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#214890 09/02/2006 12:10 AM
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i was just going through the specifications on my 51, 3100 1/2 ton short box truck trying to find out how much it weighs, it said, gvw 4800 lbs, is this the weight of the truck? if so that six banger doesent stand a chance :confused:

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pushrod,

I think GVW is rating of the truck, passengers, and all the cargo it can carry...this is the recommended maximum weight for your truck FULLY LOADED, not empty.

Don't carry any fat chicks and your six banger is safe. eek

Stuart

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do you know how much it weighs by it's self,? i have a trailor for the fat chicks,LOL

#214893 09/02/2006 12:58 AM
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I would say about 3000 pounds


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1965 Mustang 355 glide
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#214894 09/02/2006 1:03 AM
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thank you,,

#214895 09/02/2006 1:43 AM
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According to my sources, a '51 model 3104 weighs 3120 pounds.


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http://chevy.tocmp.com/chevyresto/index.htm

According to information found in the above reference:

Curb weight (with fluids) 3315lb


Jim

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I know my title lists the weight of my 51 3100 as 2940 pounds


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