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chevymadness · 05-22-2014, 07:11 AM

The thing can't near do anything right it's one thing after another a new alternator new starter new everything and now I'm told c10s can't pull a whopping 6500 pounds! Well what the heck is a c10 good for other then sitting flat and stupid!Heck I can't even lift the thing!

J Knight · 05-22-2014, 10:01 AM

Well, sir, it is a 32 1/2 year old truck....

MalibuSSwagon · 05-22-2014, 12:20 PM

bs, I've towed that much with mine.

willett · 05-22-2014, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by J Knight

Well, sir, it is a 32 1/2 year old truck....

What he said

V30 mongo · 05-22-2014, 12:39 PM

They don't make 3/4 ton and one tons for nothing. You use the right tool for the job....

Ziegelsteinfaust · 05-22-2014, 12:40 PM

Concepts of a 1/2 ton changed in the last 15-20 years. Back then a 1/2 ton was a 1/2 ton.

Today you can get a 1/2 ton to almost tow as much as a old school Crew cab dually.

donut · 05-22-2014, 05:53 PM

Then sell it and get something bigger...

TwoFiftyShifter · 05-22-2014, 07:51 PM

It is a safety issue. It can pull the weight, but can it stop it?

Rubble · 05-22-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by twofiftyshifter

it is a safety issue. It can pull the weight, but can it stop it?

x2

tucsonjwt · 05-22-2014, 08:30 PM

If an alternator and starter were all you put into your C10 you are doing very well. Prices for rebuilds or even new AC Delco on those parts are cheap. A 1/2 ton can haul a lot if it is geared properly, but as has been said, stopping and handling with the relatively lightweight suspension and frame are an issue.

In my mind, a 1/2 ton is built more like a car, and a 3/4 ton is heavier all the way around - from the front suspension to the rear axle. I think it actually weighs about 1000 lbs. more empty with all that gear on it. Of course, 3/4 ton gas mileage is terrible compared to a 1/2 ton.

chevymadness · 05-23-2014, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

If an alternator and starter were all you put into your C10 you are doing very well. Prices for rebuilds or even new AC Delco on those parts are cheap. A 1/2 ton can haul a lot if it is geared properly, but as has been said, stopping and handling with the relatively lightweight suspension and frame are an issue.

In my mind, a 1/2 ton is built more like a car, and a 3/4 ton is heavier all the way around - from the front suspension to the rear axle. I think it actually weighs about 1000 lbs. more empty with all that gear on it. Of course, 3/4 ton gas mileage is terrible compared to a 1/2 ton.

We'll I wouldn't want a 3/4 ton I would want a 1 ton at least what the hell can a 1 ton do other then waste more gas to load albertsons groceries!

The weight I would see a decent truck to pull is 6500 pounds to 8000 I plan to have a reliable truck that can haul jetskis and crap around.ahell the newer v6 Chevy models pull more weight this is a joke!

chevymadness · 05-23-2014, 12:07 AM

We'll I wouldn't want a 3/4 ton I would want a 1 ton at least what the hell can a 1 ton do other then waste more gas to load albertsons groceries!

The weight I would see a decent truck to pull is 6500 pounds to 8000 I plan to have a reliable truck that can haul jetskis and crap around.ahell the newer v6 Chevy models pull more weight they 6500 pounds this is a joke!

chevymadness · 05-23-2014, 12:08 AM

Haha to the mod that fabricated my original post.. I knew you would! It was funny I wanted everyone to see it have some humor for this forum is funny?

csdineley · 05-23-2014, 01:20 AM

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the newer v6 Chevy models pull more weight they piss 6500 pounds this is a joke!

According to the Chevy website the 2014 Sliverado 1500 v6 Max Conventional Trailering is 5900 lbs.

**old Rusty C10** · 05-23-2014, 08:56 AM

Ive had to edit several posts in this thread due to non family suitable language. This is amazing because it is a pretty easy topic to discuss without using stuff that is not family friendly. If I have to edit this one more time it will be closed

05-22-2014, 07:11 AM	#1
chevymadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: el paso texas Posts: 273	Why is my truck such a pain The thing can't near do anything right it's one thing after another a new alternator new starter new everything and now I'm told c10s can't pull a whopping 6500 pounds! Well what the heck is a c10 good for other then sitting flat and stupid!Heck I can't even lift the thing! __________________ 1982 chevy silverado It's all about original guys original let me say again original. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 05-22-2014 at 08:48 PM.

05-22-2014, 10:01 AM	#2
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Why is my truck such a ***** Well, sir, it is a 32 1/2 year old truck.... __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

05-22-2014, 12:20 PM	#3
MalibuSSwagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weare,NH Posts: 1,592	Re: Why is my truck such a ***** bs, I've towed that much with mine. __________________ Eric 1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 1986 Chevrolet C10\|5.3L\|TKO600\|Shortbed\|Custom Deluxe 1983 Malibu Wagon\|TPI 305\|T5 5 speed\|3.73 non-posi

05-22-2014, 12:39 PM	#5
V30 mongo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: wyoming pennsylvania Posts: 88	Re: Why is my truck such a ***** They don't make 3/4 ton and one tons for nothing. You use the right tool for the job.... __________________ 1988 V30/6.2/Sm465/NP205/5x6 4.56 axle/12,000 lb.GVW/Ramsey L600 front winch,Chelsea 321PTO on trans/ Ramsey L800 rear winch,Chelsea 352PTO on transfer/ custom steel flat bed with rear rollers.

05-22-2014, 12:40 PM	#6
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,635	Re: Why is my truck such a ***** Concepts of a 1/2 ton changed in the last 15-20 years. Back then a 1/2 ton was a 1/2 ton. Today you can get a 1/2 ton to almost tow as much as a old school Crew cab dually.

05-22-2014, 05:53 PM	#7
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Why is my truck such a ***** Then sell it and get something bigger... __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

05-22-2014, 07:51 PM	#8
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Why is my truck such a ***** It is a safety issue. It can pull the weight, but can it stop it? __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-22-2014, 08:30 PM	#10
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Why is my truck such a ***** If an alternator and starter were all you put into your C10 you are doing very well. Prices for rebuilds or even new AC Delco on those parts are cheap. A 1/2 ton can haul a lot if it is geared properly, but as has been said, stopping and handling with the relatively lightweight suspension and frame are an issue. In my mind, a 1/2 ton is built more like a car, and a 3/4 ton is heavier all the way around - from the front suspension to the rear axle. I think it actually weighs about 1000 lbs. more empty with all that gear on it. Of course, 3/4 ton gas mileage is terrible compared to a 1/2 ton.

05-23-2014, 12:07 AM	#12
chevymadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: el paso texas Posts: 273	Re: Why is my truck such a pain We'll I wouldn't want a 3/4 ton I would want a 1 ton at least what the hell can a 1 ton do other then waste more gas to load albertsons groceries! The weight I would see a decent truck to pull is 6500 pounds to 8000 I plan to have a reliable truck that can haul jetskis and crap around.ahell the newer v6 Chevy models pull more weight they 6500 pounds this is a joke! __________________ 1982 chevy silverado It's all about original guys original let me say again original. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 05-23-2014 at 08:55 AM.

05-23-2014, 12:08 AM	#13
chevymadness Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: el paso texas Posts: 273	Re: Why is my truck such a pain Haha to the mod that fabricated my original post.. I knew you would! It was funny I wanted everyone to see it have some humor for this forum is funny? __________________ 1982 chevy silverado It's all about original guys original let me say again original. Last edited by old Rusty C10; 05-23-2014 at 08:55 AM.

05-23-2014, 08:56 AM	#15
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Why is my truck such a pain Ive had to edit several posts in this thread due to non family suitable language. This is amazing because it is a pretty easy topic to discuss without using stuff that is not family friendly. If I have to edit this one more time it will be closed __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!



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