Fleet versus Step Side - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

engineer_gregh · 02-08-2017, 10:43 AM

Did the SPID call out the step side bed? How could you tell if a truck was originally a step side or fleet side? Thanks

**cericd** · 02-08-2017, 11:22 AM

Yes it did. You could tell by the Model number. I should be the first thing listed in the options list on the SPID (at least it is on mine). Here is how it breaks down.

Image is from outintheshop dot com

BugzC10 · 02-08-2017, 03:02 PM

Check this out...depentant on your VIN number you may or may not be able to determine if your truck was originally a Stepper.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html

67ChevyRedneck · 02-08-2017, 03:37 PM

The fleet/step info has never been part of the VIN, it's always been part of the SPID (Model #).

If your glovebox is gone, and if you're lucky, the original chalk marks may still on the frame and cowl/firewall (on the PS usually), the model number should be there too. It's easily readable when I blow it up, but the model number is upside down on my frame, it matches my SPID and verifies that my truck was originally a CS10704 which is a 2wd, I6, SWB, Stepside, which it was when I originally got it.

engineer_gregh · 02-08-2017, 09:43 PM

Thanks guys. I've never paid attention to the 10704 versus the 10734 before. Any day you learn something new is a good day.

**special-K** · 02-09-2017, 09:03 AM

FYI, for 67-69 GMCs the type of bed is in the VIN. 5th digit is either C for Fenderside or D for Wideside on pickups.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-09-2017, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

FYI, for 67-69 GMCs the type of bed is in the VIN. 5th digit is either C for Fenderside or D for Wideside on pickups.

Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!

Just when you think you know something...

and it looks like they did it up to 1971:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=570059

Man, never knew GMC did that.

02-08-2017, 10:43 AM	#1
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Fleet versus Step Side Did the SPID call out the step side bed? How could you tell if a truck was originally a step side or fleet side? Thanks __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

02-08-2017, 11:22 AM	#2
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,100	Re: Fleet versus Step Side Yes it did. You could tell by the Model number. I should be the first thing listed in the options list on the SPID (at least it is on mine). Here is how it breaks down. Image is from outintheshop dot com Attached Images __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

02-08-2017, 03:02 PM	#3
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Green Valley Arizona Posts: 1,351	Re: Fleet versus Step Side Check this out...depentant on your VIN number you may or may not be able to determine if your truck was originally a Stepper. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

02-08-2017, 03:37 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Fleet versus Step Side The fleet/step info has never been part of the VIN, it's always been part of the SPID (Model #). If your glovebox is gone, and if you're lucky, the original chalk marks may still on the frame and cowl/firewall (on the PS usually), the model number should be there too. It's easily readable when I blow it up, but the model number is upside down on my frame, it matches my SPID and verifies that my truck was originally a CS10704 which is a 2wd, I6, SWB, Stepside, which it was when I originally got it. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 02-08-2017 at 04:05 PM.

02-08-2017, 09:43 PM	#5
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: Fleet versus Step Side Thanks guys. I've never paid attention to the 10704 versus the 10734 before. Any day you learn something new is a good day. __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

02-09-2017, 09:03 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Fleet versus Step Side FYI, for 67-69 GMCs the type of bed is in the VIN. 5th digit is either C for Fenderside or D for Wideside on pickups. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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