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Re: [oletrucks] Transporting trucks

To: "Tayrien, Richard - MIH" <rtayrie@chw.edu>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Transporting trucks
From: jls <jls@sessio.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 17:59:01 -0700 (PDT)
You'll be fine

The truck is about 54, 55" from backing plate to baking plate.

Good Luck.

On Tue, 1 Jun 1999, Tayrien, Richard - MIH wrote:

> 
> 
> I am getting ready to haul my 52 1/2 ton GMC from Oklahoma to Arizona next
> week.  The trailer I am renting has load limits of not greater than 4,055
> lbs.,  wheelbase no greater than 125", maximum width of 79" and a minimum
> width between the tires of 42".  From what I can see I am Ok on the weight.
> 
> I found a referenced curb weight of 3095 lbs
>                       wheelbase of 115"
> 
>                                       but I can't find a maximum or
> minimum width referenced. 
> 
>  Could someone check a 1/2 ton AD for me to see if I will be able to get it
> on the trailer without any problems.  It hasn't been running for about 8
> years so I will try to winch it on the trailer.  It is sitting in Mom's
> backyard with the tires buried about 8 to 12 inches so I will no doubt need
> a come-a-long and a jack.  I just pray the ground is dry.
> 
> Any other suggestions from those of you that have transported these trucks.
> 
> Thanks
> Dick Tayrien
> 
> rtayrie@chw.edu
> richardtayrien@home.com                       
> 
> 
> 
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> 

Thanks,
-JLS

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