Hit the scales! What do they weigh? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Free Candy Inside · 04-18-2016, 10:10 AM

I was out cruising and decided to pull in the local grain elevator and weigh my 1 ton C30 panel truck. She weighed in at 4,860 lbs with about 50ish pounds of extras in it.

I didn't think that was too hateful considering how big it is. I'm running a tbi 350/4l80e combo. Also have metal floors compared to the original wood rear flooring.

Anyone else weigh their truck?

Killer Bee · 04-18-2016, 12:15 PM

had to weigh my '65 Chevy C20 for CA registration

hit 4280lbs empty and only 1/2 tank of fuel..

severe rust and missing bed boards probably saved me a hundred lbs

urmyboyblue · 04-18-2016, 01:46 PM

I have a 65 C10 SWB stepside with a BBC and roll cage. Weighed in with me in it at 4000# almost dead on. Without me, probably 3700#.

**jayoldschool** · 04-18-2016, 02:42 PM

Our trucks are really light for their size. I got the original weight numbers from GM Heritage when I was importing my truck and registering it.

spacedebris · 04-18-2016, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Bee

Oh the memories!! CAT Scales. I used to have a collection of about 550+ of those "Super Trucks" cards. I think I averaged about 3 cards a week for a few years back in the 90's.

kerber63 · 04-19-2016, 01:58 AM

'63 short-wide 454 - 4,000 lbs dead, with driver.

65chevysub · 04-19-2016, 01:35 PM

I'll have to weigh my Suburban. I know its heavy as I had to push it for about a block a week and a half ago.

'63GENIII · 04-20-2016, 12:14 AM

Had to weigh mine for registration too. Little over 5,700 eight years ago. I think she's getting heavier with age too... like me!

BR3W CITY · 04-20-2016, 12:22 AM

I think its funny how much these weights can vary. You 4x4 and c20+ guys weighing in at 2.5 tons or more, yet there are a few of us in the 31-3700 range (a few even less).

My 66 with an Lq4, no inner fenders, aluminum front wheels, full audio custom interior, fuel cell etc should be around 3850 (unverified for a few more weeks at least).

66customcamper · 04-20-2016, 10:57 AM

4600 lbs empty on a scale at the gravel place.

jtrichard · 04-20-2016, 11:52 AM

Hey guys put the year and type truck you have please .....

63 C20 long fleet 327 4SPD 750-17 ALL stock 4200LBS

Just-in-credible · 04-21-2016, 10:39 PM

Mine is a 65 short box step side. 350, aluminum heads/manifold, 700r4 and I weighed 3675 without me in it, and full of fuel
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vince1 · 04-27-2016, 05:22 PM

66 8' fleetside I-6 4sp manual 1800 kg with me and 1/2 tank. 1700 kg would be about 3750 lbs.

LostMy65 · 07-04-2018, 12:52 AM

Bump

vince1 · 07-04-2018, 10:28 PM

3914 lbs with my weight subtracted and 1/3 tank fuel. I don't know where I got the previous figure from but it is a little low. This one was metric tare at the dump and I used a metric converter.

Robert Haas · 07-05-2018, 10:24 AM

65 Short Fleet BBW with a small block, iron Heads and , Turbo 400, 1/2 tank of fuel, no driver. 3720

**WorkinLonghorn** · 07-05-2018, 06:11 PM

1969 GMC "Longhorn" type. 4,680

That was 20+ years ago. Now when I weigh-back at the dump it reads ~5,300 with tools etc. -BA

Rich 5150 69 · 07-15-2018, 08:53 AM

`64 shorted alum diamond plate (no wood), 350/350, PS, PB, spare tire, 1/2 tank gas 3,880 lbs

LostMy65 · 09-03-2018, 12:55 AM

65 short stepside on a 62 frame and steel diamond plate in bed.. 283 & TH350 with about 1/4 tank of gas = 3780# (without me)

04-18-2016, 10:10 AM	#1
Free Candy Inside Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 752	Hit the scales! What do they weigh? I was out cruising and decided to pull in the local grain elevator and weigh my 1 ton C30 panel truck. She weighed in at 4,860 lbs with about 50ish pounds of extras in it. I didn't think that was too hateful considering how big it is. I'm running a tbi 350/4l80e combo. Also have metal floors compared to the original wood rear flooring. Anyone else weigh their truck? Attached Images __________________ 63 1ton Paneltruck build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627721 Instagram: jaked937

04-18-2016, 12:15 PM	#2
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,809	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? had to weigh my '65 Chevy C20 for CA registration hit 4280lbs empty and only 1/2 tank of fuel.. severe rust and missing bed boards probably saved me a hundred lbs

04-18-2016, 01:46 PM	#3
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? I have a 65 C10 SWB stepside with a BBC and roll cage. Weighed in with me in it at 4000# almost dead on. Without me, probably 3700#.

04-18-2016, 02:42 PM	#4
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,176	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? Our trucks are really light for their size. I got the original weight numbers from GM Heritage when I was importing my truck and registering it.

04-19-2016, 01:58 AM	#6
kerber63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 281	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? '63 short-wide 454 - 4,000 lbs dead, with driver. __________________ 1963 C10 short-wide Turbocharged 454, T56, 4.11 posi http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605408 1963 C10 suburban Unknown, unknown, 3.73 open http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622037

04-19-2016, 01:35 PM	#7
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,382	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? I'll have to weigh my Suburban. I know its heavy as I had to push it for about a block a week and a half ago.

04-20-2016, 12:14 AM	#8
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? Had to weigh mine for registration too. Little over 5,700 eight years ago. I think she's getting heavier with age too... like me! Attached Images __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

04-20-2016, 12:22 AM	#9
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? I think its funny how much these weights can vary. You 4x4 and c20+ guys weighing in at 2.5 tons or more, yet there are a few of us in the 31-3700 range (a few even less). My 66 with an Lq4, no inner fenders, aluminum front wheels, full audio custom interior, fuel cell etc should be around 3850 (unverified for a few more weeks at least). __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

04-20-2016, 10:57 AM	#10
66customcamper Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: southern oregon Posts: 76	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? 4600 lbs empty on a scale at the gravel place. __________________ 66 Custom Camper 327/ 4 spd. Bone Stock, down to the split rims

04-20-2016, 11:52 AM	#11
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? Hey guys put the year and type truck you have please ..... 63 C20 long fleet 327 4SPD 750-17 ALL stock 4200LBS

04-21-2016, 10:39 PM	#12
Just-in-credible Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 186	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? Mine is a 65 short box step side. 350, aluminum heads/manifold, 700r4 and I weighed 3675 without me in it, and full of fuel Posted via Mobile Device

04-27-2016, 05:22 PM	#13
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? 66 8' fleetside I-6 4sp manual 1800 kg with me and 1/2 tank. 1700 kg would be about 3750 lbs.

07-04-2018, 12:52 AM	#14
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? Bump __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-04-2018, 10:28 PM	#15
vince1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,170	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? 3914 lbs with my weight subtracted and 1/3 tank fuel. I don't know where I got the previous figure from but it is a little low. This one was metric tare at the dump and I used a metric converter.

07-05-2018, 10:24 AM	#16
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? 65 Short Fleet BBW with a small block, iron Heads and , Turbo 400, 1/2 tank of fuel, no driver. 3720



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07-05-2018, 06:11 PM	#17
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? 1969 GMC "Longhorn" type. 4,680 That was 20+ years ago. Now when I weigh-back at the dump it reads ~5,300 with tools etc. -BA Attached Images __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

07-15-2018, 08:53 AM	#18
Rich 5150 69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Galt, Calif Posts: 2,437	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? `64 shorted alum diamond plate (no wood), 350/350, PS, PB, spare tire, 1/2 tank gas 3,880 lbs __________________ `64 C10 vortec 350/350/373 posi `69 RS/SS 350/350/308 `37 Ford 406/350/324 traclock `68 Dart 370/904/323 suregrip

09-03-2018, 12:55 AM	#19
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Hit the scales! What do they weigh? 65 short stepside on a 62 frame and steel diamond plate in bed.. 283 & TH350 with about 1/4 tank of gas = 3780# (without me) __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

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