Contractor cap on a stepside???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

84 400 · 04-14-2018, 11:02 AM

Hey all,
So my 1977 k10 has become my daily driver...again. Living in the NYC area I like to leave and be outdoors on my days off. With a 3 year old pit I like to be able to sleep in the truck as it saves cash and most places don't like her.
Currently, I have a leer truck cap off a GMT400. It fits okay, but organization is an issue and I hate the rear lifting hatch.

I want to put a contractor cap on my bed with the barn doors. Has anyone done this? Would a cap off a ranger or similar size truck work? I will be doing the measurements but just curious to hear if this had been done.

In in ideal world I could keep my tail gate and still have the barn doors.

Thanks for any input
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84 400 · 05-01-2018, 02:35 PM

So if anyone wants to do this it can be done. I need to modify my bumper but this cap is off a late 99’s ford f150 flair side.

More info in my build thread.

**kwmech** · 05-01-2018, 02:56 PM

Pictures would help quite a bit. I'm confused on the terminology "Contractors Cap" or are just referring to a camper shell

**1774btcrew** · 05-04-2018, 10:39 AM

I went into your build post and didn't see any current photos of your truck. Can you post them here?

tucsonjwt · 05-04-2018, 08:52 PM

I recall seeing utility company trucks in the 70s with stepside and the type of cap you are describing. So, I say it is doable, but I don't know if you have a true stepside cap. This sounds extreme, but getting a fleetside shortbed and replacing your stepside would not be too difficult. You can still find square shortbed trucks in the desert southwest. In fact, I would just get another truck if it is really important to you and sell your current truck for good $$. An 8 foot bed would be much better for what you have in mind.

84 400 · 05-09-2018, 02:32 PM

^^^^ I must disagree.

I have a 1995 Dodge dually long bed and like the shortbed for the smaller size and ease with which it can navigate the trails.

To me the stepside is the only way to go for a short bed. I know many prefer the fleet side but I just dig the stepper. Here stepside beds are way cheaper then fleets.

84 400 · 05-09-2018, 02:39 PM

The build of this cap should be in my thread soon. If my current employer does not pull through I plan to live in the as I travel the US this summer. Alaska and New Oreleans are my two must hit spots with a whole bunch in between.

04-14-2018, 11:02 AM	#1
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Contractor cap on a stepside???? Hey all, So my 1977 k10 has become my daily driver...again. Living in the NYC area I like to leave and be outdoors on my days off. With a 3 year old pit I like to be able to sleep in the truck as it saves cash and most places don't like her. Currently, I have a leer truck cap off a GMT400. It fits okay, but organization is an issue and I hate the rear lifting hatch. I want to put a contractor cap on my bed with the barn doors. Has anyone done this? Would a cap off a ranger or similar size truck work? I will be doing the measurements but just curious to hear if this had been done. In in ideal world I could keep my tail gate and still have the barn doors. Thanks for any input Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by 84 400; 04-14-2018 at 11:10 AM.

05-01-2018, 02:35 PM	#2
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Contractor cap on a stepside???? So if anyone wants to do this it can be done. I need to modify my bumper but this cap is off a late 99’s ford f150 flair side. More info in my build thread. __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-01-2018, 02:56 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,389	Re: Contractor cap on a stepside???? Pictures would help quite a bit. I'm confused on the terminology "Contractors Cap" or are just referring to a camper shell

05-04-2018, 10:39 AM	#4
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,544	Re: Contractor cap on a stepside???? I went into your build post and didn't see any current photos of your truck. Can you post them here? __________________ 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.

05-04-2018, 08:52 PM	#5
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Contractor cap on a stepside???? I recall seeing utility company trucks in the 70s with stepside and the type of cap you are describing. So, I say it is doable, but I don't know if you have a true stepside cap. This sounds extreme, but getting a fleetside shortbed and replacing your stepside would not be too difficult. You can still find square shortbed trucks in the desert southwest. In fact, I would just get another truck if it is really important to you and sell your current truck for good $$. An 8 foot bed would be much better for what you have in mind.

05-09-2018, 02:32 PM	#6
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Contractor cap on a stepside???? ^^^^ I must disagree. I have a 1995 Dodge dually long bed and like the shortbed for the smaller size and ease with which it can navigate the trails. To me the stepside is the only way to go for a short bed. I know many prefer the fleet side but I just dig the stepper. Here stepside beds are way cheaper then fleets. Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

05-09-2018, 02:39 PM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: Contractor cap on a stepside???? The build of this cap should be in my thread soon. If my current employer does not pull through I plan to live in the as I travel the US this summer. Alaska and New Oreleans are my two must hit spots with a whole bunch in between. Attached Images __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out



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