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07-06-2012, 12:38 PM
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Re: Long bed or short?
Because you said you want the pro-touring look, I say shorty is the way to go.
And Welcome from Cali!
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07-06-2012, 12:50 PM
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Re: Long bed or short?
Yeah, I'm thinking short fleet for the Pro-Tour look but, .. your call. They'd all look good that way.
Personally, I like LWB 4x4s though. It's just a preference thing. The main thing to consider is what YOU like. I wouldnt build it to suit other people just get the parts you like the best and make your truck the way you want it. If you like 15's, do 15's. If you like the slant front end or not.. etc. Bagged or stock / static drop. They all look good. It just all depends on what you like and what you want out of it. Patina'd paint and bagged with a 6cyl ? Do you like suspension or a LOT of horsepower? What matters most to you?
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07-06-2012, 02:52 PM
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Re: Long bed or short?
i vote 1 short and 1 long
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07-06-2012, 05:38 PM
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Location: Houston Texas
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Re: Long bed or short?
I prefer swb fleetside trucks. Only thing is short fleet beds are getting harder and harder to find for a good price because it seems like they are the most desireable. So if you find a good one you better buy it cause they dissipear quick. There are tons of nice long beds on craigslist here. So many that they dont sell unless they are dirt cheap
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07-06-2012, 08:55 PM
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Re: Long bed or short?
Seems like everytime someone finds out I have a 72 Chevy pickup, the first question they ask is if it is long or short.
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07-07-2012, 12:34 AM
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Location: Marion, AR
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Re: Long bed or short?
I like them both, I have a 68 LWB, and a 64 SWB both fleetsides and both ride great with coil spring suspension. Its all preference.
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07-07-2012, 03:54 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Round Rock, Texas
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Re: Long bed or short?
Who says you can't one of each!!!!!
 LOL! I bought a LWB. Decided I was gonna make it a SWB...... then bought a SWB frame..... Now I plan to build BOTH!!!!! Oh the agony!!!!
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07-07-2012, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: AGAWAM, MA
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Re: Long bed or short?
Thanks for all the replies, all you guys are knowledgable , makes for a great forum.
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Re: Long bed or short?
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