1/2T long wb truck weight? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DBLSPRT68 · 06-23-2010, 05:27 PM

Can someone tell me the weight of an 81-87 1/2T 2wd lwb truck? I need to know and don't have one "at the moment"! Will post pics later

Slofarmtruck · 06-23-2010, 07:10 PM

My 84 C10 2wd LWB weighed in at 4500 lbs without me in it. Hope this helps.

Copytech · 06-23-2010, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Slofarmtruck

My 84 C10 2wd LWB weighed in at 4500 lbs without me in it. Hope this helps.

Really? My '84 C20 weighs 4200lbs full of fuel and me in it (190lbs).

RandyP · 06-23-2010, 09:10 PM

I gotta ask, how do you guys know what your truck actually weighs? I can barely find scales to weigh myself.

Copytech · 06-24-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RandyP

I gotta ask, how do you guys know what your truck actually weighs? I can barely find scales to weigh myself.

Buy some bulk dirt or gravel, you have to weigh in and out.

DBLSPRT68 · 06-23-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Copytech

Really? My '84 C20 weighs 4200lbs full of fuel and me in it (190lbs).

Thanks guys, I'm wanting to know the weight of the truck itself. 4000-4500 sounds about right. That's what I was looking for. I'll be pulling "it" on a tow dolley if "it" will fit. I've got to get measurements, but I'll go to a JY to get that. Just wandering if "it" outweighed the tow vehicle. It doesn't! Did ya'll get that? Will post a pic in about two weeks when she's home. David

Slofarmtruck · 06-24-2010, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Copytech

Really? My '84 C20 weighs 4200lbs full of fuel and me in it (190lbs).

I just went off what the scale said at the local dairy place!

hotrod_991 · 06-23-2010, 08:09 PM

wrong year but my 77 wieghs in at 62xx she a heavy ole girl.

RandyP · 06-23-2010, 08:55 PM

You wanting the GVWR? 81 LWB is 6100.

hotrod_991 · 06-24-2010, 02:39 AM

haha hey man i just towed my 6200lb longbed 2wd from montana to souther TX on a uhaul car dolly loaded with a bed and other crap behind an 05 ford ranger 4x4 also loaded to the hilt. 1500 milesno issues sept horrible gas mileage. Also it will fit on the dolly the edge of the tire will just barely be to wide. It will strap down tho and be safe but FYI tho make sure you unlock the steering wheel cause the truck weighs to much for the dolly's wheel pad to pivot like it is supose to. good luck

DBLSPRT68 · 06-24-2010, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod_991

Also it will fit on the dolly the edge of the tire will just barely be to wide. It will strap down tho and be safe

Thanks for that info. Does your truck have 7 inch wheels or 8's. I actually thought about finding some stock steel 7's (or van rallies) and old tires at the junkyard to put on the dolley side(front only). The truck has the wide 8's on it, so I'm thinkin I'll have to do this anyway. BTW, the truck I'm going to get is one of those extended cab's

DBLSPRT68 · 07-13-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod_991

haha hey man i just towed my 6200lb longbed 2wd from montana to souther TX on a uhaul car dolly loaded with a bed and other crap behind an 05 ford ranger 4x4 also loaded to the hilt. 1500 milesno issues sept horrible gas mileage. Also it will fit on the dolly the edge of the tire will just barely be to wide. It will strap down tho and be safe but FYI tho make sure you unlock the steering wheel cause the truck weighs to much for the dolly's wheel pad to pivot like it is supose to. good luck

hotrod, you ain't kidding! Even with the junkyard skinnys on it; it just barely fit on the u-haul tow dolly! I didn't get a pic of it, thinking I might get a ticket or a lawsuit filed against me..... It just barely fit! No other issues with the 3 hour trip home. Here it is at his new home. Thanks for the help guys! David

hotrod_991 · 06-24-2010, 11:46 AM

I have 7's in the front i would deff find just a crappy set or skinnies for the front so you dont have any issues

qu1cks1lver56 · 06-24-2010, 01:12 PM

last time i was at the dump, with me in the truck my 86 was 4380 with about 6 gallons of fuel.

larrystone · 06-24-2010, 01:20 PM

My 1986 weights only 3900 pounds with the military front end guard which is 43 pounds.

westofb · 07-14-2010, 12:27 AM

Don't tell U Haul what you are towing or they won't rent the dolly. I have used their car trailers to haul these trucks, the long bed will fit with a few inches to spare and they tow very nice, I think it costs about $20 more than the dolly on local rentals, oneway rentals depends on where you get it and where you are taking it. If you go with the dolly, tell them its a s10 truck you are towing.

Never mind you got it home...should have read the whole thread before running my mouth!

DBLSPRT68 · 07-14-2010, 01:23 AM

"tell them its a s10 truck you are towing" That's what I put down. 1985 s10 regular cab. I also got the $5000. insurance just in case..... I've used that before

SS Delux · 07-14-2010, 02:20 PM

Great looking truck ! I asume that is a custom job because to my knowledge they never made an extended cab silverado.

p_rubottom · 07-14-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Delux

Great looking truck ! I asume that is a custom job because to my knowledge they never made an extended cab silverado.

Read up

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=365878

motornut · 07-14-2010, 03:31 PM

cool truck,get weighed in and out when droppin scrap metal off,other yards should have scales too

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-14-2010, 05:27 PM

My 87 lwb silverado weighed around 4400lbs without me in it.

06-23-2010, 05:27 PM	#1
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	1/2T long wb truck weight? Can someone tell me the weight of an 81-87 1/2T 2wd lwb truck? I need to know and don't have one "at the moment"! Will post pics later __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

06-23-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
Slofarmtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 162	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? My 84 C10 2wd LWB weighed in at 4500 lbs without me in it. Hope this helps.

06-23-2010, 09:10 PM	#4
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? I gotta ask, how do you guys know what your truck actually weighs? I can barely find scales to weigh myself.

06-23-2010, 08:09 PM	#8
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? wrong year but my 77 wieghs in at 62xx she a heavy ole girl. __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

06-23-2010, 08:55 PM	#9
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? You wanting the GVWR? 81 LWB is 6100.

06-24-2010, 02:39 AM	#10
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? haha hey man i just towed my 6200lb longbed 2wd from montana to souther TX on a uhaul car dolly loaded with a bed and other crap behind an 05 ford ranger 4x4 also loaded to the hilt. 1500 milesno issues sept horrible gas mileage. Also it will fit on the dolly the edge of the tire will just barely be to wide. It will strap down tho and be safe but FYI tho make sure you unlock the steering wheel cause the truck weighs to much for the dolly's wheel pad to pivot like it is supose to. good luck __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

06-24-2010, 11:46 AM	#13
hotrod_991 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Thibodaux, LA Posts: 479	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? I have 7's in the front i would deff find just a crappy set or skinnies for the front so you dont have any issues __________________ "Buckle up I wanna try somethin!!" "of course it will hold!, I welded it!" 1977 c10 under knife for full rebuild, 5.3l 4l60e drive rain swap, replacement frame and green repaint

06-24-2010, 01:12 PM	#14
qu1cks1lver56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Milton, FL Posts: 733	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? last time i was at the dump, with me in the truck my 86 was 4380 with about 6 gallons of fuel. __________________ My 86 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375526 Last edited by qu1cks1lver56; 06-24-2010 at 01:13 PM.

06-24-2010, 01:20 PM	#15
larrystone Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: White Haven PA Posts: 59	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? My 1986 weights only 3900 pounds with the military front end guard which is 43 pounds. __________________ 1992 C1500 WT LWB 4.3TBI 700r4 4.10 limited slip= Work Truck 1986 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 4.3-4V TH350C 2.73 ac cruise tilt= Cowboy Cadillac

07-14-2010, 12:27 AM	#16
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? Don't tell U Haul what you are towing or they won't rent the dolly. I have used their car trailers to haul these trucks, the long bed will fit with a few inches to spare and they tow very nice, I think it costs about $20 more than the dolly on local rentals, oneway rentals depends on where you get it and where you are taking it. If you go with the dolly, tell them its a s10 truck you are towing. Never mind you got it home...should have read the whole thread before running my mouth! __________________ Jeff, 68 C-10 75 C-20, now a C-10! 10 F-150 Last edited by westofb; 07-14-2010 at 12:29 AM.

07-14-2010, 01:23 AM	#17
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? "tell them its a s10 truck you are towing" That's what I put down. 1985 s10 regular cab. I also got the $5000. insurance just in case..... I've used that before __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

07-14-2010, 02:20 PM	#18
SS Delux Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: windsor Posts: 290	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? Great looking truck ! I asume that is a custom job because to my knowledge they never made an extended cab silverado.

07-14-2010, 03:31 PM	#20
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? cool truck,get weighed in and out when droppin scrap metal off,other yards should have scales too __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

07-14-2010, 05:27 PM	#21
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 1/2T long wb truck weight? My 87 lwb silverado weighed around 4400lbs without me in it.



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