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NWD02 · 11-16-2007, 07:50 PM

I'm slowly building a 67 SWB Chevy. I have been debating on putting a newer stepside bed or try to hunt down a SWB fleetside bed. I have the original floor and wheel wells off the truck. So I would have to get bedsides and the front. I'm trying to get it together without going completely broke. I think the newer bed would be the cheaper way to go but how bad would it hurt the resale of the truck? Anyone got thoughts, good or bad?

Thanks,
Nick

72Levi · 11-16-2007, 09:36 PM

Personally I don't like the newer beds on our trucks. I also think it hurts the value if you ever want to sell it.

C10-Driver · 11-16-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72Levi

Personally I don't like the newer beds on our trucks. I also think it hurts the value if you ever want to sell it.

NWD02 · 11-16-2007, 09:46 PM

Thanks... I think I'll do it right... SWB Fleetside. I agree with the value issue. Not that I'm building a truck to sale but I want it to be worth what it should be. Thanks.

C10-Driver · 11-16-2007, 09:47 PM

I have to add to that last post... There is one truck in particular with a newer style bed that I like.... Mike_Nutt's truck is awesome but he spent a lot of time modifying body lines on the newer style bed to make it look good... And it looks real good.

Premium72 · 11-16-2007, 10:59 PM

NO!!. (smack on the hand)

thats all you need.

1sik7t2 · 11-17-2007, 02:18 AM

Agree With 72levi New Beds Look Wrong On Old Trucks

Slammed70 · 11-17-2007, 05:56 AM

Since no one else is gonna say it, I dont like the newer style beds...

bad6772 · 11-17-2007, 06:09 AM

imo they can look right if done right a C10 driver said...mikes truck is awsome , its your truck do it they way you want...thats what i say

Longhorn Man · 11-17-2007, 06:23 AM

no comment

timcos · 11-17-2007, 08:31 AM

IMHO....

If you are going to keep the truck forever, say you are a property owner/landlord and it will be your repair truck...I say go with whatever is cheaper (cause it hits the bottom line). If the replacement pieces and labor are cheaper for the old style bed..go for it. If the new style bed can be had for cheap and fitted on rather easily...I say go for that option.

If on the other hand you are going to fix the beast up to sell it and are selling to the purist market...then a proper style and year bed would be appropriate.

Personally I like the stock bed. But if I were worried about the bottom line then it would be whatever is cheaper and functional.

Tim

OLDIRON69 · 11-17-2007, 08:50 AM

I think 70Bowtie here on the site has a stepper he may want to sell.( I think I have his screen name right)

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 11-17-2007, 10:54 PM

I get really confused about the value of our trucks!!!??? On the one hand some members are concerned about hurting the value of our trucks by doing certain mods to them. Then I read posts by members that come right out and say don't expect to get the value of what your truck is worth let alone make a profit! So what does it matter what you do as long as you like it as it would appear to be a losing proposition from the get go. I say build your truck the way you want and cruse, as it would appear that is the only satisfaction that there is to be had.

esll.

PS: I don't believe this losing your shirt on a nice truck/car for a minute. Never have and never will. Most people that I know who build cars/trucks don't loose their shirts either in fact they double their money!! My builds always come in at less then what someone could build them for. So at the very least I know I'll get my money out of it on a bad day.

LMN8UR · 11-17-2007, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad6772

imo they can look right if done right a C10 driver said...mikes truck is awsome , its your truck do it they way you want...thats what i say

I agree, there is no book that covers the value of our trucks. There value is all in our hearts. Make it what you want. I've seen'm look both good and bad. But that's my two cents.

72cheyennesuper20 · 11-17-2007, 11:28 PM

Go SWB they look cool.

chevy72blu · 11-18-2007, 01:29 PM

I had to buy a complete donor truck for my SWB. I payed 1100 for it (the only thing not completely rusted out was the bed, and I had to patch panel quite a bit of it). Be prepared to spend big bucks for a new or good condition SWB as there is a pretty high demand for em (mostly from folks like me doing a SWB conversion)

Completely worth it, but I go through phases where I wish I would have left it a LWB.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-18-2007, 01:33 PM

Keep checking the parts board. SWB stepsides have been showing up for $3-400 lately.

11-16-2007, 07:50 PM	#1
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Need opinions and pictures. I'm slowly building a 67 SWB Chevy. I have been debating on putting a newer stepside bed or try to hunt down a SWB fleetside bed. I have the original floor and wheel wells off the truck. So I would have to get bedsides and the front. I'm trying to get it together without going completely broke. I think the newer bed would be the cheaper way to go but how bad would it hurt the resale of the truck? Anyone got thoughts, good or bad? Thanks, Nick

11-16-2007, 09:36 PM	#2
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Need opinions and pictures. Personally I don't like the newer beds on our trucks. I also think it hurts the value if you ever want to sell it. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

11-16-2007, 09:46 PM	#4
NWD02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mont Belvieu, Texas Posts: 729	Re: Need opinions and pictures. Thanks... I think I'll do it right... SWB Fleetside. I agree with the value issue. Not that I'm building a truck to sale but I want it to be worth what it should be. Thanks.

11-16-2007, 09:47 PM	#5
C10-Driver Chevy Truck Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC Posts: 1,176	Re: Need opinions and pictures. I have to add to that last post... There is one truck in particular with a newer style bed that I like.... Mike_Nutt's truck is awesome but he spent a lot of time modifying body lines on the newer style bed to make it look good... And it looks real good. __________________ . 1970 Chev C/10 SWB, 355 SBC, 700R4, 3.73 Posi, Air Ride (Click to view Build Thread) (SOLD) 1978 Chevy C/10 SWB 1970 Pontiac Lemans .

11-16-2007, 10:59 PM	#6
Premium72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Villa Rica Ga Posts: 889	Re: Need opinions and pictures. NO!!. (smack on the hand) thats all you need. __________________ WombatFire, Art-Design-MADNESS Follow My Build and Adventures on Instagram

11-17-2007, 02:18 AM	#7
1sik7t2 dave Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: el cajon Posts: 558	Re: Need opinions and pictures. Agree With 72levi New Beds Look Wrong On Old Trucks __________________ check out my build "DIRTY BURB"

11-17-2007, 06:09 AM	#9
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Need opinions and pictures. imo they can look right if done right a C10 driver said...mikes truck is awsome , its your truck do it they way you want...thats what i say

11-17-2007, 06:23 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Need opinions and pictures. no comment

11-17-2007, 08:31 AM	#11
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Need opinions and pictures. IMHO.... If you are going to keep the truck forever, say you are a property owner/landlord and it will be your repair truck...I say go with whatever is cheaper (cause it hits the bottom line). If the replacement pieces and labor are cheaper for the old style bed..go for it. If the new style bed can be had for cheap and fitted on rather easily...I say go for that option. If on the other hand you are going to fix the beast up to sell it and are selling to the purist market...then a proper style and year bed would be appropriate. Personally I like the stock bed. But if I were worried about the bottom line then it would be whatever is cheaper and functional. Tim __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

11-17-2007, 08:50 AM	#12
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Need opinions and pictures. I think 70Bowtie here on the site has a stepper he may want to sell.( I think I have his screen name right) __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

11-17-2007, 10:54 PM	#13
EAST SIDE LOW LIFE Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,602	Re: Need opinions and pictures. I get really confused about the value of our trucks!!!??? On the one hand some members are concerned about hurting the value of our trucks by doing certain mods to them. Then I read posts by members that come right out and say don't expect to get the value of what your truck is worth let alone make a profit! So what does it matter what you do as long as you like it as it would appear to be a losing proposition from the get go. I say build your truck the way you want and cruse, as it would appear that is the only satisfaction that there is to be had. esll. PS: I don't believe this losing your shirt on a nice truck/car for a minute. Never have and never will. Most people that I know who build cars/trucks don't loose their shirts either in fact they double their money!! My builds always come in at less then what someone could build them for. So at the very least I know I'll get my money out of it on a bad day. __________________ Tomorrow is for doing today's stuff. ************************************* This truck has just the right amount of energy for me! Author: Warren Lake .... (member) Last edited by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE; 11-22-2007 at 10:26 AM.

11-17-2007, 11:28 PM	#15
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: Need opinions and pictures. Go SWB they look cool.

11-18-2007, 01:29 PM	#16
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Need opinions and pictures. I had to buy a complete donor truck for my SWB. I payed 1100 for it (the only thing not completely rusted out was the bed, and I had to patch panel quite a bit of it). Be prepared to spend big bucks for a new or good condition SWB as there is a pretty high demand for em (mostly from folks like me doing a SWB conversion) Completely worth it, but I go through phases where I wish I would have left it a LWB. __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e Last edited by chevy72blu; 11-18-2007 at 01:31 PM.

11-18-2007, 01:33 PM	#17
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Need opinions and pictures. Keep checking the parts board. SWB stepsides have been showing up for $3-400 lately. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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