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Extended cap pickup -- does it need a longer bed?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Wild Turkey, Dec 2, 2012.

  1. Wild Turkey
    Joined: Oct 17, 2005
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    How long is a stock "A" bed? Would a longer bed look better?

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    (Okay, it's 'glass, but it fits and I don't like the "king cab" look;))

    Link for more pix/information
    http://www.hotrodit.com/truckGallery.html
     
  2. VoodooTwin
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    from Noo Yawk

    That one looks fine, the proportions look good, imo.
     
  3. kennkat
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    :) Agree
     
  4. servi53
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    very cool as is
     

  5. Wolfman1
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    Looks great the way it is
    A longer box would need a longer wheelbase
     
  6. bobscogin
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    Don't change it.

    Bob
     
  7. metal man
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    I don't have a bed here to measure right now, but I wouldn't go changing it. The only thing that would make it look better is going back to a normal cab. I'd say leave well enough alone....it looks O.K.
     
  8. KIRK
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    I like it the way it is.
     
  9. stanlow69
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    I would call that a stretched cab or a lengthened cab.
     
  10. GREASER815
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    I would not change anything. A longer bed would look terrible. Nice ride by the way.
     
  11. percifab
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    from Dixon,CA

    I stretched mine 7" in the doors with a stock bed. But I built my own frame on stock detentions.
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    Last edited: Dec 10, 2012
  12. Wild Turkey
    Joined: Oct 17, 2005
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    Wish it were mine. It's a shot off their website. Tryin' to make some plans:cool:
     
  13. Does it need a longer bed ?
    No
    Actually I'd cut the bed down a few inches or lengthen the wheelbase a few.

    If you want a longer bed it would definitely need a longer wheel base.

    Neat color !

    My ¢.03
     

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