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03-02-2003, 10:41 PM | #1 |
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towing capacity question
Anyone out there know what the tow rating for a 68 Chevy C10 would be? I have towed our travel trailer with the truck and it did alright but I wonder if it is rated for a trailer that big.
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03-02-2003, 10:47 PM | #2 |
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With my '71 I have towed somewhere close to 7000 lbs including the trailer, and it pulled it just fine, you just gotta have enough stopping power to stop the whole thing, because believe me is not easy
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03-02-2003, 11:18 PM | #3 |
its all about the +6 inches
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I have been trying to locate official numbers for this. I know some states make up there own rules, but I want to find some official GM lit on this.
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03-03-2003, 12:52 AM | #4 |
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from 69 dealer data book
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03-03-2003, 12:56 AM | #5 |
its all about the +6 inches
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Awsome Rod...thanks
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03-03-2003, 01:02 AM | #6 |
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pt2 bigger
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03-03-2003, 01:12 AM | #7 |
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I hope Edmond sees this. He was trying to get this info about a month ago.
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03-03-2003, 01:17 AM | #8 |
its all about the +6 inches
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So was dutchburb I think.
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03-03-2003, 06:26 PM | #9 |
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Thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction 68 Suburban .
Rod ,can you please mail me a higher quality scan of both these pictures you've posted? I need a good readable print for this if I want to go the inspection and get it on my registration papers. I know Dutchburb will also be very happy with this information. Thanks in advance. Cya, Edmond
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03-03-2003, 10:17 PM | #10 |
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Rod, what publication is that in and is it still available?
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03-03-2003, 10:33 PM | #11 |
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Dang, 9500lbs combined for a C10 with a 350 and 3.73's?
That's a good two tons of stuff and then some over the truck's weight!!!
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03-03-2003, 11:55 PM | #12 |
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EDMOND tow capacity
I can get a better scan possibly... shoot me an email if the one I sent you is not good enough... I can get the same data from a 69 , 70 or 72 data book I have. These are from dealer data books.. and not everyone has one of those. hard to get... but sometimes up on ebay... but pricey... but they're good resource material definetly.
I sent an email of the scan to an email addy connected to your web site... not sure if thats what or where you wanted it sent. Rod
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03-04-2003, 12:01 AM | #13 |
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OldSub,
I had a friend that pulled a completely disassembled B25 bomber from Lakefront Airport in New Orleans to Petal Miss. It was on a trailer and he used a 68 SWB stepside 6cyl with 3spd on column. He drove the truck for several years afterwards. This is just to show what they can pull. EdB |
03-04-2003, 03:26 AM | #14 |
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Tow Capacity......I pulled 5300 lbs on the sled with my 72 K-10....hehe
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03-05-2003, 06:23 PM | #15 |
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Thanks Rod for sending me the better scan of the page.
I hope it all works with registration.... Cya, Edmond
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03-05-2003, 08:46 PM | #16 |
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Way to go guys. I knew the info was out there somewhere Edmond. Never did find that towing brochure I read about. Nobody has one. This should be what you fellas over there need. Nice job Rod.
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03-05-2003, 09:08 PM | #17 |
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I have the towing brochure too. Just trying to figure how to compress jpeg's so I cand send that to Edmond also.
Here's what the cover of a trailering brochure would look like.
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03-05-2003, 09:16 PM | #19 |
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one of the inside pages of info
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03-05-2003, 09:19 PM | #20 |
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Sorry to those with dial up like myself... it takes time to load these. And they're not that good, once I drop the size down and use medium quality for it to be able to be shown on the message board.
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03-05-2003, 09:32 PM | #21 |
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I want one if anyone ever runs across a 72 model year brochure.
Rod, could you photocopy and mail me one?
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03-05-2003, 09:48 PM | #22 |
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My trailer is a 23 foot Prowler travel trailer. I don't know what the gross weight is off hand but the truck pulled it fine. I was on fairly flat ground for most of the trip and took it fairly easy in the hills. I put in a transmission cooler before hand along with the hitch and the electric brake controller.
Based on the charts posted I think I was within the recommended limits. Thanks for the input.
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03-05-2003, 11:16 PM | #23 |
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I bought it on ebay for like $4.99. Seen as high as 9.99... but thats about all...........now look what I've done... is it worth a set of tow hooks...lol. Rod
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03-12-2003, 07:57 PM | #24 |
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so did we ever find out what is the save towing weight? im sure the bumper is the week point. assuming you got a really good hitch on your truck. how much can we towe with the differant trucks?
c20. 350, 402 c10 350,402 i guess id like to know the standard... c10 350 373 rear.... and my longhorn lol
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03-13-2003, 01:09 AM | #25 |
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Dave, Rod sent me the above scans, but in full size... I'll e-mail it too you.
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