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I clamped the step onto the '67 just to check things out. The under cab bracing is different but I didn't measure the differences. The neat thing is you can add a spacer between the step and the under cab brace to adjust how far the step protrudes from the cab/recess the step closer to the frame. It stuck out a little too far for my liking on the '75 so I would recess it an inch or two in that case - not sure what will happen when it gets installed on the '72 highboy.
Not everyone owns a welder, sounds like you've got a little product to sell on the for sale forums. Might be a nice little side business...those things are really nice.
Not everyone owns a welder, sounds like you've got a little product to sell on the for sale forums. Might be a nice little side business...those things are really nice.
that is an idea I've been toying with the last few days. I have the resources available to me but not sure if I have the time...
I'm going to run an aluminum version through a stress simulation program to see how they would handle fat chicks so that might be an option. If I made more sets they would probably be MIG welded instead of TIG, glass beaded to clean it up, then buff/polish the outside skirt. This set is all 1/4" 304 stainless which is plenty beefy but I'm curious about 1/4" aluminum.
Very nice steps. I'd copy your idea, but I'd destroy them. My passengers always complain about too tall truck.
Thank you.
destroy? I know you have the fab skills - you must mean bash them on something? The TEDCO steps have seen lots of abuse and have lasted 40 years, but then again I have never hit a stationary object with them.
I would recommend just making the frame and sell the frame and let people buy their own step off lmc or wherever. save you some overhead and a headache. but id deffinatly be down for a set of frames. cus like they said not everyone has a welder or the time.
Alright guys, you've twisted my arm; I will start making additional pairs of side steps for interested buyers for '67 to '79 trucks. I have the pattern done for the '67-'72, and I will have the bolt holes modified to fit the '73-'79 by this weekend. I'm going to have aluminum parts lasered out next week to make an initial set in aluminum.
I can't forecast the prices or lead times just yet but I will post updates to this thread as they come along.
So who likes aluminum and who likes stainless? (powder coated carbon steel is also an option)
destroy? I know you have the fab skills - you must mean bash them on something? The TEDCO steps have seen lots of abuse and have lasted 40 years, but then again I have never hit a stationary object with them.
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