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Old 06-28-2011, 06:30 PM   #28
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Re: long wide bed or short wide bed

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Originally Posted by Ackattack View Post
When I was in HS looking for my first 67-72 alls I could afford was a LWB, even though I wanted a SWB. About 10 years later I finally got my 68 SWB and sold my 72 GMC LWB. One of the main motivations for selling the 72 GMC was cause I still wanted a LWB and the paint was too nice on the GMC to cut down the bed and all.

Now, I also have a 69 that I cut down from a LWB to a SWB.

So in the end, it would have been way cheaper to have started with a SWB. If that's what you want, get that. Might have to save a little longer.
I find that most people who really want a SWB are never really happy with a LWB if they settle for one. The other issue is and always will be that you are going to get more return on your investment with a SWB. I've seen guys dump a buttload of money in LWB's and have to end up basically giving them away when they decided to sell it.
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