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Andyboy · 03-26-2011, 12:20 AM

ok I have a 68 c20 longbed 50th. I'm thinking of making it a 1/2 ton shortbed. So if I do is the value shot to hell? What do you guys think?

*stich626* · 03-26-2011, 12:49 AM

what way will you enjoy it more?
if you're worried about resale, you're in the wrong hobby

pulltilbroke · 03-26-2011, 12:52 AM

Please don't cut it.

broey · 03-26-2011, 12:58 AM

do it!

mustardjimmy71 · 03-26-2011, 01:02 AM

is it a rust free, low miles, numbers matching truck?
its all about desireability, not worth.
CHOP! CHOP!

cdowns · 03-26-2011, 08:46 AM

a lot more chop to shortbed projects are made fit for recyclers lots rather than showstoppers from what i've seen

chevytruckluver · 03-26-2011, 09:30 AM

You could always sell the C-20 and buy a C-10 SWB and save yourself a lot of work.
I'm guessing you would need to buy a 1/2 ton doner truck anyway?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-26-2011, 12:37 PM

Leave it a lwb...

dhaymaker · 03-26-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

You could always sell the C-20 and buy a C-10 SWB and save yourself a lot of work.
I'm guessing you would need to buy a 1/2 ton doner truck anyway?

I looked for quite a while, but there are still some SWB trucks out there. Depends on what condition you want, i.e., something to drive versus something to work on. To shorten a C-20 seems a little counterproductive to me, but that's just my opinion.

Andyboy · 03-26-2011, 06:11 PM

Thanks for everyones input. Like stich626 put it, how would i be happy with the truck. period. I can still make it a 1/2 ton and enjoy it.

stsalvage · 03-27-2011, 04:17 AM

I have a friend with a 1969 Z28 camaro it was all there when he got in back in 1980.He cut it up.Took the dash completely out and junked it.Took the 12 bolt out junked it.Put a 9 inch. took the 302 motor out and junk it.Put a 427 in it with full roll cage and raced it a few times.Put a fiber glassed front end.Junk the metal front end.Now the car sits in his grouge covered up

I ask him dose he regret it.Every single day!!! It was such a Nice metallic Blue with Z28 racing stripes.He tells me He sits and looks at the car and he told me once he asked the car to for give him he was young and stupid.

bosco200 · 03-27-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frenchblue72

leave it a lwb...

x2

Sicklajoie · 03-27-2011, 12:12 PM

Don't cut it up! Sell it to someone who would enjoy a nice C20 and get yourself a SWB!

**Boog** · 03-27-2011, 12:44 PM

How does your budget fit in here? If you can afford to sell this truck and buy a short one to start with then go for it. If you need to use what you have then do it the way you want. Everyone else may not like your choice but then it doesn't belong to them right? If you worry about collector value maybe you need to be buying vettes instead.

treveiger · 03-27-2011, 01:10 PM

Im making my c20 a half ton but leaving the bed long.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-27-2011, 01:45 PM

Leave it..try'n find a swb first at least

CG · 03-27-2011, 02:01 PM

Its a truck, not a Camaro or some sort of rare vehicle. Its also a 3/4 ton longbed, even less desirable to most. We here on the board kinda dig 50th trucks, but from what Ive seen no one else really gives a hoot even though we would like to think they should.

Build it in a way that makes you happy. If you are worried about resale, just do a really nice job on your build and build it in a timeless fashion. Meaning all the next owner would have to do is maybe change the wheels and tires to make it more to his or her liking.

But please please please do not cut the dash! LOL, just kidding ... Its your toy, have fun with it.

68anniversary · 03-27-2011, 02:03 PM

I converted my Anniversary C20 to a half ton, it went pretty smooth. I vote to leave it a longbed.

**leddzepp** · 03-27-2011, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Its a truck, not a Camaro or some sort of rare vehicle. Its also a 3/4 ton longbed, even less desirable to most. We here on the board kinda dig 50th trucks, but from what Ive seen no one else really gives a hoot even though we would like to think they should.

Build it in a way that makes you happy. If you are worried about resale, just do a really nice job on your build and build it in a timeless fashion. Meaning all the next owner would have to do is maybe change the wheels and tires to make it more to his or her liking.

But please please please do not cut the dash! LOL, just kidding ... Its your toy, have fun with it.

Couldn't have said it better myself. If you ever go to resell it, you will get more $$ and have an easier time if the truck is a 1/2 ton SWB (providing it is done correctly)

VA72C10 · 03-27-2011, 06:58 PM

with Leddzepp and CG

SCOTI · 03-27-2011, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyboy

ok I have a 68 c20 longbed 50th. I'm thinking of making it a 1/2 ton shortbed. So if I do is the value shot to hell? What do you guys think?

Depends on how it's done & what you like. Just don't try & pass it off as an 'original' 1/2 ton swb 50th truck if you decide to resell. One of my favorite builds on this site....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=379889

Andyboy · 03-27-2011, 07:57 PM

Thanks guys for the info. so after sleeping on it, i think i'm going to sell it and look for a swb. I do appreciate these trucks so i would rather sell it then cut it up. thanks again guys.

hugger6933 · 03-27-2011, 08:57 PM

I have a 68 gmc 3/4 ton that will be a short 1/2 ton coils sring rea when I am done. YThe truck has air .ps,pb buddy buckets from the factory and speed warningas well .I have added tilt tach and vac gauge as well as a 454 when the frame change is done. I am building the truck that I would want to drive and when it all comes down to don't we all? Yes, resale needs to be considered but your not talking about a turbo pinto motor are something way out left. You are talking about something that many others would like in their truck.When going to sell someone will like the fact that it is short . Jim

**70cst** · 03-27-2011, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

with Leddzepp and CG

with the above...

**70cst** · 03-27-2011, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andyboy

Thanks guys for the info. so after sleeping on it, i think i'm going to sell it and look for a swb. I do appreciate these trucks so i would rather sell it then cut it up. thanks again guys.

There my friends is a very wise young man.

03-26-2011, 12:20 AM	#1
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Good idea or not? ok I have a 68 c20 longbed 50th. I'm thinking of making it a 1/2 ton shortbed. So if I do is the value shot to hell? What do you guys think?

03-26-2011, 12:49 AM	#2
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: Good idea or not? what way will you enjoy it more? if you're worried about resale, you're in the wrong hobby

03-26-2011, 12:52 AM	#3
pulltilbroke Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagle Ne Posts: 356	Re: Good idea or not? Please don't cut it. __________________ 60 4x4,235,SM420,Rockwell T221,D44/HO33 sold 4/12 67 C-20,292,SM420,HO72 90 Dodge W250 Cummins,NV4500HD,205,D60/D80 93 Dodge W350 Dually Cummins, Getrag, 205,D60/D70

03-26-2011, 12:58 AM	#4
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: Good idea or not? do it! __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

03-26-2011, 01:02 AM	#5
mustardjimmy71 toys'r'us Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Penticton, BC, Canada Posts: 347	Re: Good idea or not? is it a rust free, low miles, numbers matching truck? its all about desireability, not worth. CHOP! CHOP! __________________ 71 jimmy bone stock 350 sm465 33x12.5 rallies 79 caprice landau full load crate350 th350 lowered 20"wires 00 f150 reg cab sb 4x4 5.4L

03-26-2011, 08:46 AM	#6
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Good idea or not? a lot more chop to shortbed projects are made fit for recyclers lots rather than showstoppers from what i've seen __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-26-2011, 09:30 AM	#7
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: Good idea or not? You could always sell the C-20 and buy a C-10 SWB and save yourself a lot of work. I'm guessing you would need to buy a 1/2 ton doner truck anyway? __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

03-26-2011, 12:37 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Good idea or not? Leave it a lwb... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-26-2011, 06:11 PM	#10
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Good idea or not? Thanks for everyones input. Like stich626 put it, how would i be happy with the truck. period. I can still make it a 1/2 ton and enjoy it.

03-27-2011, 04:17 AM	#11
stsalvage Scrapper 1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Riverside Calif Posts: 1,649	Re: Good idea or not? I have a friend with a 1969 Z28 camaro it was all there when he got in back in 1980.He cut it up.Took the dash completely out and junked it.Took the 12 bolt out junked it.Put a 9 inch. took the 302 motor out and junk it.Put a 427 in it with full roll cage and raced it a few times.Put a fiber glassed front end.Junk the metal front end.Now the car sits in his grouge covered up I ask him dose he regret it.Every single day!!! It was such a Nice metallic Blue with Z28 racing stripes.He tells me He sits and looks at the car and he told me once he asked the car to for give him he was young and stupid.

03-27-2011, 12:12 PM	#13
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: Good idea or not? Don't cut it up! Sell it to someone who would enjoy a nice C20 and get yourself a SWB! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-27-2011, 12:44 PM	#14
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Good idea or not? How does your budget fit in here? If you can afford to sell this truck and buy a short one to start with then go for it. If you need to use what you have then do it the way you want. Everyone else may not like your choice but then it doesn't belong to them right? If you worry about collector value maybe you need to be buying vettes instead. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-27-2011, 01:10 PM	#15
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Good idea or not? Im making my c20 a half ton but leaving the bed long. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

03-27-2011, 01:45 PM	#16
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Good idea or not? Leave it..try'n find a swb first at least __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-27-2011, 02:01 PM	#17
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Good idea or not? Its a truck, not a Camaro or some sort of rare vehicle. Its also a 3/4 ton longbed, even less desirable to most. We here on the board kinda dig 50th trucks, but from what Ive seen no one else really gives a hoot even though we would like to think they should. Build it in a way that makes you happy. If you are worried about resale, just do a really nice job on your build and build it in a timeless fashion. Meaning all the next owner would have to do is maybe change the wheels and tires to make it more to his or her liking. But please please please do not cut the dash! LOL, just kidding ... Its your toy, have fun with it. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … … Last edited by CG; 03-27-2011 at 02:01 PM.



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03-27-2011, 02:03 PM	#18
68anniversary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peculiar, Missouri Posts: 125	Re: Good idea or not? I converted my Anniversary C20 to a half ton, it went pretty smooth. I vote to leave it a longbed.

03-27-2011, 06:58 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Good idea or not? with Leddzepp and CG __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-27-2011, 07:57 PM	#22
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Good idea or not? Thanks guys for the info. so after sleeping on it, i think i'm going to sell it and look for a swb. I do appreciate these trucks so i would rather sell it then cut it up. thanks again guys.

03-27-2011, 08:57 PM	#23
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Good idea or not? I have a 68 gmc 3/4 ton that will be a short 1/2 ton coils sring rea when I am done. YThe truck has air .ps,pb buddy buckets from the factory and speed warningas well .I have added tilt tach and vac gauge as well as a 454 when the frame change is done. I am building the truck that I would want to drive and when it all comes down to don't we all? Yes, resale needs to be considered but your not talking about a turbo pinto motor are something way out left. You are talking about something that many others would like in their truck.When going to sell someone will like the fact that it is short . Jim

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