Re: [old-chevy-truck] weights

2006-04-08 Thread Gary Perry
I have a homemade tow bar that I used on several trucks. 2" ball, and I remove the front bumpers of towed trucks, make angle iron mounts to bolt to frame ends, same as bumper used to. sometimes you need angle going back into or under the frame edge, and sometimes bigger angle, like 3 or 4" to bo

[old-chevy-truck] Re: weights

2006-04-08 Thread winchester54947
> I'm alittle confused about wights, GVW, and that sort of thing. GVW is a calculation based on tires, axles, springs, steering linkage, brakes, frame construction, etc. and includes fuel, passengers and cargo. Deduct the cargo rating (i.e. 3/4Ton), 120# for 15 gal gas, 350# for passengers

Re: [old-chevy-truck] need offy intake for a chevy 292

2006-04-08 Thread James Tye
Someone used to market a 4 barrel setup for 292. I think JC Whitney carried them. I know nothing about the 3 carb setup. Richard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: anyone find a offy intake for a 292 with the 3 carb set up i want one i know you all like to keep it stock so hopefully maybe someone ha

[old-chevy-truck] need offy intake for a chevy 292

2006-04-08 Thread Richard
anyone find a offy intake for a 292 with the 3 carb set up i want one i know you all like to keep it stock so hopefully maybe someone has taken one off. im going to have a frame for a 59 chevy apache that might be up for grabs here soon. im doing some updates to my truck here now. will any h

RE: [old-chevy-truck] weights

2006-04-08 Thread Jeff Pohlar
Well, surprisingly enough, my 53 3800 one ton dually weighs approx 3800 lbs with no bed. IOW, cab and chassis is 3800#. I don't know if GM did that purposely thru out the truck line or not. Your 1 1/2 ton should weigh somewhat more with possibly heavier springs, longer wheelbase, and larger tires/w

[old-chevy-truck] weights

2006-04-08 Thread James Tye
I'm alittle confused about wights, GVW, and that sort of thing. What I need to know is what does a 1 1/2 ton '48 Chevy truck with a hoist and 13 1/2 foot grain box weigh empty? Most towbars are 5000# and if all goes well I may be towing one with a tow bar across KS & MO [Non-text p