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6>8 Plugless........
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All you SWB guys are killing me...............
I purchased this truck a few months ago for parts. I have a friend that wants to do some trading on a school bus I want the frame for a hauler project. But, I am having second thoughts because I keep seeing all these SWB trucks on here.
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Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Dont let 'em fool ya, the longbeds are where its at! Never hauled lumber in a shortbed, nor would I want to, cuz Ive never owned one, and never will.
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Looks like a decent workhorse,yet.Could become quite a beautiful truck with some TLC.Some people become overly fixated on just one aspect of these trucks...length of bed,how low,huge wheels,fast,slick paint,or whatever.There's plenty out there and I like 'em all.Just likin' them left as they are more and more with so many being altered to suit a current trend.We look back at trends and laugh or call them "dated".Classic is forever.
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"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
sometimes just a few options is nice, less replacement parts to find
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Tim My ZZ Top stripes are classic right?
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Eh,period correct for the 80s?...Oh,and
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"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Dieselwrencher,
I bought a long bed but i am converting it to a short bed. Its a whole lot cheaper and not that hard to do. If you can find a solid long bed for a good deal i would say do it and convert it if you decide you want a short bed. there are threads on here that show you how to do it Rokcrln's thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...version&page=8 Also i am in the middle of it. my thread and build blog is in my signature. Looks like a great find man, good luck.
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Long all the way man, looks like a good project.
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Amazing how no one wanted a shortbed til the extended cabs came out, just so the wheelbase wouldnt be so long. And now they want shortbeds with reg cabs on the 67-72's. It wont last. Ten years from now, the longbeds will be the valuable ones. Ive even got the real long wheelbase on my new truck('08 silverado ext cab longbed, lovin the extra room!).
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
i love long beds as well as a short bed, done right they are very slick
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
personaly I want on of each ,, One lwb, one swb, one in 4x4 . an maybe a blazer an burb , both 4x4
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Holy sheet Shane.....I saw your signature and about crapped my pants. That is freaking hilarious!!!
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
I have actually been looking at this one http://slo.craigslist.org/ctd/2057379851.html so I could have one of each. It has so much rust I'm not sure it is worth the $1500.
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Every truck I've ever had has been a long bed, and I've had a lot of trucks. That's why I'm thinking a SWB would be alright.
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Just like to part out trucks!!
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Nice find Ryan, don't scrap it sell it to me
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Just like to part out trucks!!
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Oh I LIKE SWB better!!!
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67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure" |
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
I dont mean to be hatin' on shortbeds. Ive seen some great shorties on here and theyre awesome. But, its amazing how you cant teach an old dog new tricks. Its just that Ive never owned a truck cuz it was cool. It was to get work done. And I hated a shortbed for no other reason than that they cant haul anything. AND,(hint,hint) the 3/4 longbeds really shine with a 3-6 inch lift. :-) Please dont crush it!
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
I have a 4x4 short bed, but I believe a truck this high should be a long bed for the proper proportions length to height.
Anyone want to trade, my short for a long?
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It's all about ratios of LB to SB. There are a TON more longbeds out there. I wouldn't want a shortbed for my workhorse and woudn't want a longbed for my hot rod. This is why I have both! |
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
I've always had true truck guys ask (and I am one) what I want with a shortbed,they can't haul as much.I've always answered a shortbed is a true truck guy's car.That's what they are for me.I just like trucks and haven't owned a car for years.If I got a muscle car it would be an El Camino SS 396.I'll never get caught walking in mud or snow in sneakers or loafers because I wear boots.I'll never be seen trying to haul a mattress on the roof because I drive trucks.I'd rather use a truck as a car than a car as a truck.Trucks are so dang useful I can't give it up.So,I'm a longbed guy that likes shortbeds.I usually have a Blazer or Jimmy in the corral,too.The wife wanted a station wagon,so I got a Suburban.That's what's so cool about these things.You can get it all in one truck line.
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"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
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Re: All you SWB guys are killing me...............
Funny you say that because My wife asked me why I need two trucks. I told her I only have one truck. The other is a bad-a$$ hot rod that happens to have a bed on the back!!!
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