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If "form follows function" then you tell me what the side steps are really for...

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Old May 24, 2001 | 02:39 AM
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Post If "form follows function" then you tell me what the side steps are really for...

... besides cleaning the back window...

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Old May 24, 2001 | 03:10 AM
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to reach the roof after a bird has 'spotted' your freshly cleaned roof...
 
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Old May 24, 2001 | 04:27 AM
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its a place to set:
a cold drink
your smokes
your gas cap while filling up
 
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Old May 24, 2001 | 08:11 AM
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Climbing into the bed ?

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Old May 24, 2001 | 08:21 AM
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Just something else to polish.



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Old May 24, 2001 | 08:58 PM
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It's where my Meguiars #34 bottle goes while cleaning up. I use it to get into the bed also. Tomorrow I'm going to haul 2 more 55 gallon drums of gasoline in her.


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Old May 26, 2001 | 12:50 AM
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Yeah, what they said; to put all that crap on. And I've also used them as steps a few times also.

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Old May 26, 2001 | 04:28 AM
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They also make a fairly decent seat for when you are bench racing... Heck, I'm a fata$$ and I can fit my butt on it!

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Old May 26, 2001 | 05:30 AM
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Use them to stand on while washing the roof.

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Old May 26, 2001 | 08:56 AM
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How else are you suppose to be able to wash the top of the camper shell on the L????
 
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Old May 26, 2001 | 01:35 PM
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So little birds can 'perch' there and see their reflection, then ***** all over the step!

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Old May 26, 2001 | 06:29 PM
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Its a place to put your beer while getting....awllllllll nevermind

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