Short box vs Long box
 

Ive been skimming the board looking to get values on things (I'm downsizing big time). I'm curious why short box 4x4's seem to be worth more than long box 4x4's. I kind of get it for 2 wheel drives, sporty vs. utility, but 4x4's (to me) are a utility vehicle. I realize long box in both styles can be sporty too.

I saw some pricing on trucks people are selling or purchasing and I was thinking wow, that's way too much for that truck. It seems that if you have two identical 4x4's long and short that the shorts can bring a couple of grand more. I just cant wrap my head around this.

I have a 68 GMC K20 I figure the value (well the price I would consider lol) is at 5500.00, no less, maybe a little more?

But if it was a shorty they look to be going for around 7 grand in the same condition. Why is this?

Re: Short box vs Long box
 

I think you summed up the reason with your statement about 2WD trucks. Sporty vs utility. I think a short 4x4 is seen as more of a plaything (even though it is capable of earning its keep) and a LWB 4x4 is viewed more as a work truck (even though you can play around in it). Maybe more people put a premium on fun when it comes to these old trucks. Just a guess.

Re: Short box vs Long box
 

I like your guess. I think its probably correct =)

Re: Short box vs Long box
 

Off road a shorter wheel base is better,And most short bed 4x4s are more a playtoy and most long bed 4x4s are work trucks or mud trucks.

Re: Short box vs Long box
 

There were a lot less swb 4x4s made than the lwb counterpart. Even less were CST's and Cheyenne/Super models. To me the higher optioned trucks fall into the same lines as big block 2wd swb trucks. Trevor