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SSC's76 · 07-20-2006, 01:50 AM

I agree with building what you want. It's for you not some one else. Of course if your going to sell, a SWB will be a better choice.

The way it works in colorado is a clean LWB is worth less then a not so clean SWB. I seen a sharp looking 79 LWB (rebuilt engine) for sale in front of K-mart a few years ago a couple days latter a failry rusted 77 SWB was parked next to it for the same price $2300. The SWB sold in two days and the LWB sat there for 2 more weeks before it disaperd. That 77 actualy showed up at my shop and I asked the person who purchased it why they dident get the other truck. "I dident want a farm truck!" I ended up rebuilding that engine and the guy still was happy with his choice.

07-20-2006, 01:50 AM	#15
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	Re: Is building a long box a bad invetment? I agree with building what you want. It's for you not some one else. Of course if your going to sell, a SWB will be a better choice. The way it works in colorado is a clean LWB is worth less then a not so clean SWB. I seen a sharp looking 79 LWB (rebuilt engine) for sale in front of K-mart a few years ago a couple days latter a failry rusted 77 SWB was parked next to it for the same price $2300. The SWB sold in two days and the LWB sat there for 2 more weeks before it disaperd. That 77 actualy showed up at my shop and I asked the person who purchased it why they dident get the other truck. "I dident want a farm truck!" I ended up rebuilding that engine and the guy still was happy with his choice. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler