SWB or LWB trucks??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hewlett2002000 · 01-17-2008, 01:33 PM

ok guys id like to know what yalls preference is. do yall like the long wheel base 60-66 trucks or the short Wheel base 60-66 trucks? if possible could you also enplane why you like either one?
thanks,
John

David Flores · 01-17-2008, 01:35 PM

Shorty! Looks clean and more sporty...

jchav62 · 01-17-2008, 01:57 PM

I like em both, but we own two shorties, so my vote went with them... I kind of agree with Mr. Flores too...

fuelpump · 01-17-2008, 02:49 PM

Yup SWB is better lookin.

Stepside65 · 01-17-2008, 02:49 PM

I went with shorties cuz i love the way they look but for a work truck nothing beats a longbed. So if i could i'd have voted for both.

19GMC63 · 01-17-2008, 02:54 PM

SWB. More proportionate.

mateo1279 · 01-17-2008, 03:20 PM

I agree they swb look sportier, but some of my favorite 60-66's have been lwb. I find the proportions better. If you were talkin' 67+ the I would go swb... just my 2 lincolns

pat66 · 01-17-2008, 03:20 PM

Short Step Side
Long Fleet Side
IMHO

283 Man · 01-17-2008, 03:29 PM

Short wheel base fleetside

62 short step · 01-17-2008, 05:43 PM

I like short beds, but a lifted 4x4 long bed is cool also!!

joe231 · 01-17-2008, 06:05 PM

short fleet 2wd
or long fleet 4wd
not a big fan of the steps

BIG CTY · 01-17-2008, 06:09 PM

Steps rule, even though I have a fleet.

greg64 · 01-17-2008, 06:43 PM

I find the balance nicer with the short box and the cab/front fenders. The long box, although obviously more useful, just goes on a little too long for my liking. On the other hand, the long box step side is kinda neat.

badriand · 01-18-2008, 03:37 AM

Like both have a short thou. Depends on how it is done i guess, seen some LWB's that look really good.

Frizzle Fry · 01-18-2008, 04:04 AM

Short for all years. It's like a 2-door vs a 4-door.

jkaylor68gmc · 01-18-2008, 04:31 AM

Word, Frizzle nailed it. Shortys are fun and Long beds seem like they are for working.

SIR · 01-18-2008, 06:17 AM

...long and low is the way to go!!

jonzcustomshop · 01-18-2008, 06:35 AM

I think that the short is too short , and the long too long , I say build one with a 7 foot bed.

harry · 01-18-2008, 08:37 AM

i have both so this is my preference
short step
long fleet,look good super low like lowrides one

Imperial Kustom · 01-18-2008, 11:29 AM

My personal preference is a long fleet. I like my crap really, really low, and I think the proportions of the long fleet is better suited for being on the ground. I like both short step, and fleets too, just don't think they look right when you get REALLY low with 'em.

C10 - C90 Bill · 01-18-2008, 03:24 PM

LWB Fleetside, as I also use mine for work.

I think that the SWB Step Side is pretty cool tho.

Bill

L0WRIDE · 01-18-2008, 04:40 PM

I biased I'll have to go with lwb they look good long and low

JohnnyG. · 01-18-2008, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

I think that the short is too short , and the long too long , I say build one with a 7 foot bed.

highly agree with this. thats what my plans are.

72BlckButy · 01-19-2008, 04:35 AM

I voted shorty, but wouldn't pass up a sweet looking long bed...

greasy68 · 01-19-2008, 04:41 AM

Long is lovely.

View Poll Results: LWB or SWB 60-66 trucks???
Long Wheel Base	17	32.69%
Short Wheel Base	35	67.31%
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01-17-2008, 01:33 PM	#1
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	SWB or LWB trucks??? ok guys id like to know what yalls preference is. do yall like the long wheel base 60-66 trucks or the short Wheel base 60-66 trucks? if possible could you also enplane why you like either one? thanks, John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

01-17-2008, 01:35 PM	#2
David Flores Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temple Texas Posts: 399	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Shorty! Looks clean and more sporty... __________________ 66 c10 swbfs My Build.

01-17-2008, 01:57 PM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? I like em both, but we own two shorties, so my vote went with them... I kind of agree with Mr. Flores too... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

01-17-2008, 02:49 PM	#4
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Yup SWB is better lookin.

01-17-2008, 02:49 PM	#5
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? I went with shorties cuz i love the way they look but for a work truck nothing beats a longbed. So if i could i'd have voted for both. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

01-17-2008, 02:54 PM	#6
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? SWB. More proportionate.

01-17-2008, 03:20 PM	#7
mateo1279 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 169	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? I agree they swb look sportier, but some of my favorite 60-66's have been lwb. I find the proportions better. If you were talkin' 67+ the I would go swb... just my 2 lincolns __________________ 1962 Chevy Fleetside 283/TH350

01-17-2008, 03:20 PM	#8
pat66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antioch tn Posts: 71	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Short Step Side Long Fleet Side IMHO __________________ 02 Blazer 66 lwb step 66 lwb feet :flagw Working to live not living to work RIP RS

01-17-2008, 03:29 PM	#9
283 Man Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jane,Missouri Posts: 844	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Short wheel base fleetside

01-17-2008, 05:43 PM	#10
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? I like short beds, but a lifted 4x4 long bed is cool also!!

01-17-2008, 06:05 PM	#11
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? short fleet 2wd or long fleet 4wd not a big fan of the steps

01-17-2008, 06:09 PM	#12
BIG CTY Between the earth and the sky Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 822	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Steps rule, even though I have a fleet. __________________ Chris - 1966 C10 Shortbed Fleetside, 1991 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab, 1993 Blazer Sport 4x4 My other rides: 1969 Chevrolet Impala SS427 Convertible 1976 Dodge Tradesman B200 2002 Nissan Maxima 6 speed 2004 Mercedes Benz CL500

01-17-2008, 06:43 PM	#13
greg64 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kimberley, BC, Canada Posts: 799	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? I find the balance nicer with the short box and the cab/front fenders. The long box, although obviously more useful, just goes on a little too long for my liking. On the other hand, the long box step side is kinda neat. __________________ Greg 64 GMC Suburban - 283, NV3500, 14 bolt 77 C10 swb - 292, SM465, 12 bolt

01-18-2008, 03:37 AM	#14
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Like both have a short thou. Depends on how it is done i guess, seen some LWB's that look really good. Last edited by badriand; 01-18-2008 at 03:38 AM.



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01-18-2008, 04:04 AM	#15
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Short for all years. It's like a 2-door vs a 4-door.

01-18-2008, 04:31 AM	#16
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Word, Frizzle nailed it. Shortys are fun and Long beds seem like they are for working. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

01-18-2008, 06:17 AM	#17
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? ...long and low is the way to go!! __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

01-18-2008, 06:35 AM	#18
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? I think that the short is too short , and the long too long , I say build one with a 7 foot bed.

01-18-2008, 08:37 AM	#19
harry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: masterton New Zealand Posts: 239	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? i have both so this is my preference short step long fleet,look good super low like lowrides one

01-18-2008, 11:29 AM	#20
Imperial Kustom 100% gearhead Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 313	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? My personal preference is a long fleet. I like my crap really, really low, and I think the proportions of the long fleet is better suited for being on the ground. I like both short step, and fleets too, just don't think they look right when you get REALLY low with 'em.

01-18-2008, 03:24 PM	#21
C10 - C90 Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Moneta, VA USA Posts: 3,088	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? LWB Fleetside, as I also use mine for work. I think that the SWB Step Side is pretty cool tho. Bill

01-18-2008, 04:40 PM	#22
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? I biased I'll have to go with lwb they look good long and low __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

01-19-2008, 04:35 AM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? I voted shorty, but wouldn't pass up a sweet looking long bed... __________________ -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)

01-19-2008, 04:41 AM	#25
greasy68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin texas Posts: 202	Re: SWB or LWB trucks??? Long is lovely. __________________ Mike 68 C10 LWB midnight blue metallic 307ci, 700R4, HEI front discs, leaf spring rear tilt steering wheel, stock ride height, rally wheels, 2007 Dodge Charger(Hemi)

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