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bodydropped68 · 09-05-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Grande Rojo

before and after pictures of my truck. I cut down the bed too..

i've got a welder and a sawzall....

Right on !!!!! truck looks great.

C/10 King · 09-05-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bodydropped68

Right on !!!!! truck looks great.

X2, I like it!!!

Zoomin · 08-31-2012, 03:39 PM

An advantage to cutting is you keep the VIN.

**leddzepp** · 08-31-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

An advantage to cutting is you keep the VIN.

This is very true, but in my experiences here nobody has ever checked the frame numbers...they are only concerned with the VIN plate on the cab being affixed with the correct rivets (another subject that has been beat to death

)

If I ever go to sell and the truck is bought by someone out of state, where a frame inspection becomes a concern, I can see it being a disadvantage. I know I would never have a problem selling here so I did not worry about it.

Good point.

C/10 King · 08-31-2012, 04:57 PM

Okay,

second thoughts now, because it would be such a crime to remove this untouched virgin, cherry bed without even any surface rust..........Yeah right, "Holy April Fools!"...... I sold the "long"bed this morning!!!!!!

Under the knife it goes!!!! We all want nice boobs....... and a short bed truck too!

Special-K, can I pet your dog?

**Boog** · 08-31-2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

We all want nice boobs....... and a short bed truck too!:lol

Rene, really. You with nice boobs would be, weird.

And you ARE the shortbed king.

**N2TRUX** · 09-04-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Rene, really. You with nice boobs would be, weird.

I have to agree.

**special-K** · 08-31-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Special-K, can I pet your dog?

You'll have to ask her. She usually wants a frozen Margarita first. That's why she's begging where she it. She's a very naughty mama

Do you have a buyer for the bed yet? I really need one for the shortbed truck I just stretched

**1972BackInBlackC10** · 09-01-2012, 01:11 AM

lol @ stretched short bed

shawno72 · 09-02-2012, 05:15 PM

Yes progress!!!

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VA72C10 · 09-02-2012, 06:05 PM

What a clean truck! So...was it repainted or just polishing the factory paint that I see at the back of the cab being a different shade of blue...

tommys72 · 09-02-2012, 06:44 PM

i agree, way to nice to cut it...but hey, not my truck, so power to ya. go ahead and sell me the wheel covers while youre cutting it

**special-K** · 09-02-2012, 08:09 PM

I like shortbeds and I like longbeds. I agree that the same truck in a shortbed seems to bring more...or it's more like there's more that will pay a higher price. Because there are actually guys who will pay the same high price for a longbed when we are talking primo trucks. A shortbed is worth more in so-so condition. But,I disagree that a truck with a cut and welded frame and wrong model number is worth more than a clean unmolested lwb with the same equipment. I'm not saying there aren't fools that will pay more,but no vehicle that's had the frame cut in two and welded back together is a better truck than one that's hasn't to anyone who knows how to judge value. I will buy a swb,but walk away from chop-downs. Sorry,but as long as there are real shortbeds a chopped up truck has no value and no desirability to me.

vectorit · 09-02-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I like shortbeds and I like longbeds. I agree that the same truck in a shortbed seems to bring more...or it's more like there's more that will pay a higher price. Because there are actually guys who will pay the same high price for a longbed when we are talking primo trucks. A shortbed is worth more in so-so condition. But,I disagree that a truck with a cut and welded frame and wrong model number is worth more than a clean unmolested lwb with the same equipment. I'm not saying there aren't fools that will pay more,but no vehicle that's had the frame cut in two and welded back together is a better truck than one that's hasn't to anyone who knows how to judge value. I will buy a swb,but walk away from chop-downs. Sorry,but as long as there are real shortbeds a chopped up truck has no value and no desirability to me.

When I looked at my 1970 SWB K10, I checked the frame for welds.
The seller was asking me what I was looking for, I told him in so many words that if it was a chop down LWB I was going to walk away from the sale.

I could care less if one wants to make a SWB for the cool factor, but I do care when they are passed off as an original SWB.

Zoomin · 09-02-2012, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I like shortbeds and I like longbeds. I agree that the same truck in a shortbed seems to bring more...or it's more like there's more that will pay a higher price. Because there are actually guys who will pay the same high price for a longbed when we are talking primo trucks. A shortbed is worth more in so-so condition. But,I disagree that a truck with a cut and welded frame and wrong model number is worth more than a clean unmolested lwb with the same equipment. I'm not saying there aren't fools that will pay more,but no vehicle that's had the frame cut in two and welded back together is a better truck than one that's hasn't to anyone who knows how to judge value. I will buy a swb,but walk away from chop-downs. Sorry,but as long as there are real shortbeds a chopped up truck has no value and no desirability to me.

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Originally Posted by vectorit

When I looked at my 1970 SWB K10, I checked the frame for welds.
The seller was asking me what I was looking for, I told him in so many words that if it was a chop down LWB I was going to walk away from the sale.

I could care less if one wants to make a SWB for the cool factor, but I do care when they are passed off as an original SWB.

So, how do you guys feel about frame swaps?
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**CC69Rat** · 09-03-2012, 12:48 PM

Gumby was once a lwb?

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black_sheep454 · 09-03-2012, 12:59 PM

Hell gumby could have started as a cab and chassis c30 with a huge wheels base and I wouldn't care because I love that truck.
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**CC69Rat** · 09-03-2012, 01:25 PM

Oh, me too brother. Thats one of the baddest C10s on the planet... long bed, short.. makes no difference. I agree 110%
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shawno72 · 09-03-2012, 01:46 PM

I've seen Gumby in person and I never would if known it started life as a longie. That's a testament for shortened long beds, I've seen quite a few running around here and would of never known had the owners not told me, they usually are very proud of their accomplishment. Long live Gumby

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mud.man.rj · 09-03-2012, 02:11 PM

One bad truck, beautiful no matter what is in the eye of the beholder.

**CC69Rat** · 09-03-2012, 08:23 PM

Honestly I wouldnt have felt any differently about Gumby.. Id sell a kidney to buy it.
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Big Block 454 · 09-03-2012, 08:54 PM

The Gumby truck is cool.
I built a car named Gumby, abused it for about 15 years then sold it. I have a license plate for your wall if you want it that says C GUMB GO.

Big Block 454 · 09-03-2012, 09:08 PM

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sleepertruck72 · 09-03-2012, 09:28 PM

Thanks for the pics Rene ! Cant wait to see shortie

C/10 King · 09-03-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Honestly I wouldnt have felt any differently about Gumby.. Id sell a kidney to buy it.
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Thanks Chad, if I ever need a kidney I know who to call.

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Originally Posted by Big Block 454

The Gumby truck is cool.
I built a car named Gumby, abused it for about 15 years then sold it. I have a license plate for your wall if you want it that says C GUMB GO.

If you don't mind the plate being repainted black and yellow, I'd like the lower one with the raised California letters.

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Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

Thanks for the pics Rene ! Cant wait to see shortie

Thanks, I can't wait either.

08-31-2012, 03:39 PM	#3
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or An advantage to cutting is you keep the VIN. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-31-2012, 04:57 PM	#5
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Okay, second thoughts now, because it would be such a crime to remove this untouched virgin, cherry bed without even any surface rust..........Yeah right, "Holy April Fools!"...... I sold the "long"bed this morning!!!!!! Under the knife it goes!!!! We all want nice boobs....... and a short bed truck too! Special-K, can I pet your dog? Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

09-01-2012, 01:11 AM	#9
1972BackInBlackC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Estevan, Saskatchewan Posts: 1,025	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or lol @ stretched short bed

09-02-2012, 05:15 PM	#10
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Yes progress!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-02-2012, 06:05 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or What a clean truck! So...was it repainted or just polishing the factory paint that I see at the back of the cab being a different shade of blue... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-02-2012, 06:44 PM	#12
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or i agree, way to nice to cut it...but hey, not my truck, so power to ya. go ahead and sell me the wheel covers while youre cutting it

09-02-2012, 08:09 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or I like shortbeds and I like longbeds. I agree that the same truck in a shortbed seems to bring more...or it's more like there's more that will pay a higher price. Because there are actually guys who will pay the same high price for a longbed when we are talking primo trucks. A shortbed is worth more in so-so condition. But,I disagree that a truck with a cut and welded frame and wrong model number is worth more than a clean unmolested lwb with the same equipment. I'm not saying there aren't fools that will pay more,but no vehicle that's had the frame cut in two and welded back together is a better truck than one that's hasn't to anyone who knows how to judge value. I will buy a swb,but walk away from chop-downs. Sorry,but as long as there are real shortbeds a chopped up truck has no value and no desirability to me. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-03-2012, 12:48 PM	#16
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Gumby was once a lwb? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-03-2012, 12:59 PM	#17
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Hell gumby could have started as a cab and chassis c30 with a huge wheels base and I wouldn't care because I love that truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

09-03-2012, 01:25 PM	#18
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Oh, me too brother. Thats one of the baddest C10s on the planet... long bed, short.. makes no difference. I agree 110% Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-03-2012, 01:46 PM	#19
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or I've seen Gumby in person and I never would if known it started life as a longie. That's a testament for shortened long beds, I've seen quite a few running around here and would of never known had the owners not told me, they usually are very proud of their accomplishment. Long live Gumby Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or One bad truck, beautiful no matter what is in the eye of the beholder.

09-03-2012, 08:23 PM	#21
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: If you love unmolested longbeds, don't look!!!.......or Honestly I wouldnt have felt any differently about Gumby.. Id sell a kidney to buy it. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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