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OldSkool71 · 07-16-2006, 12:27 AM

Is the GVW for a short bed the same as a long bed? And what is it for both regardless?

thanks

**special-K** · 07-16-2006, 07:08 AM

Man,that`s good question.If I ever knew the answer,I forgot it,lol.It prolly is less since the truck weighs less,a bit.BTW,is the truck in your avatar the one in your signature?What I`m gettin`at is,I was wondering if this is what you wound up buying.I remember you were looking at some nice trucks.And,I really wish I coulda bought your red one.

OldSkool71 · 07-17-2006, 05:12 PM

Actually I had this truck at the time I was looking at a 71. I went to look at it and it was nice but not nice enough for the price. Still hoping to come across a 71-72 SWB 4x4 Cheyenne Super some time in the future.

**special-K** · 07-18-2006, 06:35 AM

That`s right,this has been your avatar all along.I remember the truck you were looking at,it wasn`t authentic or something.That would be a perfect pair having a 2wd & 4wd short Fleetsides,like a certain member in GA.I won`t mention any names,but his initials are SeeTen.

GMC Jim · 07-18-2006, 07:11 AM

Chev Service Manual 1971 :-- 115" WB = 4400 GVW
127" WB = 4800 GVW
127" WB = 5400 GVW (RPO G50)

RPO G50 = Heavy Duty Springs
My GMC 1/2T 127" WB with rear leaf springs shows 5400 GVW on the door jamb vin plate.

OldSkool71 · 07-21-2006, 04:14 AM

thanks Jim....

07-16-2006, 12:27 AM	#1
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Is GVW the same? Is the GVW for a short bed the same as a long bed? And what is it for both regardless? thanks __________________ -Ron-

07-16-2006, 07:08 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is GVW the same? Man,that`s good question.If I ever knew the answer,I forgot it,lol.It prolly is less since the truck weighs less,a bit.BTW,is the truck in your avatar the one in your signature?What I`m gettin`at is,I was wondering if this is what you wound up buying.I remember you were looking at some nice trucks.And,I really wish I coulda bought your red one. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-17-2006, 05:12 PM	#3
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: Is GVW the same? Actually I had this truck at the time I was looking at a 71. I went to look at it and it was nice but not nice enough for the price. Still hoping to come across a 71-72 SWB 4x4 Cheyenne Super some time in the future. __________________ -Ron-

07-18-2006, 06:35 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is GVW the same? That`s right,this has been your avatar all along.I remember the truck you were looking at,it wasn`t authentic or something.That would be a perfect pair having a 2wd & 4wd short Fleetsides,like a certain member in GA.I won`t mention any names,but his initials are SeeTen. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

07-18-2006, 07:11 AM	#5
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	Re: Is GVW the same? Chev Service Manual 1971 :-- 115" WB = 4400 GVW 127" WB = 4800 GVW 127" WB = 5400 GVW (RPO G50) RPO G50 = Heavy Duty Springs My GMC 1/2T 127" WB with rear leaf springs shows 5400 GVW on the door jamb vin plate. __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal). Last edited by GMC Jim; 07-18-2006 at 07:11 AM.

07-21-2006, 04:14 AM	#6
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Re: Is GVW the same? thanks Jim.... __________________ -Ron-

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