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edmonton72 · 08-04-2005, 05:15 PM

I was wonder what the towning capacity for a 72 C/10 longbed with a 355, turbo 400 and a 3.42 12 bolt be. I plan on towing a boat that weighs around 4000lbs and have stuff in the box while driving through mountain roads and I was wondering if my truck could handle it.

Gary · 08-04-2005, 06:06 PM

My bro in law's step dad tows with a straight 6 3 on the tree short step side a 24 foot camper, he added the hookup for electric brakes and that baby tows that camper like a champ. And that's around 3500-4000 pounds I believe.

Speaking of that truck, it's the cleanest all original (best I can tell it is) 60 something chevy truck I've ever laid eyes on, it's absolutely straight, rust free, original paint is still pretty good, I mean it's not showroom but man it sure is straight and clean.

**Palf70Step** · 08-04-2005, 06:11 PM

Engine/drive train wise, I would say your OK, but make sure you're running a tranny cooler on it.

Longhorn Man · 08-04-2005, 06:29 PM

This is right out of the 69 books.
you'll have to read between the lines since you have non stock gears thoguh

08-04-2005, 05:15 PM	#1
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Towing Capacity I was wonder what the towning capacity for a 72 C/10 longbed with a 355, turbo 400 and a 3.42 12 bolt be. I plan on towing a boat that weighs around 4000lbs and have stuff in the box while driving through mountain roads and I was wondering if my truck could handle it. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

08-04-2005, 06:06 PM	#2
Gary Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Harvest, AL Posts: 545	My bro in law's step dad tows with a straight 6 3 on the tree short step side a 24 foot camper, he added the hookup for electric brakes and that baby tows that camper like a champ. And that's around 3500-4000 pounds I believe. Speaking of that truck, it's the cleanest all original (best I can tell it is) 60 something chevy truck I've ever laid eyes on, it's absolutely straight, rust free, original paint is still pretty good, I mean it's not showroom but man it sure is straight and clean. __________________ Gary Harris 85 Silverado - 87 Grand National 2007 Ardmore Car Show

08-04-2005, 06:11 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,845	Engine/drive train wise, I would say your OK, but make sure you're running a tranny cooler on it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 08-04-2005 at 06:11 PM.

08-04-2005, 06:29 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	This is right out of the 69 books. you'll have to read between the lines since you have non stock gears thoguh



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