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Old May 9, 2003 | 12:18 PM
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i have a 1977 with what i have a question about the sticker on the valve cover. its says that it meets all epa stuff for the 1978 model year on heavy duty vehicles betweenn gvaw 6000-8000 pounds. this truck cant weigh that much can it? am i going to have problems getting it smogged because of this?
 
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Old May 9, 2003 | 12:21 PM
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It's a 77 what?
 
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Old May 12, 2003 | 12:20 PM
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ranchero GT
 
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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:46 AM
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That's like a gross weight figure. Maximum total load including a trailer.

I now guess you real weight!

................................4,600#............ ................
 
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Old May 13, 2003 | 12:02 PM
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that much? is that with me in it?
 
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Old May 13, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Go Weigh it. You'd be surprised how much a full frame vehicle weighs. I'd expect 4000+ easy.
 
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Old May 14, 2003 | 03:06 AM
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My '71 Mustang weighs just about that much.
 
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