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*Zilverado* · 09-02-2005, 10:50 PM

When I need to put the ol' girl to use, she's ready. The load she hauled tonight was 70 sheets of 7/16" OSB sheathing from Home Depot (that's 2 sheets more than a full skid). At approximately 45 lbs per sheet, that's about 3150 lbs.

Now, to be clear, I didn't have far to go, and I took it easy, but I LOVE having a vehicle that can do this.

**N2TRUX** · 09-02-2005, 11:47 PM

Holy crap, that's a load. What are you building anyway....?

*Zilverado* · 09-03-2005, 12:12 AM

Well, since you asked...

I am finally getting started on our 26x30 foot garage/shop that I have been dreaming of for a while. I am hoping to get the slab (heated of course

) in before the snow flies. The building itself will go up next spring/summer. I am stocking up on materials to avoid the higher prices that are inevitable with the recent damage from Katrina. I fully expect lumber and sheathing prices to escalate as soon as the rebuilding starts, so this way I can save a few $$$.

I will definitely be posting photos of the garage build as it proceeds.

Tom · 09-03-2005, 12:48 AM

I got just a tad bit over 3,000lbs in my 79- with a 7" rear drop and normal 8 spring pack. Not much in suspension travel left, but it took it and drove

SSC's76 · 09-03-2005, 05:05 PM

I got a load of roofing material for my brother the guys at the yard said I might not want to take quite as much as I wanted. I told them it's a chevy it wont break.

09-02-2005, 10:50 PM	#1
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Why I Love my "heavy half" Suspension... When I need to put the ol' girl to use, she's ready. The load she hauled tonight was 70 sheets of 7/16" OSB sheathing from Home Depot (that's 2 sheets more than a full skid). At approximately 45 lbs per sheet, that's about 3150 lbs. Now, to be clear, I didn't have far to go, and I took it easy, but I LOVE having a vehicle that can do this. Attached Images Last edited by Zilverado; 09-03-2005 at 12:05 AM.

09-02-2005, 11:47 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Holy crap, that's a load. What are you building anyway....? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-03-2005, 12:48 AM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I got just a tad bit over 3,000lbs in my 79- with a 7" rear drop and normal 8 spring pack. Not much in suspension travel left, but it took it and drove __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

09-03-2005, 05:05 PM	#5
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	I got a load of roofing material for my brother the guys at the yard said I might not want to take quite as much as I wanted. I told them it's a chevy it wont break. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

09-03-2005, 12:12 AM	#3
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Well, since you asked... I am finally getting started on our 26x30 foot garage/shop that I have been dreaming of for a while. I am hoping to get the slab (heated of course ) in before the snow flies. The building itself will go up next spring/summer. I am stocking up on materials to avoid the higher prices that are inevitable with the recent damage from Katrina. I fully expect lumber and sheathing prices to escalate as soon as the rebuilding starts, so this way I can save a few $$$. I will definitely be posting photos of the garage build as it proceeds.



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