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Mark Williams

Mark Williams

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I never thought I would own a 62 Chevy.

But now I'm the proud papa of a 1962 Chevy 60 dumptruck.

Anybody got any 10 or 12 ply 8.25 x 20" mudtires layin around? How bout a windshield ? :)
 
I got a windshield....for a 78 Honda Goldwing...:o



Oh, and one for a 79 Ford F-100...well, haven't taken it off yet. :foot:


Congrats on the 62 Chevy. Old trucks are awesome. :thumbup:
 
Mark,
You could make a sleeper out of that. Check under the hood and see if it has
the 409. I have some slicks that might fit. Drag Truck:eek:
 
Fred , Shes got the 235 6 cylinder.

You know what I dont understand is how trucks are rated. This is supposed to be 2 ton truck. The tag on the inside says the gross weight is 19,600 lbs. The truck itself only weighs 9600 lbs so the weight carry capacity is 5 tons. So why is it a 2 ton truck? :)
 
GVWR vs. GAWR

Gross Vehicle Weight Ratio would be 5 tons - the max load, everything included

Gross Axle Weight Ratio would be 2 tons - the largest load you can put on the bed - over the axle(s)
 
Mark Williams said:
Fred , Shes got the 235 6 cylinder.

You know what I dont understand is how trucks are rated. This is supposed to be 2 ton truck. The tag on the inside says the gross weight is 19,600 lbs. The truck itself only weighs 9600 lbs so the weight carry capacity is 5 tons. So why is it a 2 ton truck? :)
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Yeah, it doesn't make much sense. My 3/4 ton truck weighs about 6,000 empty and the gvwr is 8,800. That makes it about a one ton right ? Maybe even ton and a half? :D

The best explanation I've heard so far for it is that when they say 1 ton-they mean the frame weighs roughly 1-ton. A 2-ton truck would have a 4000lb frame etc.

What Dan says makes sense....but its not right :foot: For example....my 3/4 ton truck has a tow capacity of 9500 lbs.

I guess in the end, its a little more accurate than calling them big, bigger, and biggest....but you should still check the placard to find out how much you can haul :jerkit: :D
 
Mark, the 2 Ton and other classifications are remnants from a much earlier day when they more accurately described the actual payload of a vehicle. The approximate "size" has kept the nominal name, but capacities have increased a lot, obviously.

When calculating a towed object's contribution, the tongue weight is added into the GVWR, not the entire trailer weight. The trailer will have it's own GVWR.

"Towing capacity" is a manufacturer's recommendation that factors in not only suspension but engine, transmission, and especially braking capabilites.

Consider the significant changes in each case by adding a second axle ("dualie") onto essentially the same frame.

At least that's how I *think* I remember it. It's getting a bit foggy in here. :)
 
Perhaps I was misleading in my previous post...

The "ton" rating (1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, etc.) is the rating for the rear axle. Has nothing to do with towing. Only payload.

Your GVWR is supposed to include passengers ,fuel and maximum payload (including tongue weight on the hitch). If your 3/4 ton axle, 6000 lb. truck was only 7500 GVWR - you wouldn't be able to have any passengers, fuel, etc. You're rated up to 8800 which means there's an allowance for up to 1300 lbs "extra" (but still no more than 3/4 ton over the rear axle).



fitzo's got it right regarding the towing, etc.



Couple things need clarifying...

Mark - one axle or two on the back?

You said "2 ton" - can you tell us what acronym is next to that rating?
 
Dan , all I know is that it's called a 62 Chevy 60.

I did find an old ticket in the glove box where they had sold something that had been hauled. They were paid for hauling 10,200 lbs worth of whatever. It is a single axle dual wheel.

Seems to be in great shape. No smoke or leaks. The engine noise was a bit loud till we adjusted the valves. Now it hums like a sewing machine. :)
 
Mark, those old 235 engines are hard to beat. Chevy introduced the 235 back in '54. It replaced the 216. I cut my eye-teeth on those things back in the early 60's.

Congrats on a nice truck....... they don't make-'em like that any more.

Robert
 
I'm sure you already know this, but check around with the local big rig mechanics, body shops etc. They might let you take the tires and windshield for free.
 
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