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**KevsClassics** · 05-10-2010, 11:52 PM

Ok I want to know does SWB stand for Short wide bed or Short wheel base? I believe it stands for short wheel base.

C/10 King · 05-11-2010, 12:00 AM

Even Mark G. knows this answer.

**Boog** · 05-11-2010, 12:03 AM

It depends on who you are talking to.

**too much stuff** · 05-11-2010, 12:06 AM

Absolutely not a doubt in my mind, short wheel base!!!!

**KevsClassics** · 05-11-2010, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c/10 king

even mark g. Knows this answer.

who?

Brad · 05-11-2010, 02:19 AM

No such thing as a Short Wide Bed. I try not to correct people when they say that, but sometimes I can't help myself as it's a pet peeve of mine!

....."you mean, Short Wheel Base?"

Oh, sometimes if I'm being 'nice' I'll ask if they mean fleetside or stepside...

**KevsClassics** · 05-12-2010, 12:12 AM

Someone voted other.

I wonder what he or she say it stands for.

petey-pablo · 05-12-2010, 03:06 AM

BAck when I had my first 71 I thought that ment Short Wood Bed

But now I know better, it stands for Short Wheel Base..

*Shane* · 05-12-2010, 08:51 AM

GM use the acronym SWB as a definition for the 115" wheel base trucks for the 67-72 year models.

Good enough for me.

crawdadfox · 05-12-2010, 09:01 AM

I think the "Short Wide" term is a mid western thing!

lax54650 · 05-12-2010, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crawdadfox

I think the "Short Wide" term is a mid western thing!

that is the definition of an iowa gal.
swb= short wheel base

Pro Metal Shop · 05-12-2010, 01:57 PM

Yup Short Wheel Base

**KevsClassics** · 05-13-2010, 11:47 PM

**leddzepp** · 05-13-2010, 11:51 PM

short wheelbase

19673ontree · 05-14-2010, 05:57 AM

they are two bed's
#1 fleetside
#2 stepside
SWB is and alway's has been and alway's will be SHORT WHEEL BASE .

**KevsClassics** · 05-14-2010, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lax54650

that is the definition of an iowa gal.
swb= short wheel base

Ahh thats cold.

**KevsClassics** · 05-19-2010, 08:51 PM

And looks like the correct definition is..... SHORT WHEEL BASE
But call it what you like its your truck.

**special-K** · 05-19-2010, 10:26 PM

It`s ok to call a truck a short wide bed if that`s what it is.But,it`s not abbreviated as swb because that stands for short wheel base.Fleetside is a wide bed...Chevy.But,a GMC is a Wideside,a Dodge is a Sweptline,and a Ford is a Styleside.So,for a name that fits that general configuration "short wide bed" covers it just fine.It`s generic.Is a Stepside a snb?...No.It`s funny though,people call all the makes Stepsides when the GMC is a Fenderside,a Dodge is a Utiline,and a Ford is a Flareside.After`87 the GMs are called Sportsides.I rarely see anyone use the right names,though.

Hubscrub · 05-19-2010, 10:37 PM

special k, my wife corrects

me on the sportside deal when she bought a 02 gmc sportside and i always would say stepside

**leddzepp** · 05-19-2010, 10:41 PM

I thought Fords were called "bumpsides?"

View Poll Results: Swb stands for...
Short wheel base	123	85.42%
Short wide bed	20	13.89%
Other	1	0.69%
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05-11-2010, 12:03 AM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,122	Re: 67-72 swb It depends on who you are talking to. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-11-2010, 12:06 AM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,715	Re: 67-72 swb Absolutely not a doubt in my mind, short wheel base!!!! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-11-2010, 02:19 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: 67-72 swb No such thing as a Short Wide Bed. I try not to correct people when they say that, but sometimes I can't help myself as it's a pet peeve of mine! ....."you mean, Short Wheel Base?" Oh, sometimes if I'm being 'nice' I'll ask if they mean fleetside or stepside... __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 05-11-2010 at 02:20 AM.

05-12-2010, 12:12 AM	#7
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: 67-72 swb Someone voted other. I wonder what he or she say it stands for. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY Last edited by KevsClassics; 05-12-2010 at 12:14 AM.

05-10-2010, 11:52 PM	#1
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	67-72 swb Ok I want to know does SWB stand for Short wide bed or Short wheel base? I believe it stands for short wheel base. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

05-11-2010, 12:00 AM	#2
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: 67-72 swb Even Mark G. knows this answer. __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

05-12-2010, 03:06 AM	#8
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: 67-72 swb BAck when I had my first 71 I thought that ment Short Wood Bed But now I know better, it stands for Short Wheel Base.. __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

05-12-2010, 08:51 AM	#9
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 67-72 swb GM use the acronym SWB as a definition for the 115" wheel base trucks for the 67-72 year models. Good enough for me.

05-12-2010, 09:01 AM	#10
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: 67-72 swb I think the "Short Wide" term is a mid western thing! __________________ Down......with the sickness!! Last edited by crawdadfox; 05-12-2010 at 09:02 AM. Reason: crs

05-12-2010, 01:57 PM	#12
Pro Metal Shop Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Danville PA. Posts: 487	Re: 67-72 swb Yup Short Wheel Base __________________ Thanks Steve http://chevylegends.com/forum/index.php

05-13-2010, 11:47 PM	#13
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: 67-72 swb __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY

05-13-2010, 11:51 PM	#14
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: 67-72 swb short wheelbase __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-14-2010, 05:57 AM	#15
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: 67-72 swb they are two bed's #1 fleetside #2 stepside SWB is and alway's has been and alway's will be SHORT WHEEL BASE . __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

05-19-2010, 08:51 PM	#17
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: 67-72 swb And looks like the correct definition is..... SHORT WHEEL BASE But call it what you like its your truck. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY Last edited by KevsClassics; 05-19-2010 at 10:37 PM.



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05-19-2010, 10:26 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 67-72 swb It`s ok to call a truck a short wide bed if that`s what it is.But,it`s not abbreviated as swb because that stands for short wheel base.Fleetside is a wide bed...Chevy.But,a GMC is a Wideside,a Dodge is a Sweptline,and a Ford is a Styleside.So,for a name that fits that general configuration "short wide bed" covers it just fine.It`s generic.Is a Stepside a snb?...No.It`s funny though,people call all the makes Stepsides when the GMC is a Fenderside,a Dodge is a Utiline,and a Ford is a Flareside.After`87 the GMs are called Sportsides.I rarely see anyone use the right names,though. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-19-2010, 10:37 PM	#19
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: 67-72 swb special k, my wife corrects me on the sportside deal when she bought a 02 gmc sportside and i always would say stepside __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

05-19-2010, 10:41 PM	#20
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: 67-72 swb I thought Fords were called "bumpsides?" __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

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