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Low69CST · 07-17-2002, 01:41 AM

Short fleetside, small block, air conditioning, 4 core, power steering. power brakes. blazer tank. I'm guessing 3800-3900lbs. But i need some verification. Going to the transmission shop tomorrow evening.

Thanks guys

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2002, 07:13 AM

7 pucks at any Pilot truck stop...and there will be no guessing involved. You can even get the front to back weight.

toms68cst · 07-17-2002, 08:31 AM

Stock weight of a 68 SWB Fleetside V8 is 3946 lbs. You might add a little for the PS and AC. 100 lbs or so?

Woody · 07-17-2002, 09:06 AM

Low,

My truck has the same specs as yours (except I still have the tank in the cab) and it wieghs in at 3850 plus my fat butt. This was at the rock quarry.

PS: Thought I had the 3:1 ratio for the cover charge but Mom and the Mother-in-law couldn't make it after all.

Low69CST · 07-17-2002, 10:50 AM

Thanks guys. It wouldn't do me much good to haul it to a scale. I have no tranny or engine in the frame. guess I need to add "in progress" to the signature. Woody if yours is 3850, i'm guessing mine is about 3950-4000. Forgot to mention I have a rear end that weighs atleast 40lbs more than a 12 bolt, added on camaro sway bar, $500 bucks worth of Dynamat Xtreme in the cab, 700R4, big box with subs and amps. Thanks for the help guys. Anybody know how big of a factor weight is when picking a torque converter? Is it as big as knowing what cam specs are?

Low69CST · 07-17-2002, 10:51 AM

Woody-

Only in Kentucky does a guy bring his mom to a keg party!

Longhorn Man · 07-17-2002, 08:12 PM

Weight, tire size, tranny type, gears, and torque curve all have a drastic effect on a 'verter.

07-17-2002, 01:41 AM	#1
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Need help quick, truck weight Short fleetside, small block, air conditioning, 4 core, power steering. power brakes. blazer tank. I'm guessing 3800-3900lbs. But i need some verification. Going to the transmission shop tomorrow evening. Thanks guys __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-17-2002, 08:31 AM	#3
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	Stock weight of a 68 SWB Fleetside V8 is 3946 lbs. You might add a little for the PS and AC. 100 lbs or so? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

07-17-2002, 10:50 AM	#5
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	Thanks guys. It wouldn't do me much good to haul it to a scale. I have no tranny or engine in the frame. guess I need to add "in progress" to the signature. Woody if yours is 3850, i'm guessing mine is about 3950-4000. Forgot to mention I have a rear end that weighs atleast 40lbs more than a 12 bolt, added on camaro sway bar, $500 bucks worth of Dynamat Xtreme in the cab, 700R4, big box with subs and amps. Thanks for the help guys. Anybody know how big of a factor weight is when picking a torque converter? Is it as big as knowing what cam specs are? __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-17-2002, 10:51 AM	#6
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	almost forgot Woody- Only in Kentucky does a guy bring his mom to a keg party! __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

07-17-2002, 07:13 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	7 pucks at any Pilot truck stop...and there will be no guessing involved. You can even get the front to back weight.

07-17-2002, 09:06 AM	#4
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Low, My truck has the same specs as yours (except I still have the tank in the cab) and it wieghs in at 3850 plus my fat butt. This was at the rock quarry. PS: Thought I had the 3:1 ratio for the cover charge but Mom and the Mother-in-law couldn't make it after all.

07-17-2002, 08:12 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Weight, tire size, tranny type, gears, and torque curve all have a drastic effect on a 'verter.



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