Long bed Values Vs Short bed Value

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by ksshane

Time gets away from us all. It passes faster than you think.

Not faster than I think cause I am old now........it happened quick.

I appreciate every minute of every day...... I own several NHRA records and have won National Events.......all the highlights of my life and all seems like yesterday morning.

Our bodies age but our minds do not..........thats why ten years went so fast...not many ten year periods left now.......

[litew8]

Not sure if this will make any sense, but - maybe the reason swb's sell for more is simply because the seller charges more (to re-coop what they spent on it). Not that it's really worth any extra. Thus the comparison - swb cost more than lwb. A group of individuals charging and selling at a higher price. All about the people, and not really the actual worth of the truck.

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by litew8

Not sure if this will make any sense, but - maybe the reason swb's sell for more is simply because the seller charges more (to re-coop what they spent on it). Not that it's really worth any extra. Thus the comparison - swb cost more than lwb. A group of individuals charging and selling at a higher price. All about the people, and not really the actual worth of the truck.

EVERYBODY has said many things that make sense including your comment. What I am seeing however is unmodified SWB trucks....stock for stock compared to the LWB ....The SWB all ask more.....not sure if sell more.

Having said that.....my take on it is pretty simple.....They want more because they know they are more popular to modify. A LWB truck wont be modded at all or very little.............also...Supply and Demand.

Why are all the nice trucks sold in the state of Washington...lots of nice trucks there because of the no rust issue I would guess......other states they are crushed and rust buckets...a guess again..

So my take is your going to pay anywhere from 2-5 extra for the SWB truck...I think if you have a cherry LWB you might not want to touch it...if you decide to........it will cost you 2-3 for the Mod.....

Would all of you agree with that.......or am I still out in left field?

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by litew8

Not sure if this will make any sense, but - maybe the reason swb's sell for more is simply because the seller charges more (to re-coop what they spent on it). Not that it's really worth any extra. Thus the comparison - swb cost more than lwb. A group of individuals charging and selling at a higher price. All about the people, and not really the actual worth of the truck.

The reason people ask for more for a swb is because they sell for more. If 2 people had the exact same truck, same motor, trans, options, trim, color, same exact build quality, etc, except one was a lwb and the other was a swb and they were asking the same price for each truck, 99% of the time (my opinion) the actual final selling price will be the higher for the SWB AND I'm willing to bet (especially with higher end $ trucks) it will sell a lot faster as well.

It's the same reason a Chevelle SS brings more money than a non SS. Society as a whole has placed a higher value on vehicles that are an SS, short bed, fastback, Shelby, V8, a/c, etc.

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

The reason people ask for more for a swb is because they sell for more. If 2 people had the exact same truck, same motor, trans, options, trim, color, same exact build quality, etc, except one was a lwb and the other was a swb and they were asking the same price for each truck, 99% of the time (my opinion) the actual final selling price will be the higher for the SWB AND I'm willing to bet (especially with higher end $ trucks) it will sell a lot faster as well.

It's the same reason a Chevelle SS brings more money than a non SS. Society as a whole has placed a higher value on vehicles that are an SS, short bed, fastback, Shelby, V8, a/c, etc.

Yes sell faster I agree with simply because people want them.....and from my perspective a better looking truck...I always have bought short bed new trucks...I have a 2011 short bed...

But its too short and I want a truck camper and nothing will fit...seems as Chey SB truck beds are shorter than F O R D

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

The reason people ask for more for a swb is because they sell for more. If 2 people had the exact same truck, same motor, trans, options, trim, color, same exact build quality, etc, except one was a lwb and the other was a swb and they were asking the same price for each truck, 99% of the time (my opinion) the actual final selling price will be the higher for the SWB AND I'm willing to bet (especially with higher end $ trucks) it will sell a lot faster as well.

It's the same reason a Chevelle SS brings more money than a non SS. Society as a whole has placed a higher value on vehicles that are an SS, short bed, fastback, Shelby, V8, a/c, etc.

Also wanted to say thanks for your build threads......good people on this forum I can tell..........

[litew8]

IDK, when I'm driving my truck - I have no real sense of how long or short the bed is. Is the cool factor that it looks cool to look at (or for others to look at)? from a distance, not while driving? Is that worth the higher cost? Like I guessed earlier, it's all about the people and their mindset. It's just an 'idea' that one is worth more than the other, when most likely the lwb was probably more expensive new than the swb. People see this (that the swb is more desired for various reasons) thus charges more (supply/demand). Based on materials alone, the lwb should be the more expensive due to more metal. Funny how things change (peoples opinions) over time - example: used to be dark skinned (tan) people were slaves (worked under the hot sun all day), now adays it means you spend time having fun in the sun.

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by litew8

IDK, when I'm driving my truck - I have no real sense of how long or short the bed is. Is the cool factor that it looks cool to look at (or for others to look at)? from a distance, not while driving? Is that worth the higher cost?

Nah..........however if you want a good hooking hot rod it needs to be light and corner good........plus if my wife uses it to go to the mall or the fle market......she cant park a long bed........will call me to park it!

[litew8]

Mine does just fine. No issues going fast. Like I said, I can break the rear free at 20mph - so I'm not hurtin any. Cornering? I'm not taking corners at 50mph, so don't care.

[Sicklajoie]

I'm definitely in the minority (and proud of it) but to me the only "true" truck is a regular cab long bed - in a 3/4 or 1 ton.
But that's my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions....

[Blitz]

Aesthetics and cool factor.

Any popular hot rod has a more common starting factor and a less common one. Short beds are preferred with trucks. I like that the bed is more proportionate to the cab and has a more sporty look while I feel like the long bed has more of a utilitarian look to it. Nothing wrong with choices, opinions and options. I've seen a few long beds that looked mean in their own right.

[leddzepp]

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[hamjet]

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

I'm definitely in the minority (and proud of it) but to me the only "true" truck is a regular cab long bed - in a 3/4 or 1 ton.
But that's my opinion, and you know what they say about opinions....

I'm with you. When these trucks were bought new I dont think the buyer said he wanted to hotrod it, he wanted a good working truck for his hard earned money, that would carry a full load, not a half load...

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

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Yea.keep beating the poor dead horse.......love that picture!

[Blitz]

Originally Posted by hamjet

I'm with you. When these trucks were bought new I dont think the buyer said he wanted to hotrod it, he wanted a good working truck for his hard earned money...

LOL. Possibly true...at the showroom.

What could be said about the '32 Ford then vs. the 50's on till now?

[hamjet]

Not to steel the thread, but do you think a 2014 loaded silverado will be a cool classic 50 years from now?

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by hamjet

Not to steel the thread, but do you think a 2014 loaded silverado will be a cool classic 50 years from now?

Nah...........Who will know?

[mud.man.rj]

Would have to be alive in 50 years to find out, not me..to old at 52 already.

[litew8]

I think my LWB will last another 50 years even if I'm not around.

[lousyflyer]

Originally Posted by hamjet

Not to steel the thread, but do you think a 2014 loaded silverado will be a cool classic 50 years from now?

Not sure how cool they will be, but there will not be many 2014's that survive that long. They are poorly constructed of plastic and thin sheet metal.

[litew8]

^ yep Ever look on the underside of a 5-10 year old truck today? Everything rusts easily and will never last as long as our real steel trucks from the 70's and earlier. Mine is turning 43 yrs old.

[67ChevyRedneck]

...just sayin....

[Prematuregrey]

Dam man did that thing take part in the Salt River project or what? That poor truck needs some touch up paint.

[litew8]

My point was mostly geared towards the underbody and how new stuff today rusts away so easily. It's taken that truck above 40 some years to look like that? I'd say it speaks for itself.

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by litew8

My point was mostly geared towards the underbody and how new stuff today rusts away so easily. It's taken that truck above 40 some years to look like that? I'd say it speaks for itself.

And thats a longhorn to boot~