Truck bed, built in step?

[Xtremjeepn]

I searched, but maybe not for the right thing.

In the last week or so I have seen a couple of old trucks with a step built (bolted) right into the side of the bed body. Looks like a cast aluminum.

Were these factory on some older truck? Does someone make them still?

Anyone?

 

[roadnotca]

http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/finditem.cfm?itemid=19256

 

[diesel4me]

I've seen them too...

If your talking about the ones that you'd cut a hole in the side of the bed to install,and they bolt in with bolts around the outer edges,I have seen those on older GM trucks too--on the "longhorn" versions they had in the 69-72 era..

I've seen aftermarket ones at RV centers,but long ago..don't know who made them either,sorry..ones I saw were diamond plate aluminum,looked to be cast..I bet someone still sells them..J.C. Whitney maybe??...

 

[Xtremjeepn]

http://www.awdirect.com/awdirect/finditem.cfm?itemid=19256

Yes. Very similar but not exactly what I saw. These were a bit more rounded along the top.

 

[Drey]

MNorbys K5 has one

 

[4X4HIGH]

I believe those were factory on the older body (67-72) maybe an option thing and i've also seen those same year trucks with a storage compartment as well, once again factory and probably an option thing.

 

[Xtremjeepn]

You must be able to get them somewhere. The first one I saw was on an old Ford truck, not a Chevy. So they must have been available at some time.

 

[Metrodps]

Working on it will let ya know if I find the half moon type.

 

[dremu]

I believe those were factory on the older body (67-72) maybe an option thing and i've also seen those same year trucks with a storage compartment as well, once again factory and probably an option thing.

The storage thing was more common on the older trucks, based on a highly scientific count of me looking at trucks I see, but was also available for the 73+:

http://brochures.slosh.com/1973/pickups14.jpg

Can't find anything on the step, but then I'm still a bit weak on 67-72.

-- A

 

[Metrodps]

I have called several of the Heavy Truck shops (box service type) and can't find any of the half moon type. Sorry

 

[cybrfire]

I betcha I could build something like that without too much cussin!

 

[UseYourBlinker]

Never seen those.. Slick IdeaR.

I might be intrested..

 

[fireplug]

That IS a good idea! I like the storage compartment too!

 

[roadnotca]

I was looking for the recessed step too, when I found AW Direct. I had forgotten the "arch" style until it was mentioned here. I was thinking one (or two) would be good in the front fender, just forward of the door hinges; so I could step up to clean the windsheild.

 

[Xtremjeepn]

I would love them in both bedsides front and rear of the wheel wells.