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71Rat · 11-11-2004, 05:05 PM

I was wondering how much my truck weighs.... its a 71 c-10 long bed with a small block.....

Thanks a lot
Rat

gmc67swb · 11-11-2004, 05:27 PM

'67 swb,350,5-spd trns, a/c, steel wheels, spare tire, some tools and me in it(260lb)...3900lbs

grayw0lf · 11-11-2004, 06:42 PM

The door plate on my '70 w/ 350/350, long, fleetside reads 5000 lbs.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-11-2004, 06:50 PM

SOLD - 67 SWB FLEET W/400 AND POWERGLIDE - 3400 POUNDS

BROKE - 70 SWB STEP W/250 AND BUILT 350 TURBO - 3450 POUNDS

"GQ" - 72 BLAZER 4WD CST TOPLESS AND IN PEICES - REAL FRICKEN HEAVY

hyperformance · 11-11-2004, 06:55 PM

the 5000lb sounds more like gross weight rating. this is the max weight of the vehicle + occupants + payload. this would give about 1000lbs max load (approx 1/2 ton) plus the weight of the vehicle (approx 3600lbs)

most large city dumps have scales, if the truck is drivable they'll weigh it. if its apart you could load it on a trailor, weight trailor and truck then subtract weight of trailor

71Rat · 11-11-2004, 06:58 PM

ok thanks guys..... so my guess of my truck being around 4000 pounds with me in it is about right?.... i weigh 255

Thanks everyone.... as for the dump i dont have one close thats why i was asking

Rat

*1972C10* · 11-12-2004, 02:09 AM

My 72 wieghed 3700 as a LWB no tailgate and 3660 as a SWB with a tailgate.

rustyold69 · 11-12-2004, 02:48 AM

my 1969 c-10 with inline six weighed 4050 with me in it and i weigh 170

1972 · 12-06-2004, 07:16 PM

My 72 with an auto and a small block and full tank of gas weighs 4100 lbs without me in it.

extd56 · 12-06-2004, 07:58 PM

My 70 longbed 1/2 ton was just weighed in at 4030

72_Chev_Truck · 12-06-2004, 08:18 PM

i think mine with 350, auto, longbed 2 wheel was 4500 lbs when i put it on the scale

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2004, 08:26 PM

Would you believe my town car weighs more than m\the GMC did?
4200 in the town car...
3900 in the SWB GMC.

68CST327 · 12-06-2004, 08:58 PM

My C20 was tipping the scales at 4750 right after I took the camper off of it. Besides it being a C20 (might account for 150-175 more pounds than C10), there was a spare tire under the bed, heavy duty diamond plate step bumper on the rear, has steel wagon wheels, all stock cast iron components on engine, A/C, etc, and it had no tailgate.

I took out the spare tire, and I changed the rear bumper to a regular one. Will be interesting to see how much it weighs when I put some new alloy wheels on it, a tailgate, an aluminum intake, and maybe aluminum heads in the future.

68LSS1 · 12-07-2004, 12:42 AM

I really hate these posts. I end up in the garage wondering what else I can do to make it lighter.

gmc67swb · 12-08-2004, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68LSS1

I really hate these posts. I end up in the garage wondering what else I can do to make it lighter.

Start drilling holes!

rockguy · 12-08-2004, 07:19 PM

well Ive read all the posts and I think I win. 1969 c-30 with flatbed and dump 5000lb air bags weighs in at 5900lbs empty.

cableguy0 · 12-08-2004, 07:37 PM

the problem is most scales arent accurate especiallly the one at the dump. they never have them calibrated its not like a truck stop scale.or an official scale. that would be the true way to find out or to weigh it at the track

gmc67swb · 12-08-2004, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cableguy0

the problem is most scales arent accurate especiallly the one at the dump. they never have them calibrated its not like a truck stop scale.or an official scale. that would be the true way to find out or to weigh it at the track

Weighed mine at a scrap metal yard.....Ya think that it's pretty acurate....I wuz kinda thinkin' I may be a little heavier than what the scales say 3900# with me in it along with some misc. stuff.

1969K10 · 12-07-2004, 08:50 AM

My 69K10 w/ spare tire, me, and 1/2 tank of gas rolls across at 4200 lbs. most of being on the front end... I've got the front/rear split, just don't remember the numbers off the top of my head.

GMC Jim · 12-08-2004, 06:49 AM

NADA Used Car Guide lists my 1971 GMC, 1/2 ton, LWB @ 3665 lbs. This is "established shipping weight less gas oil, etc. "

jim walker · 12-08-2004, 09:07 AM

68 Chevy C 10 longbed stepside with 250 6 cylinder and 3 speed manual transmission and side mount spare and rear bumper. Just weighed it last week: 3510 lbs.

68LSS1 · 12-08-2004, 03:11 PM

You guys can stop anytime. you're giving me nightmares. 3665lbs on a long step w/ 6 cylinder? Crap. I guess I need to start making parts out of carbon fiber now.

68CST327 · 12-08-2004, 04:19 PM

I don't understand how some of these figures could be so low... I don't think my C20 would be over 1000 pounds heavier than a longbed C10.

browndawg71 · 12-08-2004, 04:47 PM

71 swb fleetside, big block . no air , no ps, no pb, steel rallyes, w/out me = 3800lbs

Brainchild · 12-08-2004, 07:58 PM

I don't know what mine weighs,but it has good steel in it

I had to push it around while I was putting it together.HEAVY!

Jim Walker, that is sweet truck.Very nice

11-11-2004, 05:05 PM	#1
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	how much do our trucks weigh? I was wondering how much my truck weighs.... its a 71 c-10 long bed with a small block..... Thanks a lot Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

11-11-2004, 05:27 PM	#2
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	'67 swb,350,5-spd trns, a/c, steel wheels, spare tire, some tools and me in it(260lb)...3900lbs __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

11-11-2004, 06:42 PM	#3
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	The door plate on my '70 w/ 350/350, long, fleetside reads 5000 lbs. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

11-11-2004, 06:50 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	SOLD - 67 SWB FLEET W/400 AND POWERGLIDE - 3400 POUNDS BROKE - 70 SWB STEP W/250 AND BUILT 350 TURBO - 3450 POUNDS "GQ" - 72 BLAZER 4WD CST TOPLESS AND IN PEICES - REAL FRICKEN HEAVY __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-11-2004, 06:58 PM	#6
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	ok thanks guys..... so my guess of my truck being around 4000 pounds with me in it is about right?.... i weigh 255 Thanks everyone.... as for the dump i dont have one close thats why i was asking Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

11-11-2004, 06:55 PM	#5
hyperformance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 47	the 5000lb sounds more like gross weight rating. this is the max weight of the vehicle + occupants + payload. this would give about 1000lbs max load (approx 1/2 ton) plus the weight of the vehicle (approx 3600lbs) most large city dumps have scales, if the truck is drivable they'll weigh it. if its apart you could load it on a trailor, weight trailor and truck then subtract weight of trailor

11-12-2004, 02:09 AM	#7
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	My 72 wieghed 3700 as a LWB no tailgate and 3660 as a SWB with a tailgate.

11-12-2004, 02:48 AM	#8
rustyold69 student wrench turner Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: wrightstown, wisconsin Posts: 192	my 1969 c-10 with inline six weighed 4050 with me in it and i weigh 170 __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 with 250 L6 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax with banks six gun

12-06-2004, 07:16 PM	#9
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	My 72 with an auto and a small block and full tank of gas weighs 4100 lbs without me in it.

12-06-2004, 07:58 PM	#10
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	My 70 longbed 1/2 ton was just weighed in at 4030

12-06-2004, 08:18 PM	#11
72_Chev_Truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 93	i think mine with 350, auto, longbed 2 wheel was 4500 lbs when i put it on the scale

12-06-2004, 08:26 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Would you believe my town car weighs more than m\the GMC did? 4200 in the town car... 3900 in the SWB GMC.

12-06-2004, 08:58 PM	#13
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	My C20 was tipping the scales at 4750 right after I took the camper off of it. Besides it being a C20 (might account for 150-175 more pounds than C10), there was a spare tire under the bed, heavy duty diamond plate step bumper on the rear, has steel wagon wheels, all stock cast iron components on engine, A/C, etc, and it had no tailgate. I took out the spare tire, and I changed the rear bumper to a regular one. Will be interesting to see how much it weighs when I put some new alloy wheels on it, a tailgate, an aluminum intake, and maybe aluminum heads in the future.

12-07-2004, 12:42 AM	#14
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I really hate these posts. I end up in the garage wondering what else I can do to make it lighter. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-08-2004, 07:19 PM	#16
rockguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crystal Beach Florida Posts: 76	well Ive read all the posts and I think I win. 1969 c-30 with flatbed and dump 5000lb air bags weighs in at 5900lbs empty. __________________ 69 c-30 dually flat bed & dump ( best truck ive owned 87 chevy dually 97 1500 classic 89 wellcraft



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12-08-2004, 07:37 PM	#17
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	the problem is most scales arent accurate especiallly the one at the dump. they never have them calibrated its not like a truck stop scale.or an official scale. that would be the true way to find out or to weigh it at the track __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-07-2004, 08:50 AM	#19
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	My 69K10 w/ spare tire, me, and 1/2 tank of gas rolls across at 4200 lbs. most of being on the front end... I've got the front/rear split, just don't remember the numbers off the top of my head. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)

12-08-2004, 06:49 AM	#20
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	NADA Used Car Guide lists my 1971 GMC, 1/2 ton, LWB @ 3665 lbs. This is "established shipping weight less gas oil, etc. " __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

12-08-2004, 09:07 AM	#21
jim walker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	68 Chevy C 10 longbed stepside with 250 6 cylinder and 3 speed manual transmission and side mount spare and rear bumper. Just weighed it last week: 3510 lbs. Attached Images

12-08-2004, 03:11 PM	#22
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	You guys can stop anytime. you're giving me nightmares. 3665lbs on a long step w/ 6 cylinder? Crap. I guess I need to start making parts out of carbon fiber now. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-08-2004, 04:19 PM	#23
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	I don't understand how some of these figures could be so low... I don't think my C20 would be over 1000 pounds heavier than a longbed C10.

12-08-2004, 04:47 PM	#24
browndawg71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: paris, texas Posts: 235	71 swb fleetside, big block . no air , no ps, no pb, steel rallyes, w/out me = 3800lbs __________________ every man must believe in something, i believe ill have another beer!

12-08-2004, 07:58 PM	#25
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I don't know what mine weighs,but it has good steel in it I had to push it around while I was putting it together.HEAVY! Jim Walker, that is sweet truck.Very nice __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

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