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68c10owner 07-11-2007 10:18 PM

47-55 weight?
 
What does a 3 window shortbed with a MII frontend weight? I`m guessing about 3500lbs? sound about right?

cajundragger 07-11-2007 10:28 PM

Re: 47-55 weight?
 
something like that. It isnt much.

68c10owner 07-11-2007 10:43 PM

Re: 47-55 weight?
 
The reason I ask is I`m still trying to buy this truck from this old man I know and I`m getting a great running 327 from another friend and I figured if the weight is close, it should run just as good in the old truck if I gear it the same. Thanks.

Daniel U 07-12-2007 02:23 AM

Re: 47-55 weight?
 
What BHP is the 327? What are your plans for the pick up?

Deabt54 07-13-2007 12:02 AM

Re: 47-55 weight?
 
Hey there, I've got a 55 1st. 5 window running a 283, with a 350 turbo and 12 bolt rearend. I had it weigted and it came to 3,220 lbs. If that any help to ya.

solidaxel 07-14-2007 07:04 PM

Re: 47-55 weight?
 
I would not have gussed that these trucks are that light, with all that real steel!!!!

68c10owner 07-14-2007 08:59 PM

Re: 47-55 weight?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel U (Post 2260761)
What BHP is the 327? What are your plans for the pick up?


I don`t know the hp rating of the motor but it would probably run high to mid 13`s in my buddys chevelle. My plans are pretty much just to drive it but I want to burn up some tires sometimes too,lol.

deabt54,yeah that does help alot. i plan to run a th350 and a 9" so the weights should be similar. Are you running the stock fronend or a MII set up?

Deabt54 07-14-2007 11:55 PM

Re: 47-55 weight?
 
Its stock with 5 lugs and drums. Getting ready to put a 89 corvette suspension up front. Got the cross member from Progessive Automotive. Should be fun LOL!!!!!

cajundragger 07-15-2007 10:13 PM

Re: 47-55 weight?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel (Post 2263678)
I would not have gussed that these trucks are that light, with all that real steel!!!!

me and two other people picked up my frame with the cab on it and moved it no problem...its super light.

WIth my boxed frame its a bit heavier now but still light Im sure...


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