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heavychevy79 · 06-23-2009, 03:08 AM

I could have sworn there was a thread about hauling stuff with our trucks.
I must be loosing my mind.

I know someone has pics of 73-87 hauling a dozer or backhoe or something like that.

I had room for another car so I got one. It was a heavy load, but not as bad as hauling a full size truck on a heavy flatbed trailer.

gchemist · 06-23-2009, 05:22 AM

Toys at work.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3253771

redneckwheelman2 · 06-23-2009, 08:37 AM

"I could have sworn there was a thread about hauling stuff with our trucks.
I must be loosing my mind"

i had the thread but they moved it to general discusion

*JCampbell* · 06-23-2009, 03:41 PM

Does this count?

*JCampbell* · 06-23-2009, 03:50 PM

Was it this thread?

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=315291

jchav62 · 06-23-2009, 03:53 PM

Here's one...hauling one project with another...

heavychevy79 · 06-23-2009, 05:57 PM

JCampbell, how heavy do you think that Bobcat is? Did it pull ok?
Do you think a 3/4 ton would handle that?

powerdriver 1958 · 06-23-2009, 06:41 PM

I think i saw 843 on the bobcat and is apox. 6200 lbs. depending on attachments.I pulled an 843 home with a bumper hitch trailer and felt like i made a big mistake.Used a 76 3+3 3/4. Took it back to town on my gooseneck trailer and made a world of difference.Felt like it was under control.

*JCampbell* · 06-23-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by heavychevy79

JCampbell, how heavy do you think that Bobcat is? Did it pull ok?
Do you think a 3/4 ton would handle that?

Indeed, it's an 843. Your looking at roughly 7,050 #'s (our New Holland LS 180 weighs in at 7,150 #'s). That particular trailer was a rental, but I estimate it weighed in at around 2000 #'s +/-. Our trailer weighs in at 2,500 #'s. So at any given time your lookin' at 9,800-10,000 #'s by the time you factor in fuel, chains, binders, tools, etc.

She pulls it with no problem, although I think it's a bit out of a 3/4 ton, SRW's league.

As it is, I always suck up a little seat fabric when some pinhead pulls out in front of me.

heavychevy79 · 06-29-2009, 12:46 PM

I love my tow dolly, it is so much lighter than the flatbed trailer.

*JCampbell* · 06-29-2009, 01:07 PM

Kinda lame...as in no load, but it's still technically towing.

*78 Chevyrado* · 06-29-2009, 02:04 PM

Poor fords and dodges.... I also like that they needed help from a 30 year old chevy...lol

*JCampbell* · 06-29-2009, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

...I also like that they needed help from a 30 year old chevy...

pig rig · 06-29-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCampbell

thats a good picture of your dads truck

dan76 · 06-30-2009, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heavychevy79

I love my tow dolly, it is so much lighter than the flatbed trailer.

I agree, however my TD is about 78" wide at the fenders so it's tough to get a full size pickup aboard without risking paint. The good part it's rated at 7.5k. c My works much better after I rebuilt the surge brake system (new master/wheel cylinders).

TexasJeff · 06-30-2009, 07:11 AM

Here's mine

*JCampbell* · 06-30-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pig rig

thats a good picture of your dads truck

Walts_restoration · 07-01-2009, 04:49 PM

My dads truck, and its nearly identical twin. Dads is a 73 c20 350 nonair with the heaviest duty suspesnion you could get in a 3/4 ton, 4 speed granny low and we believe a 3.55 rear, and the 74 is a 350 nonair th400 with a 4.10 rear, and heavy duty rear brakes (around a 16" rear drum :wow

Dads truck has 209 thousand miles, and until a month ago, had the orignal heater hoses, last winter we had to change the timing chain at 180k miles, and take the valve covers off since it pulled the studs out a little but, but other than that the motor uses no oil and still runs like new at 209k miles. 3 sets of points 3 water pumps an alternator and a few sets of plugs.

stomper · 11-12-2018, 04:46 PM

Resurrecting a 10 yr old post. Lets keep our own tow/haul pix thread going. A 283 I picked up this weekend.

RedBed · 11-12-2018, 05:13 PM

Bonanza Big 10 - Towed my Compact Tractor on a 16' trailer.

Troy Sr · 11-12-2018, 05:20 PM

Here's Mine hauling a 3400 lb camper, and a 4000 lb boat. No problem at all!!!

peabobble · 11-12-2018, 09:40 PM

C20 Ranch work

cochino12 · 11-12-2018, 10:01 PM

My K30 hauling my new plow truck

DieselSJ · 11-13-2018, 01:57 PM

About 5k lbs

100%Chevy · 11-14-2018, 12:56 AM

What does a full size ,4 door ,big block dually weigh?
Towing it with my 78,C-10,250 six with 3 speed still on the column.

Mike.

06-23-2009, 03:08 AM	#1
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Towing / Hauling thread. I could have sworn there was a thread about hauling stuff with our trucks. I must be loosing my mind. I know someone has pics of 73-87 hauling a dozer or backhoe or something like that. I had room for another car so I got one. It was a heavy load, but not as bad as hauling a full size truck on a heavy flatbed trailer. Attached Images

06-23-2009, 05:22 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Toys at work. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3253771 __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

06-23-2009, 08:37 AM	#3
redneckwheelman2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: harris mn Posts: 126	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. "I could have sworn there was a thread about hauling stuff with our trucks. I must be loosing my mind" i had the thread but they moved it to general discusion

06-23-2009, 03:41 PM	#4
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Does this count?

06-23-2009, 03:50 PM	#5
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Was it this thread? http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=315291

06-23-2009, 03:53 PM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Here's one...hauling one project with another... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-23-2009, 05:57 PM	#7
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. JCampbell, how heavy do you think that Bobcat is? Did it pull ok? Do you think a 3/4 ton would handle that?

06-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#8
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. I think i saw 843 on the bobcat and is apox. 6200 lbs. depending on attachments.I pulled an 843 home with a bumper hitch trailer and felt like i made a big mistake.Used a 76 3+3 3/4. Took it back to town on my gooseneck trailer and made a world of difference.Felt like it was under control.

06-29-2009, 12:46 PM	#10
heavychevy79 Cheyenne Super Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 545	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. I love my tow dolly, it is so much lighter than the flatbed trailer. Attached Images

06-29-2009, 01:07 PM	#11
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Kinda lame...as in no load, but it's still technically towing.

06-29-2009, 02:04 PM	#12
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Poor fords and dodges.... I also like that they needed help from a 30 year old chevy...lol Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 06-29-2009 at 02:05 PM.

06-30-2009, 07:11 AM	#16
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Here's mine Attached Images __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

07-01-2009, 04:49 PM	#18
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. My dads truck, and its nearly identical twin. Dads is a 73 c20 350 nonair with the heaviest duty suspesnion you could get in a 3/4 ton, 4 speed granny low and we believe a 3.55 rear, and the 74 is a 350 nonair th400 with a 4.10 rear, and heavy duty rear brakes (around a 16" rear drum :wow Dads truck has 209 thousand miles, and until a month ago, had the orignal heater hoses, last winter we had to change the timing chain at 180k miles, and take the valve covers off since it pulled the studs out a little but, but other than that the motor uses no oil and still runs like new at 209k miles. 3 sets of points 3 water pumps an alternator and a few sets of plugs. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

11-12-2018, 04:46 PM	#19
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,702	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Resurrecting a 10 yr old post. Lets keep our own tow/haul pix thread going. A 283 I picked up this weekend. Attached Images __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

11-12-2018, 05:13 PM	#20
RedBed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: TX Posts: 257	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Bonanza Big 10 - Towed my Compact Tractor on a 16' trailer. __________________ *1979 Chevrolet Bonanza/305/4L60/Edelbrock Performer/Holley 600 Classic*



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11-12-2018, 05:20 PM	#21
Troy Sr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 461	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. Here's Mine hauling a 3400 lb camper, and a 4000 lb boat. No problem at all!!! __________________ Take Care Troy

11-12-2018, 09:40 PM	#22
peabobble Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Drop Posts: 25	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. C20 Ranch work Attached Images

11-12-2018, 10:01 PM	#23
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. My K30 hauling my new plow truck Attached Images __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

11-13-2018, 01:57 PM	#24
DieselSJ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 574	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. About 5k lbs __________________ 87 R30 CC Dually, TBI 454, NV4500, zero rust barn find 87 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, 6.5 turbodiesel, 700R4

11-14-2018, 12:56 AM	#25
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Towing / Hauling thread. What does a full size ,4 door ,big block dually weigh? Towing it with my 78,C-10,250 six with 3 speed still on the column. Mike.

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