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71Rat · 11-11-2004, 05:05 PM

I was wondering how much my truck weighs.... its a 71 c-10 long bed with a small block.....

Thanks a lot
Rat

gmc67swb · 11-11-2004, 05:27 PM

'67 swb,350,5-spd trns, a/c, steel wheels, spare tire, some tools and me in it(260lb)...3900lbs

grayw0lf · 11-11-2004, 06:42 PM

The door plate on my '70 w/ 350/350, long, fleetside reads 5000 lbs.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-11-2004, 06:50 PM

SOLD - 67 SWB FLEET W/400 AND POWERGLIDE - 3400 POUNDS

BROKE - 70 SWB STEP W/250 AND BUILT 350 TURBO - 3450 POUNDS

"GQ" - 72 BLAZER 4WD CST TOPLESS AND IN PEICES - REAL FRICKEN HEAVY

hyperformance · 11-11-2004, 06:55 PM

the 5000lb sounds more like gross weight rating. this is the max weight of the vehicle + occupants + payload. this would give about 1000lbs max load (approx 1/2 ton) plus the weight of the vehicle (approx 3600lbs)

most large city dumps have scales, if the truck is drivable they'll weigh it. if its apart you could load it on a trailor, weight trailor and truck then subtract weight of trailor

71Rat · 11-11-2004, 06:58 PM

ok thanks guys..... so my guess of my truck being around 4000 pounds with me in it is about right?.... i weigh 255

Thanks everyone.... as for the dump i dont have one close thats why i was asking

Rat

*1972C10* · 11-12-2004, 02:09 AM

My 72 wieghed 3700 as a LWB no tailgate and 3660 as a SWB with a tailgate.

rustyold69 · 11-12-2004, 02:48 AM

my 1969 c-10 with inline six weighed 4050 with me in it and i weigh 170

1972 · 12-06-2004, 07:16 PM

My 72 with an auto and a small block and full tank of gas weighs 4100 lbs without me in it.

extd56 · 12-06-2004, 07:58 PM

My 70 longbed 1/2 ton was just weighed in at 4030

72_Chev_Truck · 12-06-2004, 08:18 PM

i think mine with 350, auto, longbed 2 wheel was 4500 lbs when i put it on the scale

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2004, 08:26 PM

Would you believe my town car weighs more than m\the GMC did?
4200 in the town car...
3900 in the SWB GMC.

68CST327 · 12-06-2004, 08:58 PM

My C20 was tipping the scales at 4750 right after I took the camper off of it. Besides it being a C20 (might account for 150-175 more pounds than C10), there was a spare tire under the bed, heavy duty diamond plate step bumper on the rear, has steel wagon wheels, all stock cast iron components on engine, A/C, etc, and it had no tailgate.

I took out the spare tire, and I changed the rear bumper to a regular one. Will be interesting to see how much it weighs when I put some new alloy wheels on it, a tailgate, an aluminum intake, and maybe aluminum heads in the future.

68LSS1 · 12-07-2004, 12:42 AM

I really hate these posts. I end up in the garage wondering what else I can do to make it lighter.

1969K10 · 12-07-2004, 08:50 AM

My 69K10 w/ spare tire, me, and 1/2 tank of gas rolls across at 4200 lbs. most of being on the front end... I've got the front/rear split, just don't remember the numbers off the top of my head.

GMC Jim · 12-08-2004, 06:49 AM

NADA Used Car Guide lists my 1971 GMC, 1/2 ton, LWB @ 3665 lbs. This is "established shipping weight less gas oil, etc. "

jim walker · 12-08-2004, 09:07 AM

68 Chevy C 10 longbed stepside with 250 6 cylinder and 3 speed manual transmission and side mount spare and rear bumper. Just weighed it last week: 3510 lbs.

68LSS1 · 12-08-2004, 03:11 PM

You guys can stop anytime. you're giving me nightmares. 3665lbs on a long step w/ 6 cylinder? Crap. I guess I need to start making parts out of carbon fiber now.

68CST327 · 12-08-2004, 04:19 PM

I don't understand how some of these figures could be so low... I don't think my C20 would be over 1000 pounds heavier than a longbed C10.

browndawg71 · 12-08-2004, 04:47 PM

71 swb fleetside, big block . no air , no ps, no pb, steel rallyes, w/out me = 3800lbs

gmc67swb · 12-08-2004, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68LSS1

I really hate these posts. I end up in the garage wondering what else I can do to make it lighter.

Start drilling holes!

rockguy · 12-08-2004, 07:19 PM

well Ive read all the posts and I think I win. 1969 c-30 with flatbed and dump 5000lb air bags weighs in at 5900lbs empty.

cableguy0 · 12-08-2004, 07:37 PM

the problem is most scales arent accurate especiallly the one at the dump. they never have them calibrated its not like a truck stop scale.or an official scale. that would be the true way to find out or to weigh it at the track

gmc67swb · 12-08-2004, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cableguy0

the problem is most scales arent accurate especiallly the one at the dump. they never have them calibrated its not like a truck stop scale.or an official scale. that would be the true way to find out or to weigh it at the track

Weighed mine at a scrap metal yard.....Ya think that it's pretty acurate....I wuz kinda thinkin' I may be a little heavier than what the scales say 3900# with me in it along with some misc. stuff.

cableguy0 · 12-08-2004, 07:50 PM

those scales dont have to be accurate on the weight just show the difference coming and going so it could read 100lbs heavy and wouldnt mean a thing to them cuz the numbers they are worried about will still be right. because if ya come in loaded weighing say 5000 the scale is 100 heavy and you leave at 4000 you were actually 4900 and leaving at 3900 still a 1000 pound difference but the numbers arent right

11-11-2004, 05:05 PM	#1
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	how much do our trucks weigh? I was wondering how much my truck weighs.... its a 71 c-10 long bed with a small block..... Thanks a lot Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

11-11-2004, 05:27 PM	#2
gmc67swb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesquite, Tx Posts: 396	'67 swb,350,5-spd trns, a/c, steel wheels, spare tire, some tools and me in it(260lb)...3900lbs __________________ GM 330HP/350, Magnuson 122HH, Tremec TKO 5spd

11-11-2004, 06:42 PM	#3
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	The door plate on my '70 w/ 350/350, long, fleetside reads 5000 lbs. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

11-11-2004, 06:50 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,476	SOLD - 67 SWB FLEET W/400 AND POWERGLIDE - 3400 POUNDS BROKE - 70 SWB STEP W/250 AND BUILT 350 TURBO - 3450 POUNDS "GQ" - 72 BLAZER 4WD CST TOPLESS AND IN PEICES - REAL FRICKEN HEAVY __________________ 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

11-11-2004, 06:58 PM	#6
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	ok thanks guys..... so my guess of my truck being around 4000 pounds with me in it is about right?.... i weigh 255 Thanks everyone.... as for the dump i dont have one close thats why i was asking Rat __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

11-11-2004, 06:55 PM	#5
hyperformance Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 47	the 5000lb sounds more like gross weight rating. this is the max weight of the vehicle + occupants + payload. this would give about 1000lbs max load (approx 1/2 ton) plus the weight of the vehicle (approx 3600lbs) most large city dumps have scales, if the truck is drivable they'll weigh it. if its apart you could load it on a trailor, weight trailor and truck then subtract weight of trailor

11-12-2004, 02:09 AM	#7
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	My 72 wieghed 3700 as a LWB no tailgate and 3660 as a SWB with a tailgate.

11-12-2004, 02:48 AM	#8
rustyold69 student wrench turner Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: wrightstown, wisconsin Posts: 192	my 1969 c-10 with inline six weighed 4050 with me in it and i weigh 170 __________________ 1969 Chevy C-10 with 250 L6 2002 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax with banks six gun

12-06-2004, 07:16 PM	#9
1972 Majician Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the Middle Posts: 329	My 72 with an auto and a small block and full tank of gas weighs 4100 lbs without me in it.

12-06-2004, 07:58 PM	#10
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	My 70 longbed 1/2 ton was just weighed in at 4030

12-06-2004, 08:18 PM	#11
72_Chev_Truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 93	i think mine with 350, auto, longbed 2 wheel was 4500 lbs when i put it on the scale

12-06-2004, 08:26 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Would you believe my town car weighs more than m\the GMC did? 4200 in the town car... 3900 in the SWB GMC.

12-06-2004, 08:58 PM	#13
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	My C20 was tipping the scales at 4750 right after I took the camper off of it. Besides it being a C20 (might account for 150-175 more pounds than C10), there was a spare tire under the bed, heavy duty diamond plate step bumper on the rear, has steel wagon wheels, all stock cast iron components on engine, A/C, etc, and it had no tailgate. I took out the spare tire, and I changed the rear bumper to a regular one. Will be interesting to see how much it weighs when I put some new alloy wheels on it, a tailgate, an aluminum intake, and maybe aluminum heads in the future.

12-07-2004, 12:42 AM	#14
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I really hate these posts. I end up in the garage wondering what else I can do to make it lighter. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-07-2004, 08:50 AM	#15
1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	My 69K10 w/ spare tire, me, and 1/2 tank of gas rolls across at 4200 lbs. most of being on the front end... I've got the front/rear split, just don't remember the numbers off the top of my head. __________________ 1969 K10 - V8, 465, 205, 12 bolt, D44 2002-current 1969 K20 - V8, 465, 221, Eaton, D44 2012-current Nothin' but drums on all 4 corners! past horses in the stable 72 C10-short step (97-02), 68 C10-long fleet (06-12)



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12-08-2004, 06:49 AM	#16
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	NADA Used Car Guide lists my 1971 GMC, 1/2 ton, LWB @ 3665 lbs. This is "established shipping weight less gas oil, etc. " __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

12-08-2004, 09:07 AM	#17
jim walker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	68 Chevy C 10 longbed stepside with 250 6 cylinder and 3 speed manual transmission and side mount spare and rear bumper. Just weighed it last week: 3510 lbs. Attached Images

12-08-2004, 03:11 PM	#18
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	You guys can stop anytime. you're giving me nightmares. 3665lbs on a long step w/ 6 cylinder? Crap. I guess I need to start making parts out of carbon fiber now. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

12-08-2004, 04:19 PM	#19
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	I don't understand how some of these figures could be so low... I don't think my C20 would be over 1000 pounds heavier than a longbed C10.

12-08-2004, 04:47 PM	#20
browndawg71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: paris, texas Posts: 235	71 swb fleetside, big block . no air , no ps, no pb, steel rallyes, w/out me = 3800lbs __________________ every man must believe in something, i believe ill have another beer!

12-08-2004, 07:19 PM	#22
rockguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crystal Beach Florida Posts: 76	well Ive read all the posts and I think I win. 1969 c-30 with flatbed and dump 5000lb air bags weighs in at 5900lbs empty. __________________ 69 c-30 dually flat bed & dump ( best truck ive owned 87 chevy dually 97 1500 classic 89 wellcraft

12-08-2004, 07:37 PM	#23
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	the problem is most scales arent accurate especiallly the one at the dump. they never have them calibrated its not like a truck stop scale.or an official scale. that would be the true way to find out or to weigh it at the track __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

12-08-2004, 07:50 PM	#25
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	those scales dont have to be accurate on the weight just show the difference coming and going so it could read 100lbs heavy and wouldnt mean a thing to them cuz the numbers they are worried about will still be right. because if ya come in loaded weighing say 5000 the scale is 100 heavy and you leave at 4000 you were actually 4900 and leaving at 3900 still a 1000 pound difference but the numbers arent right __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

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