nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigarmzz · 01-27-2015, 09:23 PM

most lowered short beds I see for sale aren't that nice really, questionable paint, motor, interior stinks, etc....

anyone else ever notice you hardly ever see a really nice lowered short bed for sale? been looking on ebay and most just don't cut it

I sure do miss my old 87

**MikeB** · 01-27-2015, 09:53 PM

I suggest looking at stock height trucks, too. You can always lower a nice truck, but it's a lot more costly and time consuming to fix up a bad one.

Hubscrub · 01-27-2015, 10:54 PM

There around in my area but like you said some are poor quality, or over done half finished projects that are way overpriced. I'm amazed what some are asking for some stuff I looked at lately.

UKNOWME · 01-28-2015, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

most lowered short beds I see for sale aren't that nice really, questionable paint, motor, interior stinks, etc....

anyone else ever notice you hardly ever see a really nice lowered short bed for sale? been looking on ebay and most just don't cut it

I sure do miss my old 87

That's a great lookin c10!

Kaysen · 01-28-2015, 01:06 AM

I agree. I looked daily for months on eBay, nationwide craigslist searches, and all the trader sites until I found mine. I'm glad I held out for what I was looking for though.

D13 · 01-28-2015, 06:49 AM

There's a nice one in Port Huron MI. the 12K is a little steep for my pocketbook.

Remember, these were TRUCKS and most have been beat on over the years. Here in MI we generally have to go out of state to find one that ONLY needs rockers, cab corners and doors. And interiors? good luck.

bigblock73 · 01-28-2015, 09:54 AM

Well quit selling them...duh!

05duramaxhd · 01-28-2015, 10:32 AM

I can hook you up with a all original one and you can lower it!!!!

I really want to do a 2/4 on it with some 18/20's but.......... I have to many to keep this one.

Both the red truck and the black one are saved on my work computer and i look at them weekly!!!!!

NICE trucks

Desert1957 · 01-28-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

most lowered short beds I see for sale aren't that nice really, questionable paint, motor, interior stinks, etc....

anyone else ever notice you hardly ever see a really nice lowered short bed for sale? been looking on ebay and most just don't cut it

I sure do miss my old 87

So are you saying the Camaro wasn't worth selling your truck for?????

pontgta · 01-28-2015, 11:41 AM

[QUOTE=bigarmzz;7022474]most lowered short beds I see for sale aren't that nice really, questionable paint, motor, interior stinks, etc....

anyone else ever notice you hardly ever see a really nice lowered short bed for sale? been looking on ebay and most just don't cut it

I sure do miss my old 87

I do love the one you sold me...

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bigarmzz · 01-28-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Well quit selling them...duh!

I know Jeff!!! I keep kicking myself for getting rid of several I've had. I got rid of one of the last ones I lowered to pile money up to get my 69 Camaro. Well know i'm caught up financially and am craving another short bed

problem is, i'm "anal" and there's a ton of crap out there. Have you seen the ones on ebay going for like $12k that are lowered but look like crap?

bigarmzz · 01-28-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaysen

I agree. I looked daily for months on eBay, nationwide craigslist searches, and all the trader sites until I found mine. I'm glad I held out for what I was looking for though.

man that's a sharp looking truck right there

bigarmzz · 01-28-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by D13

There's a nice one in Port Huron MI. the 12K is a little steep for my pocketbook.

Remember, these were TRUCKS and most have been beat on over the years. Here in MI we generally have to go out of state to find one that ONLY needs rockers, cab corners and doors. And interiors? good luck.

I know what you mean, i'm in west by god Virginia, where the men are men and the sheep are scared! nothing rust free here at all

bigarmzz · 01-28-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 05duramaxhd

I can hook you up with a all original one and you can lower it!!!!

I really want to do a 2/4 on it with some 18/20's but.......... I have to many to keep this one.

Both the red truck and the black one are saved on my work computer and i look at them weekly!!!!!

NICE trucks

sharp looking truck man, just needs dropped down a notch

bigarmzz · 01-28-2015, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert1957

So are you saying the Camaro wasn't worth selling your truck for?????

yes, and no....I wander sometimes lol

you know how it is, you get rid of something to get something nicer, but you still miss that thing when you see pics of it.....

kinda like getting rid of a woman for a better looking one.....only the one you got rid of you made good memories with

Know what I mean?

I love my Camaro, and i'll never get rid of that thing!

bigarmzz · 01-28-2015, 12:30 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

most lowered short beds I see for sale aren't that nice really, questionable paint, motor, interior stinks, etc....

anyone else ever notice you hardly ever see a really nice lowered short bed for sale? been looking on ebay and most just don't cut it

I sure do miss my old 87

I do love the one you sold me...

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that was the last thing my dad owned before he past away....we took it to a few car shows together, .if you EVER get rid of that truck, ever, please let me know

Tom · 01-28-2015, 04:04 PM

So your saying people are only willing to get rid of the crap trucks and they are keeping/not selling the really nice lowered shortbeds? Weird......

JWall · 01-28-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

So your saying people are only willing to get rid of the crap trucks and they are keeping/not selling the really nice lowered shortbeds? Weird......

Shiner10 · 01-28-2015, 04:15 PM

I picked this one up about 3 months ago. It wasnt lowered yet. It would shock most people if they knew what I paid for it!

bigarmzz · 01-28-2015, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom

So your saying people are only willing to get rid of the crap trucks and they are keeping/not selling the really nice lowered shortbeds? Weird......

your in Arizona man, you have no say

have you even heard of rust?

bigarmzz · 01-28-2015, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiner10

I picked this one up about 3 months ago. It wasnt lowered yet. It would shock most people if they knew what I paid for it!

all the nice trucks are in texas. Nice looking truck

Shiner10 · 01-28-2015, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bigarmzz

all the nice trucks are in texas. Nice looking truck

Thanks alot! This one was garage kept by the man that owned it. He owned it for 20 years before I bought it.

Could you tell me wheel and tire sizes on the pic of the red truck you originally posted?

UKNOWME · 01-29-2015, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 05duramaxhd

I can hook you up with a all original one and you can lower it!!!!

I really want to do a 2/4 on it with some 18/20's but.......... I have to many to keep this one.

Both the red truck and the black one are saved on my work computer and i look at them weekly!!!!!

NICE trucks

How much?

andrewmp6 · 01-29-2015, 05:49 AM

Around me i see a lot of beat up work trucks,If its something nice they think its worth its weight in gold.

*gmachinz* · 01-29-2015, 10:15 AM

The problem IMO is double worse for 4x4 SB trucks. But mine will be different....I concur with having a hard time finding them. I traded a basket case 73 Z28 for a running (barely) 86 K10 only to discover while not rusty, the entire interior was trashed, has a SB 4x4 frame but a 2WD cab sitting on it, cab setup for power accessories and dual tanks but truck had mismatched manual doors and frame has 1 gas tank. Saving grace? It is rust free and came with a NP205 TC. I don't look at the truck as it is, I see it for what I'm going to turn into in the end. A nice 4x4 SB truck is pretty scarce here in Iowa.

01-27-2015, 09:23 PM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore most lowered short beds I see for sale aren't that nice really, questionable paint, motor, interior stinks, etc.... anyone else ever notice you hardly ever see a really nice lowered short bed for sale? been looking on ebay and most just don't cut it I sure do miss my old 87

01-27-2015, 09:53 PM	#2
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,597	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore I suggest looking at stock height trucks, too. You can always lower a nice truck, but it's a lot more costly and time consuming to fix up a bad one. __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

01-27-2015, 10:54 PM	#3
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore There around in my area but like you said some are poor quality, or over done half finished projects that are way overpriced. I'm amazed what some are asking for some stuff I looked at lately. __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

01-28-2015, 01:06 AM	#5
Kaysen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Marietta, OK Posts: 277	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore I agree. I looked daily for months on eBay, nationwide craigslist searches, and all the trader sites until I found mine. I'm glad I held out for what I was looking for though. Attached Images

01-28-2015, 06:49 AM	#6
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore There's a nice one in Port Huron MI. the 12K is a little steep for my pocketbook. Remember, these were TRUCKS and most have been beat on over the years. Here in MI we generally have to go out of state to find one that ONLY needs rockers, cab corners and doors. And interiors? good luck. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

01-28-2015, 09:54 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore Well quit selling them...duh! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

01-28-2015, 10:32 AM	#8
05duramaxhd Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newalla, OK Posts: 600	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore I can hook you up with a all original one and you can lower it!!!! I really want to do a 2/4 on it with some 18/20's but.......... I have to many to keep this one. Both the red truck and the black one are saved on my work computer and i look at them weekly!!!!! NICE trucks Attached Images

01-28-2015, 11:41 AM	#10
pontgta Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Haines City FL Posts: 461	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore [QUOTE=bigarmzz;7022474]most lowered short beds I see for sale aren't that nice really, questionable paint, motor, interior stinks, etc.... anyone else ever notice you hardly ever see a really nice lowered short bed for sale? been looking on ebay and most just don't cut it I sure do miss my old 87 I do love the one you sold me... [IMG][/IMG]

01-28-2015, 04:04 PM	#17
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore So your saying people are only willing to get rid of the crap trucks and they are keeping/not selling the really nice lowered shortbeds? Weird...... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

01-28-2015, 04:15 PM	#19
Shiner10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Tyler Texas Posts: 26	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore I picked this one up about 3 months ago. It wasnt lowered yet. It would shock most people if they knew what I paid for it! Attached Images __________________ 1985 Chevrolet Silverado Short Bed 2014 Ford Edge Sport

01-29-2015, 05:49 AM	#24
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore Around me i see a lot of beat up work trucks,If its something nice they think its worth its weight in gold.

01-29-2015, 10:15 AM	#25
gmachinz Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA. Posts: 4,143	Re: nice lowered sb's seem rare anymore The problem IMO is double worse for 4x4 SB trucks. But mine will be different....I concur with having a hard time finding them. I traded a basket case 73 Z28 for a running (barely) 86 K10 only to discover while not rusty, the entire interior was trashed, has a SB 4x4 frame but a 2WD cab sitting on it, cab setup for power accessories and dual tanks but truck had mismatched manual doors and frame has 1 gas tank. Saving grace? It is rust free and came with a NP205 TC. I don't look at the truck as it is, I see it for what I'm going to turn into in the end. A nice 4x4 SB truck is pretty scarce here in Iowa.

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