Stepside Trucks--Cool but why?

[bigpete]

Glad you took the nerf side pipes off and ditched those alloy wheels. We won't have any of that shiny stuff 'round here /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

<font color="blue"> higher price tag and better resale might be the trend now </font>

It has been for the entire 27 years I've been in the business and it continued through today when I sold a 1988 GMC short bed stepside I've not owned a week yet and never even advertised. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'd love to buy a twin to it tomorrow. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[bgott]

Did Dodge build a '94 or newer stepside? The reason I'm asking is I saw one the other day. I think they might have used a Chevy bed but they had Dodge tailights and plastic tailgate trim. I saw it in passing but from what I could see if it wasn't factory ( I don't really think it was) someone had done a proffessional job on the conversion. Do you think you could get a premium for something like that?

 

[fivestring]

Rob, that looks like a work truck. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Where did you hide the 22 inch riumps, 9 power amps, speakers mounted in the bed, hydraulics, etc.? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Are they in the tractor shed??? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

<font color="blue"> Do you think you could get a premium for something like that? </font>

Well, it's still a Dodge, but, as compared with the regular short bed Dodge, all other things being equal, yes. How was that for 'qualifying an answer? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Some conversion companies in the middle nineties either took short bed GM stepside beds or custom made beds and put them on Dodge short wheel base chassis cabs with very good results. Of course, even with black or white, they have to repaint the entire bed inside and out to match the cab. That's sure not cheap.

The finished trucks looked great as the body lines were very compatible and the combination had a very nice appearance. I'd certainly pay more for one done like that over what I'd pay for the standard bed for the short wheelbase with the Dodge cab. I wouldn't, however, pay enough more to even cover the cost of painting the bed to match.

 

[RayBee]

Hey, what's wrong with looking COOL /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif when you arrive at the jobsite, or just hauling your rig on the highway? I love my yuppie truck even if I'm not a yuppie, just wipe your muddy boots if your going to ride with me /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif. My 99' F150 flairside does a great job of hauling this 10K trailer and Kubota B2710/ BH or taking the wife to a fine restaurant /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ..Raybee

 

[RayBee]

OOP'S .....I almost forgot to include this pix (the other side of the flairside's personality) it sure likes to "ruff it" in style. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Don't you all agree it looks at home with the trees and the roundish camper /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif? Sure get a lot of thumbs up. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif ...Raybee
The hardtop tonneau works great also for locking up tools or camp gear. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Bird]

Nice looking rig, whether with camper or tractor/trailer. I didn't know any of those Casitas had gotten that far north. I guess you know they're made on I-45 just a little ways south of Dallas.

 

[RayBee]

Hi Bird; ....Yes, we visited Texas 3 yrs. ago and took a tour of the Casita plant and lots of your beautiful scenic state. Were planning to go thru again this January going to Padre Island, Big bend and warmer regions. We belong to a Casita club and toured the Rocky Mtn. Nat'l park last year with 40 other owners and had a blast. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif ..Regards, Raybee

 

[Lefty_Kubota]

another Casita owner here..