Short box vs Long box

[CG]

Ive been skimming the board looking to get values on things (I'm downsizing big time). I'm curious why short box 4x4's seem to be worth more than long box 4x4's. I kind of get it for 2 wheel drives, sporty vs. utility, but 4x4's (to me) are a utility vehicle. I realize long box in both styles can be sporty too.

I saw some pricing on trucks people are selling or purchasing and I was thinking wow, that's way too much for that truck. It seems that if you have two identical 4x4's long and short that the shorts can bring a couple of grand more. I just cant wrap my head around this.

I have a 68 GMC K20 I figure the value (well the price I would consider lol) is at 5500.00, no less, maybe a little more?

But if it was a shorty they look to be going for around 7 grand in the same condition. Why is this?

[Stocker]

I think you summed up the reason with your statement about 2WD trucks. Sporty vs utility. I think a short 4x4 is seen as more of a plaything (even though it is capable of earning its keep) and a LWB 4x4 is viewed more as a work truck (even though you can play around in it). Maybe more people put a premium on fun when it comes to these old trucks. Just a guess.

[CG]

I like your guess. I think its probably correct =)

[andrewmp6]

Off road a shorter wheel base is better,And most short bed 4x4s are more a playtoy and most long bed 4x4s are work trucks or mud trucks.

[71blksuper4x4]

There were a lot less swb 4x4s made than the lwb counterpart. Even less were CST's and Cheyenne/Super models. To me the higher optioned trucks fall into the same lines as big block 2wd swb trucks. Trevor