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1969 wrecker
anyone have any idea what a 69 c-30 wrecker weighs? need to figure out if my trailer will handle it.
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Re: 1969 wrecker
What's the weight of the cab and chassis?
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Re: 1969 wrecker
I don't know. also don't know weight of wrecker bed. was wondering if someone on here knows
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Re: 1969 wrecker
Not sure on wt but I pulled one w/o engine with on my 7k trailer fairly easy. I have ton truck with big block for towing.
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Re: 1969 wrecker
I had one and I don't know what it weighed. I'd say it's like a pickup with some stuff in it.
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Re: 1969 wrecker
After restoring one, I can tell you that the box is GAWD AWFUL heavy! I'd say it's like a pickup with another pickup in the box.
![]() I never had mine weighed but would love to know the answer to this one myself.
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Re: 1969 wrecker
Yeah,a lot of stuff in it,like 1,000# or more
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Re: 1969 wrecker
Depending on the bed, is it a dual boom single boom or dual winch or did they have those then? I'm guessing the bed in the 1500# range. Those things were some heavy pieces of equipment.
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Re: 1969 wrecker
The weight should be between 6500-7500 pounds. I would recommend at least a 10k trailer.
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Re: 1969 wrecker
thanks junksaver
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Re: 1969 wrecker
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Re: 1969 wrecker
I'm glad you didn't have any problems, but I guarantee you that trailer and hitch on your truck was overloaded. 7k trailers are best used for lighter weight vehicles.
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Re: 1969 wrecker
Most things have a pretty decent safety rating on them.
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Re: 1969 wrecker
You can do it. Do it much and it will start to show
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Re: 1969 wrecker
To the OP, how big is your trailer and how far would you have to haul the wrecker before you made it home?
I hauled the one pictured above 11 miles. I know my limitations along with the limitations of my equipment, so I was comfortable hauling that one.
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