08-04-2005, 05:15 PM | #1 |
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Towing Capacity
I was wonder what the towning capacity for a 72 C/10 longbed with a 355, turbo 400 and a 3.42 12 bolt be. I plan on towing a boat that weighs around 4000lbs and have stuff in the box while driving through mountain roads and I was wondering if my truck could handle it.
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08-04-2005, 06:06 PM | #2 |
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My bro in law's step dad tows with a straight 6 3 on the tree short step side a 24 foot camper, he added the hookup for electric brakes and that baby tows that camper like a champ. And that's around 3500-4000 pounds I believe.
Speaking of that truck, it's the cleanest all original (best I can tell it is) 60 something chevy truck I've ever laid eyes on, it's absolutely straight, rust free, original paint is still pretty good, I mean it's not showroom but man it sure is straight and clean. |
08-04-2005, 06:11 PM | #3 |
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Engine/drive train wise, I would say your OK, but make sure you're running a tranny cooler on it.
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08-04-2005, 06:29 PM | #4 |
its all about the +6 inches
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This is right out of the 69 books.
you'll have to read between the lines since you have non stock gears thoguh |
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