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08-17-2006, 06:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
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M.O.C. #4890
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Less face it Dave, as men we are hung up on long things. Go long box or go home. LOL
On the serious side, I had a 2000 CC SB and an 04 CC SB . I like the long box CC so much better. Bigger tank, and the 05 coil spring front end makes this thing feel smaller around town than my older CC SBs. My truck does not feel big to me. It feels balanced. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and a CC SB looks dumpy and out of balance with that teeney weeney little box behind the big cab.
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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08-18-2006, 12:29 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Conover
Posts: 995
M.O.C. #1832
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I went to the long bed so I can have tool box in back as well as room to store things like blocks and boards, king pin tri pod, etc. Also good thing about long bed is that you never have to worry about a slider hitch or whether you are going to hit the cab of the truck making sharp turns. Love the LB never go back to short bed that's just me.
Broome101
2005 F350 PSD,SRW,CC,LB, King Ranch, 4x4
2005 3685FL
http://www.picturetrail.com/broome101
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08-18-2006, 02:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
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M.O.C. #4890
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One last argument for the long box. You'll be able to go to Texas without people pointing and laughing at your truck.
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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08-18-2006, 05:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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Teeny weeny and dumpy? Laughed out of Texas? Now I'm really offended! 
I guess Texans probably really use thier trucks for trucks. Mine is just a placeholder for the hitch.
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08-18-2006, 06:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 20,028
M.O.C. #20
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Never had a bad experience with that in Texas! My crewcab shortbed is longer than most of the trucks there! I have a toolbox across the bed in mine but it's flush with the bedrails. A cross-rail box would create a problem. I've used the slider 4 times in 11 years, twice with the Montana. There is always the spectre of turning too tightly without using the slider and creating a problem but I've not found it to be a problem. My personal opinion is to go with personal preference but if that means shortbed, then get the slider. Just in case you need it. It's like 4x4 in my opinion. You may never need it but if you do you'll be glad to have it. Again, I feel either box is fine, just go with what works best for you. If a longbed means the truck sits out in the weather instead of the garage, well, that's the reason we got the first shortbox.
See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
'03 3295RK
'05 Ford F250 SD Lariat CC SB 6.0L PSD/TS FX4 4x4
Our RV Travels (now Firefox-compatible)
 
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08-18-2006, 06:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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We went with the long bed CC for the larger fuel tank as well as not having to have a slider hitch and also to have room for a tool box. We had always had extended cabs up until now and we are really glad we went with the CC. There is lots of room in that back seat and very easy to get things in and out.
Happy trails...........................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL  2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed |
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08-18-2006, 09:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
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M.O.C. #5751
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If you opt for a GM, all one tons are LBs...no choice.
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08-18-2006, 09:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
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M.O.C. #4890
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I have to pull the tounge out of my cheek when I smile...........take care and of course the SB CCs are fine looking machines.........compared to a Titan
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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08-18-2006, 10:35 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Ore City Texas
Posts: 1,648
M.O.C. #2224
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Yep! I'm in Texas and I have a long bed extended cab--my choice. Many of the advantages of the crew cab as stated on posts above are beyond question. Still, for me, not enough to require that choice. The "given" is a long bed. I have been driving pickups for over 60 years (starting right here in this little 'city'), and I expect to be able to use mine for hauling around the place. And 9.5 inches longer would require a new garage and I already have a very good one. As one friend has said: "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", and for my eye the long bed crew cab is just too long.
Obviously this thread is understood by all to be for expression of opinions and respest for all other opinions. In that spirit and to add a little different take on the question.... I post.
Edit to say: click on the link below to see my rig.
David and Shirley -- East Texas
2955 RL Montana
Chevrolet Duramax 2500 Allison Trans
http://www.dwilliamson.com/mont.jpg
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08-18-2006, 03:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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I'm very proud of my SB truck I bought in Texas.
It's not that dumpy looking.
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08-18-2006, 07:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2004 Chevy Silverado LT 2500HD CrewCab Duramax
2004 Montana 3400RL
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08-18-2006, 07:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location:
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M.O.C. #4890
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I'm sorry Brad, I like David and Shirley's rig much better. chuckle chuckle...nice pic.
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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08-18-2006, 07:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Are those bullet holes in the door?
Happy trails....................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed |
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08-19-2006, 12:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brownsburg
Posts: 1,186
M.O.C. #5634
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bsmeaton, I am jealous. Where can I buy one of those. That thing has potential. Are those only sold in Texas?
Phill & Gladys
Sometimes me sits and thinks - sometimes me just sits.
06 GMC 2500HD Duramax 4x4
06 Montana 3400RL
Bichon - CEO
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08-19-2006, 04:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
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M.O.C. #4890
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I'd just like to know how you managed to get a picture of the Popemobile with the glass booth removed?
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
2005 Ford F350 V10 Lariat CC 4x4 LB SRW 11200 GVWR
2006 Montana 2955RL 
click on the little pic to see a big pic
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