Hauling my big baby home - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fixer · 12-17-2014, 08:57 PM

Hello everyone, I’m new to the site. I just bought a ’48 2 ton Chevy COE, about 8 hours drive from where I live. The 18 foot beavertail trailer I’ll be bringing it home on is not a gooseneck, it’ll be pulled from a receiver/hitch below the bumper of a 2007 Dodge R2500 truck. From the measurements given to me by the seller the truck should fit on the trailer ok, but I’m not sure about it weight-wise. The trailer is good for a 7950 lb payload, and I’m hoping to find some information on what the coe might weigh, since neither the owner or I know. The drive train is still in the truck, and it has a flatbed behind the cab. Wheelbase is 161”, total length is 248”, dual wheels in the back. Anyone know what this would weigh?
Thanks much for any help!
Fixer

Lokin4AReason · 12-18-2014, 10:07 AM

welcome to the site ....

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-18-2014, 11:38 AM

Welcome to the forum Fixer.
You had posted this in the wrong section of the forum (Pre-47) but I moved it for ya.
I'm sorry I can't help you with your questions, but I'm sure someone who can will see this and reply.

MattBMiller · 12-18-2014, 02:10 PM

You're fine! I've had my '71 5500 on a 20' 10k car hauler.

Fixer · 12-18-2014, 03:58 PM

Thanks for the welcome Lokin and Bill, and the move Bill, my bad. Thanks also, Matt for the encouraging comment, gives me a bit more comfort, but did you mean fine as in "legal", or fine as in "the trailer handled it fine"? On a long trip like this I want to be really legal, especially as it's coming north across the US/Can border. I'm listening, folks.
Fixer

MattBMiller · 12-18-2014, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fixer

Thanks for the welcome Lokin and Bill, and the move Bill, my bad. Thanks also, Matt for the encouraging comment, gives me a bit more comfort, but did you mean fine as in "legal", or fine as in "the trailer handled it fine"? On a long trip like this I want to be really legal, especially as it's coming north across the US/Can border. I'm listening, folks.
Fixer

Fine as in legal and the trailer handled it fine.

Is there anything on the back of the truck? Pics?!

**jayoldschool** · 12-18-2014, 09:44 PM

The weight should be in the GM info book. I know we have them in the 60-66 section. Perhaps check your stickies...

PICS, and have a great trip!

sdkid · 12-18-2014, 10:10 PM

I have a 48 2 ton, the title weight reads at 5370 lbs. Not sure how close that would be to a COE though.

Fixer · 12-19-2014, 02:46 AM

Thanks Matt, jay, sd...good info, especially sd's '48 weight.
Okay, pics

(that's not my trailer)

biohazardbill · 12-19-2014, 08:18 AM

That is slick.

Fixer · 12-20-2014, 01:33 AM

So I found what I was looking for here:
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...to/48index.htm,
on a tip from OrrieG in an old post. The truck weighs less than 5900
pounds, so I'm definitely legal.
Thanks for the interest & advice.
Fixer

colgad · 12-20-2014, 09:13 AM

Wow what a great looking truck. What are your plans for it?

Fixer · 12-20-2014, 10:37 PM

I'd like to drop it down to about 8" clearance, likely on a more modern, complete chevy 3/4 ton chassis and drivetrain. A box in back, sun visor up front, new paint. That's about it, pretty easy if you say it fast.

ETsC10 · 12-31-2014, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colgad

Wow what a great looking truck. What are your plans for it?

Well, I think fixer said he was sending it to Washington so Ellen could drive it...
Ahhh...common fellas...wouldn't this old gal look great in that baby.

Good score fixer...very cool!

68panelman · 12-21-2014, 09:36 AM

Looks really nice!, I can help you drop a few inches by selling me the cab lights...

Fixer · 12-24-2014, 01:06 AM

Ha,ha,ha....they do look pretty nice, don't they? I might just keep them. Oh, and that grill is likely to get chromed too.

scmense · 12-27-2014, 03:16 PM

Looks in good shape, fenders etc. nice truck.

studda · 12-31-2014, 03:56 PM

Here is a chart with weights.

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/4860.htm

This is an awesome site for reference.

12-17-2014, 08:57 PM	#1
Fixer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tofield, Alberta Posts: 6	Hauling my big baby home Hello everyone, I’m new to the site. I just bought a ’48 2 ton Chevy COE, about 8 hours drive from where I live. The 18 foot beavertail trailer I’ll be bringing it home on is not a gooseneck, it’ll be pulled from a receiver/hitch below the bumper of a 2007 Dodge R2500 truck. From the measurements given to me by the seller the truck should fit on the trailer ok, but I’m not sure about it weight-wise. The trailer is good for a 7950 lb payload, and I’m hoping to find some information on what the coe might weigh, since neither the owner or I know. The drive train is still in the truck, and it has a flatbed behind the cab. Wheelbase is 161”, total length is 248”, dual wheels in the back. Anyone know what this would weigh? Thanks much for any help! Fixer

12-18-2014, 10:07 AM	#2
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: somewhere . . . Posts: 972	Re: Hauling my big baby home welcome to the site .... __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

12-18-2014, 11:38 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Hauling my big baby home Welcome to the forum Fixer. You had posted this in the wrong section of the forum (Pre-47) but I moved it for ya. I'm sorry I can't help you with your questions, but I'm sure someone who can will see this and reply. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

12-18-2014, 02:10 PM	#4
MattBMiller Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dryden, MI Posts: 54	Re: Hauling my big baby home You're fine! I've had my '71 5500 on a 20' 10k car hauler.

12-18-2014, 03:58 PM	#5
Fixer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tofield, Alberta Posts: 6	Re: Hauling my big baby home Thanks for the welcome Lokin and Bill, and the move Bill, my bad. Thanks also, Matt for the encouraging comment, gives me a bit more comfort, but did you mean fine as in "legal", or fine as in "the trailer handled it fine"? On a long trip like this I want to be really legal, especially as it's coming north across the US/Can border. I'm listening, folks. Fixer

12-18-2014, 09:44 PM	#7
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Hauling my big baby home The weight should be in the GM info book. I know we have them in the 60-66 section. Perhaps check your stickies... PICS, and have a great trip!

12-18-2014, 10:10 PM	#8
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Hauling my big baby home I have a 48 2 ton, the title weight reads at 5370 lbs. Not sure how close that would be to a COE though. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

12-19-2014, 02:46 AM	#9
Fixer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tofield, Alberta Posts: 6	Re: Hauling my big baby home Thanks Matt, jay, sd...good info, especially sd's '48 weight. Okay, pics (that's not my trailer) Attached Images

12-19-2014, 08:18 AM	#10
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Hauling my big baby home That is slick.

12-20-2014, 01:33 AM	#11
Fixer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tofield, Alberta Posts: 6	Re: Hauling my big baby home So I found what I was looking for here: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...to/48index.htm, on a tip from OrrieG in an old post. The truck weighs less than 5900 pounds, so I'm definitely legal. Thanks for the interest & advice. Fixer

12-20-2014, 09:13 AM	#12
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: Hauling my big baby home Wow what a great looking truck. What are your plans for it? __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour

12-20-2014, 10:37 PM	#13
Fixer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tofield, Alberta Posts: 6	Re: Hauling my big baby home I'd like to drop it down to about 8" clearance, likely on a more modern, complete chevy 3/4 ton chassis and drivetrain. A box in back, sun visor up front, new paint. That's about it, pretty easy if you say it fast.

12-21-2014, 09:36 AM	#15
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Hauling my big baby home Looks really nice!, I can help you drop a few inches by selling me the cab lights...

12-24-2014, 01:06 AM	#16
Fixer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tofield, Alberta Posts: 6	Re: Hauling my big baby home Ha,ha,ha....they do look pretty nice, don't they? I might just keep them. Oh, and that grill is likely to get chromed too.

12-27-2014, 03:16 PM	#17
scmense Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Asbury, MO. Posts: 32	Re: Hauling my big baby home Looks in good shape, fenders etc. nice truck.



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12-31-2014, 03:56 PM	#18
studda Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: St. Clair Mo Posts: 283	Re: Hauling my big baby home Here is a chart with weights. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/4860.htm This is an awesome site for reference.

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