[49studebaker]

I'm with Shane, they're all nice. Personnally though, when others ask about my 71 GMC, I start with"actually I'm building a car" it's shortened and it'll be a daily driver. I don't care for cars (real cars). I not only own two lifted GM trucks, I like them big! My Studebaker was a short bed before I shortened it. It's only got a 5 foot somethin' bed. Over 350 HP. line locks, summit built transmission...no-ones ever called it a girl truck as I recall. Point is, like I've heard others on this board say "build what you want", it's your time and money. To really answer your question. If I was building a "truck" to do truck stuff. I'd never shorten it. My lifted, short bed, GMC Z71 isn't even practical for a truck, but it will pull my car trailer all day long. Besides, I haven't seen any 8 foot bed side for sale recently.