longbed or shortbed????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SixFour · 06-26-2009, 09:59 PM

i've got a 64 longbed, its bagged and lays frame. i cant decide on whether to cut the bed down into a shorty or keep it long. i love both but im leanin' a little more towards the shorty. any pros cons that will aid me in this decision? hahah

pictures of shortbeds laying frame or close to it would be cool too!

Frizzle Fry · 06-26-2009, 10:07 PM

Go short. You know you want to

Good luck getting a solid answer on such a divided subject.

Ghostwhite · 06-26-2009, 10:10 PM

I dont wanna start a rift in the boards or insult anyones style. there are so many amazing short beds out there. but I was at a local show and all the short bed trucks i saw looked too short, almost toy like for me. I like my longbed. but i may be biased haha

bubba327 · 06-26-2009, 11:44 PM

Maybe you need one of each!

Joemomma1 · 06-27-2009, 12:01 AM

Short, short, short. Have you ever liked a 4 door Nova? Chevelle? Impala? "Thats nice. Oh, its a long bed."

shrunken66stroker · 06-27-2009, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

Short, short, short. Have you ever liked a 4 door Nova? Chevelle? Impala? "Thats nice. Oh, its a long bed."

Looks great from the front.

Frizzle Fry · 06-27-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Joemomma1

"Thats nice. Oh, its a long bed."

you don't know how many times I've said that...

terd ferguson · 06-27-2009, 01:08 AM

Longer=sleeker...

shrunken66stroker · 06-27-2009, 12:00 AM

Don't be scared. Cut it up. Check my thread.

1964C10 · 06-27-2009, 01:23 AM

For what it's worth, I agree with ghostwhite, the short beds just dont have the right proportions, but the long beds can be a pain to park. Maybe you can go Jesse James on us make a custom length, use photoshop to figure out what has the best proportions. Just my 2c

shrunken66stroker · 06-27-2009, 01:08 PM

How bout I give you the 20" I cut out of mine and you can add it on to yours. The old super schlong bed. Jason would love it. The double, extra schlong bed. That would be unique.

protrash64 · 06-27-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

How bout I give you the 20" I cut out of mine and you can add it on to yours. The old super schlong bed. Jason would love it. The double, extra schlong bed. That would be unique.

...yeah, with a tandem axle.

1964C10 · 06-27-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

...yeah, with a tandem axle.

That would be one wicked setup, averaging what, 5 miles per gallon lol

1964C10 · 06-27-2009, 01:57 PM

Here you go

1964C10 · 06-27-2009, 04:44 PM

It's disturbing that you guys know where to find these pictures ;-)

protrash64 · 06-27-2009, 04:48 PM

Nice photchop 1964C10....shrunken made it pretty scary.

1964C10 · 06-27-2009, 06:36 PM

Thanks protrash, the thing sorta reminds me of a locomotive though

**ChiefRocka** · 06-27-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by terd ferguson

Longer=sleeker...

I agree 100% !!!
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SixFour · 06-27-2009, 08:48 PM

haha that photoshop picture with the fat chicks is hilarious!!

i think i am gonna pull a ''jesse james'' haha. if i do it ill probably make it a mid-bed. i think that would look just right, what you guys think?

SixFour · 06-27-2009, 08:57 PM

can anyone photoshop would they think a mid-bed would look like ?

this is a picture of my truck.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...mndddat039.jpg

protrash64 · 06-27-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SixFour

haha that photoshop picture with the fat chicks is hilarious!!

i think i am gonna pull a ''jesse james'' haha. if i do it ill probably make it a mid-bed. i think that would look just right, what you guys think?

See what ya got started here SixFour.......

By the way, there is a photochop section on the main forum page. Someone could probably do it to the truck.

1964C10 · 06-27-2009, 09:11 PM

How much do you need taken out and where?

SixFour · 06-27-2009, 09:32 PM

well i guess with a long bed, to cut it down to a short bed you would need to take out 12 inches in front of the wheel, and 8 inches after. so im thinking probably 8inch in front, 4 inches behind????

Mad Max · 06-27-2009, 09:50 PM

Keep it long and be different.......be a leader, not a follower

Frizzle Fry · 06-28-2009, 12:30 AM

How would that be different? Keeping a longbed long is what the majority of 60-66 truck owners are currently doing. Different would be lengthening a short bed, which does not seem to be a popular idea.

[QUOTE=Mad Max;3383559]Keep it long and be different.......be a leader, not a follower[/QUOTE]

06-26-2009, 09:59 PM	#1
SixFour Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ventura Cali Posts: 10	longbed or shortbed????? i've got a 64 longbed, its bagged and lays frame. i cant decide on whether to cut the bed down into a shorty or keep it long. i love both but im leanin' a little more towards the shorty. any pros cons that will aid me in this decision? hahah pictures of shortbeds laying frame or close to it would be cool too!

06-26-2009, 10:07 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Go short. You know you want to Good luck getting a solid answer on such a divided subject.

06-26-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
Ghostwhite Squarebody guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: longbed or shortbed????? I dont wanna start a rift in the boards or insult anyones style. there are so many amazing short beds out there. but I was at a local show and all the short bed trucks i saw looked too short, almost toy like for me. I like my longbed. but i may be biased haha Last edited by Ghostwhite; 06-26-2009 at 10:11 PM.

06-26-2009, 11:44 PM	#4
bubba327 HOW long until spring?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Star Idaho Posts: 1,413	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Maybe you need one of each! __________________ 69 chevelle convertible 71-C-10 short-wide and low 64 C-10 custom shortbox "Bubba"s Recycling project"

06-27-2009, 12:01 AM	#5
Joemomma1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Posts: 813	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Short, short, short. Have you ever liked a 4 door Nova? Chevelle? Impala? "Thats nice. Oh, its a long bed."

06-27-2009, 01:08 AM	#8
terd ferguson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 531	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Longer=sleeker... __________________ "I never apologize. I'm sorry, but that's just the way I am." - Homer J. Simpson 1955 2nd Series Chevy "King Of Trucks"

06-27-2009, 12:00 AM	#9
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Don't be scared. Cut it up. Check my thread. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

06-27-2009, 01:23 AM	#10
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: longbed or shortbed????? For what it's worth, I agree with ghostwhite, the short beds just dont have the right proportions, but the long beds can be a pain to park. Maybe you can go Jesse James on us make a custom length, use photoshop to figure out what has the best proportions. Just my 2c __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-27-2009, 01:08 PM	#11
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: longbed or shortbed????? How bout I give you the 20" I cut out of mine and you can add it on to yours. The old super schlong bed. Jason would love it. The double, extra schlong bed. That would be unique. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

06-27-2009, 01:57 PM	#14
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Here you go __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-27-2009, 04:44 PM	#15
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: longbed or shortbed????? It's disturbing that you guys know where to find these pictures ;-) __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-27-2009, 04:48 PM	#16
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Nice photchop 1964C10....shrunken made it pretty scary. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

06-27-2009, 06:36 PM	#17
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Thanks protrash, the thing sorta reminds me of a locomotive though __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-27-2009, 08:48 PM	#19
SixFour Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ventura Cali Posts: 10	Re: longbed or shortbed????? haha that photoshop picture with the fat chicks is hilarious!! i think i am gonna pull a ''jesse james'' haha. if i do it ill probably make it a mid-bed. i think that would look just right, what you guys think?

06-27-2009, 08:57 PM	#20
SixFour Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ventura Cali Posts: 10	Re: longbed or shortbed????? can anyone photoshop would they think a mid-bed would look like ? this is a picture of my truck. http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...mndddat039.jpg



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06-27-2009, 09:11 PM	#22
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: longbed or shortbed????? How much do you need taken out and where? __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-27-2009, 09:32 PM	#23
SixFour Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ventura Cali Posts: 10	Re: longbed or shortbed????? well i guess with a long bed, to cut it down to a short bed you would need to take out 12 inches in front of the wheel, and 8 inches after. so im thinking probably 8inch in front, 4 inches behind????

06-27-2009, 09:50 PM	#24
Mad Max Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 45	Re: longbed or shortbed????? Keep it long and be different.......be a leader, not a follower

06-28-2009, 12:30 AM	#25
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: longbed or shortbed????? How would that be different? Keeping a longbed long is what the majority of 60-66 truck owners are currently doing. Different would be lengthening a short bed, which does not seem to be a popular idea. [QUOTE=Mad Max;3383559]Keep it long and be different.......be a leader, not a follower[/QUOTE]

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