LSR SWB ?????

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tomc_t54
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LSR SWB ?????

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just a while back i came to own a 61 uni custom cab long box and b4 i start in elbows deep in this thing I thought i would find some info on these things so what is this LSR and SWB all about i have heard some people use these terms thought i would ask thank you
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Someone will correct me if im wrong but i beleive LSR is land speed racer and SWB is short wheel base.
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I agree with aarons428 with the SWB but LSR is Large Slippery Redneck...LOL
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LSR = Land Speed Record
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tomc_t54
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so mine would be a Lwb just to put it out there im planing on a 2v 351c with some heads that are close chamberd they been welded up i used to race this moter in circle track c6 trans with dakota front end but the pics of the crown vic fram are starting to grow on me i have lots of those parts sitting around yet so who knows what im going to do yet
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My 64 is Long, Slow and not too Rusty :D
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You guys are funny, but SWB means Short Wide Body. The wide body is the style side and the narrow is the flare side.
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I believe SWB stands for Short Wheel Base not Short Wide Body, but I could be wrong.
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LITTLE RED: 64 F100 Short Style
BIG RED: 62 F100 Long Uni
BIG “UN": 63 F250 Long Flare
BBW RED: 61 F100 CC BBW Long Uni
CRIMSON CREW: 63 F100 "Stageway" Long Flare Crew Cab
"RANGER": 66 F100 CC Long Flatbed
"AVA" 1963 Avion T-20 Travel Trailer
“Lucille” 1955 New Moon 44’ Travel Trailer
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