decrease in value when shortening lwb?

[1971ford]

do you guys think that if i were to have my 69 f100's frame shortened, would i lose or gain truck value? i know it probably depends on who's buying, but say you were selling it-would you list it for more?

[seattle67]

Ryan,
don't take this wrong, but I would never buy a truck that had the frame shortened. Its not a reflection on you or any one elses abilities, its just that there are so many choices of bumps, at least here in the northwest, why would I take a chance on one with major modifications. I can screw up my own truck very well without anyone elses help.

For what its worth, thats my opinion.

[fordman]

i wouldn't shorten it. i think it would hurt the value. because someone else might not know how good of job was done and then say no i think it might be a bad deal if. it is also a possible insurance liability.

[1971ford]

good point.
it shall stay long

[1971fordcustom]

good point.
it shall stay long

YAY!!!!!!!! Im not crazy about swb. I like my stuff big and long!!!

Then there is way to many swb's

[Sabbaticus]

good point.
it shall stay long

YAY!!!!!!!! Im not crazy about swb. I like my stuff big and long!!!

Then there is way to many swb's

AMEN! Long N Strong and Bound ta get tha friction on!

[1971fordcustom]

good point.
it shall stay long

YAY!!!!!!!! Im not crazy about swb. I like my stuff big and long!!!

Then there is way to many swb's

AMEN! Long N Strong and Bound ta get tha friction on!

LOL Now I can see if it was going to be a hotrod but thes old trucks are to cool as they are to chop them up.

ps where ya get them bedrails at!

[My427stang]

Mine's been cut since the 80's

Not sure anyone would even know unless they were lookin and knew where and what to look for

Its a pretty easy job to cut the frame for a welder, I probably wouldnt do it if you didnt have experience though

Not just because of the welding, but it has to be square and exactly right or the truck....wont

[MaxKlinger]

I would never buy one that's had its frame cut and welded.

I know that evryone is entitled to their own opinion, and people are free to drive whatever makes them happy. But I could never understand the point of a SWB truck to begin with. A LWB is a lot more useful than a SWB and costs the same to drive. Why create a truck that has a smaller (volume) capacity?

I would only buy a SWB truck if I was going to build it up for drag racing. That makes sense.

[My427stang]

Remember, most every dump body, oil delivery truck, and extended roll back, unless bought new, was cut and welded. Never mind every single limo out there.

I wouldnt recommend a guy with his 120V Mig do it in his backyard, but its as safe as new if done right

I figure if I was doing 3-4 oil delivery trucks and a tri-axle tractor a year, I could handle a little half ton

BTW, mine would pull every 10 wheeler that ever gelled in Massachusetts home to our garage, mud bogged, tractor pulled, and drag raced with a 125 shot of nitrous.....I'd say it's strong enough LOL

As far as long versus short bed, a long bed is sure handy if you have junk in the back, but if you arent carrying anything why bother?

Even my 2008 SD F250 is a short bed, I like the turning radius and parking better

ON EDIT --- Although I know very well that it can be safe, I too agree that it would reduce value if restored. If a resto / hot rod / lifted 4x4 it really depends on condition and how well it was executed. I did mine for my own use and would never look back, but if I were going for a nice resto, I'd buy a SB truck for investment, not make one

[Sabbaticus]

YAY!!!!!!!! Im not crazy about swb. I like my stuff big and long!!!

Then there is way to many swb's

AMEN! Long N Strong and Bound ta get tha friction on!

LOL Now I can see if it was going to be a hotrod but thes old trucks are to cool as they are to chop them up.

ps where ya get them bedrails at!

Don't know............Dad bought them somewhere. I could have sworn I saw them in an LMC or summit catalog before though.

[1971fordcustom]

AMEN! Long N Strong and Bound ta get tha friction on!

LOL Now I can see if it was going to be a hotrod but thes old trucks are to cool as they are to chop them up.

ps where ya get them bedrails at!

Don't know............Dad bought them somewhere. I could have sworn I saw them in an LMC or summit catalog before though.

This is what my truck is http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb31 ... 1ad-03.jpg

Now im in a quest trying to find the bedrails!

[Sabbaticus]

LOL Now I can see if it was going to be a hotrod but thes old trucks are to cool as they are to chop them up.

ps where ya get them bedrails at!

Don't know............Dad bought them somewhere. I could have sworn I saw them in an LMC or summit catalog before though.

This is what my truck is http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb31 ... 1ad-03.jpg

Now im in a quest trying to find the bedrails!

Here are the bed rails in the photo you provided me.

http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/pdf/67-79Truck.pdf

go to page 96 of the catalog. They are not the same as mine, but mine are aftermarket chrome. I wish I could remember where I saw my exact one. Good luck!

[1971fordcustom]

Don't know............Dad bought them somewhere. I could have sworn I saw them in an LMC or summit catalog before though.

This is what my truck is http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb31 ... 1ad-03.jpg

Now im in a quest trying to find the bedrails!

Here are the bed rails in the photo you provided me.

http://www.dennis-carpenter.com/pdf/67-79Truck.pdf

go to page 96 of the catalog. They are not the same as mine, but mine are aftermarket chrome. I wish I could remember where I saw my exact one. Good luck!

I wish I can open that!!! I have really slow net and it said it will take 2 houers to download

[Sabbaticus]

go to http://www.dennis-carpenter.com and request a catalog if they will send it. I just noticed that the part is listed for a 73 pick up. You can get it for a 6 or 8 foot bed. Good luck!