Got the short bed home - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

poorboy · 02-25-2008, 10:58 PM

What a miserable day to tow something down I5. Thw wind was blowins so hard at times that I was changing lanes. Anyway I got it home in one piece. The guy ditched the front bumper and gril because he sais it was too mangeled. Found out when I got there it's a big back window cab. I'll have pics later today or tommorrow.

NF65Fleetside · 02-26-2008, 12:31 AM

I know all too well the hazards of towing along portions of the 5. Glad you made it home safe, probably stoked on the big back window eh!

Slmd92DIME · 02-26-2008, 06:38 AM

I was also very happy when I found out the one that was "in a barn" was large back window also..

Why do people go nuts when they find one of these? Are they more rare than a small back glass?

PrerunnerRob · 02-26-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

I was also very happy when I found out the one that was "in a barn" was large back window also..

Why do people go nuts when they find one of these? Are they more rare than a small back glass?

Alot more rare, who wanted to spend the $40 back in the day for a bigger back window for a work truck?

I picked up a '63 parts truck North of Santa Rosa last storm, and I really feel you on trailering it back. Going across the Golden Gate with 50mph winds in a down-pour is no fun!

*LILRED66* · 02-26-2008, 09:35 AM

The small back glass out numbered the big back glass 20 to 1, so they are more rare, due to the limited production numbers, however, the small back glass has it's advantages. I have a few of each and like both styles for looks and visibility. The small back glass is nice at night, due to reduced headlight glare, however, the big back glass is good when it comes to eliminating blind spots.

I like them both, but the big back glass is more of a rare bird, thus perhaps more desireable.

poorboy · 02-26-2008, 11:33 AM

The flas is not working on the camera for some reason, but here are a couple pics of it. Hopefully tommorrow I'll get some better ones.

Here's a pics with it all together

ryan913 · 02-27-2008, 09:32 AM

Great truck! Gotta love them 63s! How much of a drop does it have?

poorboy · 02-27-2008, 12:17 PM

The guy i got it from took the springs out so it's just sitting on the frame. I am not sure if I'm going to bag it or use drop coils and spindle's.

**ChiefRocka** · 02-27-2008, 07:08 PM

Oh ya, thats the one that was on CL a while back, right ??

Slmd92DIME · 02-28-2008, 11:44 PM

OO might was well order some bags for it..

72BlckButy · 02-29-2008, 12:28 AM

Great looking truck!

poorboy · 02-29-2008, 04:50 AM

I don't know if it was on CL but someone posted a link to it on pirate4x4 for sale. I'm really thinking bags are a good idea.

1LoC10 · 02-29-2008, 05:01 AM

nice.. i like the way it looks

02-25-2008, 10:58 PM	#1
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Got the short bed home What a miserable day to tow something down I5. Thw wind was blowins so hard at times that I was changing lanes. Anyway I got it home in one piece. The guy ditched the front bumper and gril because he sais it was too mangeled. Found out when I got there it's a big back window cab. I'll have pics later today or tommorrow. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

02-26-2008, 12:31 AM	#2
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: Got the short bed home I know all too well the hazards of towing along portions of the 5. Glad you made it home safe, probably stoked on the big back window eh!

02-26-2008, 06:38 AM	#3
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Got the short bed home I was also very happy when I found out the one that was "in a barn" was large back window also.. Why do people go nuts when they find one of these? Are they more rare than a small back glass? __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

02-26-2008, 09:35 AM	#5
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Got the short bed home The small back glass out numbered the big back glass 20 to 1, so they are more rare, due to the limited production numbers, however, the small back glass has it's advantages. I have a few of each and like both styles for looks and visibility. The small back glass is nice at night, due to reduced headlight glare, however, the big back glass is good when it comes to eliminating blind spots. I like them both, but the big back glass is more of a rare bird, thus perhaps more desireable. Last edited by LILRED66; 02-26-2008 at 09:39 AM.

02-26-2008, 11:33 AM	#6
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Got the short bed home The flas is not working on the camera for some reason, but here are a couple pics of it. Hopefully tommorrow I'll get some better ones. Here's a pics with it all together __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

02-27-2008, 09:32 AM	#7
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: Got the short bed home Great truck! Gotta love them 63s! How much of a drop does it have?

02-27-2008, 12:17 PM	#8
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Got the short bed home The guy i got it from took the springs out so it's just sitting on the frame. I am not sure if I'm going to bag it or use drop coils and spindle's. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

02-27-2008, 07:08 PM	#9
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Got the short bed home Oh ya, thats the one that was on CL a while back, right ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

02-28-2008, 11:44 PM	#10
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Got the short bed home OO might was well order some bags for it.. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

02-29-2008, 12:28 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Got the short bed home Great looking truck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-29-2008, 04:50 AM	#12
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Got the short bed home I don't know if it was on CL but someone posted a link to it on pirate4x4 for sale. I'm really thinking bags are a good idea. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

02-29-2008, 05:01 AM	#13
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Got the short bed home nice.. i like the way it looks __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<



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