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chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 07:20 AM

On the final days of my build and was wondering if anybody else out there does this to their step side steps. I have not seen it on a rebuilt truck, but I think it is the right thing to do

walkerb · 04-21-2016, 08:41 AM

Is that grip tape?

chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 09:20 AM

Good old skate board grip tape. That is how it came from the factory

walkerb · 04-21-2016, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

Good old skate board grip tape. That is how it came from the factory

I've had and seen quite a few stepside and have never seen that. I'm pretty sure that's not factory.

chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 11:01 AM

Was on mine when I tore it apart and it was factory color. That's the thing. We never do see them like that

midnight rambler · 04-21-2016, 11:33 AM

Ive seen it done but never from the factory maybe the dealer installed them.

chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 11:48 AM

Something to look into

chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 11:48 AM

Either way. Do you guys like this?

**TKCR** · 04-21-2016, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chrismoore701

Either way. Do you guys like this?

Yeah, I like it. I think it's a great idea. The one to ask if it was factory, is Keith Seymour. He would know.

Malo83 · 04-21-2016, 03:20 PM

A few stepsides around here have their steps chrome plated

chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

A few stepsides around here have their steps chrome plated

I never did like that option

68Timber · 04-21-2016, 06:55 PM

I'm not sure I like it, but not because it doesn't look good - I'd be afraid it'd encourage folks to step on them!

87 STEPPER · 04-21-2016, 07:14 PM

Yep! I did it to mine back in '87 it lasted about 15 yr's and it was gittin worn down so I removed it and haven't replaced it.

BTW I can tell you with out a doubt that it was NOT factory cuz I bought my truck New! and I custom ordered my truck and I don't remember it being optional either.

In all the years that I've gone to shows or just around town I've never seen anyone else do this. Besides my self and now you. Good job BTW.

S10Fan · 04-21-2016, 07:47 PM

I bought a stepper new in 76, the steps didn't have anything other than paint on them.

chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Timber

I'm not sure I like it, but not because it doesn't look good - I'd be afraid it'd encourage folks to step on them!

Somebody steps on it. I have the authority to break their leg. And that includes my kids. And they know it

chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

I bought a stepper new in 76, the steps didn't have anything other than paint on them.

Well now that just sucks. I always thought it was factory. I wonder if it is on there because I have a sport. It was factory paint I took off. Oh well. I still like it. It's different

**1774btcrew** · 04-21-2016, 09:16 PM

This was really common in the 70's. Hickey Enterprises sold strips of Grip tape for the rockers just inside to the door jamb to help avoid slipping with wet/muddy feet

chrismoore701 · 04-21-2016, 11:17 PM

i think I had that as well. Need to back and look at some pics. I have enough left over to put them on. Thought about that earlier today

Jrgunn5150 · 04-21-2016, 11:38 PM

I stepped on my steps today, and I'm 260 lbs lmao, why not step on them?

I think it's a good idea, I was going to put something on mine.

trixter99 · 04-22-2016, 12:05 AM

Why invite someone to step on all your hard work by putting that on there.

TurboLS · 04-22-2016, 01:46 AM

Looks good! When my truck was painted the shop Rhino Lined the steps, then painted them. So you got a tough, semi-non slip surface color matched.

Tom · 04-22-2016, 04:31 PM

Ain't no grip tape going on my sidesteps! They are chrome and glorious and not ment for stepping on anyways, makes em dirty lol

87 STEPPER · 04-22-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by trixter99

Why invite someone to step on all your hard work by putting that on there.

Well for me it really wasn't so much for the anti slip features but to really protect the paint from sandy shoe scratch's.

BTW The step it self invites people to step on 'em especially kid's it's just one of them stupid human things we do!

04-21-2016, 07:20 AM	#1
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Any body else out there do this On the final days of my build and was wondering if anybody else out there does this to their step side steps. I have not seen it on a rebuilt truck, but I think it is the right thing to do Attached Images __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

04-21-2016, 08:41 AM	#2
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Any body else out there do this Is that grip tape? __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

04-21-2016, 09:20 AM	#3
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Any body else out there do this Good old skate board grip tape. That is how it came from the factory __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

04-21-2016, 11:01 AM	#5
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Any body else out there do this Was on mine when I tore it apart and it was factory color. That's the thing. We never do see them like that __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

04-21-2016, 11:33 AM	#6
midnight rambler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego ca Posts: 618	Re: Any body else out there do this Ive seen it done but never from the factory maybe the dealer installed them.

04-21-2016, 11:48 AM	#7
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Any body else out there do this Something to look into __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

04-21-2016, 03:20 PM	#10
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Any body else out there do this A few stepsides around here have their steps chrome plated

04-21-2016, 06:55 PM	#12
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Any body else out there do this I'm not sure I like it, but not because it doesn't look good - I'd be afraid it'd encourage folks to step on them! __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

04-21-2016, 07:14 PM	#13
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Any body else out there do this Yep! I did it to mine back in '87 it lasted about 15 yr's and it was gittin worn down so I removed it and haven't replaced it. BTW I can tell you with out a doubt that it was NOT factory cuz I bought my truck New! and I custom ordered my truck and I don't remember it being optional either. In all the years that I've gone to shows or just around town I've never seen anyone else do this. Besides my self and now you. Good job BTW. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

04-21-2016, 07:47 PM	#14
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Any body else out there do this I bought a stepper new in 76, the steps didn't have anything other than paint on them. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

04-21-2016, 09:16 PM	#17
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: Any body else out there do this This was really common in the 70's. Hickey Enterprises sold strips of Grip tape for the rockers just inside to the door jamb to help avoid slipping with wet/muddy feet __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

04-21-2016, 11:17 PM	#18
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Any body else out there do this i think I had that as well. Need to back and look at some pics. I have enough left over to put them on. Thought about that earlier today __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

04-21-2016, 11:38 PM	#19
Jrgunn5150 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Ionia Michigan Posts: 336	Re: Any body else out there do this I stepped on my steps today, and I'm 260 lbs lmao, why not step on them? I think it's a good idea, I was going to put something on mine. __________________ J.R. Link to Daryl's build, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...10#post8443010 Link to my Youtube channel with build info, https://www.youtube.com/thedrivewayengineer

04-22-2016, 12:05 AM	#20
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Re: Any body else out there do this Why invite someone to step on all your hard work by putting that on there. __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

04-22-2016, 01:46 AM	#21
TurboLS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 86	Re: Any body else out there do this Looks good! When my truck was painted the shop Rhino Lined the steps, then painted them. So you got a tough, semi-non slip surface color matched. __________________ 1976 C-10 Stepside 2005 Chevy Avalanche Z71 2008 Subaru Wrx - Modified Track Car 2012 Harley Davidson Fatbob Custom My build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=703077



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04-22-2016, 04:31 PM	#22
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: Any body else out there do this Ain't no grip tape going on my sidesteps! They are chrome and glorious and not ment for stepping on anyways, makes em dirty lol __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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