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Feb 2, 2006 | 01:59 PM

amikeinkc

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Stepside option

Were stepsides an option every year? If not what years were they optional?

Feb 2, 2006 | 02:58 PM

idealtrucks

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They were the base model I'm pretty sure. The stylside was the option. Someone correct me if i was wrong about this though. And they were availabe every year

Feb 2, 2006 | 03:22 PM

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I would like to know for certain as well. I think they started from the very beginning, the latest one I remember seeing was in the early to mid 80`s.

Feb 2, 2006 | 04:42 PM

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I agree that they were available every year, but I don't think they were standard or optional as much as the Flareside and Styleside were separate models.

Feb 2, 2006 | 10:02 PM

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well, i've seen the 80-86 models with stepsides, and i've seen 92 and up models with stepsides. I've never seen an 87-91 model with a stepside. I know that now, the stepside adds cost to a new truck. On my 1970 stepside, i know the original owner and she ordered the cheapest truck she could get. That was a stepside she said. The styleside cost more then. I'm not sure when they changed over to being a higher priced option.

Feb 3, 2006 | 03:11 AM

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I have obtained a set of 1972 truck shop manuals. I find no mention of stepside. I see flareside, stylyside,custom,sport custom,ranger, ranger xlt. I see a 8' and a 6.6' box. Could the 6.6' box be the stepside???

Feb 3, 2006 | 07:40 AM

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Technically, Stepside is a GM designation. Fords were always called Flaresides.

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Feb 3, 2006 | 12:14 PM

amikeinkc

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Thanks Lime. A detail like that would bug me til I find the answer. This is my first rebuild, ford, toy.

Feb 3, 2006 | 06:23 PM

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My buddy bought an F100 brand new in '72. As I recall, the Flareside was the base model; a Styleside was $40 more. Flaresides seem to be much rarer until you get into really old trucks. Flaresides weren't 'cool' in the 70's.