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onelow69 · 08-18-2003, 02:53 PM

How much does a 69 SWB with small block and 400th weight.

Thanks

kamkam1 · 08-18-2003, 04:32 PM

My 68 swb 350/350 with a 185 lb. driver tipped the scales at 3590lbs.

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2003, 04:36 PM

That's the funny thing, the weight varies so much in these rigs...
My 69 SWB fleet side witha small block and TH350, and soime weight reducing items tips the scales just shy of 4000 pounds...and that's after my fat ass gets out.

Blue_71 · 08-18-2003, 05:12 PM

one of these days andy, youll forget to mention about that being without you, and im going to catch it

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2003, 05:19 PM

Go for it tough guy...then I'll plaster this immage onto the thread that says no riders on board.

Longhorn Man · 08-18-2003, 05:19 PM

Now how you gonna act? :P

Blue_71 · 08-18-2003, 06:58 PM

someone needs to steal that pic from his comp

*Phillip Johnson* · 08-18-2003, 09:57 PM

I see that you live in Calif.. Home of the rip off weight fees to DMV. Do what you have to to get your truck under 4000 pounds. There is a big jump in your fees from 3999 to 4000. Take out the seat, the tailgate, spare tire, playboys under the seat, empty beer cans in the back,the bumpers, and anything else that you can do without when you get it weighed. Ive had big blocks come in under 4000 when I was in the wonderful sunshine state! Its worth the work since you are paying about 1000% more to register your truck than in any other state. Here in Oregon, NO SMOGS on any year and the fees for the tags are $30 for TWO years! Such a deal. Also no sales tax. Time to think about moving!

Calif Taxes are

Good luck!

mrein3 · 08-18-2003, 11:52 PM

FWIW -
I just bought a load of trap rock over in Wisconsin at the Dresser Trap Rock Quarry. The last time I went over there I told you guys my 1/2 ton, 4x4, 1971 chassis with 1970 body, 350, TH350 weighed in at 4980. This time it was only 4860.

On the way home I did some quick math. The 90 pound lab wasn't with (owner too lazy to put seat cover on seat), I lost 10 pounds working on the new house (165 vs. 175), my saddle tank was empty, and my seat tank wasn't full. At $9/ton I wasn't going to argue about +/- 20 pounds.

onelow69 · 08-19-2003, 01:40 AM

Thanks for all the replys. So I can its about 3900 to 4100 pounds. The reason that I'm asking is that I am having my dist recurved for the new cam that I put in. Thanks Again

jimfulco · 08-19-2003, 01:45 AM

My 69 SWB w/350 & 3spd manual weighed just under 3500 at the city dump.

Longhorn Man · 08-19-2003, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by onelow69
Thanks for all the replys. So I can its about 3900 to 4100 pounds. The reason that I'm asking is that I am having my dist recurved for the new cam that I put in. Thanks Again

If your truck is street legal, and driveable, i would take it to a scale and get an acurate number. A number that will represent how it will be driven most of the time. (do you carry tools, or 4 spare tires? do you weigh 300 pounds? Does your wife/girl friend weigh 300 pounds? Ect)
I only say this becouse the weights of these trucks seem to vary by a fairly wide margin, and if you go by my heavy weight, and your's is a light weight...your custom job on your weights and stuff won't be worth much...it could be way off.
Just a thought.

crazy longhorn · 08-19-2003, 07:42 PM

One that I scaled often hauling scrap, was a 71 1/2 ton ,with an 8' step box. it went between 3800 & 3900 lbs empty .....less driver. my longhorn tips the scales @ 4040, less driver & about 1/2 tank of fuel......shes pretty damn stripped tho! As far as the springs on the recurve.....if it spark rattles, go heavier & vice/ versa. A lot really depends on gearing as well as the weight, & the only way I know is to "play" with the curve to get it right for your app. Good luck,crazyL

lukecp · 08-19-2003, 09:19 PM

Mine weighs 3980 w/o me in it and a bone dry tank of gas. Put me in it, some tools, a full tank of gas, and passenger and it weighs more like 4600 lbs. I think it needs to go on a diet, lol.

08-18-2003, 02:53 PM	#1
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	Weight of truck How much does a 69 SWB with small block and 400th weight. Thanks __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

08-18-2003, 04:32 PM	#2
kamkam1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: southeast missouri Posts: 74	truck weight My 68 swb 350/350 with a 185 lb. driver tipped the scales at 3590lbs. __________________ Kirk Myers 68 chevy swb owned since 87, under the knife 71 skylark 9.20's @ 76mph 1/8 mile

08-18-2003, 05:19 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Go for it tough guy...then I'll plaster this immage onto the thread that says no riders on board. Attached Images

08-18-2003, 11:52 PM	#9
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	FWIW - I just bought a load of trap rock over in Wisconsin at the Dresser Trap Rock Quarry. The last time I went over there I told you guys my 1/2 ton, 4x4, 1971 chassis with 1970 body, 350, TH350 weighed in at 4980. This time it was only 4860. On the way home I did some quick math. The 90 pound lab wasn't with (owner too lazy to put seat cover on seat), I lost 10 pounds working on the new house (165 vs. 175), my saddle tank was empty, and my seat tank wasn't full. At $9/ton I wasn't going to argue about +/- 20 pounds. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

08-19-2003, 01:40 AM	#10
onelow69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Cal Posts: 124	Thanks for all the replys. So I can its about 3900 to 4100 pounds. The reason that I'm asking is that I am having my dist recurved for the new cam that I put in. Thanks Again __________________ 69 Chevy Truck, 350, 400trans, Lowered 3.5/6, Disc brake conv, All early classic stuff. 62 Chevy Nova 350, 700R4, 2400stall, F9in, 3.70gear, AlburnPosi, Chevelle Disc Brakes, ect.

08-18-2003, 04:36 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	That's the funny thing, the weight varies so much in these rigs... My 69 SWB fleet side witha small block and TH350, and soime weight reducing items tips the scales just shy of 4000 pounds...and that's after my fat ass gets out.

08-18-2003, 09:57 PM	#8
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	I see that you live in Calif.. Home of the rip off weight fees to DMV. Do what you have to to get your truck under 4000 pounds. There is a big jump in your fees from 3999 to 4000. Take out the seat, the tailgate, spare tire, playboys under the seat, empty beer cans in the back,the bumpers, and anything else that you can do without when you get it weighed. Ive had big blocks come in under 4000 when I was in the wonderful sunshine state! Its worth the work since you are paying about 1000% more to register your truck than in any other state. Here in Oregon, NO SMOGS on any year and the fees for the tags are $30 for TWO years! Such a deal. Also no sales tax. Time to think about moving! Calif Taxes are Good luck!

08-19-2003, 01:45 AM	#11
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	My 69 SWB w/350 & 3spd manual weighed just under 3500 at the city dump.

08-19-2003, 07:42 PM	#13
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	One that I scaled often hauling scrap, was a 71 1/2 ton ,with an 8' step box. it went between 3800 & 3900 lbs empty .....less driver. my longhorn tips the scales @ 4040, less driver & about 1/2 tank of fuel......shes pretty damn stripped tho! As far as the springs on the recurve.....if it spark rattles, go heavier & vice/ versa. A lot really depends on gearing as well as the weight, & the only way I know is to "play" with the curve to get it right for your app. Good luck,crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-19-2003, 09:19 PM	#14
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Mine weighs 3980 w/o me in it and a bone dry tank of gas. Put me in it, some tools, a full tank of gas, and passenger and it weighs more like 4600 lbs. I think it needs to go on a diet, lol. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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