What exactly does bobtail mean in this case?

[MarkItZero]

https://sierravista.craigslist.org/cto/d/tombstone-1949-chevy-3100-truck-short/7641401739.html

I have seen the truck in person, it's stance from the side is a little interesting to be kind.

 

[XJThrottle]

I guess it means he back half'd it with some redneckery..

 

[cool arrow]

wow...someone put in A LOT of time and wrenching into that...perversion.

 

[MarkItZero]

View from the side

 

[MarkItZero]

wow...someone put in A LOT of time and wrenching into that...perversion.

It grows on you the more you see it