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outlaw5067 · 10-03-2025, 10:50 PM

It all depends on what you want to use it for. My BB 79 C20 got up to speed a lot better than my 03 6.0L does, but having overdrive makes running at highway speeds a lot nicer. Both had the same GVWR. If you're only towing on rare occasion, and lighter weight, get a 1/2 ton. Better fuel mileage and pep.

10-03-2025, 10:50 PM	#3
outlaw5067 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Stockdale Texas Posts: 34	Re: What's the point of an old 3/4 ton truck? It all depends on what you want to use it for. My BB 79 C20 got up to speed a lot better than my 03 6.0L does, but having overdrive makes running at highway speeds a lot nicer. Both had the same GVWR. If you're only towing on rare occasion, and lighter weight, get a 1/2 ton. Better fuel mileage and pep. __________________ 1950 Chevy 3100 Pontiac 350, TH350, Chevelle subframe... 1969 Chevy C/10 350, TH350 family owned since new 1996 Camaro Z28/SS #884 LT4 top end, M6, T-Tops... the project 2012 Camaro ZL1 #608 Stock LSA, M6 the Beast 2008 Chevy 2500HD LTZ Z71 CC/LB, 6.6L, Tuned w/ EFILive...