I don't believe that the 3/4 ton actually refers to a 3/4 of a ton load
capacity, maybe at one time.
I checked my owners manual and new model information manual for my 59 GMC
and could not find a curb weight. I can't see how it could weigh 5000 lbs
though, my 98 Suburban has a curb weight of just under 5000 lbs. Yes, they
do build things lighter but look at all that extra glass, extra seats and
options.
Blaine Dumkee
59 GMC 9314
Fort Smith NT
Canada
-----Original Message-----
From: larry jones <lajones@uswest.net>
To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, May 02, 2000 8:17 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] 58 GMC 3/4 ton fleetside
Does anyone out there have any idea of what the actual weight (unloaded)
of a 58 GMC 3/4 ton fleetside with a V8 would be? The manual says it has
a 6,900 lb gross vehicle weight. If it is a 3/4 ton, and I subtract its
capacity (1,500 lbs?) that leaves 5,400 lbs which seems a bit high. I'm
planning to go get this truck and am not sure how big of a trailer and
towing vehicle I will need. My 57 1/2 ton stocker with a six weighed
somewhere around 3,600 lbs I think. If anyone has had experience with
this size truck, please let me know. Thanks.
Larry Jones
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