All you SWB guys are killing me...............

[BLAZERMAN]

See what you started Ryan!! this reminds me of the old fleetside versus stepside debate! when everyone knows that Stepsides Rule!!

[Chevy350V8]

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

See what you started Ryan!! this reminds me of the old fleetside versus stepside debate! when everyone knows that Stepsides Rule!!

Dont start

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Amazing how no one wanted a shortbed til the extended cabs came out, just so the wheelbase wouldnt be so long. And now they want shortbeds with reg cabs on the 67-72's. It wont last. Ten years from now, the longbeds will be the valuable ones. Ive even got the real long wheelbase on my new truck('08 silverado ext cab longbed, lovin the extra room!).

SWB always has been and always will be more desireable.

[haysonj]

I have actually been looking at this one http://slo.craigslist.org/ctd/2057379851.html so I could have one of each. It has so much rust I'm not sure it is worth the $1500.

[19seventeeCustom]

Well it sucks to be you because there are some dang nice long bed trucks out there. And I own a very long long box, so get over it.

It seems a lot of people are haters. I just want one of each because I like them all, and surely can't afford 3 or 6 of this body style right now.

It sucks to be me because I don't like something that YOU think is cool.??
boy thats makes tons of sense,,, I have seen the light!!!

I'm not being a" hater", I just have no desire at all to ever own a lwb, They are seriously disproportional, and just look plain dumb....sorry longbed owners. Thats my opinion, like I said to each his own, that's what makes the world go round!!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Chevy350V8

^ Im not saying shortbeds cant haul, im saying long beds NORMALY haul. You never see a long bed drag car or what ever, but you see alot of short beds. BTW you do have a pretty truck. I like how it matches your boat.

Really????????????????? I can show you a lot of long bed drag trucks as well as every kind of domestic later model truck make and wheel base drag racing. Go here and look around. www.nhrda.com .

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

See what you started Ryan!! this reminds me of the old fleetside versus stepside debate! when everyone knows that Stepsides Rule!!

No, Longhorns rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We could do this all day.

[Chevy350V8]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Really????????????????? I can show you a lot of long bed drag trucks as well as every kind of domestic later model truck make and wheel base drag racing. Go here and look around. www.nhrda.com .

Well im not saying theres NO LONGBED drag trucks. Im just saying, you go to the local drag way. What are you most LIKELY to see, a short bed drag truck, or a long bed drag truck. The way we are arguing about long beds and short beds is funny There both cool, both can haul You can drag, drop, jack, burnout, wheelie, you name it you can do in a long bed or a short bed. It matters what YOU like, everybody on the forum does NOT have to like your truck.

[69 Okie Truck]

Now, now fellas.....we all know that size does matter when getting the job done. While shortbeds are "cute"...like Chevy Luvs and what-not, they simply can't compete when it counts.

Really, is there anything sadder than a classic case of envy concerning length?

It's ok...y'all shortbed guys keep telling yourself us longbed lovers wanna be jes' like you. We'll let you convince yourself that this truly is the case if it makes you feel better. It's jes' like havin' a li'l brother....where ya gotta assure him he's jes' as strong as you are, even though he's clearly built on a smaller frame.

I believe that a shortbeds desireability comes from its uniqueness, in that not enough people ever wanted them to ever make them in large numbers. You know, like Edsels and AMC Pacers. I liken the fad to that of the Mini- Pinschers.... looking like a version of a more powerful dog, only smaller. SWB trucks look almost like a truck....only smaller.

Don't get me wrong....SWB trucks are adorable. I like that thing that looks like a truck bed right behind the cab.....reminds me so much of an El Camino.
Why...it must hold at least 3, maybe 4 suitcases?: It was the soccer-mom weekend truck before they invented soccer moms.

My granny used to have one to haul her groceries. I believe she got 6 or 7 bags back there.

[Hubscrub]

^

[prostreetC-10]

Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

Now, now fellas.....we all know that size does matter when getting the job done. While shortbeds are "cute"...like Chevy Luvs and what-not, they simply can't compete when it counts.

Really, is there anything sadder than a classic case of envy concerning length?

It's ok...y'all shortbed guys keep telling yourself us longbed lovers wanna be jes' like you. We'll let you convince yourself that that truly is the case if it makes you feel better. It's jes' like havin' a li' brother....where ya gotta assure him he's jes' as strong as you are, even though he's clearly built on a smaller frame.

I believe that a shortbeds desireability comes from its uniqueness, in that not enough people ever wanted them to ever make them in large numbers. You know, like Edsels and AMC Pacers. I liken the fad to that of the Mini- Pinschers.... looking like a dog, only smaller. SWB trucks look almost like a truck....only smaller.

Don't get me wrong....SWB trucks are cute. I like that thing that looks like a truck bed right behind the cab.....reminds me of so much of an El Camino.
Why...it must hold at least 3, maybe 4 suitcases?: It was the soccer-mom weekend truck before they invented soccer moms.

My granny used to have one to haul her groceries. I believe she got 6 or 7 bags back there.

LOL.....there's some funny stuff in there.

Quite frankly the only thing that matters to me right now is:

The Ducks are playing for the BCS Championship Jan 10th!!!!!!

Sorry if your team was one of the ones we crushed!!!!

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

they simply can't compete when it counts.

Except when it comes to magazine coverage, truck show trophies, and resale value.

[69 Okie Truck]

Oughtta be a good game. Good luck.

[69 Okie Truck]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Except when it comes to magazine coverage, truck show trophies, and resale value.

Why, I gotta a 3 legged duck that gets a lotta magazine coverage, a 2 headed goose that won "best in show" in the two headed goose category and a midget Great Dane that I've been offered a lot of money for.

I attribute it to the curiosity factor.....
People pay good money for odd things.

Ever seen a Bonsai tree? It's like a tree....almost. Try doin' anything with it though besides lookin' at it and you'll realize you wouldn't want a forest of them, that's why you don't see a bunch of them. Sorta like SWB trucks.

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

Why, I gotta a 3 legged duck that gets a lotta magazine coverage, a 2 headed goose that won "best in show" in the two headed goose category and a midget Great Dane that I've been offered a lot of money for.

I attribute it to the curiosity factor.....
People pay good money for odd things.

Ever seen a Bonsai tree? It's like a tree....almost. Try doin' anything with it though besides lookin' at it and you'll realize you wouldn't want a forest of them, that's why you don't see a bunch of them. Sorta like SWB trucks.

These analogies make no sense at all.

[69 Okie Truck]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

These analogies make no sense at all.

Prolly not.... I was jes' goin' for a quick laugh. I've owned 'em all, SWB, LWB, stepside and fleetside. I've slammed 'em and jacked 'em up. While I prefer a LWB fleet, I can understand the appeal of ALL of the vintage Chevy family.

I'm jes' gonna hang onto my non lowered LWB fleet and if I wait long enough, enough people may chop theirs into slammed SWB trucks to make MINE the one you don't see very often.

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

Prolly not.... I was jes' goin' for a quick laugh. I've owned 'em all, SWB, LWB, stepside and fleetside. I've slammed 'em and jacked 'em up. While I prefer a LWB fleet, I can understand the appeal of ALL of the vintage Chevy family.

I'm jes' gonna hang onto my non lowered LWB fleet and if I wait long enough, enough people may chop theirs into slammed SWB trucks to make MINE the one you don't see very often.

Sounds like a plan!

I like SWB trucks that are lowered, and LWB trucks that are lifted....heck I like all vintage Chevys too!

[prostreetC-10]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

Except when it comes to magazine coverage, truck show trophies, and resale value.

oh....nice play!

[prostreetC-10]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

These analogies make no sense at all.

LMAO...but they might if you're taking pulls off the peace pipe!!!

Awe man......my guts hurt. Too funny!

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

LMAO...but they might if you're taking pulls off the peace pipe!!!

Awe man......my guts hurt. Too funny!

be right back...




Nope, still doesn't make sense

[69 Okie Truck]

I was jes' trying to point out that magazine coverage, trophies, and resale value don't necessarily indicate much. Not in a society where Octo-Mom and other no talents have loads of mag covers, where the Teutles are thought of as 'master bike builders', and a potato chip in the shape of the Virgin Mary sells for a ridiculous price.

Odd and better don't always go hand in hand.

[prostreetC-10]

Okie Truck....I'm totally just having fun with you!!!

Leddzepp.....another nice play. My cheeks hurt!

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by 69 Okie Truck

I was jes' trying to point out that magazine coverage, trophies, and resale value don't necessarily indicate much. Not in a society where Octo-Mom and other no talents have loads of mag covers, where the Teutles are thought of as 'master bike builders', and a potato chip in the shape of the Virgin Mary sells for a ridiculous price.

Odd and better don't always go hand in hand.

Good points....always nice to have a good laugh too. The Teutles are 'master bike assemblers'

[69 Okie Truck]

I'm with y'all...I always love pokin' a SWB guy when I get a chance, but I suppose that leaves me open to a good ribbing from the Longhorn guys.

Anyone know the rough sales figures of SWB vs. LWB from 67-72?

I'd reckon it was 30% to 70% if I hadta guess off the top of my head.

[treveiger]

BOTH swb and lwb trucks are awesome IMO, i have a lwb because i plan on useing it for work and like the fact i always will have enough room for my needs... I like swb trucks to but id want one more for fun and screwing around, my lwb truck will be my D.D driver in the summer and when my car goes whatever truck i can find for a good price ill get because these trucks are awesome either way.