Curb weights for 1973-1987 GMC trucks?

[Caleb1534]

Is there somewhere on this forum that lists curb weights for individual model years of the 1973-1987 generation of GMC trucks?

If not, is there someplace online where can I find this information?

I ask because we may bring my great-grandfather's 1983 GMC Sierra short bed truck from TN to SC at some point. So, I'm trying to figure out the best way to haul it back.

In that vein, I'm trying to determine if our 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 is capable of towing it back here.

Our Chevy truck is rated to tow 8,000 lbs, but its current towing system (trailer hitch) is only rated for 5,000 lbs. However, its hitch ball is rated for 6,000 lbs. Go figure... U-Haul's Auto Transport trailer weighs 2,210 lbs. I'm guessing that the 1983 GMC Sierra short bed truck weighs a good bit more than 2,790 lbs?

Thanks for any help that y'all can offer!

Caleb

[Pacfanweb]

I'd estimate the average short bed Square to weigh in between 4000-4500lbs, with a big block.  

 

I can tell you that my 79 short bed drag truck that is a factory big block weighed 3920 lbs before I had it tubbed.  

It was missing the power steering, A/C compressor and manifolds.   Probably a few other small things. 

 

But it also had a Dana 60 in it, and ladder bars, so that offset some of the losses.  

So I'd say it was probably a bit over 4000 in street trim.  4500 max, I'd say.    No power windows or locks.    

 

[swathdiver]

GVW for 1981 C10 was from 4700-6100 pounds.  K10 was 6100 pounds.  Payload for the C10 was from 1070-2596 and for the K10 2010-2286.

 

So, that means it could weigh anywhere from 3504 to 4090 pounds.  1981 and later models went on a diet and were lighter than pre-'81 trucks.