Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

black_sheep454 · 03-16-2012, 03:58 PM

Since the weather has been amazing here the last few days at 78 degrees and nice breeze i decided to cut down a few trees in the yard and trim up some others. All in all took 8 loads to my brush pile ranging from limbs to logs to leaves. The truck has had a camper shell on it since new so it was good to see it do some work for the first time in a long time. Here's a few pics for ya guys.

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midniteblues · 03-16-2012, 04:52 PM

Looks like a job well done

now you could come over an do my yard now!

black_sheep454 · 03-16-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

Looks like a job well done

now you could come over an do my yard now!

I've still got plenty to do here but thanks for the offer.
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Sideways · 03-16-2012, 08:13 PM

That's a nice truck you got, they love to work!

hopped up · 03-16-2012, 04:55 PM

Nice when trucks get put to work. Nice color onthe truck
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**MusicMan70** · 03-17-2012, 12:31 AM

Nice truck and Spotlight! Looks like the back springs hardly noticed the load!

Coley · 03-17-2012, 12:33 AM

I can't believe your putting that truck to work.....without appropriate hubcaps on it.

Coley

sanford66 · 03-17-2012, 12:38 AM

Nice, thats what they were made for. Joseph

black_sheep454 · 03-17-2012, 09:43 AM

Oh ya the truck had no clue that there was anything in the bed.
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**FL71C10** · 03-17-2012, 10:04 AM

I really think the load capacity of 1/2 ton trucks is overstated from the factory, and 3/4 ton trucks are underrated. You put 1000 lbs in a 1/2 ton truck and the bed is dragging on the ground. You can put a bunch of weight in a 3/4 ton truck and it doesn't seem to sag a bit.

Truck looks good working!

Rob H. · 03-17-2012, 10:35 AM

Nice looking truck and glad to see it still at work!

MrSchaeferPants · 03-17-2012, 12:50 PM

Hells ya

I had mine working the last couple weeks. Got rid of a yard full of brush, rented a 6" chipper and filled the 8' bed twice, got a nice big pile of mulch now, and took a trip to the dump with another load of yard debris yesterday, had that 3/4 ton squatting a bit. I wanted to get the weight of the truck, and my load, but with yard debris, they don't give you a ticket afterwards, just when you pull up, it said 6080lbs. No idea how much I was hauling.

What's the weight of a 68 3/4 ton?

old Chevy guy · 03-17-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSchaeferPants

Hells ya

I had mine working the last couple weeks. Got rid of a yard full of brush, rented a 6" chipper and filled the 8' bed twice, got a nice big pile of mulch now, and took a trip to the dump with another load of yard debris yesterday, had that 3/4 ton squatting a bit. I wanted to get the weight of the truck, and my load, but with yard debris, they don't give you a ticket afterwards, just when you pull up, it said 6080lbs. No idea how much I was hauling.

What's the weight of a 68 3/4 ton?

Tough to say cause your truck has a v6 that weighs more than a v8 BUT my 71 c20 with a 350 has dual wheels on it and a dump body that I figured from my dump scale weight slips,weighs 1100lbs more than my fleet side bed did. that truck weighs 6100 empty,well maybe 5900 since they weigh it with me in it. So I figure your truck should weigh about 4800 allowing that my 2 extra wheels add up to the difference of your v6 over my v8. Hows my math? Blacksheep 454 That a nice looking truck. yea thats barely work for that puppy at all,you could throw 2 tons on that truck easy.

bollybib · 03-17-2012, 10:02 PM

Very nice to see a nice one like yours at work.

MrSchaeferPants · 03-18-2012, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by old Chevy guy

Tough to say cause your truck has a v6 that weighs more than a v8 BUT my 71 c20 with a 350 has dual wheels on it and a dump body that I figured from my dump scale weight slips,weighs 1100lbs more than my fleet side bed did. that truck weighs 6100 empty,well maybe 5900 since they weigh it with me in it. So I figure your truck should weigh about 4800 allowing that my 2 extra wheels add up to the difference of your v6 over my v8. Hows my math? Blacksheep 454 That a nice looking truck. yea thats barely work for that puppy at all,you could throw 2 tons on that truck easy.

Took another trip today, weighed in at 6140, with less gas, and my step son instead of my buddy.

Got the number this time 4940 was the scale weight empty. I'd say me and him are about 300lbs total.

black_sheep454 · 03-21-2012, 03:58 PM

If it ever stops raining Im gonna go get a load of dirt, once again if it ever stops raining.
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ChevyMutt · 03-21-2012, 04:23 PM

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If it ever stops raining Im gonna go get a load of dirt, once again if it ever stops raining.
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So you'll be moving dirt in the fall??

03-16-2012, 03:58 PM	#1
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Since the weather has been amazing here the last few days at 78 degrees and nice breeze i decided to cut down a few trees in the yard and trim up some others. All in all took 8 loads to my brush pile ranging from limbs to logs to leaves. The truck has had a camper shell on it since new so it was good to see it do some work for the first time in a long time. Here's a few pics for ya guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

03-16-2012, 04:52 PM	#2
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Looks like a job well donenow you could come over an do my yard now! __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

03-16-2012, 08:13 PM	#4
Sideways Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Left Coast,Canada Posts: 294	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days That's a nice truck you got, they love to work!

03-16-2012, 04:55 PM	#5
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Nice when trucks get put to work. Nice color onthe truck Posted via Mobile Device

03-17-2012, 12:31 AM	#6
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Nice truck and Spotlight! Looks like the back springs hardly noticed the load! __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

03-17-2012, 12:33 AM	#7
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days I can't believe your putting that truck to work.....without appropriate hubcaps on it. Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-17-2012, 12:38 AM	#8
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Nice, thats what they were made for. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

03-17-2012, 09:43 AM	#9
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Oh ya the truck had no clue that there was anything in the bed. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

03-17-2012, 10:04 AM	#10
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,509	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days I really think the load capacity of 1/2 ton trucks is overstated from the factory, and 3/4 ton trucks are underrated. You put 1000 lbs in a 1/2 ton truck and the bed is dragging on the ground. You can put a bunch of weight in a 3/4 ton truck and it doesn't seem to sag a bit. Truck looks good working! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

03-17-2012, 10:35 AM	#11
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Nice looking truck and glad to see it still at work! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

03-17-2012, 12:50 PM	#12
MrSchaeferPants Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: JBLM, WA Posts: 153	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Hells ya I had mine working the last couple weeks. Got rid of a yard full of brush, rented a 6" chipper and filled the 8' bed twice, got a nice big pile of mulch now, and took a trip to the dump with another load of yard debris yesterday, had that 3/4 ton squatting a bit. I wanted to get the weight of the truck, and my load, but with yard debris, they don't give you a ticket afterwards, just when you pull up, it said 6080lbs. No idea how much I was hauling. What's the weight of a 68 3/4 ton? __________________ 68 GMC C2500 - 305 V6 - 4spd

03-17-2012, 10:02 PM	#14
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days Very nice to see a nice one like yours at work. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

03-21-2012, 03:58 PM	#16
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Put the 71 gmc to work the last two days If it ever stops raining Im gonna go get a load of dirt, once again if it ever stops raining. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

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