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Ole Blue 68 · 02-20-2007, 10:28 AM

I don't know about you all but I love tax season!

Anyways, I'm planning on putting part of my return towards my truck and this is where I need some input. I'm weighing 3 options at the moment:

Option 1) Convert to front discs and replace the 3 spd manual with an automatic.

Option 2) Body work and fresh paint. I'm talking driver paint job here, not show quality.

Option 3) This is the most radical option. I might be able to get my hands on a short box frame with 5 lug discs along with the bed. So I've been thinking about throwing my running gear and cab onto the shorty frame.

I'm really thinking about #3 right now but there's a part of me that is hesitant to chop up a perfectly good LWB. What would you do?

boraxman · 02-20-2007, 11:01 AM

Option 3

bgangsta999 · 02-20-2007, 11:03 AM

option 3!!!

bw4sale · 02-20-2007, 11:08 AM

..1

67ChevyRedneck · 02-20-2007, 11:57 AM

Numero Uno

paaw · 02-20-2007, 03:23 PM

question is how bad do you want a short bed

**WorkinLonghorn** · 02-20-2007, 03:38 PM

I had choices to make on my budget too and I chose to go through each vital system,ie. brakes,ignition,fuel,suspension and get each in as close to perfect as possible so I wouldn't have to be constantly bothered by stuff going bad. It cost me a lot actually but that was 9 years ago and I have had very few problems since. Unless you have done this I would consider such an approach.So without knowing the condition of,say,your ball joints,brake drums,master cylinder,dist.bushing etc,I can't say I like any of your options.Sorry,jmho

**clay68c10** · 02-20-2007, 03:44 PM

1 or 3.

BACKYARD88 · 02-20-2007, 03:47 PM

3, but I'm partial to short beds.

whatnow123 · 02-20-2007, 03:56 PM

3 first, if that doesn't work out 1 because if you do 2 before 1, you will probably end up having more body/paint work to do becuase drums don't stop worth a sh-t.

Orange · 02-20-2007, 04:02 PM

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Ole Blue 68 · 02-20-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paaw

question is how bad do you want a short bed

I don't mind the long bed but we all know the shorty's are more in demand.

WorkingLonghorn: Good point, I didn't really specify about the brake conversion but I'd plan on installing pretty much all new hardware (front end kit) along with the discs. Might as well since I'd have everything apart.

65-72 chevytoys · 02-20-2007, 04:41 PM

Be glad you have those options and don't owe any money.

Ole Blue 68 · 02-20-2007, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65-72 chevytoys

Be glad you have those options and don't owe any money.

Oh I got some bills to pay too, that's for sure but I am lucky enough to still wind up on the plus side.

Yeller68 · 02-20-2007, 04:47 PM

Well, someone has to be different. I would go for 2. Disc brakes would be very nice, but I would love to have a 3 speed.

Draggn66 · 02-20-2007, 04:49 PM

[QUOTE=Ole Blue 68;2040657]I don't mind the long bed but we all know the shorty's are more in demand.QUOTE]

Only more in demand if you're planning on sellin it. Which would YOU rather have? Personally I like my LWB because my bikes fit in the bed better than in my 05 SWB. But that's me. It's just a matter of what you prefer more.

Aarons72s · 02-20-2007, 04:52 PM

1 or 3. If you want a short bed go for 3. If you really like a long bed then go for number 1.

Ole Blue 68 · 02-20-2007, 05:45 PM

[QUOTE=Draggn66;2040692 Only more in demand if you're planning on sellin it. Which would YOU rather have? Personally I like my LWB because my bikes fit in the bed better than in my 05 SWB. But that's me. It's just a matter of what you prefer more.

[/QUOTE]

I'd prefer a SWB but I still like my truck. And while I don't plan on selling it anytime soon I'll probably wind up selling it eventually.

Draggn66 · 02-20-2007, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ole Blue 68

I'd prefer a SWB but I still like my truck. And while I don't plan on selling it anytime soon I'll probably wind up selling it eventually.

Well based on that I'd say go with #3!

Good luck with your project, whichever one you decide on.

PanelDeland · 02-20-2007, 06:57 PM

Mix 1 and 3.Do the disc brake conversion and buy the SWB frame.Save a while and try to find a parts truck with an auto and decent cab.Then you can build a SWB while driving the one you got.

bryanw1968 · 02-20-2007, 07:10 PM

If you did #1 and #2 you could sell it and buy the short bed you want?
If you do a hack job and make a SWB odds are it won't be worth as much as an original SWB.

Good luck,
B

**Smitty** · 02-20-2007, 07:53 PM

I'm with PanelDeland.
If the drivers dependable, you can build the shortbed the way you want it from the get go.

nvrforgotten52 · 02-20-2007, 08:43 PM

definitely 3

hvychve · 02-20-2007, 08:56 PM

go with your instinct, its your decision, sounds like you got a seriuos amount of return to do any of those, nice job. but wait a minute , you did ask what we would do , didnt ya? no doubt about it. #3 would be my choice by far outweighing the rest.......

Ole Blue 68 · 02-21-2007, 12:35 PM

Thanks for all the advice fellers....

I still got some thinking to do but I'll give an update once I start doing whatever is I'm gonna do.

02-20-2007, 11:08 AM	#4
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02-20-2007, 03:23 PM	#6
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02-20-2007, 03:38 PM	#7
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: What would you do? I had choices to make on my budget too and I chose to go through each vital system,ie. brakes,ignition,fuel,suspension and get each in as close to perfect as possible so I wouldn't have to be constantly bothered by stuff going bad. It cost me a lot actually but that was 9 years ago and I have had very few problems since. Unless you have done this I would consider such an approach.So without knowing the condition of,say,your ball joints,brake drums,master cylinder,dist.bushing etc,I can't say I like any of your options.Sorry,jmho __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

02-20-2007, 03:44 PM	#8
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02-20-2007, 10:28 AM	#1
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	What would you do? I don't know about you all but I love tax season! Anyways, I'm planning on putting part of my return towards my truck and this is where I need some input. I'm weighing 3 options at the moment: Option 1) Convert to front discs and replace the 3 spd manual with an automatic. Option 2) Body work and fresh paint. I'm talking driver paint job here, not show quality. Option 3) This is the most radical option. I might be able to get my hands on a short box frame with 5 lug discs along with the bed. So I've been thinking about throwing my running gear and cab onto the shorty frame. I'm really thinking about #3 right now but there's a part of me that is hesitant to chop up a perfectly good LWB. What would you do?

02-20-2007, 11:01 AM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: What would you do? Option 3 __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

02-20-2007, 11:03 AM	#3
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02-20-2007, 03:47 PM	#9
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02-20-2007, 03:56 PM	#10
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: What would you do? 3 first, if that doesn't work out 1 because if you do 2 before 1, you will probably end up having more body/paint work to do becuase drums don't stop worth a sh-t. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

02-20-2007, 04:02 PM	#11
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02-20-2007, 04:41 PM	#13
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: What would you do? Be glad you have those options and don't owe any money. __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

02-20-2007, 04:47 PM	#15
Yeller68 Active Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Villa Rica, Ga Posts: 297	Re: What would you do? Well, someone has to be different. I would go for 2. Disc brakes would be very nice, but I would love to have a 3 speed.

02-20-2007, 04:49 PM	#16
Draggn66 Wrenchin & Sandin!!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Joliet, IL. Posts: 523	Re: What would you do? [QUOTE=Ole Blue 68;2040657]I don't mind the long bed but we all know the shorty's are more in demand.QUOTE] Only more in demand if you're planning on sellin it. Which would YOU rather have? Personally I like my LWB because my bikes fit in the bed better than in my 05 SWB. But that's me. It's just a matter of what you prefer more. __________________ Randy Shorewood, IL. My Favorite eBay Searches My Driver Restore Thread 1971 C10 Longbed 2005 Silverado Shortbed 2005 FXDWG

02-20-2007, 04:52 PM	#17
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: What would you do? 1 or 3. If you want a short bed go for 3. If you really like a long bed then go for number 1.



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02-20-2007, 05:45 PM	#18
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: What would you do? [QUOTE=Draggn66;2040692 Only more in demand if you're planning on sellin it. Which would YOU rather have? Personally I like my LWB because my bikes fit in the bed better than in my 05 SWB. But that's me. It's just a matter of what you prefer more.[/QUOTE] I'd prefer a SWB but I still like my truck. And while I don't plan on selling it anytime soon I'll probably wind up selling it eventually.

02-20-2007, 06:57 PM	#20
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: What would you do? Mix 1 and 3.Do the disc brake conversion and buy the SWB frame.Save a while and try to find a parts truck with an auto and decent cab.Then you can build a SWB while driving the one you got. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-20-2007, 07:10 PM	#21
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: What would you do? If you did #1 and #2 you could sell it and buy the short bed you want? If you do a hack job and make a SWB odds are it won't be worth as much as an original SWB. Good luck, B

02-20-2007, 07:53 PM	#22
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,136	Re: What would you do? I'm with PanelDeland. If the drivers dependable, you can build the shortbed the way you want it from the get go. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca.

02-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#23
nvrforgotten52 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morro Bay C.A Posts: 179	Re: What would you do? definitely 3 __________________ '69 C10 SWB 350 edelbrock int/carb .420 .442 cam 700r4 70 lwb c10 work truck 250 I6 with two inch lift springs and a two inch bodylift and 33/12.5s

02-20-2007, 08:56 PM	#24
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: What would you do? go with your instinct, its your decision, sounds like you got a seriuos amount of return to do any of those, nice job. but wait a minute , you did ask what we would do , didnt ya? no doubt about it. #3 would be my choice by far outweighing the rest.......

02-21-2007, 12:35 PM	#25
Ole Blue 68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 1,140	Re: What would you do? Thanks for all the advice fellers.... I still got some thinking to do but I'll give an update once I start doing whatever is I'm gonna do.

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