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duckdude · 02-25-2014, 05:49 PM

anyone have any idea what a 69 c-30 wrecker weighs? need to figure out if my trailer will handle it.

davepl · 02-25-2014, 05:53 PM

What's the weight of the cab and chassis?

duckdude · 02-25-2014, 06:12 PM

I don't know. also don't know weight of wrecker bed. was wondering if someone on here knows

**uncle** · 02-25-2014, 06:15 PM

Not sure on wt but I pulled one w/o engine with on my 7k trailer fairly easy. I have ton truck with big block for towing.

**special-K** · 02-25-2014, 06:42 PM

I had one and I don't know what it weighed. I'd say it's like a pickup with some stuff in it.

bobs409 · 03-02-2014, 08:26 AM

After restoring one, I can tell you that the box is GAWD AWFUL heavy! I'd say it's like a pickup with another pickup in the box.

I never had mine weighed but would love to know the answer to this one myself.

**special-K** · 03-02-2014, 10:54 AM

Yeah,a lot of stuff in it,like 1,000# or more

hugger6933 · 03-02-2014, 10:58 AM

Depending on the bed, is it a dual boom single boom or dual winch or did they have those then? I'm guessing the bed in the 1500# range. Those things were some heavy pieces of equipment.

junksaver · 03-04-2014, 01:01 AM

The weight should be between 6500-7500 pounds. I would recommend at least a 10k trailer.

duckdude · 03-04-2014, 05:44 PM

thanks junksaver

sdailey · 03-04-2014, 06:23 PM

I towed this '69 GMC with my 1/2 ton truck and 7k trailer with no issues.

junksaver · 03-04-2014, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

I towed this '69 GMC with my 1/2 ton truck and 7k trailer with no issues.

I'm glad you didn't have any problems, but I guarantee you that trailer and hitch on your truck was overloaded. 7k trailers are best used for lighter weight vehicles.

1972RedNeck · 03-04-2014, 11:08 PM

Most things have a pretty decent safety rating on them.

**special-K** · 03-05-2014, 11:05 AM

You can do it. Do it much and it will start to show

sdailey · 03-05-2014, 11:37 PM

To the OP, how big is your trailer and how far would you have to haul the wrecker before you made it home?

I hauled the one pictured above 11 miles. I know my limitations along with the limitations of my equipment, so I was comfortable hauling that one.

02-25-2014, 05:49 PM	#1
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	1969 wrecker anyone have any idea what a 69 c-30 wrecker weighs? need to figure out if my trailer will handle it.

02-25-2014, 05:53 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: 1969 wrecker What's the weight of the cab and chassis? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-25-2014, 06:12 PM	#3
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Re: 1969 wrecker I don't know. also don't know weight of wrecker bed. was wondering if someone on here knows

02-25-2014, 06:15 PM	#4
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: 1969 wrecker Not sure on wt but I pulled one w/o engine with on my 7k trailer fairly easy. I have ton truck with big block for towing.

02-25-2014, 06:42 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1969 wrecker I had one and I don't know what it weighed. I'd say it's like a pickup with some stuff in it. __________________ "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 ~

03-02-2014, 08:26 AM	#6
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: 1969 wrecker After restoring one, I can tell you that the box is GAWD AWFUL heavy! I'd say it's like a pickup with another pickup in the box. I never had mine weighed but would love to know the answer to this one myself. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-02-2014, 10:54 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1969 wrecker Yeah,a lot of stuff in it,like 1,000# or more __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-02-2014 at 07:07 PM.

03-02-2014, 10:58 AM	#8
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: 1969 wrecker Depending on the bed, is it a dual boom single boom or dual winch or did they have those then? I'm guessing the bed in the 1500# range. Those things were some heavy pieces of equipment.

03-04-2014, 01:01 AM	#9
junksaver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Durham NC Posts: 216	Re: 1969 wrecker The weight should be between 6500-7500 pounds. I would recommend at least a 10k trailer. __________________ 68 4wd Stepside 69 2wd Stepside Project 71 2wd Blazer Project 72 2wd 3/4 Ton Project or Parts? 73 4wd Blazer

03-04-2014, 05:44 PM	#10
duckdude Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: chillicothe mo Posts: 225	Re: 1969 wrecker thanks junksaver

03-04-2014, 06:23 PM	#11
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: 1969 wrecker I towed this '69 GMC with my 1/2 ton truck and 7k trailer with no issues. __________________ Shannon

03-05-2014, 11:05 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1969 wrecker You can do it. Do it much and it will start to show __________________ "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 ~

03-05-2014, 11:37 PM	#15
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: 1969 wrecker To the OP, how big is your trailer and how far would you have to haul the wrecker before you made it home? I hauled the one pictured above 11 miles. I know my limitations along with the limitations of my equipment, so I was comfortable hauling that one. __________________ Shannon

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