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novaX522 · 03-30-2024, 11:47 AM

Took a load to the dump this morning and got to weigh in and out at the scales. They have a digital readout. Truck is a 72 c10 long box, ps, pb, ac, with a 350. It has front and rear sway bars, 15x8 steel wheels, 31x10.50-15 tires, 10k Curt hitch, and a full tank of gas.
I checked the display after paying, before I got back on the scale. It was 4,040 lbs. give or take 20 lbs. Their scale displays in 20 lbs. increments.
I was close, I guessed 4200

**sfont66** · 03-30-2024, 12:12 PM

I have a 72 C10 SWB , I was curious what it weighed also, since it isn’t close to original anymore.
Last fall I took the truck up to the local county transfer station, I can weigh for free, unless I want a printed ticket, then they charge a $15 scale fee.
Anyway the truck weighs 3540 with a half tank of gas. 3760 with me in it ( I should lose 10 pounds)

Truck is radio and heater delete, many other changes as well, Ls swapped with T56 magnum.

**kwmech** · 03-30-2024, 12:17 PM

Years ago I had a 71 C20 with the stepside bed on it. Small block, th350 trans, dana 60 rear. I scaled out at 4250 with a half tank and me out of the truck

**1970cstblazer** · 03-30-2024, 12:17 PM

Here is the official GM document, which is for the base equipment. Later in this document, the added weights for each option is listed.

**Stocker** · 03-30-2024, 04:54 PM

Had my K20 weighed many years ago before / after unloading topsoil. Can't recall if I was in the truck, or how much fuel in the tanks (it'll hold 50 gallons).

Anyway, it was 11,300# loaded, and 5300# empty. Three tons of dirt, 40+ miles over the mountain. Steered a bit funny and braking was.... well, I made it without hitting anything. I'll never do that again.

novaX522 · 03-30-2024, 07:39 PM

Wow! 3tons of dirt!! I bet that was a white knuckled experience

jumpsoffrock · 03-31-2024, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Had my K20 weighed many years ago before / after unloading topsoil. Can't recall if I was in the truck, or how much fuel in the tanks (it'll hold 50 gallons).

Anyway, it was 11,300# loaded, and 5300# empty. Three tons of dirt, 40+ miles over the mountain. Steered a bit funny and braking was.... well, I made it without hitting anything. I'll never do that again.

4k lbs over GVWR?!?!?!? That's some crazy stuff, them trucks are TOUGH.

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 03-31-2024, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Had my K20 weighed many years ago before / after unloading topsoil. Can't recall if I was in the truck, or how much fuel in the tanks (it'll hold 50 gallons).

Anyway, it was 11,300# loaded, and 5300# empty. Three tons of dirt, 40+ miles over the mountain. Steered a bit funny and braking was.... well, I made it without hitting anything. I'll never do that again.

4 wheel drums?

**Stocker** · 03-31-2024, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rust_never_sleeps

4 wheel drums?

It's a '72, so front discs.

57taskforce · 03-31-2024, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Had my K20 weighed many years ago before / after unloading topsoil. Can't recall if I was in the truck, or how much fuel in the tanks (it'll hold 50 gallons).

Anyway, it was 11,300# loaded, and 5300# empty. Three tons of dirt, 40+ miles over the mountain. Steered a bit funny and braking was.... well, I made it without hitting anything. I'll never do that again.

I did 2 yards of clay in an 85 camper special K20, sm465/350. About 30 miles of winding Virginia country roads-up one side of the blue ridge mountains and down the other. I know what you mean about I won’t do that again. My butt had ahold of the seat pretty good more than once.

**HO455** · 03-31-2024, 05:48 PM

Linking the threads in case someone is looking for more information.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598378

**Already Gone** · 03-31-2024, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Linking the threads in case someone is looking for more information.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598378

I hit the link and see its my original post from 2013. Also see a Member named Fitz is now suspended from the sight. Reading his smarta** comments in the thread where he pretty much labels me an idiot I'm not surprised he has had his account suspended as leopards don't change their spots . My point of the comment is that one of the reasons this website is so successful is that people that are disrespectful and don't follow the rules do not last long here. My hats of to Josh and Liz and all the Moderators that keep this site flowing as it does.

03-30-2024, 11:47 AM	#1
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 243	72 C10 weight Took a load to the dump this morning and got to weigh in and out at the scales. They have a digital readout. Truck is a 72 c10 long box, ps, pb, ac, with a 350. It has front and rear sway bars, 15x8 steel wheels, 31x10.50-15 tires, 10k Curt hitch, and a full tank of gas. I checked the display after paying, before I got back on the scale. It was 4,040 lbs. give or take 20 lbs. Their scale displays in 20 lbs. increments. I was close, I guessed 4200

03-30-2024, 12:12 PM	#2
sfont66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pine City MN Posts: 355	Re: 72 C10 weight I have a 72 C10 SWB , I was curious what it weighed also, since it isn’t close to original anymore. Last fall I took the truck up to the local county transfer station, I can weigh for free, unless I want a printed ticket, then they charge a $15 scale fee. Anyway the truck weighs 3540 with a half tank of gas. 3760 with me in it ( I should lose 10 pounds) Truck is radio and heater delete, many other changes as well, Ls swapped with T56 magnum. Attached Images __________________ 72 C10, Was a 350,M20, Brodix heads,Comp cam, Edelbrock intake&carb, Hedman hedders LWB. Project is now a 5.3(L33) w/PRC stage 2.5 CNC ported 243heads, BTR RedHot cam,Holley Terminator X, T56 magnum. SWB, Boyd tank. 4.5/4 Drop http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...My72c10project

03-30-2024, 12:17 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,393	Re: 72 C10 weight Years ago I had a 71 C20 with the stepside bed on it. Small block, th350 trans, dana 60 rear. I scaled out at 4250 with a half tank and me out of the truck

03-30-2024, 12:17 PM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,289	Re: 72 C10 weight Here is the official GM document, which is for the base equipment. Later in this document, the added weights for each option is listed. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration in progress... 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 41k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 60k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

03-30-2024, 04:54 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,497	Re: 72 C10 weight Had my K20 weighed many years ago before / after unloading topsoil. Can't recall if I was in the truck, or how much fuel in the tanks (it'll hold 50 gallons). Anyway, it was 11,300# loaded, and 5300# empty. Three tons of dirt, 40+ miles over the mountain. Steered a bit funny and braking was.... well, I made it without hitting anything. I'll never do that again. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-30-2024, 07:39 PM	#6
novaX522 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Waterloo Iowa Posts: 243	Re: 72 C10 weight Wow! 3tons of dirt!! I bet that was a white knuckled experience

03-31-2024, 05:48 PM	#11
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,816	Re: 72 C10 weight Linking the threads in case someone is looking for more information. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598378 __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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