81 1/2 long bed weight
 

Anybody know what an 81 1/2 long bed weights? I am buying one this week that needs to be towed home and would like to save on wrecker fees if possible.

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2 or 4 wheel drive? 6 or 8 cylinder? HD or standard suspension?

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I don't have a '81 book, but have a '76 book...here are the specs for base 1/2 ton (non HD suspension).

2wd/6=3785
2wd/8=3935

4wd/6=4261
4wd/8=4415

Your 81 should be slightly lighter than the 76 models.

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Sorry. Its a 2WD with a 305

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I figured it was around 4K. Thanks for the info

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:agree:
My 85 LWB with v8, 2wd is right at 4k without the toolbox and driver.

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Just wondering...What year was hte lightest outta the 73-87 series.I was told 78'

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My Swb '82 Weighs 3900lbs Fyi

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I've read when they redid the nose of the chevy truck in 81' it was supposed to drop the weight by 300-400 lbs or something like that. But I know by parting these trucks out and repairing them there's not that much in weight between the front clips. Maybe they saved some lbs. in other places too.

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Supposedly in lighter glass body panels and bumpers.
Shane