Longbed vs. Shortbed

[cdowns]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Why would a Harley be in the bed of a truck, instead of being ridden?

cvause i buy them broken and abused and fix them up then try and sell to supplement my income

sometimes these vintage bikes just wont start

[dbaillargeon]

Well here is one for you....I bought a 69 GMC C 30 Stepside Long bed. My question is this, there is a 8" gap between the front of the box and the cab of truck. I was told by the owner, who was the second owner of the truck that it was a "contractor box" the gap was if the box twisted it wouldn't strike the cab of the truck...I am hoping someone out there in blog world has seen this. I really appreciate any help.

[Tater]

Is'nt the longhorn 8'' longer than a regular longbed?I could be completely wrong but maybe you have a longhorn with the wrong bed on it

[special-K]

I never cared for things because they are more popular.That`s for herd followers.Trends are set by those who find their own path.There was a time when the herd passed up trucks for cars.That`s when I was one of the rare truck guys around here and it seems it`s the car guys who "only" like shortbeds.I like both long and short,Stepside and Fleetside,1/2t-10 ton,older the better.I`ve had`em all.Shortbeds were traditionally most popular in California and the Southeast back before the big truck boom.There are plenty of other areas that trucks were popular as personal use vehiles in place of a car,but the most you saw a loaded Fleetside shortbed were these areas.Basically,back then these were cars that could haul for those guys.A truck can do what a car does,for 2 or 3 people,but a car can`t do what a truck does.That`s why custom comfort equipment started coming available even back then.Now it`s hard to find a stripped truck.Well,with the economy in the dumps and they high cost of new trucks I`m seeing more "strippers" again.A shortbed may handle a 1/2 a notch better than a longbed,but a longbed rides far better than a shorty.They both still handle like trucks.As far as stylish goes,that`s a matter of opinion.Some would say short looks stubby and long looks sleek.There was a time when length was equated with elegance in the auto world.I`ve seen some damn sexy longbeds in my day.All I know is,with so many of these trucks around,if I want a shortbed I get a shortbed and if I want a longbed I get a longbed.I don`t see longbeds costing any less than shortbeds,either.It all depends on the truck and the buyer.If you want a shortbed you`ll pay more,I guess.I just pay what I feel it`s worth.Paying less for what I don`t want is a waste of money.

[Josh]

Originally Posted by dbaillargeon

Well here is one for you....I bought a 69 GMC C 30 Stepside Long bed. My question is this, there is a 8" gap between the front of the box and the cab of truck. I was told by the owner, who was the second owner of the truck that it was a "contractor box" the gap was if the box twisted it wouldn't strike the cab of the truck...I am hoping someone out there in blog world has seen this. I really appreciate any help.

You could get cab and chassis and Longhorns in a 133" wheelbase. Which is 6" longer than the standard 127" wheelbase of a longbed. Your truck is either a longhorn with the wrong bed on it or a 133" wheel base cab and chassis with regular longbed thrown on it.

[special-K]

Yeah,Josh is right.The C/30 pickups were 133" wheelbase with a 9' Stepside (GMC Fenderside) bed,except for 68-72 Longhorns (GMC Custom Campers) which are wide beds.It sounds like yours has an 8' swapped on it.There`s never a shortage of people telling you facts as they see them as if they are actually true.That`s why we`re here,to set the facts straight.

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by jamis

To end the debate I say we take this to the extremes. One of us can build a 4 foot bed and the other a 12 foot bed.
who wants to play.......

4 footer is being done, over on the 60-66 forum...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=179289&page=4

[79gmcc15]

Swb are only popular because of looks or someone who does light work. I personally like lwb. I think stepsides look butt ugly and awkward. The only time I would cut down a frame is to make a swbcc. Those are awesome looking. Just my opinion.

[GmtGmt]

Originally Posted by special-K

I never cared for things because they are more popular.That`s for herd followers.Trends are set by those who find their own path.There was a time when the herd passed up trucks for cars.That`s when I was one of the rare truck guys around here and it seems it`s the car guys who "only" like shortbeds.I like both long and short,Stepside and Fleetside,1/2t-10 ton,older the better.I`ve had`em all.Shortbeds were traditionally most popular in California and the Southeast back before the big truck boom.There are plenty of other areas that trucks were popular as personal use vehiles in place of a car,but the most you saw a loaded Fleetside shortbed were these areas.Basically,back then these were cars that could haul for those guys.A truck can do what a car does,for 2 or 3 people,but a car can`t do what a truck does.That`s why custom comfort equipment started coming available even back then.Now it`s hard to find a stripped truck.Well,with the economy in the dumps and they high cost of new trucks I`m seeing more "strippers" again.A shortbed may handle a 1/2 a notch better than a longbed,but a longbed rides far better than a shorty.They both still handle like trucks.As far as stylish goes,that`s a matter of opinion.Some would say short looks stubby and long looks sleek.There was a time when length was equated with elegance in the auto world.I`ve seen some damn sexy longbeds in my day.All I know is,with so many of these trucks around,if I want a shortbed I get a shortbed and if I want a longbed I get a longbed.I don`t see longbeds costing any less than shortbeds,either.It all depends on the truck and the buyer.If you want a shortbed you`ll pay more,I guess.I just pay what I feel it`s worth.Paying less for what I don`t want is a waste of money.

x2 only thing i cant see is why chop a long bed to make a short bed with the parts and time it will coast the same to buy an equal condition short bed

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by GmtGmt

x2 only thing i cant see is why chop a long bed to make a short bed with the parts and time it will coast the same to buy an equal condition short bed

When I am done with my LWB project/conversion, I will have less than half the money into it that it takes to buy a decent SWB.

[topdog]

As long as its an old chevy truck I don't care what bed its got.

[dbaillargeon]

Thanks Everyone for the info.

Special K you are exactly accurate when you say that.....Does anyone know where I could get a decent used "LONGHORN" box.