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still looking to get my first "project" truck... think i found one -- based on the VIN, it is a 6100 series. the owner says the truck weighs 8,400 pounds -- that seems high, since the specs i've found online seem closer to 5,500.

my buddy has offered to tow it home for me, but his truck/trailer is only good for about 6,000.

thoughts? thanks.

Goldie
I'll be hauling a 54 2-Ton weighing in at 8'000 pounds, from KC to Longmont Colorado, after the Stovebolt Reunion.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/forums/56/1/STOVEBOLT_REUNION_-_KANSAS_CIT.html

We may be able to work something out, depending on where it's at and where it needs to go.
Also, if it runs is a bonus to load it.
This is the wifes vacation and she wants to go to Utah and trail ride.
There is a lot of "if's" in this thought, so we'll see what happens.

Don King

Close to 5,500 pounds,cab and chassis. Add a flatbed-2,000 pounds or better,depending on sides,and headache rack. Hoist? add another 1,000-1,500 pounds,depending on the size of the ram(s),pump,reservoir tank,P.T.O.,hoist mechanism. Hope this helps.

What year?

What wheel base?

What bed, if any?

Specification Manuals are available on-line for all Chevrolet truck years.
https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html

Don, you got my attention! By 'trail ride', do you mean on mountain bikes? If so, this could work out very well for all of us...

yep, that is the spec i was using... super helpful.

i don't know too much yet -- wish the VIN was more specific. it is a '52, and sounds like it might have the PTO/tilt, so i guess that could account for the weight like wetwilly points out.

btw, is a 'platform/flatbed' just a 'grain bed' w/o the side rails?

going to see it in person tomorrow, so i'll know a bit more (will take measurements and photos).

Sorry Goldie
Trail ride to the wife and I mean, in my old F-250 or a rental small SUV.
Easy trails and a cooler in the back.
I did do Black Bear pass years ago, when it was a two lane road.
Then there were the dirt riding days, no peddles, just a kick starter and a twist of the wrist.

Time frame now, is to leave KC in the afternoon after the Reunion on 9-13-15.
Ed's truck loaded on the trailer
Stay in Topeka Sunday night and then get a early start Monday to cross Kansas.
This schedule is very fluid and very seldom works out.
My phone number will follow latter.

Don

Gotcha...
Well the truck I'm looking at is in Breckenridge -- which definitely has it's share of beautiful backroads, especially that time of year as the aspen leaves start to change.

Just need a lift down the highway about 75 miles.

I should know tomorrow if this deal is gonna happen or not. I'm not in a big hurry, so your timing could be perfect if it all works out.

Quick question (since I'm new here): is this "reunion" every year about this same time? Same location? Might give me incentive to get the truck ready (at least phase 1) for next year's celebration!

More than likely. Often they would have a hoist under them, but not always. They could be fastened directly to the frame, usually with long u-bolts.

Goldie
There is a chance that could work out with a lot of "If's".
Let us know if you get it, then we'll go to PM's to see if we can work out the details.

The Reunion happens every year, the weekend after Labor Day at the Midwest All Truck Nationals. They usually draw in 200+ trucks of every kind each year.
They also treat the stovebolt people with high regard and give us a prime spot to set up the Stovebolt HQ's.
You don't have to bring a truck, just be there and it's not all about trucks. We get to know each other and make friends from all over the US and other country's.
Heck, I'll be driving a Ford again.
Hope you get the truck and keep the reunion in mind for next year.

Don King

My 46 2-ton rolled across the scales yesterday at 8160 pounds. It has a steel bed with oak flooring on it.

Where's you sense of adventure ,drive it home . I drove my 48 2 ton over about 800 miles to get it home . Did a 4930 mile trip with it last year .At 45mph ,you just have to leave a bit earlier .

Goldie
We have not heard from you.
What is the status on the truck?
If the deal falls thru, let me know the details by PM's.
I'll be running empty from Colorado to Missouri.
My life revolves around "if's".

Don

8k is reasonable for one built out to actually DO something. By that I mean some sort of bed and way to use it.

My 6400 was hauled over here by a really ambitious guy I found on Craigslist, who winched it up onto a 14 ft car hauler and drug it 45 or 50 miles with a half-ton pickup. Couldn't get over 30 mph without it starting to try to pass him. Kinda made for some hairy moments on the 75mph highway!

I know it was at least 7500 lb the way it had that trailer squatted down. Trailer has same suspension as mine and mine looks like that with a 65 hp Deere with a 6 ft mower, and that weighs about 7250.