Short vs Long

[enaberif]

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]

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]

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.

[Chlsnk]

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.

[Restrorob]

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 !!!

[enaberif]

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

[pokethesmot]

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

[Restrorob]

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]

Originally Posted by Restrorob

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

ahahah funny people around here I see :P

[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

[enaberif]

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.

[Longhorn321]

I like long for 3 reasons:
1. Everybody else likes short...I like to be different
2. The short ones look kinda chopped off to me which makes them look a little more sporty but I prefer a truck that looks more like a work vehicle.
3. You can put more stuff back there!

[enaberif]

Originally Posted by Longhorn321

I like long for 3 reasons:
1. Everybody else likes short...I like to be different
2. The short ones look kinda chopped off to me which makes them look a little more sporty but I prefer a truck that looks more like a work vehicle.
3. You can put more stuff back there!

1 and 2 are of the biggest reasons I like long too.

3 isn't as important.

I look at a chevy shortbox like a honda civic.. everyone has one. But not everyone has a long box chevy.

[78 Chevyrado]

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

[78 Chevyrado]

Originally Posted by enaberif

ahahah funny people around here I see :P

[Swifty]

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!

[73chevyman]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Interesting replies.

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

[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...

[shadetree]

I vote long bed, as any truck I own needs to be useable as a truck. Hauling full sheets of plywood, ect is sometimes needed. If I can't haul 4' x 8' sheets, why do I even have a truck?

[TexasJeff]

I like both, the short bed seems more sporty to me, for lowering and cruzing.
The long bed is more towards the work truck aspect, that is why I built my long bed, pulling a camper, trailers, and over all hauling machine, but who says a work truck has to look like a work truck.

[bigblock73]

This topic is covered quite a bit, here, and in just about every other online truck community.

It is funny how people say they like long beds because they are different. For the record, there were more long beds produced than short beds. The reason they appear to be more rare today is because I assume most were worked to death, while the short beds seem to have lived easier lives. Go to a junkyard, how many long beds do you see in there compared to short? I don't think I have seen but 1 or 2 short beds in yards around here.

I have had several of both, and prefer short beds by far. Sure, they can't haul as much...but they sure are easier to park, have a tighter turning radius, and hold their value better than their long bed brothers.

BUT, I like them all and wouldn't kick any of them out of my driveway.