Finally got the truck weighed...... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bryanw1968 · 08-03-2007, 01:33 PM

3648lbs with 1/2 a tank of gas in it.

**Stocker** · 08-03-2007, 02:08 PM

Featherweight!!

Mine came in at 5300# empty, but I can't recall how much fuel was on board... (it will hold more than 50 gallons)

bryanw1968 · 08-03-2007, 02:17 PM

Yah mine is a short/narrow w/a wood bed and a 350/350.

whatnow123 · 08-03-2007, 04:08 PM

I remember the last thread on this and I'm happy to hear this!! I figured my truck (SWB, stepside currently without a floor) couldn't possibly weigh the 42 to 4400 that some had mentioned.

I know I've got some extra weight (silverado seats is probably the biggest addition, not sure how much a 700R out weighs a TH350) but I was freaking out at some of the weights people were posting. I know I'm adding weight but at the same time I'll also reducing it as I'm being conscious of the weight of the truck as well. I'm going with roll pans which should save some LBS, one piece windows, aluminum radiator, but I'm adding power brakes, power steering, vintage air system, front sway bar, 4 wheel disks which should be lighter than drums so I'm not sure where my truck is going to come in at. I know 17in cast wheels aren't going help much at all either.

I was building the truck to be a decent runner and that last thread got me thinking crap, I'll bet my truck is 4600lbs, why did I go with a small block!

Anyway, thanks for getting your truck weighed. It made my day to hear it's well under 4000LBS and very similar to to mine.

Bryan, do you have any weight "adders" to your truck? I can't tell if you have bumpers etc...

bryanw1968 · 08-03-2007, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whatnow123

I remember the last thread on this and I'm happy to hear this!! I figured my truck (SWB, stepside currently without a floor) couldn't possibly weigh the 42 to 4400 that some had mentioned.

I know I've got some extra weight (silverado seats is probably the biggest addition, not sure how much a 700R out weighs a TH350) but I was freaking out at some of the weights people were posting. I know I'm adding weight but at the same time I'll also reducing it as I'm being conscious of the weight of the truck as well. I'm going with roll pans which should save some LBS, one piece windows, aluminum radiator, but I'm adding power brakes, power steering, vintage air system, front sway bar, 4 wheel disks which should be lighter than drums so I'm not sure where my truck is going to come in at. I know 17in cast wheels aren't going help much at all either.

I was building the truck to be a decent runner and that last thread got me thinking crap, I'll bet my truck is 4600lbs, why did I go with a small block!

Anyway, thanks for getting your truck weighed. It made my day to hear it's well under 4000LBS and very similar to to mine.

Bryan, do you have any weight "adders" to your truck? I can't tell if you have bumpers etc...

No problemo! Glad I could help.

I have added the following:

8" steel 4X4 rally wheels
Disc break conversion in the front(rotors, calipers, spindles...etc)
Front sway bar
Rear sway bar
Disc brake booster
Vacuum canister(aluminum)
Went from a 3 core to a 4 core radiator
Transmission cooler

And yes, I have front and rear chrome bumpers. They're actually not that heavy.

I had a hard time believing that I was going to be over 4000lbs too.
Good luck,
Bryan

**70C10Toejam** · 08-05-2007, 02:28 PM

weighed my truck two years ago when I got some dirt for my yard.

not sure how much gas it had in it. they left me as a cash pay under a large contractor, so I thought I should remove that info. 1.18 ton.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-03-2007, 04:17 PM

Have not weighed Merlot yet, but my old 67 street/strip truck was 3450

HeavyD · 08-03-2007, 04:22 PM

These weights are no more than a late 60's Chevelle, so it can't be that hard to make these trucks fly.

BB72CHEVKT · 08-03-2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

These weights are no more than a late 60's Chevelle, so it can't be that hard to make these trucks fly.

i guess if we can get it to hook up the back tires

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2007, 05:33 PM

the disk brakes are typicly considerably heavier than drums. Just FYI.

**Stocker** · 08-05-2007, 06:29 PM

Aha! That would explain my weight slip...

jkeady · 08-05-2007, 06:57 PM

I weighed my '70 for the first time not long ago. With me (220-ish) and a half tank of gas, it came in right around 4750. I was really surprised that it was so light.

Like someone said above, the half tons are weighing in close to what a street car weighs. If the aero was a little better and you could get some of that weight over the rear wheels, these things could flat-out fly (some of them can, despite those obstacles.

) My '90 Tbird weighs in at 3700, and parked next to a pickup you would never guess that there is almost as much car as there is truck.

Longhorn Man · 08-05-2007, 08:10 PM

my old SWB was a few pounds shy of 4000, and my longhorn is just over 5000

08-03-2007, 01:33 PM	#1
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Finally got the truck weighed...... 3648lbs with 1/2 a tank of gas in it.

08-03-2007, 02:08 PM	#2
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... Featherweight!! Mine came in at 5300# empty, but I can't recall how much fuel was on board... (it will hold more than 50 gallons) __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-03-2007, 02:17 PM	#3
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... Yah mine is a short/narrow w/a wood bed and a 350/350.

08-03-2007, 04:08 PM	#4
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... I remember the last thread on this and I'm happy to hear this!! I figured my truck (SWB, stepside currently without a floor) couldn't possibly weigh the 42 to 4400 that some had mentioned. I know I've got some extra weight (silverado seats is probably the biggest addition, not sure how much a 700R out weighs a TH350) but I was freaking out at some of the weights people were posting. I know I'm adding weight but at the same time I'll also reducing it as I'm being conscious of the weight of the truck as well. I'm going with roll pans which should save some LBS, one piece windows, aluminum radiator, but I'm adding power brakes, power steering, vintage air system, front sway bar, 4 wheel disks which should be lighter than drums so I'm not sure where my truck is going to come in at. I know 17in cast wheels aren't going help much at all either. I was building the truck to be a decent runner and that last thread got me thinking crap, I'll bet my truck is 4600lbs, why did I go with a small block! Anyway, thanks for getting your truck weighed. It made my day to hear it's well under 4000LBS and very similar to to mine. Bryan, do you have any weight "adders" to your truck? I can't tell if you have bumpers etc... __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094 Last edited by whatnow123; 08-03-2007 at 04:10 PM.

08-05-2007, 02:28 PM	#6
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... weighed my truck two years ago when I got some dirt for my yard. not sure how much gas it had in it. they left me as a cash pay under a large contractor, so I thought I should remove that info. 1.18 ton. Attached Images __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

08-03-2007, 04:17 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... Have not weighed Merlot yet, but my old 67 street/strip truck was 3450 __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-03-2007, 04:22 PM	#8
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... These weights are no more than a late 60's Chevelle, so it can't be that hard to make these trucks fly. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

08-05-2007, 05:33 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... the disk brakes are typicly considerably heavier than drums. Just FYI.

08-05-2007, 06:29 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,692	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... Aha! That would explain my weight slip... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-05-2007, 06:57 PM	#12
jkeady Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 127	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... I weighed my '70 for the first time not long ago. With me (220-ish) and a half tank of gas, it came in right around 4750. I was really surprised that it was so light. Like someone said above, the half tons are weighing in close to what a street car weighs. If the aero was a little better and you could get some of that weight over the rear wheels, these things could flat-out fly (some of them can, despite those obstacles. ) My '90 Tbird weighs in at 3700, and parked next to a pickup you would never guess that there is almost as much car as there is truck. __________________ Josh '70 Custom Camper / 20 Last edited by jkeady; 08-05-2007 at 06:58 PM.

08-05-2007, 08:10 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Finally got the truck weighed...... my old SWB was a few pounds shy of 4000, and my longhorn is just over 5000



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