot. I do custom hot rod interiors, and I'm building a 64 shop truck to use as a driver. My question is... who makes the aluminum steps I see cut into the side of some fleet side beds? I think they look really cool, but can't find any info on them. Can some one school me please? Thanks A lot! Attached Images

11-14-2013, 08:02 PM	#2
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Chevrolet made them as an accessory for these trucks. You see them on EBay once in awhile . Geez ! Where did you get that picture of that old decrepit truck.....LOL, Wheres Aero when you need him __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

11-14-2013, 08:07 PM	#3
DaleVC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dade City, FL Posts: 6	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Thanks for the info! I robbed the pic from another thread. Now knowing they were factory makes them even cooler to me. Dumb question... but what do you call them? Just trying to figure out what to search for. Thanks again

11-14-2013, 08:13 PM	#4
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds link http://www.ebay.com/bhp/pickup-truck-steps And __________________ Trueman

11-14-2013, 08:14 PM	#5
gmcdeadhead Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: branchburg, new jersey Posts: 568	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds look under the 60-66 frequently asked question thread and you'll see a heading fleetside side step / September 2012

11-14-2013, 08:19 PM	#6
DaleVC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dade City, FL Posts: 6	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Thanks guys!

11-14-2013, 10:32 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Welcome to the forum! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-16-2013, 11:41 AM	#8
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-NOS-60-...ht_5821wt_1125 __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

11-16-2013, 07:51 PM	#9
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds I tried to contact the company below, never got a responce. 67-72 had the step accessory as well under a different part number. I can make installation templates if you are in need. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1 Last edited by aerotruk63; 11-16-2013 at 07:59 PM.

11-17-2013, 12:04 PM	#10
dracko Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Regina, SK Posts: 809	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds this is one I picked up off craigslist a while ago. That Work-N-Playboy topper is awesome!

11-17-2013, 12:15 PM	#11
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds drako, does the box name the manufacturer and address? __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-17-2013, 12:18 PM	#12
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds E-Z Step __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-17-2013, 12:42 PM	#13
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds aerotruck63, I sent a PM requesting a template. If you can help me out with one, I would really appreciate it.

11-17-2013, 01:36 PM	#14
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds earl84, I`ll try and get a template and instructions to you this week. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-17-2013, 11:54 PM	#15
bullwinkle3331 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Richmond Virginia Posts: 69	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Hi Everyone, I was looking at putting a step on my Fleetside as well and had the following questions: How much weight can the step/side panel take? Is there a tendency for the top portion of the step/side panel of the bed to bow out as weight is put on the step? Does anyone have any experience with this? The reason that I am asking is that I am a big guy(6'2" and 280lbs) and not sure that the application can take the weight. Thanks for the help!



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11-18-2013, 12:27 AM	#16
Thefojizzle@me.com Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 111	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds I would love a template as well if I could get one? Thanks!

11-18-2013, 07:20 AM	#17
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Sure, PM your mailing address. I have them in the truck now in case. Man, do I need a life! lol __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

11-18-2013, 12:16 PM	#18
earl84 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 972	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Thank you very much.

11-18-2013, 05:53 PM	#19
Thefojizzle@me.com Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Yorba Linda, California Posts: 111	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Yes, thank you!

11-20-2013, 08:57 AM	#21
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Aluminum step in fleet side beds Aero, I too sent a PM. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

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