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enaberif · 01-28-2009, 07:23 PM

I'm curious of some peoples reasons why they prefer a short over a long or vice versa when it comes to looking at the box style.

I prefer short box but do like long box.

**N2TRUX** · 01-28-2009, 08:01 PM

In my mind things have to be symmetrical, and have balance to flow properly. The proportions of a SWB truck are symmetrically correct, and become enhanced when lowered.

I use the same sense of balance on a lifted truck. Once raised in the air a LWB looks more visually correct.

enaberif · 01-28-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

In my mind things have to be symmetrical, and have balance to flow properly. The proportions of a SWB truck are symmetrically correct, and become enhanced when lowered.

I use the same sense of balance on a lifted truck. Once raised in the air a LWB looks more visually correct.

Hmm thats a good way of putting it.

But I've seen some long boxes that look.. It just seems that in different areas of where you live certain trucks are easier to find than others.

Like I've been looking lately and 90% of the trucks in my area are all long box.

Restrorob · 01-28-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by enaberif

It just seems that in different areas of where you live certain trucks are easier to find than others.

Since I own one of each I like both, Just because their trucks !!!

Swifty · 01-28-2009, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

In my mind things have to be symmetrical, and have balance to flow properly. The proportions of a SWB truck are symmetrically correct, and become enhanced when lowered.

I use the same sense of balance on a lifted truck. Once raised in the air a LWB looks more visually correct.

100% agree! i wish my Dodge was a short bed!

Hoods69BadBowTie · 01-29-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

In my mind things have to be symmetrical, and have balance to flow properly. The proportions of a SWB truck are symmetrically correct, and become enhanced when lowered.

I use the same sense of balance on a lifted truck. Once raised in the air a LWB looks more visually correct.

x2 Thats exactly my thinking as well. I am not super picky though I use 4wheel drive up here and like the long beds but if there's an awesome deal on a short bed I will probably take it.

enaberif · 01-29-2009, 02:15 PM

Yah I found a white SWB for $3000 and a black SWB for $1500.

Going to take a look hopefully at both today.

73CheyenneSuper20 · 01-29-2009, 02:23 PM

I prefer longbed, and for the same reason I prefer 3/4 ton... It's big!

CUSTOM DELUXE · 01-29-2009, 06:47 PM

I have to agree with N2TRUX, he has said what I was thinking when I read the post. Although, I have nothing against the Long beds. The long beds have an awesome ride.

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

In my mind things have to be symmetrical, and have balance to flow properly. The proportions of a SWB truck are symmetrically correct, and become enhanced when lowered.

I use the same sense of balance on a lifted truck. Once raised in the air a LWB looks more visually correct.

Chlsnk · 01-28-2009, 08:09 PM

I like the short bed trucks better in 2wd but the long bed lifted 4x4's are really growing on me .It is just a matter of personal taste I think.Some people see the long bed as more of a "work truck" too I think so that may be some of it.

enaberif · 01-28-2009, 08:33 PM

This is a 1980 truck for sale up here that I'm looking at.

Restrorob · 01-28-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by enaberif

This is a 1980 truck for sale up here that I'm looking at.

Good lookin truck !!! Does it come with a step ladder ?

enaberif · 01-28-2009, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Good lookin truck !!! Does it come with a step ladder ?

ahahah funny people around here I see :P

Restrorob · 01-28-2009, 09:21 PM

Sorry, I was out playin with mine this evening and just couldn't help but notice how high it sits.... But it still looks sweet !

Welcome Aboard

enaberif · 01-28-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Sorry, I was out playin with mine this evening and just couldn't help but notice how high it sits.... But it still looks sweet !

Welcome Aboard

Oh I know it sits high and I have budgeted money aside for a drop. I was looking at Summit and it seems to be about $700 US for a 5/6 drop.

That's using 2.5" spindles with 3" springs and a flip kit.

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-28-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by enaberif

ahahah funny people around here I see :P

pokethesmot · 01-28-2009, 08:41 PM

i like the short beds because it looks better(in my opinion) but i i needed a work truck i would go for a long bed

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-28-2009, 11:03 PM

I like longbeds because once I put my toolbox on it, I have a shortbed spacewise. If I put a toolbox on a shortbed, there's not much left. I gotta have a toolbox, not for tools but it's my trunk for all my junk. my first one was a shorty and it always looked a little out of proportion. I got to looking and the fact the cab and front end are longer than the short bed looked off to me. My lwb satisfys my sense of proportion...lol

73chevyman · 01-28-2009, 11:19 PM

like it was said every-1 has a short bed I like to be different so I got a long bed. I like the long bed for one thing only if i want to put a tool box on it i'll still have 6 or so feet were the short is not a tool box truck. trucks to me have to have a tool box. also a full sheet of ply wood fits perfect lol

Longhorn321 · 01-29-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 73chevyman

a full sheet of ply wood fits perfect lol

I can fit a whole sheet plus a lil bit! hehehe.

72_cheyenne · 01-29-2009, 12:24 AM

short or long ...who cares , as long as its a classic chevy. . .mines a longbox and didn't pay a penny . given to me by my father

Square84 · 01-29-2009, 12:49 AM

I like the long chevy's cause its different and they ride much nicer. And as far as lifting and dropping i think the lwb looks better lowered and the swb looks ok lifted.

enaberif · 01-29-2009, 12:58 AM

Interesting replies.

I found a 77 swb but the guy is slower than molasses in the south pole for replying.

rod86 · 01-29-2009, 08:28 AM

i like long beds - they just seem proportioned more evenly than a shorty in that the tray/bed shouldnt be shorter than the cab... just my opinion...

heavychevy79 · 01-29-2009, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rod86

i like long beds - they just seem proportioned more evenly than a shorty in that the tray/bed shouldnt be shorter than the cab... just my opinion...

That's how I see it. I had a short fleet and a short step and they both looked
stubby to me after seeing them every day.

I think a 7 foot bed would be ideal on any big body truck.
Pre 60s trucks look fine to me with a 6 foot bed because the cab is smaller.

You could put a sleeper cab on it and make it look shorter.

But get what you really want, don't let us decide for you.

01-28-2009, 07:23 PM	#1
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Short vs Long I'm curious of some peoples reasons why they prefer a short over a long or vice versa when it comes to looking at the box style. I prefer short box but do like long box.

01-28-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Short vs Long In my mind things have to be symmetrical, and have balance to flow properly. The proportions of a SWB truck are symmetrically correct, and become enhanced when lowered. I use the same sense of balance on a lifted truck. Once raised in the air a LWB looks more visually correct. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

01-29-2009, 02:15 PM	#7
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: Short vs Long Yah I found a white SWB for $3000 and a black SWB for $1500. Going to take a look hopefully at both today.

01-29-2009, 02:23 PM	#8
73CheyenneSuper20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 92	Re: Short vs Long I prefer longbed, and for the same reason I prefer 3/4 ton... It's big! __________________ '71 C25 Camper Special, 402, TH400, Longbed, Power Loc axle, Figuring out the rest of the details.... '10 Dodge Charger SXT - DD '91 Kasel M101A2 3/4 ton trailer (It has Chevy rims!)

01-28-2009, 08:09 PM	#10
Chlsnk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas city Posts: 756	Re: Short vs Long I like the short bed trucks better in 2wd but the long bed lifted 4x4's are really growing on me .It is just a matter of personal taste I think.Some people see the long bed as more of a "work truck" too I think so that may be some of it. Last edited by Chlsnk; 01-29-2009 at 01:39 PM.

01-28-2009, 08:33 PM	#11
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: Short vs Long This is a 1980 truck for sale up here that I'm looking at. Last edited by enaberif; 01-28-2009 at 08:35 PM.

01-28-2009, 09:21 PM	#14
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Short vs Long Sorry, I was out playin with mine this evening and just couldn't help but notice how high it sits.... But it still looks sweet ! Welcome Aboard __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-28-2009, 08:41 PM	#17
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: Short vs Long i like the short beds because it looks better(in my opinion) but i i needed a work truck i would go for a long bed __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

01-28-2009, 11:03 PM	#18
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Short vs Long I like longbeds because once I put my toolbox on it, I have a shortbed spacewise. If I put a toolbox on a shortbed, there's not much left. I gotta have a toolbox, not for tools but it's my trunk for all my junk. my first one was a shorty and it always looked a little out of proportion. I got to looking and the fact the cab and front end are longer than the short bed looked off to me. My lwb satisfys my sense of proportion...lol

01-28-2009, 11:19 PM	#19
73chevyman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lusby, MD Posts: 563	Re: Short vs Long like it was said every-1 has a short bed I like to be different so I got a long bed. I like the long bed for one thing only if i want to put a tool box on it i'll still have 6 or so feet were the short is not a tool box truck. trucks to me have to have a tool box. also a full sheet of ply wood fits perfect lol __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/group.php?groupid=37 73 C10 Fleetside If it ain't a Chevy it's foreign http://hotridesmag.com/

01-29-2009, 12:24 AM	#21
72_cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 57	Re: Short vs Long short or long ...who cares , as long as its a classic chevy. . .mines a longbox and didn't pay a penny . given to me by my father __________________ Red Chevy's

01-29-2009, 12:49 AM	#22
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Short vs Long I like the long chevy's cause its different and they ride much nicer. And as far as lifting and dropping i think the lwb looks better lowered and the swb looks ok lifted. __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

01-29-2009, 12:58 AM	#23
enaberif Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,181	Re: Short vs Long Interesting replies. I found a 77 swb but the guy is slower than molasses in the south pole for replying.

01-29-2009, 08:28 AM	#24
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: Short vs Long i like long beds - they just seem proportioned more evenly than a shorty in that the tray/bed shouldnt be shorter than the cab... just my opinion... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

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