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Lumpy · 05-19-2002, 10:45 AM

Hello,
Just wondering how much it says your truck weighs on your registration/pink slip? Mine says 3440lbs. Is this correct because I always hear people saying that these trucks weigh at least 4000+lbs? Thanks......Lumpy

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67 Chevy,Short/Fleet,350,Saginaw 4-Speed,Lowered 4x2,small window,P/S,Edelbrock Intake/Carb,HEI,Gear Drive,Crane Cams 274h
Three Rivers, Ca
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misfits · 05-19-2002, 10:57 AM

They only weight I have on my registration is the is the maximum wieght for the licence plates. Is that what you are talking about?

Lumpy · 05-19-2002, 11:05 AM

Mine says gross vehicle weight 3440lbs. But it was also registered as a commercial vehicle when I bought it. Maybe thats why it says the weight. Thanks.......Lumpy

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-19-2002, 11:19 AM

shortbed ? if so then thats about right, longbeds are 3650-3850 or so.

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mikep · 05-19-2002, 11:50 AM

So if my 3/4 ton is rated at 7500 lbs gross weight according to the door sill plate and it has an empty weight of 4000 lbs or less than that would leave a cargo capacity of 3500 lbs which would be 1 3/4 tons ? Huh? where does the 3/4 ton rating come in. I had never weighed one but I had alsways assumed these full sized long bed trucks were in the 5000-6000 lb range. Hell a chevelle tips the scales at 4000 or so. I should stop by the junkyard today and have them weigh the beast.

imdarren · 05-19-2002, 12:31 PM

I just got the title in the mail for my 67 C10 LWB 292/3 speed. The Washington State Title says "SCALE WT. 03209
I find this interesting as well!
Darren

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Darren
Washington State
darrengale67@hotmail.com

1972 GMC C1500 (Bone Stock)
1967 Chevy C10 LWB
Looking for a 72 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super with little or no rust.

Chevyman69 · 05-19-2002, 12:33 PM

Yeah but you said yourself you own a 3/4 ton. The whole truck is heavier to begin with than a half ton. Bigger wheels, brakes, diff, heavier springs , all that stuff adds up. Plus GVW's vary as well. You can have a Chevy 1/2 ton called a heavy half with a 8600 pd GVW, lots of 454 powered camper specials were that way in the late seventies and truck was by no means a 3/4 ton suspension wise.

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69 CST 10, 402, steel crank, heavy rods, Federal Mogul Forged Pistons, 9.9:1 compression, polished ported 781 heads 2.19/1.88 manley stainless valves, Crane Powermax Hydraulic roller 288/296 and .587,.610 lift, hardened pushrods, Crane Roller Rockers, Weiand Action Plus, 750CFM Rochester QJET, MSD HEI, MSD 8MM Wires, Dynomax Ceramic coated headers, should be about 500 H.P. 700R4 2500 stall, pretty nasty shift kit, 373 Auburn Pro Series Posi, buckets/console air/tilt/tach 4wheel discs

Daily Driver: 92 Chev Reg Cab LWB Silverado 4x4, loaded, 350 Accel filter/cap/rotor/coil/AC Delco wires/AC Delco RapidFire plugs, Edelbrock intake and headers, 180 degree thermostat, Hypertech Thermomaster Chip, true duals 700R4 with B@M Shift Kit for now!

69 longhorn · 05-19-2002, 07:12 PM

The longhorn was 7500 GVW,& was said to weigh 4800-4900 empty(from what I have read). With 1/2 ton suspension,& pretty stripped, she goes 4040 on the scales/less driver...........69

bobs409 · 05-20-2002, 06:25 AM

They don't put the vehicles weight on titles here in Pa. (at least none of my 6 have it)

I did take some scrap to the junkyard last summer and had my truck weighed with just me in it and it was 3900. Take 200 off (me-LOL) and im left with a 3700 pound 69 short stepside.

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mrein3 · 05-20-2002, 06:35 AM

My 1971 1/2 ton 4x4 weighed 4980 with me (150 pounds) and a half a tank of gas (60 pounds?). So I'll say 4700 - 4800 for a half ton 4wd. That was at the scales at a rock quarry over in Wisconsin.

**guyryan100** · 05-20-2002, 08:51 AM

So would you climb under your truck with a 2-ton jack and jackstand holding up the corner?

Woody · 05-20-2002, 08:58 AM

My 69' swb fleetside weighed in at 4020 with my 180lb butt in the drivers seat for a truck weight of 3840 or so. That's a 69 swb, with 350/400t, a/c, carpet, 275/50/15's on 8x15 rallys.

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'69 Custom-10 Deluxe
Short Fleetside,Factory 350cid/TH400,A/C,PS,PB,Carpet
Coming soon 700R4, 350 Crate Engine, Pwr Disks...

CraigS · 05-20-2002, 11:16 AM

I can chime in here. My 72 GMC 4x4 with 454 and TH350 weighs in at 5250 (does not include me).

Blue68 · 05-20-2002, 11:34 AM

A few years back, I hauled a considerable amount of rocks, and before loading, my 1/2 lwb with me weighed in at around 3900 lbs, and I go about 150.

If you subtract me and several inches worth of bed and frame, 3440 doesn't sound too far off. I believe this was pre a/c as well.

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'68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

Way too much money and time..But it's a hobby.

1-PU70 · 05-20-2002, 03:22 PM

I think my reg says about 3400 but it is about 4500. 70 C/10 8' fleetside. With topper and tool box right at 5000. With tow dolly and Honda just over 9000. Good thing for the BB.

**COBALT** · 05-20-2002, 03:30 PM

My Washington State titles say:

C20 3/4 ton w/ 350/TH400 = 4100 lbs (7500 GVW)
Custom20 3/4 ton w/ 350/4spd = 4300 lbs (7500 GVW)

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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.

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05-19-2002, 10:45 AM	#1
Lumpy 2 tons of fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central, Ca Posts: 194	Weight of trucks? Hello, Just wondering how much it says your truck weighs on your registration/pink slip? Mine says 3440lbs. Is this correct because I always hear people saying that these trucks weigh at least 4000+lbs? Thanks......Lumpy ------------------ 67 Chevy,Short/Fleet,350,Saginaw 4-Speed,Lowered 4x2,small window,P/S,Edelbrock Intake/Carb,HEI,Gear Drive,Crane Cams 274h Three Rivers, Ca Pics at: http://community.webshots.com/album/35751472Gxaqxf __________________ 67 Chevy,Short/Fleet,350,Saginaw 4-Speed,Lowered 4x2,small window,P/S,Edelbrock Intake/Carb,HEI,Gear Drive,Crane Cam 274H Three Rivers, Ca Pics at: http://www.cardomain.com/id/lumpy454

05-19-2002, 11:05 AM	#3
Lumpy 2 tons of fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Central, Ca Posts: 194	Mine says gross vehicle weight 3440lbs. But it was also registered as a commercial vehicle when I bought it. Maybe thats why it says the weight. Thanks.......Lumpy __________________ 67 Chevy,Short/Fleet,350,Saginaw 4-Speed,Lowered 4x2,small window,P/S,Edelbrock Intake/Carb,HEI,Gear Drive,Crane Cam 274H Three Rivers, Ca Pics at: http://www.cardomain.com/id/lumpy454

05-19-2002, 11:50 AM	#5
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	So if my 3/4 ton is rated at 7500 lbs gross weight according to the door sill plate and it has an empty weight of 4000 lbs or less than that would leave a cargo capacity of 3500 lbs which would be 1 3/4 tons ? Huh? where does the 3/4 ton rating come in. I had never weighed one but I had alsways assumed these full sized long bed trucks were in the 5000-6000 lb range. Hell a chevelle tips the scales at 4000 or so. I should stop by the junkyard today and have them weigh the beast. __________________ No truck :-(

05-19-2002, 12:31 PM	#6
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I just got the title in the mail for my 67 C10 LWB 292/3 speed. The Washington State Title says "SCALE WT. 03209 I find this interesting as well! Darren ------------------ Darren Washington State darrengale67@hotmail.com 1972 GMC C1500 (Bone Stock) 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Looking for a 72 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cheyenne Super with little or no rust. __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

05-19-2002, 12:33 PM	#7
Chevyman69 Vortec 350's Suck Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Pickardville Alberta Canada Posts: 544	Yeah but you said yourself you own a 3/4 ton. The whole truck is heavier to begin with than a half ton. Bigger wheels, brakes, diff, heavier springs , all that stuff adds up. Plus GVW's vary as well. You can have a Chevy 1/2 ton called a heavy half with a 8600 pd GVW, lots of 454 powered camper specials were that way in the late seventies and truck was by no means a 3/4 ton suspension wise. ------------------ 69 CST 10, 402, steel crank, heavy rods, Federal Mogul Forged Pistons, 9.9:1 compression, polished ported 781 heads 2.19/1.88 manley stainless valves, Crane Powermax Hydraulic roller 288/296 and .587,.610 lift, hardened pushrods, Crane Roller Rockers, Weiand Action Plus, 750CFM Rochester QJET, MSD HEI, MSD 8MM Wires, Dynomax Ceramic coated headers, should be about 500 H.P. 700R4 2500 stall, pretty nasty shift kit, 373 Auburn Pro Series Posi, buckets/console air/tilt/tach 4wheel discs Daily Driver: 92 Chev Reg Cab LWB Silverado 4x4, loaded, 350 Accel filter/cap/rotor/coil/AC Delco wires/AC Delco RapidFire plugs, Edelbrock intake and headers, 180 degree thermostat, Hypertech Thermomaster Chip, true duals 700R4 with B@M Shift Kit for now! __________________ 69 Chev CST 10 reg cab lwb Daily Driver: 92 Chev Reg Cab LWB Silverado 4x4, K.I.A 7:51 AM 04/22/03 Will be resurrected

05-19-2002, 10:57 AM	#2
misfits Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Sturgeon Bay , WI USA Posts: 375	They only weight I have on my registration is the is the maximum wieght for the licence plates. Is that what you are talking about?

05-19-2002, 11:19 AM	#4
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	shortbed ? if so then thats about right, longbeds are 3650-3850 or so. ------------------ Randy- Lincoln, IL randy@ccaonline.com 2177353230 many GM parts bought, traded, or sold -am parting out: '81 Cutlass Supreme and 84 SE Firebird T5 3.73 current fleet: -71 C-10 350/CH465/3.07- assembling currently -90 Cavalier -84 Z28 -'90 Corsica 3.1L- selling or parting out and '82 purple Trans Am- storing away Paint is overrated* © RSS Enterprises 2000 [This message has been edited by Fast68Chevy (edited May 19, 2002).]

05-19-2002, 07:12 PM	#8
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	The longhorn was 7500 GVW,& was said to weigh 4800-4900 empty(from what I have read). With 1/2 ton suspension,& pretty stripped, she goes 4040 on the scales/less driver...........69 __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

05-20-2002, 06:25 AM	#9
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	They don't put the vehicles weight on titles here in Pa. (at least none of my 6 have it) I did take some scrap to the junkyard last summer and had my truck weighed with just me in it and it was 3900. Take 200 off (me-LOL) and im left with a 3700 pound 69 short stepside. ------------------ 63 Impala66 Chevelle SS69 Chevelle69 C10 Stepside71 Cheyenne 20*72 Chevelle Parts for sale: http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-20-2002, 06:35 AM	#10
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	My 1971 1/2 ton 4x4 weighed 4980 with me (150 pounds) and a half a tank of gas (60 pounds?). So I'll say 4700 - 4800 for a half ton 4wd. That was at the scales at a rock quarry over in Wisconsin. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

05-20-2002, 08:51 AM	#11
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 470	So would you climb under your truck with a 2-ton jack and jackstand holding up the corner?

05-20-2002, 08:58 AM	#12
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	My 69' swb fleetside weighed in at 4020 with my 180lb butt in the drivers seat for a truck weight of 3840 or so. That's a 69 swb, with 350/400t, a/c, carpet, 275/50/15's on 8x15 rallys. ------------------ Woody '69 Custom-10 Deluxe Short Fleetside,Factory 350cid/TH400,A/C,PS,PB,Carpet Coming soon 700R4, 350 Crate Engine, Pwr Disks...

05-20-2002, 11:16 AM	#13
CraigS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Gresham, OR, USA Posts: 106	I can chime in here. My 72 GMC 4x4 with 454 and TH350 weighs in at 5250 (does not include me). __________________ 72 GMC K20, 454, TH350 00 GMC Yukon 66 Ford Bronco

05-20-2002, 11:34 AM	#14
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	A few years back, I hauled a considerable amount of rocks, and before loading, my 1/2 lwb with me weighed in at around 3900 lbs, and I go about 150. If you subtract me and several inches worth of bed and frame, 3440 doesn't sound too far off. I believe this was pre a/c as well. ------------------ '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades. Way too much money and time..But it's a hobby. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

05-20-2002, 03:22 PM	#15
1-PU70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 1,036	I think my reg says about 3400 but it is about 4500. 70 C/10 8' fleetside. With topper and tool box right at 5000. With tow dolly and Honda just over 9000. Good thing for the BB. __________________ 1970 CST/10 402,700R4,3:73 posi,AC,PS,PB,TLT,PW,Buckets with heaters



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05-20-2002, 03:30 PM	#16
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	My Washington State titles say: C20 3/4 ton w/ 350/TH400 = 4100 lbs (7500 GVW) Custom20 3/4 ton w/ 350/4spd = 4300 lbs (7500 GVW) ------------------ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed! '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast). Seattle, WA. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

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