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AirSpeed · 08-30-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselholic92

How could you do that to such a nice truck?

With a grinder and a welder!
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custom1970 · 08-30-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

With a grinder and a welder!
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Now that's funny!
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Zoomin · 08-30-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dano69c10

I'd trade my swb truck for a lwb! Anyday!
Dano

You got a deal. I'll even pay shipping.

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**Boog** · 08-30-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Richie is soooooooo slow......"How slow is he??? I just went by his house right now, today is his day off and all he did was remove the back bumper.

What's the rush? The sooner he gets done, he's just done.
Oh and cut that sucker. Whack it! And don't look back.

**special-K** · 08-31-2012, 07:37 AM

I think I might be guilty of building a shortbed out of a longbed,but I'm not sure. What do you go by? I know the cab I bought was originally a '72 Longhorn out in California cuz I saw the matching bedsides among the parts the guy was selling. The frame is a '71 shortbed I bought in Florida. I have a '71 Chevy 1/2t longbed title/VIN-plate,so far. But,it's going to be a '67 GMC with the grille I got from Wyoming,fenders from Kansas,and small letter tailgate from Oregon. The bedsides are from California and Texas,but the cross sills and wheel houses are from Arizona. I'm calling it a '67 GMC shortbed.
All I now for sure is this truck is taking as long as Rene's cousin Richie would take! And,should have nice boobs when it's done

68Stepbed · 08-31-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I think I might be guilty of building a shortbed out of a longbed,but I'm not sure. What do you go by? I know the cab I bought was originally a '72 Longhorn out in California cuz I saw the matching bedsides among the parts the guy was selling. The frame is a '71 shortbed I bought in Florida. I have a '71 Chevy 1/2t longbed title/VIN-plate,so far. But,it's going to be a '67 GMC with the grille I got from Wyoming,fenders from Kansas,and small letter tailgate from Oregon. The bedsides are from California and Texas,but the cross sills and wheel houses are from Arizona. I'm calling it a '67 GMC shortbed.
All I now for sure is this truck is taking as long as Rene's cousin Richie would take! And,should have nice boobs when it's done

So basically, you will have a "Mutt" with breast enhancements?!?!?

**LEEVON** · 08-31-2012, 08:16 AM

Johnny Cash's truck?

**special-K** · 08-31-2012, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Stepbed

So basically, you will have a "Mutt" with breast enhancements?!?!?

Something like that:

CC69Rat · 08-31-2012, 09:23 AM

Aww man.. She's hungry.

stomper · 08-31-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

All I can say is this reminds me of a girl with a perfect body who thinks she needs a boob job.

...who here would kick a girl out of bed when you found out she has fake boobs?

Cut it!
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AirSpeed · 08-31-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stomper

...who here would kick a girl out of bed when you found out she has fake boobs?

Cut it!
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I would know before she got in bed! I would still let her in but I'm almost positive my wife would kick her out, almost.
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68Stepbed · 08-31-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stomper

...who here would kick a girl out of bed when you found out she has fake boobs?

Cut it!
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AdMiMc · 08-31-2012, 02:58 PM

Cut it! I'm cutting mine.

**leddzepp** · 08-31-2012, 03:11 PM

If you don't want to cut it, do what I did...swap it. I bought a 72 SWB rolling chassis and a clean original paint SWB fleetside bed and "converted" my truck to what you see in my avatar.

It cost LESS for those 2 things than it would have cost to replace the suspension and brake components on the original truck itself (72 3/4 ton).

j ripper · 08-31-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

If you don't want to cut it, do what I did...swap it. I bought a 72 SWB rolling chassis and a clean original paint SWB fleetside bed and "converted" my truck to what you see in my avatar.

It cost LESS for those 2 things than it would have cost to replace the suspension and brake components on the original truck itself (72 3/4 ton).

This is the smartest way to go about it in my opinion.
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Zoomin · 08-31-2012, 03:39 PM

An advantage to cutting is you keep the VIN.

**leddzepp** · 08-31-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

An advantage to cutting is you keep the VIN.

This is very true, but in my experiences here nobody has ever checked the frame numbers...they are only concerned with the VIN plate on the cab being affixed with the correct rivets (another subject that has been beat to death

)

If I ever go to sell and the truck is bought by someone out of state, where a frame inspection becomes a concern, I can see it being a disadvantage. I know I would never have a problem selling here so I did not worry about it.

Good point.

C/10 King · 08-31-2012, 04:57 PM

Okay,

second thoughts now, because it would be such a crime to remove this untouched virgin, cherry bed without even any surface rust..........Yeah right, "Holy April Fools!"...... I sold the "long"bed this morning!!!!!!

Under the knife it goes!!!! We all want nice boobs....... and a short bed truck too!

Special-K, can I pet your dog?

**Boog** · 08-31-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

We all want nice boobs....... and a short bed truck too!:lol

Rene, really. You with nice boobs would be, weird.

And you ARE the shortbed king.

**special-K** · 08-31-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Special-K, can I pet your dog?

You'll have to ask her. She usually wants a frozen Margarita first. That's why she's begging where she it. She's a very naughty mama

Do you have a buyer for the bed yet? I really need one for the shortbed truck I just stretched

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 09-01-2012, 01:11 AM

lol @ stretched short bed

mud.man.rj · 09-01-2012, 01:31 AM

Just brought my new to me/old 66 Gmc home today and was thinking, wow it's way too loooong, I should cut it down... so ya do what makes "you" happy, your truck, don't think inside the boring box, no fun there is it.. Cut it and it wil be nothing but cooler, hotrodding all the way.

So to long or what?

bodydropped68 · 09-01-2012, 11:33 AM

Just finished this truck for a customer 1971 Cheyenne
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Big Block 454 · 09-01-2012, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JCD

All kidding aside..

What will this do to future value of the Truck?

I've watched as First Gen Camaros and Mustangs, and most other cars of the 60s went from 200 dollar old cars to 30,000 dollar prima donnas..

When it does happen, and it will.. Future truck buyers are going to be picky.

Sure you may be selling a swb big block truck with all the options, but a quick look underneath, never mind the VIN, will tell them it's not an original small base truck.

J.

I believe cutting down a long bed will increase the value as long as it's done right and photo documentation would help. Just look at the classifieds and you'll see the price dif between short and long beds. Also, if someone is looking to buy your shortened long bed, they likely wouldn't even be there if it was still a long bed.
Something I've always wondered about is; I remember when model A and model T cars were 20-30 grand restored and now that the old guys that were into them are dying off the demand isn't there and I've seen nice ones for 10k.
Do you suppose that will be the case with classic American cars and trucks because the younger generation seem to be into rice burners?

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Originally Posted by 50bomb

Which is better shortbed or longbed? fleetside or stepside?c10 or c20?

I can't say which is better. I think it's more of a preference. But as I said, just look at the classifieds and you'll see which are bringing more money. Not sure if that makes a short bed better, but you'll certainly get more $ for a short bed 1/2 ton so maybe...

mud.man.rj · 09-01-2012, 06:57 PM

I agree a short box is worth more to sell than a long box, lots of them around. I recently came back from a car show with about 1,000 cars, all outdoor too and have to say the rice id dying, most of the young guy's are buying classics or hotrods and when talking to them they said rice isn't holding it's value and gets no respect so slowly turning it around, oh ya.

08-31-2012, 07:37 AM	#80
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or I think I might be guilty of building a shortbed out of a longbed,but I'm not sure. What do you go by? I know the cab I bought was originally a '72 Longhorn out in California cuz I saw the matching bedsides among the parts the guy was selling. The frame is a '71 shortbed I bought in Florida. I have a '71 Chevy 1/2t longbed title/VIN-plate,so far. But,it's going to be a '67 GMC with the grille I got from Wyoming,fenders from Kansas,and small letter tailgate from Oregon. The bedsides are from California and Texas,but the cross sills and wheel houses are from Arizona. I'm calling it a '67 GMC shortbed. All I now for sure is this truck is taking as long as Rene's cousin Richie would take! And,should have nice boobs when it's done __________________ "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 ~

08-31-2012, 08:16 AM	#82
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Johnny Cash's truck? __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

08-31-2012, 09:23 AM	#84
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,212	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Aww man.. She's hungry. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

08-31-2012, 02:58 PM	#88
AdMiMc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gadsden, AL Posts: 14	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Cut it! I'm cutting mine. __________________ -Adam '72 Chevy c10 lwb (project truck) '72 Chevy c10 w/'70 front clip (parts truck) (aka ugly truck) 2005 Chrysler 300 (DD) Okay, who put a "stop payment" on my reality check?

08-31-2012, 03:11 PM	#89
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or If you don't want to cut it, do what I did...swap it. I bought a 72 SWB rolling chassis and a clean original paint SWB fleetside bed and "converted" my truck to what you see in my avatar. It cost LESS for those 2 things than it would have cost to replace the suspension and brake components on the original truck itself (72 3/4 ton). __________________ 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 RIP FleetsidePaul

08-31-2012, 03:39 PM	#91
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08-31-2012, 04:57 PM	#93
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Okay, second thoughts now, because it would be such a crime to remove this untouched virgin, cherry bed without even any surface rust..........Yeah right, "Holy April Fools!"...... I sold the "long"bed this morning!!!!!! Under the knife it goes!!!! We all want nice boobs....... and a short bed truck too! Special-K, can I pet your dog? Attached Images __________________ 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"

09-01-2012, 01:11 AM	#96
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09-01-2012, 01:31 AM	#97
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Just brought my new to me/old 66 Gmc home today and was thinking, wow it's way too loooong, I should cut it down... so ya do what makes "you" happy, your truck, don't think inside the boring box, no fun there is it.. Cut it and it wil be nothing but cooler, hotrodding all the way. So to long or what?

09-01-2012, 11:33 AM	#98
bodydropped68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 705	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Just finished this truck for a customer 1971 Cheyenne Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

09-01-2012, 06:57 PM	#100
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or I agree a short box is worth more to sell than a long box, lots of them around. I recently came back from a car show with about 1,000 cars, all outdoor too and have to say the rice id dying, most of the young guy's are buying classics or hotrods and when talking to them they said rice isn't holding it's value and gets no respect so slowly turning it around, oh ya.



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