Longbed vs Fleetside

[ekgguy]

I have a '68 LWB C10 and I am looking at replacement panels on LMC for the bed. There are choices between "Longbed" and "Fleetside".

What is the difference?

[buckskins4ever]

Ummm, unless something has changed....fleetside is a standard bedside, be it long or short. Otherwise you get a Stepside....long or short.

[ekgguy]

that is what I thought. You either have a fleetside or a stepside, and either LWB or SWB.

[TripleNickel]

Make sure someone isn't confusing the terms "Longbed" and "Longhorn".

There IS a difference... of about half a foot.

[special-K]

Step away from the LMC . At least,what are ya going to do? They printed a mistake in their book and calling to ask won't get you anywhere. Best to go elsewhere. Fleetside or longbed makes no sense.

Both Stepside and Fleetside are standard. They are their own model and the same goes for long or short. The only option is wood floor in a Fleetside. The Stepsides are standard,or base,if you go by cost. The cheapest midel would be a 6cyl SWB Stepside,which is why the Govt trucks were that model...lowest bid.

[SCHRUMGMC]

I find Longhorns or Long Wheel Base's, just plain out ugly..Mainly due to my OCD

[Square_78]

I find shortbeds to be too short and stubby. I like them long and low.
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[special-K]

Originally Posted by SCHRUMGMC

I find Longhorns or Long Wheel Base's, just plain out ugly..Mainly due to my OCD

Just a piece of advise...

I see you blasting your opinion all over the place when none were asked for. Here on this site we are asked only offer opinions when asked for. The rule of thumb (and an actually rule we all agreed to when registering here) here is if you don't like what you see move on. There's a little wiggle room with that,and you'll find me there. But generally,that's how we roll. We are a group of (a lot of) friends here,so remember you're talking about their trucks when you say "just plain ugly"..

Oh,and here are some just plain ugly trucks for your eyes

[SCHRUMGMC]

Well those aren't half bad, pretty nice looking

[cheyenne shortstep]

I too prefer SWB trucks as far as lowered/customs go, I also prefer stepsides. I don't bash anyones preference or truck as each is individual to the persons tastes/budget, here is mine in all it's calico, primer and rust,another reason I can't talk S^#t. I suggest you post a pic of your truck so we can see what edge you have, what with your negative comments you must have something better than everyone else.

[cdowns]

maybe if you posted pictures of the bed you r tryin to repair sombody can tell you what u need and where ta git it

[yote1234]

i once had a short, fleet step long bed.

[SS Tim]

OK, I'll bit what do you mean, exactly???? Maybe a chopped lwb fleetside with accessory steps.

[TBONE1964]

Originally Posted by yote1234

i once had a short, fleet step long bed.

We needs evidence of this haha. I could not even imagine how to draw a photo.

[Ol Blue K20]

QUOTE=yote1234;6013636]i once had a short, fleet step long bed.[/QUOTE]

....HUH......

[SS Tim]

Here we have a longer than LWB that is now a sorta short stepside. But it is alas stepless.

[ekgguy]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Here we have a longer than LWB that is now a sorta short stepside. But it is alas stepless.

Lol
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Here we have a longer than LWB that is now a sorta short stepside. But it is alas stepless.

Tim you not only have an amazing archive.. but..alas your funny too..

[yote1234]

i was just kidding, but it does hurt just thinking about it.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Tim you not only have an amazing archive.. but..alas your funny too..

Thank You! Glad you (and others) enjoyed the picture it seemed apropos.

[Codez67Chevy]

Aww yes I love a good laugh. Tim I got a good chuckel out of that.

[SCHRUMGMC]

Wow that is pretty cool

[ekgguy]

here is what I need to fix. Not the best pics but you get the idea.





I am thinking of doing the entire side, fender, door skin, and bedside. It is really only hurt up to the wheelwell. After that, no damage. And there is a big price difference between buying the little piece at the bottom of the bedside and the entire bedside.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Yeah, that's pretty bad... you're in texas... don't you guys have clean longbeds cluttering up the junkyards down there?

In all seriousness... given your location, I'd look for a new bedside, or a whole new bed. Without a tailgate, I've seen some nice longbeds go for $2-400.

[ekgguy]

I wish, I have been to probably 10 different yards on the north side of Houston and have seen 1, and it was a stepper.

If any other Texans know of one sitting around in a yard, I don't mind driving. Have trailer will travel.