Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jsbgump · 12-19-2005, 04:44 PM

Lets see what everyone prefers
swb
short step
lwb
long step
or just don't care

jsbgump · 12-19-2005, 04:46 PM

Of couse I picked swb

krazy_texan · 12-19-2005, 04:50 PM

i like to be the oddball and how many long steps do actually see dring around

stueber68 · 12-19-2005, 04:57 PM

I chose the step. It really depends on what you are trying to go for though. If you are going for a smooth street rod with smooth lines you gotta go wide bed. But if you want a "hot rod" with a classic rough look you gotta go step.

wibilly · 12-19-2005, 04:58 PM

i'm pretty sure you need one of each for different uses short looks cooler but long rides better and makes better work truck with exception of plowing

70rs/ss · 12-19-2005, 05:19 PM

I use swb as short wheel base, are you using it as short WIDE? I call them fleet and step. Am I wrong? I have a SWB fleet 67 and have had a SWB stepside and either would be fine if anyone wants to donate one to me I'll take either! I do find myself more partial to the fleetside. As a rule I do not like longbeds, but I own two Burbs, so go figure.

shelby987 · 12-19-2005, 05:35 PM

always prefered lwb fleet, much more utilitarian, and my trucks will always be used as such....my preference for the fleet side may come from my fathers 55 cameo (chevy's first fleet side), but who knows.....I am 6'4" tall, and unless I plan on lifting the truck over 12" I don't see there being much in the bed that I can't reach.....and I always have the tire!

works pretty well as a step when the need arises.

1971 Cheyenne · 12-19-2005, 05:52 PM

SWB really means short wheel base, lwb is long wheel base, either could be step or fleet.

Dosen't matter for the purposes of this question, just clarifying.

I prefer Short Fleets myself

70rs/ss · 12-19-2005, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971 Cheyenne

SWB really means short wheel base, lwb is long wheel base, either could be step or fleet.

Dosen't matter for the purposes of this question, just clarifying.

I prefer Short Fleets myself

I was clarifying so the answer what appropriate for the question

weasel29gm · 12-19-2005, 06:06 PM

Like the fleets in both swb and lwb. But a sharp step is always a winner!!

**hevy_chevy67** · 12-19-2005, 06:19 PM

Short fleets all the way. I hate step sides.

DR67 · 12-19-2005, 06:31 PM

I agree, One Of Each is the way to go.

DR

Longhorn Man · 12-19-2005, 06:47 PM

I prefer short step
if it's a LWB, then it needs to be a fleet side IMO. I do like the long stepside...and even the 9 foot one ton step side, however, it is more of a freak value thing.

boraxman · 12-19-2005, 07:19 PM

Yup, had to w/ swb myself.

krue · 12-19-2005, 08:13 PM

I like the short stepsides. If I had a lwb I would want fleetside.

mudpuppie · 12-19-2005, 08:35 PM

is everyone voting on the truck they have ? short step here .......

Old Yeller 1970 · 12-19-2005, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazy_texan

i like to be the oddball and how many long steps do actually see dring around

Looks like we have two Texans transplanted to Mississippi who like long bed step sides.

I'll even go a step further and say how many hot rod long steps do you see driving around? I guess that makes yours truly even more oddball than krazy_texan but then, I always liked being different.

BigMike · 12-19-2005, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudpuppie

is everyone voting on the truck they have ?

Yes, but the swb fleets have always been a favorite with me. I never really liked any others....till I joined the site, now I like them all except the long step (looks out of place IMO) I have been looking for the last 5-6 years for a swb fleet until I found mine.

Swb fleets are not that common where I am in Southern California, at least not affordable. Basically if it runs and drives it is automatically worth 5-6k. I go to swap meets where there are 10 - 12 trucks and they range from junk to show and from 6k on up to 26k. I actually found mine right here on the site

Mike

Jim_PA · 12-19-2005, 10:06 PM

Whichever I own is my favorite.

Tx Firefighter · 12-20-2005, 07:49 AM

I prefer redhead women and short wide trucks.

68shortstep · 12-20-2005, 06:58 PM

Easy to guess mine ............

blazerparts · 12-20-2005, 07:11 PM

what about flatbeds?

Frizzle Fry · 12-20-2005, 08:15 PM

I wouldn't own anything over 115" wheelbase except Burbans. Even then, I plan on making my Burb a 115" tahoe. I've owned a short step, but I prefer the short fleets. Blazers kick arse, but that's not a choice here.

PanelDeland · 12-20-2005, 08:41 PM

I'm like Tx Firefighter,I like red headed trucks and short wide women.J/K

I'm partial to 67-70 LWB With sides above the beltline.No winders!!!

davidh · 12-20-2005, 09:48 PM

I like them all. We bought a long step side a few years ago, changed out the bed to a fleetside bed and it looked a lot better. Thing is you can buy long wheel base step sides cheap and if the rest of the truck is clean why not!! (easier to change out beds than cabs or patching up cabs) I plan on building a SWB eventually. I like that long wheel bases ride better and haul more stuff. You actually see Long wheel bases fleetsides in magazines now. Way trucks are built now the regular cab, long wheel base truck should be on the endangerd species list.

View Poll Results: Which do you like best?
swb	63	44.06%
short step	33	23.08%
lwb	34	23.78%
long step	8	5.59%
don't really care	5	3.50%
Voters: 143. You may not vote on this poll

12-19-2005, 04:44 PM	#1
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP Lets see what everyone prefers swb short step lwb long step or just don't care __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-19-2005, 04:46 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP Of couse I picked swb __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

12-19-2005, 04:50 PM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP i like to be the oddball and how many long steps do actually see dring around __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

12-19-2005, 04:57 PM	#4
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I chose the step. It really depends on what you are trying to go for though. If you are going for a smooth street rod with smooth lines you gotta go wide bed. But if you want a "hot rod" with a classic rough look you gotta go step. __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

12-19-2005, 04:58 PM	#5
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP i'm pretty sure you need one of each for different uses short looks cooler but long rides better and makes better work truck with exception of plowing __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

12-19-2005, 05:19 PM	#6
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I use swb as short wheel base, are you using it as short WIDE? I call them fleet and step. Am I wrong? I have a SWB fleet 67 and have had a SWB stepside and either would be fine if anyone wants to donate one to me I'll take either! I do find myself more partial to the fleetside. As a rule I do not like longbeds, but I own two Burbs, so go figure.

12-19-2005, 05:35 PM	#7
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP always prefered lwb fleet, much more utilitarian, and my trucks will always be used as such....my preference for the fleet side may come from my fathers 55 cameo (chevy's first fleet side), but who knows.....I am 6'4" tall, and unless I plan on lifting the truck over 12" I don't see there being much in the bed that I can't reach.....and I always have the tire! works pretty well as a step when the need arises. __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

12-19-2005, 05:52 PM	#8
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP SWB really means short wheel base, lwb is long wheel base, either could be step or fleet. Dosen't matter for the purposes of this question, just clarifying. I prefer Short Fleets myself __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

12-19-2005, 06:06 PM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP Like the fleets in both swb and lwb. But a sharp step is always a winner!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

12-19-2005, 06:19 PM	#11
hevy_chevy67 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Blackfalds, Alberta Posts: 583	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP Short fleets all the way. I hate step sides. __________________ 1971 Chevrolet K10 - SWB, 5.3LS, 4L60e 1970 Chevrolet K5 Blazer - Project 1969 Chevrolet C10 - SWB, 350 Holley Sniper, 700r4 1969 GMC Suburban - 5.3 LS, 4L60e

12-19-2005, 06:31 PM	#12
DR67 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Knoxville, Tn. USA Posts: 205	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I agree, One Of Each is the way to go. DR __________________ Dave Knoxville,Tn.

12-19-2005, 06:47 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I prefer short step if it's a LWB, then it needs to be a fleet side IMO. I do like the long stepside...and even the 9 foot one ton step side, however, it is more of a freak value thing.

12-19-2005, 07:19 PM	#14
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,921	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP Yup, had to w/ swb myself. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

12-19-2005, 08:13 PM	#15
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I like the short stepsides. If I had a lwb I would want fleetside. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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12-19-2005, 08:35 PM	#16
mudpuppie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 51	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP is everyone voting on the truck they have ? short step here .......

12-19-2005, 10:06 PM	#19
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP Whichever I own is my favorite.

12-20-2005, 07:49 AM	#20
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I prefer redhead women and short wide trucks. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-20-2005, 06:58 PM	#21
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP Easy to guess mine ............

12-20-2005, 07:11 PM	#22
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP what about flatbeds? __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

12-20-2005, 08:15 PM	#23
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I wouldn't own anything over 115" wheelbase except Burbans. Even then, I plan on making my Burb a 115" tahoe. I've owned a short step, but I prefer the short fleets. Blazers kick arse, but that's not a choice here.

12-20-2005, 08:41 PM	#24
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I'm like Tx Firefighter,I like red headed trucks and short wide women.J/K I'm partial to 67-70 LWB With sides above the beltline.No winders!!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

12-20-2005, 09:48 PM	#25
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Poll SWB OR SHORT STEP LONG WIDE OR LONG STEP I like them all. We bought a long step side a few years ago, changed out the bed to a fleetside bed and it looked a lot better. Thing is you can buy long wheel base step sides cheap and if the rest of the truck is clean why not!! (easier to change out beds than cabs or patching up cabs) I plan on building a SWB eventually. I like that long wheel bases ride better and haul more stuff. You actually see Long wheel bases fleetsides in magazines now. Way trucks are built now the regular cab, long wheel base truck should be on the endangerd species list.

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