These guys know the dimensions. I just have a guess.

The short bed and long bed may refer to the difference between 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton beds. The 3/4 ton bed is longer with an extra stake hole.


1946 Chevy Half Ton
('56 235, '86 T5, '79 Camaro Z28 rear end, working on the '85 Jaguar XJ6 IFS)
1976 Margay Panther X, MC91B