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67cst · 08-19-2004, 11:19 PM

there is a couple short fleet trailers here in town that a buddy and i have spotted, i find that they look deceiving when they arent on trucks and i want to make sure that indeed they are shortboxes, so could someone throw a tape on the front bulkhead of the truck and give me a rough length to the tailgate, i think its something like 76 inches or something but if youve got a sec that would be awesome, thanks in advance

DEREK

gonebad2 · 08-19-2004, 11:59 PM

I think the longbed fleets have three stake pocket holes on each side. Shortbed fleets only have two on each side. Shorts have no stake pocket in the middle of the bed rail. That would be a faster way to tell than getting the tape measure out.

flatblackclassic · 08-20-2004, 12:00 AM

I believe they are 6 foot 5 inches long. Are you really having trouble telling the difference between a short and longbed? I won't be at the shop working on my truck for a week or 2 so I won't be able to give you any measurement until then.

Bob Moore · 08-20-2004, 12:27 AM

LWB beds are right at 8ft or 96inches. Don't have a shortbed to measure but sure would be interested in buying a trailer(ha ha) if it were a SWB. Put me first in line if you come up with an extra for sale.

Thanks, Bob

Swbman · 08-20-2004, 12:32 AM

I can usually tell at a glance, If the front part of the bed is longer the part in front of the wheel, than the rear part its a longbed, if the front and the back are of equal lengths its a swb , and also as mentioned lwb has 6 stake holes and swb has 4 stake holes, but if you can get that close to it you can tell the difference without any problem.

Longhorn Man · 08-20-2004, 12:49 AM

The inside is 6 1/2 feet from front wall to tailgate on a swb, and 8 foot on a lwb. Measuring outside would probably add another 3 or 3 inches.

SCOTI · 08-20-2004, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonebad2

I think the longbed fleets have three stake pocket holes on each side. Shortbed fleets only have two on each side. Shorts have no stake pocket in the middle of the bed rail. That would be a faster way to tell than getting the tape measure out.

This is the easiest way to tell the diff w/o a tape-measure.

67cst · 08-20-2004, 01:26 AM

i can tell but you get at a funny angle and sometimes its deceiving...that stake pocket idea will work fine

thanks

08-19-2004, 11:19 PM	#1
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	quick question for guys with short fleet trucks there is a couple short fleet trailers here in town that a buddy and i have spotted, i find that they look deceiving when they arent on trucks and i want to make sure that indeed they are shortboxes, so could someone throw a tape on the front bulkhead of the truck and give me a rough length to the tailgate, i think its something like 76 inches or something but if youve got a sec that would be awesome, thanks in advance DEREK __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-19-2004, 11:59 PM	#2
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	I think the longbed fleets have three stake pocket holes on each side. Shortbed fleets only have two on each side. Shorts have no stake pocket in the middle of the bed rail. That would be a faster way to tell than getting the tape measure out. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul! Last edited by gonebad2; 08-20-2004 at 12:06 AM.

08-20-2004, 12:27 AM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Bed Length LWB beds are right at 8ft or 96inches. Don't have a shortbed to measure but sure would be interested in buying a trailer(ha ha) if it were a SWB. Put me first in line if you come up with an extra for sale. Thanks, Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

08-20-2004, 12:32 AM	#5
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	I can usually tell at a glance, If the front part of the bed is longer the part in front of the wheel, than the rear part its a longbed, if the front and the back are of equal lengths its a swb , and also as mentioned lwb has 6 stake holes and swb has 4 stake holes, but if you can get that close to it you can tell the difference without any problem. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

08-20-2004, 01:26 AM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	i can tell but you get at a funny angle and sometimes its deceiving...that stake pocket idea will work fine thanks __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

08-20-2004, 12:00 AM	#3
flatblackclassic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 210	I believe they are 6 foot 5 inches long. Are you really having trouble telling the difference between a short and longbed? I won't be at the shop working on my truck for a week or 2 so I won't be able to give you any measurement until then.

08-20-2004, 12:49 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The inside is 6 1/2 feet from front wall to tailgate on a swb, and 8 foot on a lwb. Measuring outside would probably add another 3 or 3 inches.



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