Long bed Values Vs Short bed Value

[Hawghauler]

Maybe I missed something, but I didn't notice anyone mention the fact that custom made shortbeds don't have the same value as a factory shortbed. If it's for your own pleasure, it can make sense. But if your trying to flip one, it doesn't. Using a nice lb to upgrade a lesser sb can make sense, but building your own may not. Just my .02c

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by litew8

You've all probably heard the phrase "you get what you pay for". In the spirit of this discussion (I own a LWB) - how or why pay more for something that has less? How is it being considered equal, in your mind?

The same argument could be made for a 4 door '57 Chevy or a 4 door Chevelle, but you know how that goes, too. For most people it boils down to looks.

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by hawghauler

maybe i missed something, but i didn't notice anyone mention the fact that custom made shortbeds don't have the same value as a factory shortbed. If it's for your own pleasure, it can make sense. But if your trying to flip one, it doesn't. Using a nice lb to upgrade a lesser sb can make sense, but building your own may not. Just my .02c

great point!

[litew8]

My LWB has no trouble breaking the rear free @ 20mph. I personally don't see a couple of feet causing any performance issues. It is what you make of it I guess.

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

The same argument could be made for a 4 door '57 Chevy or a 4 door Chevelle, but you know how that goes, too. For most people it boils down to looks.

Thats why MOST people like 2 doors and Short Bed pickups........MOST people do......

Now most MEN will break their necks if a tall beautiful BLONDE walks buy them and may miss the beauty of say brown hair..........

Me I like all trucks

[litew8]

For me, it's more materialistic. In this senerio - I end up paying LESS for MORE vs MORE for LESS (if your stats are to be believed that MOST...). I'm talking US steel and functionality. Of course there are those that say Less is More. I understand both sides, but personally wouldn't pay more for less. I was raised in the 70's

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by litew8

For me, it's more materialistic. In this senerio - I end up paying LESS for MORE vs MORE for LESS (if your stats are to be believed that MOST...). I'm talking US steel and functionality. Of course there are those that say Less is More. I understand both sides, but personally wouldn't pay more for less. I was raised in the 70's

In the same vein, it costs more to restore a LWB (especially if you have to buy bedsides and floor like with your truck) but you'll end up getting less for it when its done. From an investment standpoint, its hard to ignore the value of a SWB.

If you don't plan on selling the truck and prefer a LWB, its a moot point, though.

[litew8]

Yeah, moot. The most cost (for me) is the engine and paint job. Though I'm lucky to have a brother that can paint. From an investment standpoint (for me) - if I were to sell it, I'd end up making more. I guess it all depends on where you're at, how you got there, and where you're going.

[Steeveedee]

I sure am glad my 3/4T Longhorn was free! I like the length and with a 402 and 400 trans, I have all the performance I want- it even gets second gear scratch with those big old 9.5" by 16.5" tires and a camper shell (and a whole bunch of camping gear in the bed).

[litew8]

Question: Which COST more NEW? A longbed or shortbed? Were lwb's considered heavy duty and swb considered light duty? If yes, how much more? Anyone know?

[litew8]

Here's a thread discussing the shortening with some good humor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=538789

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by litew8

Question: Which COST more NEW? A longbed or shortbed? Were lwb's considered heavy duty and swb considered light duty? If yes, how much more? Anyone know?

That's a good question, and I'd be interested in knowing that as well.

I can tell you that my '68 cost $2749.35 new!

[mud.man.rj]

Have had both short and long, the short sells for more but rides like crap, looks cooler though. If you are keeping it and have the time and skills it is worth converting.

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I sure am glad my 3/4T Longhorn was free! I like the length and with a 402 and 400 trans, I have all the performance I want- it even gets second gear scratch with those big old 9.5" by 16.5" tires and a camper shell (and a whole bunch of camping gear in the bed).

I am looking for a long horn........was they frame lengthened or does it just have more overhang to the LWB frame......anybody know?

[Spartan]

This might have been mentioned but with all the shortening and c-notching going on, long beds will become rare. Really tho, thats not too likely but its a good excuse for my hoarding of longbeds.

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by Spartan

This might have been mentioned but with all the shortening and c-notching going on, long beds will become rare. Really tho, thats not too likely but its a good excuse for my hoarding of longbeds.

I really think your on to something.......but lets keep it quiet...

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Joe Cool

I am looking for a long horn........was they frame lengthened or does it just have more overhang to the LWB frame......anybody know?

The Longhorns had a 133" wheelbase compared to 127" for regular long beds...

As Andy would say, "It's all about the extra six inches"...

LockDoc

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

The Longhorns had a 133" wheelbase compared to 127" for regular long beds...

As Andy would say, "It's all about the extra six inches"...

LockDoc

What did they do with the 6 inchs?

Longer frame or just overhang?

[WIDESIDE72]

Originally Posted by Joe Cool

What did they do with the 6 inchs?

Longer frame or just overhang?

The longhorn has a wheelbase of a 133" meaning from the center of the front wheel to center of rear wheel. By "Overhang" i assume tou mean the distance behind the rear wheels. This distance is the same on regular 127" lwb and 133" longhorn trucks. In other words the extra 6" is between rhe wheels. Gm took a 1 ton frame and added a 6" section to a normal lwb bed to make it fit the longer frame.

[ksshane]

Around here short beds are just harder to find. I looked off and on for about 10 years to find one that the owner didnt think was made out of gold.

In my own personal opinion, which matters about as much as the kid cooking french fries at the local McDonalds. The short beds should bring about 1500 to 2000 more in rough driving condition then a long bed. And in perfect condition probably 5 to 7000 more.
Thats just by going off of my general experiance shopping around over the years.

EDITED***
Had to add... now that I have mine, I also think its made out of gold.....LOL

[hamjet]

In short SWB trucks will cost you more to buy, and sell for more when you sell it. LWB will cost less to buy but sell for less when you sell. It all equals out. If you have to sink a lot of money in it to get it pristine, you probably won't get your money back whether its LWB or SWB. You see alot of them on e-bay saying they have a bazillian dollars in it and are trying to get it back. I like what I have because its an old GM truck. I don't hot rod any more. I just like to drive it and go through the gears,( granny shifting) listening to the exhaust, LIFE IS GOOD!!!!

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

The longhorn has a wheelbase of a 133" meaning from the center of the front wheel to center of rear wheel. By "Overhang" i assume tou mean the distance behind the rear wheels. This distance is the same on regular 127" lwb and 133" longhorn trucks. In other words the extra 6" is between rhe wheels. Gm took a 1 ton frame and added a 6" section to a normal lwb bed to make it fit the longer frame.

Ok so the frame is different..........meaning its longer in the middle.......thanks

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by hamjet

In short SWB trucks will cost you more to buy, and sell for more when you sell it. LWB will cost less to buy but sell for less when you sell. It all equals out. If you have to sink a lot of money in it to get it pristine, you probably won't get your money back whether its LWB or SWB. You see alot of them on e-bay saying they have a bazillian dollars in it and are trying to get it back. I like what I have because its an old GM truck. I don't hot rod any more. I just like to drive it and go through the gears,( granny shifting) listening to the exhaust, LIFE IS GOOD!!!!

You all make good points..............just depends if your wife wants to park at the mall and you will get it back in one piece or not!

[Joe Cool]

Originally Posted by ksshane

Around here short beds are just harder to find. I looked off and on for about 10 years to find one that the owner didnt think was made out of gold.

In my own personal opinion, which matters about as much as the kid cooking french fries at the local McDonalds. The short beds should bring about 1500 to 2000 more in rough driving condition then a long bed. And in perfect condition probably 5 to 7000 more.
Thats just by going off of my general experiance shopping around over the years.

EDITED***
Had to add... now that I have mine, I also think its made out of gold.....LOL

Man how do you find ten years to look for a truck..LOL

[ksshane]

Originally Posted by Joe Cool

Man how do you find ten years to look for a truck..LOL

Time gets away from us all. It passes faster than you think.