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Goldfinger · 11-09-2010, 08:11 PM

I've been curious of this for quite a while. i read somewhere that c10's are some of the heavier production half ton trucks.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-09-2010, 09:26 PM

I believe they weigh in about the same as a new camaro so somewhere between 4100 and 4400 depending on options and equipment. If I'm incorrect on any of this info anybody feel free to correct
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SuperNova22 · 11-10-2010, 12:22 AM

I have a 76 stepside. Had to get i weighed at a Highway Patrol office a few years back for a new VIN plate. Came in right about 3800lbs. Totally stock, no power anything. On my pink it says unladen weight 3300lbs.

swb85 · 11-10-2010, 09:21 AM

My 85 short bed 2wd weighs 3880lbs without me in it and 1/2 tank of fuel. Silverado trim package, a/c and sbc/m21 powertrain.

*78 Chevyrado* · 11-10-2010, 09:27 AM

My 87 longbed, silverado-full trim and all options, 305, 700r4, lightest duty suspension weighed about 4300lbs with one full tank of fuel.

That VS my 3/4 ton, my 3/4 ton is about 5100lbs. longbed, scottsdale trim, some options, 350, th400, heaviest duty suspension parts except for sway bar and front springs and with a half tank or so of fuel.

Goldfinger · 11-10-2010, 02:01 PM

I took mine to the scale and with 305/700 all equiptment and heavy duty factory suspension. It weighed in just under 5,600.

80SPORT · 11-11-2010, 10:23 PM

GM specified weight in 1980 dealer guide for a c10 with 6 cyl was 3758 lbs.

A c30 crew cab base weight was 4984 lbs

wklink · 11-11-2010, 11:39 PM

Mine was 4100 pounds empty according to my last dump run.

77 GMC Sierra Heavy Half longbed with full dual tanks, no other real options.

**rs74** · 07-02-2015, 10:42 AM

An old thread I know but this kind of surprised me. I would have figured that my 85 short bed C10 would have been alot heavier than my 93 short bed step side. Both 2wd and regular cabs. Seems like they are pretty close to the same.

93M6Formula · 07-02-2015, 10:58 AM

Gotta remember, the newer the truck, the more options, insulation, safety, and other equipment there is. Like said, we have new cars that weigh as much as old trucks... The old trucks might be mostly steel but they were also lacking a lot of comforts we have today.

**rs74** · 07-02-2015, 10:41 PM

[QUOTE=93M6Formula;7228660]Gotta remember, the newer the truck, the more options, insulation, safety, and other equipment there is. Like said, we have new cars that weigh as much as old trucks... The old trucks might be mostly steel but they were also lacking a lot of comforts we have today.[/QUOTE

I had thought of that but still thought my 93 with the fiberglass bed sides would be lighter by more than that. You are probably right though with all the extra insulation etc. that they have.
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SkinnyG · 07-02-2015, 11:01 PM

My '77 Silverado Shortbox was 4380 at the recyclers with me in it, and a full tank of gas. Or it might have been two tanks. I can't remember.

11-09-2010, 08:11 PM	#1
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	what is the average weight of a c10 I've been curious of this for quite a while. i read somewhere that c10's are some of the heavier production half ton trucks. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

11-09-2010, 09:26 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 I believe they weigh in about the same as a new camaro so somewhere between 4100 and 4400 depending on options and equipment. If I'm incorrect on any of this info anybody feel free to correct Posted via Mobile Device

11-10-2010, 12:22 AM	#3
SuperNova22 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 53	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 I have a 76 stepside. Had to get i weighed at a Highway Patrol office a few years back for a new VIN plate. Came in right about 3800lbs. Totally stock, no power anything. On my pink it says unladen weight 3300lbs. Last edited by SuperNova22; 11-10-2010 at 12:25 AM.

11-10-2010, 09:21 AM	#4
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 My 85 short bed 2wd weighs 3880lbs without me in it and 1/2 tank of fuel. Silverado trim package, a/c and sbc/m21 powertrain. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

11-10-2010, 09:27 AM	#5
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 My 87 longbed, silverado-full trim and all options, 305, 700r4, lightest duty suspension weighed about 4300lbs with one full tank of fuel. That VS my 3/4 ton, my 3/4 ton is about 5100lbs. longbed, scottsdale trim, some options, 350, th400, heaviest duty suspension parts except for sway bar and front springs and with a half tank or so of fuel. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 11-10-2010 at 09:29 AM.

11-10-2010, 02:01 PM	#6
Goldfinger Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: laurel hill Fl Posts: 645	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 I took mine to the scale and with 305/700 all equiptment and heavy duty factory suspension. It weighed in just under 5,600. __________________ 1985 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB 305/700r4 [ Goldfinger ] 1999 k3500 crew cab dually 6.5tdi/4l80e

11-11-2010, 10:23 PM	#7
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 GM specified weight in 1980 dealer guide for a c10 with 6 cyl was 3758 lbs. A c30 crew cab base weight was 4984 lbs

11-11-2010, 11:39 PM	#8
wklink Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 122	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 Mine was 4100 pounds empty according to my last dump run. 77 GMC Sierra Heavy Half longbed with full dual tanks, no other real options. __________________ I let my 16 year old son drive my every car that I own. I don't let him drive my truck. A man has to draw a line somewhere.

07-02-2015, 10:42 AM	#9
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 An old thread I know but this kind of surprised me. I would have figured that my 85 short bed C10 would have been alot heavier than my 93 short bed step side. Both 2wd and regular cabs. Seems like they are pretty close to the same. __________________ Roy 85 Short Bed Silverado- Work in progress. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564818 1987 R10 shortie

07-02-2015, 10:58 AM	#10
93M6Formula Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Norfolk,NE Posts: 136	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 Gotta remember, the newer the truck, the more options, insulation, safety, and other equipment there is. Like said, we have new cars that weigh as much as old trucks... The old trucks might be mostly steel but they were also lacking a lot of comforts we have today. __________________ 1982 Sierra Classic K15 RC/LB 6.2L Diesel 700R4 1988 GTA Trans AM 305 TPI 700R4 1993 Formula Firebird LT1 T56 1995 GMC K2500 ECLB 6.5L 4L80E 1996 GMC K3500 CCLB LB7 6L90

07-02-2015, 10:41 PM	#11
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	[QUOTE=93M6Formula;7228660]Gotta remember, the newer the truck, the more options, insulation, safety, and other equipment there is. Like said, we have new cars that weigh as much as old trucks... The old trucks might be mostly steel but they were also lacking a lot of comforts we have today.[/QUOTE I had thought of that but still thought my 93 with the fiberglass bed sides would be lighter by more than that. You are probably right though with all the extra insulation etc. that they have. Posted via Mobile Device

07-02-2015, 11:01 PM	#12
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,246	Re: what is the average weight of a c10 My '77 Silverado Shortbox was 4380 at the recyclers with me in it, and a full tank of gas. Or it might have been two tanks. I can't remember. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate



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