Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 12-30-2016, 04:06 PM

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Had to go to the landfill today, weigh in, weigh out. Empty it weighed 5,720# minus my dead butt (165#) equals 5,555 Pounds. GM crate 350/NV4500 manual trans.

LockDoc

davepl · 12-30-2016, 04:32 PM

These trucks are comparatively light - my 1970 C2500HD Longhorn barely cracks 4000 pounds, whereas my Range Rover SUV, with a ton of exotic and light materials, is more than 6500.

LongBox · 12-30-2016, 04:38 PM

My 69 GMC half-ton, long box, 350/350 is 3880 with a quarter tank of gas, and nobody in it.

For comparison, I had a 2006 BMW 3 series coupe, it weighed approx 3600 pounds.

**special-K** · 12-30-2016, 08:42 PM

Don't forget, these trucks seriously lack BS. Just what they need to be to get the job done...for 45 or more years.

I forget what the '70 157" C/30 I had that had an 11' Reading low-profile utility bed and 15' pipe racks weighed. But, I know it was plus 6,000#. That truck was never empty, though, the bins were full of tools even on the rare day the bed and racks were empty. In this state a 1/2t or 3/4t gets registered at 6,000# and you can bump it up to 10k. My '92 K3500 reg. cab SRW diesel had a Reading Space Saver cap (topper/canopy) with rack on top and tools in the bins. That thing weighted about 8k. The 8-lug 2500s are basically the same truck, so if mine was a 2500 it would have been overweight by a couple 1000# with the over the counter registration.

I take my '72 K2500 to the landfill and scrap yard from time to time. I can't say what it weighs. I'll have to dig up a landfill ticket and see (scrap yard receipts go in the waste basket conveniently located at the pay window

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RMBLFSH · 12-30-2016, 11:45 PM

My '72 K10 Long Bed weighs 4700 lbs.

El Dorado Jim · 12-31-2016, 02:15 AM

that is a beautiful truck,does it have a dump bed?

**GR8-68** · 12-31-2016, 06:23 AM

Beautiful truck Leon

I want a c30

**LockDoc** · 01-01-2017, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

that is a beautiful truck,does it have a dump bed?

Unfortunately no. I would like to add a hoist to it though. I have a reservoir and electric pump for it. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

Beautiful truck Leon

I want a c30

Thanks. I use it a lot.

LockDoc

TwoFiftyShifter · 01-01-2017, 12:31 AM

5500 is surprising ly low!

**70cst** · 01-01-2017, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Had to go to the landfill today, weigh in, weigh out. Empty it weighed 5,720# minus my dead butt (165#) equals 5,555 Pounds. GM crate 350/NV4500 manual trans.

LockDoc

That is a sweet looking truck ...

Toms67 · 01-01-2017, 07:36 AM

That would make one great truck for a landscaping business. Make it a dump bed. That would make people take notice. Great advertising piece for sure.

BossHogg69 · 01-01-2017, 08:17 AM

Beautiful Truck! Also surprised at only 5555#.

hamjet · 01-01-2017, 08:47 AM

It deserves to be a dump, very nice truck Leon...

Alex V. · 01-01-2017, 10:47 AM

Surprised it weighs more than my '85 C3500 with a 454 and automatic - it's between 5,200 and 5,300 with one half tank of gas. I suppose the stake bed and dually equipment add weight. My '67 C10 'Burb (327/4-speed) weighs 4,600 - just a few hundred pounds more than a Volt.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-01-2017, 11:31 AM

I really like that truck Leon. My 89 V3500 4door dually weighs in at 7875#. That's with two empty tanks and the back seat removed. She's my big girl....

**LockDoc** · 01-01-2017, 11:59 AM

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Thanks guys. I had a full tank of gas but no other baggage except for me...

It would be a lot handier if it had a dump. When I took the load of old shingles from the 16x24 garage I re-roofed to the re-cycle station I had to unload them by hand....Bummer!

LockDoc

12-30-2016, 04:06 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today - Had to go to the landfill today, weigh in, weigh out. Empty it weighed 5,720# minus my dead butt (165#) equals 5,555 Pounds. GM crate 350/NV4500 manual trans. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

12-30-2016, 04:32 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today These trucks are comparatively light - my 1970 C2500HD Longhorn barely cracks 4000 pounds, whereas my Range Rover SUV, with a ton of exotic and light materials, is more than 6500. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

12-30-2016, 04:38 PM	#3
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today My 69 GMC half-ton, long box, 350/350 is 3880 with a quarter tank of gas, and nobody in it. For comparison, I had a 2006 BMW 3 series coupe, it weighed approx 3600 pounds. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

12-30-2016, 08:42 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today Don't forget, these trucks seriously lack BS. Just what they need to be to get the job done...for 45 or more years. I forget what the '70 157" C/30 I had that had an 11' Reading low-profile utility bed and 15' pipe racks weighed. But, I know it was plus 6,000#. That truck was never empty, though, the bins were full of tools even on the rare day the bed and racks were empty. In this state a 1/2t or 3/4t gets registered at 6,000# and you can bump it up to 10k. My '92 K3500 reg. cab SRW diesel had a Reading Space Saver cap (topper/canopy) with rack on top and tools in the bins. That thing weighted about 8k. The 8-lug 2500s are basically the same truck, so if mine was a 2500 it would have been overweight by a couple 1000# with the over the counter registration. I take my '72 K2500 to the landfill and scrap yard from time to time. I can't say what it weighs. I'll have to dig up a landfill ticket and see (scrap yard receipts go in the waste basket conveniently located at the pay window ) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-01-2017 at 10:00 AM.

12-30-2016, 11:45 PM	#5
RMBLFSH Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 60	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today My '72 K10 Long Bed weighs 4700 lbs.

12-31-2016, 02:15 AM	#6
El Dorado Jim Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Dorado Ca Posts: 3,374	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today that is a beautiful truck,does it have a dump bed?

12-31-2016, 06:23 AM	#7
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today Beautiful truck Leon I want a c30 __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

01-01-2017, 12:31 AM	#9
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today 5500 is surprising ly low! __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

01-01-2017, 07:36 AM	#11
Toms67 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Sackets harbor ny Posts: 282	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today That would make one great truck for a landscaping business. Make it a dump bed. That would make people take notice. Great advertising piece for sure.

01-01-2017, 08:17 AM	#12
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today Beautiful Truck! Also surprised at only 5555#. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

01-01-2017, 08:47 AM	#13
hamjet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Westerlo, New York Posts: 1,325	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today It deserves to be a dump, very nice truck Leon... __________________ Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB.

01-01-2017, 10:47 AM	#14
Alex V. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Campbellsville, KY Posts: 888	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today Surprised it weighs more than my '85 C3500 with a 454 and automatic - it's between 5,200 and 5,300 with one half tank of gas. I suppose the stake bed and dually equipment add weight. My '67 C10 'Burb (327/4-speed) weighs 4,600 - just a few hundred pounds more than a Volt. __________________ Alex V. ------ 1967 C10 Suburban, 350/NP435, Green/Green, PS, PB, HD cooling, charging, shocks, and springs. 1985 GMC C3500 SRW, Sierra Classic, 454/TH400, white/blue.

01-01-2017, 11:31 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today I really like that truck Leon. My 89 V3500 4door dually weighs in at 7875#. That's with two empty tanks and the back seat removed. She's my big girl.... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

01-01-2017, 11:59 AM	#16
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Re: Weighed the '72 C30 Dually Today - Thanks guys. I had a full tank of gas but no other baggage except for me... It would be a lot handier if it had a dump. When I took the load of old shingles from the 16x24 garage I re-roofed to the re-cycle station I had to unload them by hand....Bummer! LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 01-01-2017 at 12:54 PM.



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