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Just depends on the overall use of the truck, and owner preference. I prefer a stepside for a "street" truck. But I'd go a straightside LWB for a work truck, camper, etc..They made a LWB stepside, which I kind of like as far as looks. If I ever were to ditch my ute bed, I'd like to go with a long stepside if possible, if I had no plans for a camper shell. But they are sort of rare. The straight beds are a-plenty in comparison. MK
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Your question askes about actual market value, as opposed to people's personal tastes.
I believe that from a market standpoint (as in, what will bring more on eBay, all other things being equal) the stepsides are more "desirable". They are by all means rarer. I suspect that just as many or more people like the styleside, but supply and demand will jack of the price of the stepside due to its relative rarity.
I believe that from a market standpoint (as in, what will bring more on eBay, all other things being equal) the stepsides are more "desirable". They are by all means rarer. I suspect that just as many or more people like the styleside, but supply and demand will jack of the price of the stepside due to its relative rarity.
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It seems like you see a lot more stepside chevys than Fords. I prefer the styleside for looks but the stepside is easier to fetch things out of. If you do get a stepside try to get the one with both fenders the same and not that notched out spare tire carrier. I would love to get my hands on a long stepside for my F-250. Back in the 70s they made toll boxes that bolted on in place of the fenders making them a low utility bed. I had one of those on a 73 F-100. Now Ford has it's own version that looks almost like a regular bed.
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The thing about stepsides is the beds get dented on the sides less from other vehicles. Having a flareside is just asking for a dent that shows. Most people will have trouble denting your fender flare or step.
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My dad has a 69 long bed stepside converted to the low utility bins. It is the greatest for tools and u can still lean over far enough to get stuff out on a tall day. Between him and I we have only seen 1 other the same as his. But as far as looks it has it's own compared to any other 67-72's. His truck is in every photo of a 67-72 crew coming home to my house because it is always reliable and always has all the tools needed for repairs and towing-hauling my junk around. After having used his truck for a few junkyard trips it's kinda hard to like a styleside due to the fact that it can hide alot more goodies when going yard to yard on a Sat.
My dad has a 69 long bed stepside converted to the low utility bins. It is the greatest for tools and u can still lean over far enough to get stuff out on a tall day. Between him and I we have only seen 1 other the same as his. But as far as looks it has it's own compared to any other 67-72's. His truck is in every photo of a 67-72 crew coming home to my house because it is always reliable and always has all the tools needed for repairs and towing-hauling my junk around. After having used his truck for a few junkyard trips it's kinda hard to like a styleside due to the fact that it can hide alot more goodies when going yard to yard on a Sat.
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I have seen a few over the years. I worked at a GMC dealer back in the 70s when I got out of high school and a local maintainence guy had his switched to his new pickup every 2 years. Also a friend of mines dad had one on a chevy.
I had looked long and hard for that setup and when the 73 came along I jumped on it. It had a very tired 300 with a rebuilt auto laying in the back. Of course I didn't realize the engine was tired until I got the tranny in. By that time I had discovered that the Anchorage winters had done a number on the tool boxes and they were in bad shape inside. Then another guy came along and just had to have it and I made a couple hundred and let her go. I sure wish I could find a nice one now for my work truck.
I had looked long and hard for that setup and when the 73 came along I jumped on it. It had a very tired 300 with a rebuilt auto laying in the back. Of course I didn't realize the engine was tired until I got the tranny in. By that time I had discovered that the Anchorage winters had done a number on the tool boxes and they were in bad shape inside. Then another guy came along and just had to have it and I made a couple hundred and let her go. I sure wish I could find a nice one now for my work truck.
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