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Jimbotronics · 02-03-2005, 08:33 AM

The seller says she knows that it's a 6cyl with manual trans that runs and drives and that's all she knows. She said anything else you want to know about it - "Well you'll just have to come see fer ya self, I just want it outta my yard". She's asking $500 and it's just up the road from me so I'm gonna go check it out after I get off work. I'm just curious if it's a LWB or SWB?

96blazr · 02-03-2005, 08:47 AM

It's a Short Bed. Both frames for Short Fleet-side and Short Step-side are the same. No difference other than style of Bed.

A Long wide bed would be........longer.

Jimbotronics · 02-03-2005, 08:59 AM

I thought it looked like a short just wasn't sure.

meathead95 · 02-03-2005, 09:37 AM

i dont think their is any way to tell from the pic you posted

Swbman · 02-03-2005, 11:33 AM

Meathead is right,However just looking at the sideview mirrors would lead to the believe that its a longbed, but the mere fact its down the road from you and she says that she wants it gone makes me think it could be had for less than her asking price, and even at 500 if the sheetmetal is as good as the pictures, i would jump on it.

silvertonguedevil · 02-03-2005, 11:46 AM

It's too hard to say with that pic. I keep going back and forth. Either way, for that kind of money, it should be worth it.

Blue Beard · 02-03-2005, 11:52 AM

Try the vin number...

Jimbotronics · 02-03-2005, 12:04 PM

I'll get to see this afternoon, I'm definitely gonna offer less, it's worth a try. I'm hoping the bed is around there somewhere too...

Bob Moore · 02-03-2005, 12:11 PM

What is under the cover in the background?

67ChevyRedneck · 02-03-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbotronics

I'll get to see this afternoon, I'm definitely gonna offer less, it's worth a try. I'm hoping the bed is around there somewhere too...

I hope the bed is there for ya too, but it looks like there is some kind of bar at the back of the frame with taillights on it? It may have been converted to a flatbed

I think it looks like a sb, but who knows??

**JDL** · 02-03-2005, 01:42 PM

it looks like a step side tail light on the back bumper

biglou55 · 02-03-2005, 01:45 PM

If that was here in mass. and it is as good as the picture is. I would take the day off and get it home. thier would be a line waiting to buy it. don,t walk- run to her house with the 500, just my 02.

1969 GMC · 02-03-2005, 02:06 PM

try a cab to axle measurement.

68c10owner · 02-03-2005, 03:18 PM

measure the wheel base. that will tell you for sure

Jimbotronics · 02-03-2005, 03:36 PM

I think it'll pretty easy to tell once i get there, I was curious if anyone could tell by the photo. If it's a LWB it should have a two piece driveshaft and if it's a SWB it should be just a single shaft, right?

68c10owner · 02-03-2005, 03:38 PM

I`m pretty sure the shorbeds had a 2 piece also. my 75 swb did. just measure the wheelbase. it should be 115" for a shortbed if I remember right.

Jimbotronics · 02-03-2005, 04:18 PM

i just talk to the owner, he said about the only thing worth while is the engine and front clip, he said the cab is so Just it's unreal. He said it's a SWB and he bought it to use the box on a '48 chevy truck. I can even have the bed fenders if i want 'em. Guess it's worth looking at - though I'm not as stoked as I was.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-27-2005, 10:34 AM

Did you ever get this truck home looks like a hellva deal..

**special-K** · 03-27-2005, 11:00 AM

I`da bought it.

Big Block · 03-27-2005, 11:07 AM

If the glove box sticker is still on it. It will have the wheelbase 127" for long bed or 115" for short bed. B.B.

Jimbotronics · 03-27-2005, 04:47 PM

I finally got to talk to the 'ol boy that owned it. I ask what kinda condition it was in and he said there wasn't five square inches that didn't have a rust hole in it. A couple other board members had pm'ed about it and I gave them the guys info. I don't remember who they were or if they bought it but I know he sold it.

02-03-2005, 08:33 AM	#1
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Can anyone tell if this is a SWB or LWB? The seller says she knows that it's a 6cyl with manual trans that runs and drives and that's all she knows. She said anything else you want to know about it - "Well you'll just have to come see fer ya self, I just want it outta my yard". She's asking $500 and it's just up the road from me so I'm gonna go check it out after I get off work. I'm just curious if it's a LWB or SWB? __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

02-03-2005, 08:47 AM	#2
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	It's a Short Bed. Both frames for Short Fleet-side and Short Step-side are the same. No difference other than style of Bed. A Long wide bed would be........longer. __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

02-03-2005, 08:59 AM	#3
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	I thought it looked like a short just wasn't sure. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

02-03-2005, 09:37 AM	#4
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i dont think their is any way to tell from the pic you posted __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-03-2005, 11:33 AM	#5
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	Meathead is right,However just looking at the sideview mirrors would lead to the believe that its a longbed, but the mere fact its down the road from you and she says that she wants it gone makes me think it could be had for less than her asking price, and even at 500 if the sheetmetal is as good as the pictures, i would jump on it. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

02-03-2005, 11:46 AM	#6
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	It's too hard to say with that pic. I keep going back and forth. Either way, for that kind of money, it should be worth it. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

02-03-2005, 11:52 AM	#7
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Try the vin number... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-03-2005, 12:04 PM	#8
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	I'll get to see this afternoon, I'm definitely gonna offer less, it's worth a try. I'm hoping the bed is around there somewhere too... __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

02-03-2005, 12:11 PM	#9
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Length What is under the cover in the background? __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

02-03-2005, 01:42 PM	#11
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,845	it looks like a step side tail light on the back bumper __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

02-03-2005, 01:45 PM	#12
biglou55 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Greenfield Mass. Posts: 551	If that was here in mass. and it is as good as the picture is. I would take the day off and get it home. thier would be a line waiting to buy it. don,t walk- run to her house with the 500, just my 02. __________________ Certifiably crazy person

02-03-2005, 02:06 PM	#13
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	try a cab to axle measurement. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

02-03-2005, 03:18 PM	#14
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	measure the wheel base. that will tell you for sure __________________ Anthony

02-03-2005, 03:36 PM	#15
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	I think it'll pretty easy to tell once i get there, I was curious if anyone could tell by the photo. If it's a LWB it should have a two piece driveshaft and if it's a SWB it should be just a single shaft, right? __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

02-03-2005, 03:38 PM	#16
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	I`m pretty sure the shorbeds had a 2 piece also. my 75 swb did. just measure the wheelbase. it should be 115" for a shortbed if I remember right. __________________ Anthony



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02-03-2005, 04:18 PM	#17
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	i just talk to the owner, he said about the only thing worth while is the engine and front clip, he said the cab is so Just it's unreal. He said it's a SWB and he bought it to use the box on a '48 chevy truck. I can even have the bed fenders if i want 'em. Guess it's worth looking at - though I'm not as stoked as I was. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

03-27-2005, 10:34 AM	#18
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03-27-2005, 11:07 AM	#20
Big Block Big Block Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham, N.C. Posts: 1,649	If the glove box sticker is still on it. It will have the wheelbase 127" for long bed or 115" for short bed. B.B.

03-27-2005, 04:47 PM	#21
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	I finally got to talk to the 'ol boy that owned it. I ask what kinda condition it was in and he said there wasn't five square inches that didn't have a rust hole in it. A couple other board members had pm'ed about it and I gave them the guys info. I don't remember who they were or if they bought it but I know he sold it. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

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