looking for your opinion

65f100_Thug · Post by **65f100_Thug** » January 30, 2009, 10:28 pm

Im really not trying to sell this truck but It isnt out of the question. Its a 66 all origional as far as i know. Has alot of stuff thats diferent from what Ive seen. Has factory hat racks on both sides over the doors. all the custom cab chrome AM radio and paded dash which doesnt have a single crack. the old dude I got It from has had it since 74 and never even taged it. I think It has 48k miles on it and runs like new.3 speed od tranny.

HERES THE DEAL. I got it for my wife and she loves it BUT.....she wants a short bed. She loves me too and wishes I was taller.(well you were thinking it)

Should I put it on a short frame? Or just leave alone what has been taken care of for years and sell it to someone who will LOVE it for who it is. other than one spot on the hood and passenger floor pan having a tennis ball size hole its not really rusty at all . been in Texas and Arkansas all its life. It doesnt really need restored just taken apart and painted.

SO what would you do? heres your chance to give a opinion and It wont hurt my little feeelings if you say shuve it up your @@@ sidways.

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I know its a tiny pic Ill try to get a bigger one on here.

DCarr · Post by **DCarr** » January 30, 2009, 10:32 pm

Low longbeds rule!

ezernut9mm · Post by **ezernut9mm** » January 30, 2009, 10:41 pm

byron, i don't think these trucks will ever be barrett/jackson material. shorties rule! lol

eaglefan · Post by **eaglefan** » January 30, 2009, 10:42 pm

Hey Thug, I don't know if you read Classic or Custom Classic Truck mags but there has been some very nice lwb slicks in their print. You might give it some more thought if the truck is as nice as you say! Just a thought. Randy...

ras4434 · Post by **ras4434** » January 30, 2009, 10:48 pm

If the truck is in that great shape you can always shorten the driveline, move the axle back and get a short bed truck. The other option is to cut down the lng bed but that is way over my "pay grade". It all depends on your ability or pay grade. Been married 33 years and having my wife happy and wanting a slick would be worth every penny.............wait a minute....I might have to share parts....................still worth it..........Ross

65f100_Thug · Post by **65f100_Thug** » January 30, 2009, 10:53 pm

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LIKE THIS?

Ive spotted a 66 shorty with a decent bed and a perfict short bed trailer i can get the parts truck for 500.00 and the trailer probably with camper shell for 100.00
If I go shorty thats probably what I would do.
PLUS i got a good 351W and a c4 sitting waiting for a shorty.
I just hate hacking up a good truck with a 352 that believe it or not gets at least 21 mpg with tha od tranny to go short bed.

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » January 30, 2009, 11:17 pm

65f100_Thug wrote:Im really not trying to sell this truck but It isnt out of the question. Its a 66 all origional as far as i know. Has alot of stuff thats diferent from what Ive seen. Has factory hat racks on both sides over the doors. all the custom cab chrome AM radio and paded dash which doesnt have a single crack. the old dude I got It from has had it since 74 and never even taged it. I think It has 48k miles on it and runs like new.3 speed od tranny.

HERES THE DEAL. I got it for my wife and she loves it BUT.....she wants a short bed. She loves me too and wishes I was taller.(well you were thinking it)

Should I put it on a short frame? Or just leave alone what has been taken care of for years and sell it to someone who will LOVE it for who it is. other than one spot on the hood and passenger floor pan having a tennis ball size hole its not really rusty at all . been in Texas and Arkansas all its life. It doesnt really need restored just taken apart and painted.

SO what would you do? heres your chance to give a opinion and It wont hurt my little feeelings if you say shuve it up your @@@ sidways. [albumimg]4625[/albumimg]
I know its a tiny pic Ill try to get a bigger one on here.

ya' know if the bed is too short your feet will hang of the end of bed?
I think the california king is different from the king too. LOL Queens are just too small.

If you want a short bed just buy one. Doesn't pay to start chopping that truck up. Or if you want to get rid of it just drive it to my place and I will take it off your hands...

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » January 30, 2009, 11:19 pm

if it is as pristine as you say, i wouldnt chop it
seems like the majority of people like the SWB better,
but we have to have some long ones to compare em too.
IMO.

DV65CustomCab · Post by **DV65CustomCab** » January 31, 2009, 9:42 am

Long beds rule. Short beds are just cars without a trunk lid.

Seriously, I have a suggestion that may help. If you 2 tone the truck it will make it look shorter. My truck visually does not look as 'lengthy' as solid color ones. Even my wife thinks so; she's surprised when it's parked next to a shorty that it is actually longer. May be a good way to reach a compromise.

Mellvis · Post by **Mellvis** » January 31, 2009, 8:15 pm

If the truck is nice, I would leave it for someone who wants to baby an original (such as myself). Short beds can be found, nice original pieces are hard to find.

tbritt · Post by **tbritt** » January 31, 2009, 8:43 pm

Just do the rear end chop cut out 8 to 10 inches and put it back together you still have the wheel base but a shorter bed.."FOOSE" did it on a 72 and it was "NICE"

Post by **Greg D** » January 31, 2009, 8:55 pm

IMHO, you can really do it either way.
Even if you cut it down you still preserve the truck and if you other half likes it that much it will always be taken care of. As long as that happens how can it hurt if you make the way she wants? If you sell it to someone who likes it like it is and rescue another one that's all good too. Either way is win - win you might say. One other point - will it take longer to find a short as nice as the lwb or to make the lwb into a short?

blackagatha · Post by **blackagatha** » January 31, 2009, 11:32 pm

yeah, if you let the truck go because you cant stomach modifying it, will you ever find one that is as nice as that to swap for?

Do a good job, and do whatever you want. It's Yours/hers afterall. I dont think any of us will come banging your front door down with axes and pitchforks for doing it!

just dont put in a Chevy and we're all good!

BarnieTrk · Post by **BarnieTrk** » February 1, 2009, 12:12 am

You could install a tool box right behind the cab,,,,then it would look and function like a SWB!
Here's one: http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c3/norville//im001789.jpg

BarnieTrk

65f100_Thug · Post by **65f100_Thug** » February 1, 2009, 12:55 am

I got photobucket now how do i post the big pics from it http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27 ... 0_3320.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27 ... 0_3322.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27 ... 0_3319.jpg

Heres better pics . I mainly did this to learn how to post photobucket pics.

see what i mean I would'nt call it pristine but well cared for and mostly origional .I think the arm rests are from a falcon or galaxy. the 8 track works. considering selling for 1,300.00 It has had the origional 66 hubcaps put on it.

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » February 1, 2009, 1:25 am

65f100_Thug wrote:I got photobucket now how do i post the big pics from it http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27 ... 0_3320.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27 ... 0_3322.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss27 ... 0_3319.jpg

Heres better pics . I mainly did this to learn how to post photobucket pics.

see what i mean I would'nt call it pristine but well cared for and mostly origional .I think the arm rests are from a falcon or galaxy. the 8 track works. considering selling for 1,300.00 It has had the origional 66 hubcaps put on it.

thug, in photo bucket use the option. RIght click on these pics to see which one (properties)

use this on beginning

BackyardRest · Post by **BackyardRest** » February 1, 2009, 1:30 am

looks like a pretty solid truck by the way!

Dont think I have ever seen a 66 slick in that color. Looks close to Grabber Blue in 1970

65f100_Thug · Post by **65f100_Thug** » February 1, 2009, 2:35 pm

Well thanks guys and gals for the responses. I went to look at the 66 shorty today(again). Its not rusted out on the cab mounts or the floor pans. some in the bed bottom is but not too bad. Of coarse the radiator core support is rusted out. I also went to look at the trailer. but its gone but the bed is sitting on blocks. Its a long bed that has already been cut on so it will make a great donor bed for bottoms and rollpans for both shorties. I'm liking the way this is shaping up looks like were becoming a 3 slick family.

Alan Mclennan · Post by **Alan Mclennan** » February 1, 2009, 4:12 pm

Yep solid looking truck!

But is that what I think that is on the dash?, I`ve been looking at it but cant quite make it out, people don't drive around with them do they?, I must admit I had one years ago, but with all the comments and put downs I ended up getting rid of it! I`m sorry I did!, so is it a 8 track player or a cheesy cassette player? 8 tracks had far better sound! IMO!

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