Long bed Values Vs Short bed Value

[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.