Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

T_wilcox85 · 11-30-2010, 12:04 AM

Ok I'm new here, but i would like to get some input. I have 2 72 c-10s one swb and one lwb. The original plan was to build the lwb but i bought a swb parts truck for a grill, and some interior parts. But the more i thought about it i wasnt sure what i wanted to do. The swb has a good frame, and a nice bed the only bad part is the cab is not very good. Anyways my thoughts were to take the cab, front clip, motor and transmission from the lwb and put it all on the swb. The lwb is my main means of transportation, if i do this cab swap,etc. I'll have to buy another car cutting my budget on the build, or drive the 68 falcon my dad and i just finished and i hate to because he likes to drive it so much lol. Anyways heres some pics of the lwb let me know what ya think.

Sillyoldman · 11-30-2010, 12:11 AM

I'd do a short bed next if given the opportunity. My last three were all lwb. Snipe your dads car and go for it. Maybe he'll help get it finished so he can have his car back? Anyway do what suites you. Welcome to the board.

shiner2001 · 11-30-2010, 12:16 AM

I'm a LWB fan, but that's probably just because that's what I have. Either way, welcome and have fun with whichever direction you go!

T_wilcox85 · 11-30-2010, 12:16 AM

Thanks, i think i would enjoy a swb. but i was also wondering if i wouldnt be better off just buying a new cab and keep them both lol. The swb has a good motor in it. I know it would cost a good bit to do them both but i have so many options that i cant make up my mind.

50bomb · 11-30-2010, 12:57 AM

Build both. But build the one that is more complete first.

shiner2001 · 11-30-2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50bomb

Build both. But build the one that is more complete first.

Now we're talkin'!!

srea76 · 11-30-2010, 08:50 AM

welcome to the board.

cam.man67 · 11-30-2010, 08:57 AM

welcome, and being a lwb guy, I'd say keep it that way.

*mrhino* · 11-30-2010, 09:13 AM

Keep the long bed the way it is. It looks cool, I wouldn't change it. I certainly wouldn't sacrifice it for the cab. Now take the short bed and build it like you want it. take it to the frame and then find all the pieces you need. there out there. Check swap meets, craigslist, ebay, and even the classified here on the forum. check out my project thats what I did. started with a short frame and worked my way up. How cool would that be have a 72 your working on while you drive the other. Most of on here could only wish, we could do!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427417

srea76 · 11-30-2010, 09:34 AM

Travis,

I agree with keeping both. Tear the swb down to frame and get it sandblasted out at worth monument. Be patient and build it up piece by piece. In the end it will be perfect and you will be glad you did.

**70cst** · 11-30-2010, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50bomb

Build both. But build the one that is more complete first.

Words of wisdom ...

tanman722001 · 11-30-2010, 09:38 AM

Build both.

big_al_71 · 11-30-2010, 11:25 AM

Welcome!!! keeep the long bed as your main transportation...find a cab and build the short bed the way you really want it at the end you could end up with a daily driver and a weekend show truck..

legendary · 11-30-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Welcome!!! keeep the long bed as your main transportation...find a cab and build the short bed the way you really want it at the end you could end up with a daily driver and a weekend show truck..

This ^^^^

50bomb · 11-30-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mrhino

Keep the long bed the way it is. It looks cool, I wouldn't change it. I certainly wouldn't sacrifice it for the cab. Now take the short bed and build it like you want it. take it to the frame and then find all the pieces you need. there out there. Check swap meets, craigslist, ebay, and even the classified here on the forum. check out my project thats what I did. started with a short frame and worked my way up. How cool would that be have a 72 your working on while you drive the other. Most of on here could only wish, we could do!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427417

Yep. They are all over the place. Sad to see them in the salvage yards. But if we can save parts from the wrecked ones to finish the ones we have that is atleast something good on our part. You got a good looking truck there keep it that way. How about some pictures of the shorty pickup? I dont mind seeing it

Jacfourteen · 11-30-2010, 05:51 PM

Welcome from Norcal! I agree with others, drive the lwb and build the swb. Where are the pictures of the swb, you know we won't survive without pictures

T_wilcox85 · 11-30-2010, 06:48 PM

wow thanks for all the input guys. I kinda like the idea of keeping both lol here's some pics of the swb (its a little rough) The guy i got it from said it sat in the field where i got it from for over 7 years i believe he said.

57larry · 11-30-2010, 07:56 PM

build both!

*mrhino* · 11-30-2010, 08:03 PM

not to bad, iv worked with less!

bigguy69 · 11-30-2010, 08:08 PM

to me it dont look all that bad, give you a chance to work on your bodyworkin skills. and get to enjoy one at the same time!

RCbowtie69 · 11-30-2010, 08:18 PM

hey from N.C. drive the lwb,while u build the swb,keep both of them,& keep on truckin''

T_wilcox85 · 11-30-2010, 09:12 PM

Well i think i could salvage the cab the more i look at it lol the floors need to be replaced and the driver door. the fenders could be replaced or i could glass them and repair but for now i think im just gonna hold onto it and keep working on the long bed next thing im gonna do i believe is replace all the weatherstripping and drop in a cam. I have a factory 350 rebuilt about 2 years ago. I have only had this truck about 4-6 months but i just bought a comp cam 280/480 new lifters,springs, timing chain, and all. Figured if i was gonna pull it apart i should go ahead and replace everything i could. Heres a couple pics of the parts, Im still waiting on the intake to come in then me and a friend are gonna tackle it.

11-30-2010, 12:04 AM	#1
T_wilcox85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hazlehurst,Ga Posts: 27	Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Ok I'm new here, but i would like to get some input. I have 2 72 c-10s one swb and one lwb. The original plan was to build the lwb but i bought a swb parts truck for a grill, and some interior parts. But the more i thought about it i wasnt sure what i wanted to do. The swb has a good frame, and a nice bed the only bad part is the cab is not very good. Anyways my thoughts were to take the cab, front clip, motor and transmission from the lwb and put it all on the swb. The lwb is my main means of transportation, if i do this cab swap,etc. I'll have to buy another car cutting my budget on the build, or drive the 68 falcon my dad and i just finished and i hate to because he likes to drive it so much lol. Anyways heres some pics of the lwb let me know what ya think. Attached Images

11-30-2010, 12:11 AM	#2
Sillyoldman #16876 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Auburn WA Posts: 12,266	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? I'd do a short bed next if given the opportunity. My last three were all lwb. Snipe your dads car and go for it. Maybe he'll help get it finished so he can have his car back? Anyway do what suites you. Welcome to the board. __________________ Posted via Stationary Device '71 Custom Deluxe C-20 402. '67 Buick Special 455. '49 Plymouth Special Deluxe. *"I love that old car smell"* *Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.*

11-30-2010, 12:16 AM	#3
shiner2001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 222	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? I'm a LWB fan, but that's probably just because that's what I have. Either way, welcome and have fun with whichever direction you go! __________________ Derek 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super LWB 454 SS LS6 90 GMC Suburban V2500 350 ----------- 64 Chevy El Camino 357 73 Jeep Wagoneer 360 78 Jeep Cherokee 360 79 Scout II 345 88 Jeep Wrangler 4.2L 91 Jeep Wrangler 4.3L 98 Lincoln Mark VIII 4.6L 01 GMC Yukon 5.3L *"If it's not broken, fix it 'till it is!"*

11-30-2010, 12:16 AM	#4
T_wilcox85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hazlehurst,Ga Posts: 27	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Thanks, i think i would enjoy a swb. but i was also wondering if i wouldnt be better off just buying a new cab and keep them both lol. The swb has a good motor in it. I know it would cost a good bit to do them both but i have so many options that i cant make up my mind.

11-30-2010, 12:57 AM	#5
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Build both. But build the one that is more complete first.

11-30-2010, 08:50 AM	#7
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? welcome to the board. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

11-30-2010, 08:57 AM	#8
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? welcome, and being a lwb guy, I'd say keep it that way. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

11-30-2010, 09:13 AM	#9
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Keep the long bed the way it is. It looks cool, I wouldn't change it. I certainly wouldn't sacrifice it for the cab. Now take the short bed and build it like you want it. take it to the frame and then find all the pieces you need. there out there. Check swap meets, craigslist, ebay, and even the classified here on the forum. check out my project thats what I did. started with a short frame and worked my way up. How cool would that be have a 72 your working on while you drive the other. Most of on here could only wish, we could do! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427417

11-30-2010, 09:34 AM	#10
srea76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hazlehurst, Ga. Posts: 822	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Travis, I agree with keeping both. Tear the swb down to frame and get it sandblasted out at worth monument. Be patient and build it up piece by piece. In the end it will be perfect and you will be glad you did. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe LT1 Gen V Swap "Green Lantern" 1984 Silverado Red Baron-72 c10 Project

11-30-2010, 09:38 AM	#12
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Build both. __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

11-30-2010, 11:25 AM	#13
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Welcome!!! keeep the long bed as your main transportation...find a cab and build the short bed the way you really want it at the end you could end up with a daily driver and a weekend show truck.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

11-30-2010, 05:51 PM	#16
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Welcome from Norcal! I agree with others, drive the lwb and build the swb. Where are the pictures of the swb, you know we won't survive without pictures __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-30-2010, 06:48 PM	#17
T_wilcox85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hazlehurst,Ga Posts: 27	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? wow thanks for all the input guys. I kinda like the idea of keeping both lol here's some pics of the swb (its a little rough) The guy i got it from said it sat in the field where i got it from for over 7 years i believe he said. Attached Images

11-30-2010, 07:56 PM	#18
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? build both!

11-30-2010, 08:03 PM	#19
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? not to bad, iv worked with less!



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11-30-2010, 08:08 PM	#20
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? to me it dont look all that bad, give you a chance to work on your bodyworkin skills. and get to enjoy one at the same time! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

11-30-2010, 08:18 PM	#21
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? hey from N.C. drive the lwb,while u build the swb,keep both of them,& keep on truckin''

11-30-2010, 09:12 PM	#22
T_wilcox85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hazlehurst,Ga Posts: 27	Re: Should I keep the lwb or build the swb? Well i think i could salvage the cab the more i look at it lol the floors need to be replaced and the driver door. the fenders could be replaced or i could glass them and repair but for now i think im just gonna hold onto it and keep working on the long bed next thing im gonna do i believe is replace all the weatherstripping and drop in a cam. I have a factory 350 rebuilt about 2 years ago. I have only had this truck about 4-6 months but i just bought a comp cam 280/480 new lifters,springs, timing chain, and all. Figured if i was gonna pull it apart i should go ahead and replace everything i could. Heres a couple pics of the parts, Im still waiting on the intake to come in then me and a friend are gonna tackle it. Attached Images

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