Towing weight?

[1968 c10 357]

Hello, is there anyone who knows where I can download an original document on how much a 68 c10 is authorized to tow?

If I can not prove how much it may tow, then it will be set to max half of what it weighs, and it is not so much.

I bought the truck last summer in California, and got it sail back to Denmark, here it must be approved by the authorities before I can drive it.

Total interest, thank you in advance ...

(Excuse my English, Google is helping me.)

[Jacfourteen]

I'm interested in this too. I've looked around but its mostly opinions on how much these things can safely tow. I guess when I get home I could look in my owners manual....don't know why I didn't think of that sooner Too bad mine is a 3/4 ton so it won't help you out, maybe someone else has a manual for a 1/2 out there.

[mr48chev]

Someone should have it in the back of their owners manual for that model truck.

It is also going to depend on what style of hitch you have on the truck as a class III or IV hitch is rated a lot higher than a bumper hitch or a step bumper with a hitch ball in it.

It is pretty normal for guys here to tow a car trailer with a full sized American car behind a C-10 of any year.

[Longhorn Man]

believe it or not, it mostly depends on what eangine and what gearing is in the rear end.
I don't think I have anything for a 68, but I think I do for a 70.
I'll see if I can dig into it later on this evening.

[1968 c10 357]

Thanks for the replies
The Danish authorities need only "model and vintage" so if anyone has
a piece of paper with something from Chevrolet of what the vehicle is authorized to tow I will be happy.
(My hitch is class v-5 it says 10,000 lb)

[StingRay]

On a vehicle that old it will more than likely depend on the gvw and the hitch type. They didn't have gcvw back then. Here you can tow GVW with a regular hitch rated to that capacity. You can tow double gvw with a weight distributing hitch, a goose neck or a 5th wheel. At that point it really becomes the gvw and axle ratings. On a lighter vehicle they will become the limiting factor because of the weight the hitch transfers to the tow rig. Whether it tows well or not that's really equipment on the individual truck. A typical 67-72 half ton with a good 350/ th350 and a 373 diff will pull 8 or 9k on the flat really well and at 10% tongue weight you are pretty much at or over one of the gross weights. In the hills it will probably be a bit weak. Here over 3K and you need trailer brakes. Get a really good controller as it makes a big difference.

I'm talking in thousands of pounds here so in Europe do the conversion to KG

[Average Joe]

Hey 1968 c-10 357 I'm not much help as to your towing question but thought i'd say hey to a fellow Dane. Well i'm only half as my dad is from Danmark but my mom is from California. Pops was born and raised outside of Hobro and came to the U.S. in the sixties and obtained his citizenship. He's been back half a dozen times since and even took me in '98. Seems like I went through Odense on the train from Copenhagen to Soro. My aunt lived there at the time. The only American Iron I saw when I was back there was a rusted out 70's blazer. Good luck on your project!!!

[Longhorn Man]

Digging this one up... Without the engine and rear gear ratio, I can't help you. So far all i have located is for a 1970. I don't know if they will settle for that or not, but it breaks it all down by engine and rear ratio.

[Rod]

There were trailering brochures that had decent data on towing capacities. This is dated Nov 68 if it helps. Rod

[CHEMPOWR]

Thanks for the chart. There doesn't seem to be a lot og guidance on this topic out there on the internet.

What strikes me is that the C10 and C20 can pretty much tow the same amount of weight if they have the same drive train. kind of goes against what has been said on some of the threads here (and against common sense).

[1-2many]

Sorry this is for a 71 and is in bad shape. Good luck with your Department of Motor Vehicles. I have some larger files if you need them. Your English is better than mine and I've lived here most of my life.

Jay

[1968 c10 357]

Thank you all, that is exactly what I hoped to find, great ...

[Edmond]

I have the same problem over here in The Netherlands.
A friend of mine who has a '72 Suburban found this web-site:
http://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/options.html
He did sent the form with all the info which is on the built sheet from inside the glovebox and according to that he can now officially tow 1588kg.
I'm going to do the same 'cause I have no official towing amount on my registration either.
Let's hope it will work for me aswell.

Good Luck.

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

[1968 c10 357]

Originally Posted by Edmond

I have the same problem over here in The Netherlands.
A friend of mine who has a '72 Suburban found this web-site:
http://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/options.html
He did sent the form with all the info which is on the built sheet from inside the glovebox and according to that he can now officially tow 1588kg.
I'm going to do the same 'cause I have no official towing amount on my registration either.
Let's hope it will work for me aswell.

Good Luck.

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

yes, ok, this is a very good option.
if I can obtain a great many documents, then they must surely agree with me.
thanks...
(I love this forum)

[Seraph]

i don't recommend doing this.....

[grayw0lf]

Goodness gracious, Seraph.

You're killing that poor thing!

[1968 c10 357]

Originally Posted by Seraph

i don't recommend doing this.....

in Denmark, I will get in jail for doing that ...
Perhaps not, but will get a heavy fine at any rate ...

[Seraph]

lol this was when it was the only vehicle we had, today she sits up getting ready for the restoration she deserves. just thought i would share the pic
oh BTW it pulled all the way home no problem!

[crites_72]

Originally Posted by Rod

There were trailering brochures that had decent data on towing capacities. This is dated Nov 68 if it helps. Rod

ok quick question. my 68 had a 283 in it. i allways thought that was the original motor but it doesnt show one on that brochure?

[Edmond]

Originally Posted by Edmond

I have the same problem over here in The Netherlands.
A friend of mine who has a '72 Suburban found this web-site:
http://www.vintagevehicleservices.com/options.html
He did sent the form with all the info which is on the built sheet from inside the glovebox and according to that he can now officially tow 1588kg.
I'm going to do the same 'cause I have no official towing amount on my registration either.
Let's hope it will work for me aswell.

Good Luck.

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

Well I tried it going this way but no luck for me.
They can not verify my vehicle weight through GM records.
All they could give me was the Gross Combination Weight Rating (9500lbs for my truck) which I already knew so nothing new there.
What I need is the maximum trailer weight.
The authorities will only accept Offical GM documents stating just that, the trailer weight. NOT the GCW.

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

[1968 c10 357]

Originally Posted by Edmond

Well I tried it going this way but no luck for me.
They can not verify my vehicle weight through GM records.
All they could give me was the Gross Combination Weight Rating (9500lbs for my truck) which I already knew so nothing new there.
What I need is the maximum trailer weight.
The authorities will only accept Offical GM documents stating just that, the trailer weight. NOT the GCW.

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

there ought to be the same rules for you.
if your friend is also from Netherlands.

[Edmond]

'Fair-Play' is not in The authorities dictionary

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

[1-2many]

Originally Posted by Edmond

'Fair-Play' is not in The authorities dictionary

Cya,
Edmond
Dutch Longhorn

I agree.
It is the same around the world, unfortunatley.

Jay

[Arizona oldguy]

Here is a good ol towing story for ya: In 66 Dad purchased a 21 foot travel trailer, we pulled it with a 63 GMC Carry-all with the mighty 305 V6 and 3 on the tree. In 67 he was tired of the V6 and shifting so he purchased a 67 Suburban 283 with a glide, had a hitch installed and off we go from Michigan to the wild west. Trying to go from Ouray Colorado up the Million Dollar highway to Silverton, made it to the bottom of Red mountain pass and the truck said nope not gonna do it, flat came to a stand still with the foot feed on the floor. Pretty scary for a 9 year old, we turned around and went another way. Note to self check out what they pull before you buy what your gonna pull. Thanks for listening

[Hubscrub]

no help here but, i did see a 1/2 ton chevy the other day pulling with a chain a 70 something ford with a trailer behind it out of the gas station