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Old 03-07-2011, 01:49 AM   #1
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Curb weight of a 78 shortbed

Does anyone know the curb weight on a 78 shortbed? I can't find it anywhere online. Base weight would work too, just trying to get a weight for transport.

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Old 03-07-2011, 02:22 AM   #2
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Re: Curb weight of a 78 shortbed

mine is 4500lbs. iron head bbc but has fiberglass roll pan and hood, and no a/c,smog.
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Old 03-07-2011, 02:40 AM   #3
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Re: Curb weight of a 78 shortbed

my 83 C10 with a SBC and me in it was 3980 lbs. take 250 lb me out and its just over 3700 lbs
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Old 03-07-2011, 04:23 AM   #4
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Re: Curb weight of a 78 shortbed

To know your exact curb weight, and other interesting facts check this link:

http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-h...tion-kits.html
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Old 03-07-2011, 03:05 PM   #5
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Re: Curb weight of a 78 shortbed

my 85 weighed in at about 3900 with a full tank me in it and nothing stripped out.
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Old 05-01-2016, 10:42 AM   #6
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Re: Curb weight of a 78 shortbed

1978 Chevy C10 shortbed stepside, 4.1 straight six, T5 trans, powersteering, nearly empty tank...3800 lbs.

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