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67chevy2wd · 10-03-2006, 11:59 PM

I am kind of kicking around the idea of shortening my LWB 69 chevy 2 wheel drive to a SWB frame. Could I get some pics of both styles to help me decide

Jim_PA · 10-04-2006, 12:13 AM

My longbed started growing on me, and the short beds are starting to look funny to me...But who knows, maybe I'll change my mind again someday.

**yote1234** · 10-04-2006, 12:16 AM

need to own both! that will fix it...

67chevy2wd · 10-04-2006, 12:21 AM

The bigest problem for me would be getting a bed or bedsides. New besides you are lookin right around $1000 shipped, that is alot for a bed, but you never know.

powell72 · 10-05-2006, 02:07 AM

It's hard enough trying to find a shortbed in Co, I can't imagine how hard it is for you guys further north.

bw4sale · 10-05-2006, 08:40 AM

I'm a fan of the longbeds. Sometimes I think I'm the only one.

indyracer · 10-05-2006, 12:27 PM

I like my short S10 but the long 70.

Brad · 10-05-2006, 12:52 PM

Here's my write up on this subject- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=181633

sameyrasmea72 · 10-05-2006, 01:33 PM

Here's a couple pics to help you decide. It's an easy decision for me. The black truck I did years ago. I used a short frame and bed to covert it, and plan on doing the same with the yellow truck.

Around here there are still enough short bed trucks to start out with, but I would rarher find a hard loaded BB Cheyenne Super and build a short one.

67chevy2wd · 10-05-2006, 02:00 PM

Don't get me wrong I love longbeds also, Remember I am needing pics and what not to persuaded into building a shortbox

I really like that black shortbox, that is another problem I am haveing, I can't decide what look I am going for. I am leaning more towards a stock look but slightly modifed.

clif1968 · 10-05-2006, 05:13 PM

Here's my '68 LWB. I dislike the SWB, the short bed makes the frontend look HUGE!

67chevy2wd · 10-05-2006, 05:21 PM

The more I look at them the more Proportionate the SWB looks.

sameyrasmea72 · 10-05-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy2wd

The more I look at them the more Proportionate the SWB looks.

That's the exact color combo (the red/white top) that i want to do on the yellow truck, but I will put the original wheel covers w/white walls on it.

*72CSTC5* · 10-05-2006, 05:59 PM

Lwb trucks are for work and better left on the ranch. My opinion.

jimmydean · 10-05-2006, 06:03 PM

I was going to hack my bed when I first got my truck until I started hauling crap with it. I can fit 3 bikes in the bed with gear and still shut the gate.

67chevy2wd · 10-05-2006, 07:01 PM

Well if I go short I will most likely put new wood in and that right there would end my trucks heavy hauling days.

wibilly · 10-06-2006, 07:56 PM

you have to have at least one of each i'm working on one of each in two and 4wd

msgross · 10-06-2006, 08:11 PM

www.picasaweb.google.com/hawkdriver2002

my SWB

corn · 10-06-2006, 10:22 PM

I like long fleets & short steps but thats just me...

Werewolf · 10-06-2006, 11:37 PM

One thing I hate about the '71-2 short beds is the upper body chrome, and the way they slant the chrome on the bed side to flow with the upper body line. On a short bed, the angle is sharper, so it's really obvious that the chrome doesn't run straight, in line with the front chrome, but actually angles down.

On the long beds, there's less of an angle, so you don't really notice it.

10-03-2006, 11:59 PM	#1
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	LWB & SWB pics I am kind of kicking around the idea of shortening my LWB 69 chevy 2 wheel drive to a SWB frame. Could I get some pics of both styles to help me decide __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

10-04-2006, 12:13 AM	#2
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: LWB & SWB pics My longbed started growing on me, and the short beds are starting to look funny to me...But who knows, maybe I'll change my mind again someday.

10-04-2006, 12:16 AM	#3
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,407	Re: LWB & SWB pics need to own both! that will fix it... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

10-04-2006, 12:21 AM	#4
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: LWB & SWB pics The bigest problem for me would be getting a bed or bedsides. New besides you are lookin right around $1000 shipped, that is alot for a bed, but you never know. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

10-05-2006, 02:07 AM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: LWB & SWB pics It's hard enough trying to find a shortbed in Co, I can't imagine how hard it is for you guys further north. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

10-05-2006, 08:40 AM	#6
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: LWB & SWB pics I'm a fan of the longbeds. Sometimes I think I'm the only one. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

10-05-2006, 12:27 PM	#7
indyracer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alexandria, IN Posts: 134	Re: LWB & SWB pics I like my short S10 but the long 70. __________________ Cheers, Tony A day without sunshine is like, you know, night. 1970 Chevy CST10 (Green) 2005 Silverado Z71 2000 Pontiac Bonneville

10-05-2006, 12:52 PM	#8
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: LWB & SWB pics Here's my write up on this subject- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=181633 __________________ 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...

10-05-2006, 01:33 PM	#9
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: LWB & SWB pics Here's a couple pics to help you decide. It's an easy decision for me. The black truck I did years ago. I used a short frame and bed to covert it, and plan on doing the same with the yellow truck. Around here there are still enough short bed trucks to start out with, but I would rarher find a hard loaded BB Cheyenne Super and build a short one. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

10-05-2006, 02:00 PM	#10
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: LWB & SWB pics Don't get me wrong I love longbeds also, Remember I am needing pics and what not to persuaded into building a shortbox I really like that black shortbox, that is another problem I am haveing, I can't decide what look I am going for. I am leaning more towards a stock look but slightly modifed. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban Last edited by 67chevy2wd; 10-05-2006 at 02:02 PM.

10-05-2006, 05:13 PM	#11
clif1968 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Eufaula, OK Posts: 103	Re: LWB & SWB pics Here's my '68 LWB. I dislike the SWB, the short bed makes the frontend look HUGE! Attached Images __________________ Clif '68 C/10 LWB, 327, TH400, 12 bolt

10-05-2006, 05:21 PM	#12
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: LWB & SWB pics The more I look at them the more Proportionate the SWB looks. Attached Images __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

10-05-2006, 05:59 PM	#14
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: LWB & SWB pics Lwb trucks are for work and better left on the ranch. My opinion.

10-05-2006, 06:03 PM	#15
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: LWB & SWB pics I was going to hack my bed when I first got my truck until I started hauling crap with it. I can fit 3 bikes in the bed with gear and still shut the gate.

10-05-2006, 07:01 PM	#16
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	Re: LWB & SWB pics Well if I go short I will most likely put new wood in and that right there would end my trucks heavy hauling days. __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban



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10-06-2006, 07:56 PM	#17
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: LWB & SWB pics you have to have at least one of each i'm working on one of each in two and 4wd __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

10-06-2006, 08:11 PM	#18
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: LWB & SWB pics www.picasaweb.google.com/hawkdriver2002 my SWB

10-06-2006, 10:22 PM	#19
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: LWB & SWB pics I like long fleets & short steps but thats just me...

10-06-2006, 11:37 PM	#20
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: LWB & SWB pics One thing I hate about the '71-2 short beds is the upper body chrome, and the way they slant the chrome on the bed side to flow with the upper body line. On a short bed, the angle is sharper, so it's really obvious that the chrome doesn't run straight, in line with the front chrome, but actually angles down. On the long beds, there's less of an angle, so you don't really notice it. __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something!

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