First significant use of the truck

[Matt_INW]

Well I finally got to use the truck for it's intended purpose. Till now nothing but driving to work, a couple dump runs of a few hundred pounds, and towing a light trailer.

Yesterday took an 80 mile trip (each way) to get a 58 GMC project truck for a friend. I think I'm jealous.

Anyways, trailer is 2,200lbs, truck is between 3,400 and 5,000 (hard to get 100% definitive answer in my online searching). So 5,500-7,200lbs, likely on the lower side. Wen the GMC was loaded onto the trailer the truck's rear didn't go down noticeably, so leaf springs must be in good shape. I hardly noticed I was pulling the truck except for one very steep hill (30mph speed limit) and truck did fine on it. Fuel economy for the round trip was 12.3MPg, I think that works.

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[sublime8396]

Awesome i cant wait to work mine lol and that 58 is a good looking truck im jealous too haha

 

[icanfixall]

Is that an Apache truck? Looks like an easy restoration. Mileage sounds good for that trip too. Glad the tow rig did a good job towing too.

 

[PwrSmoke]

Nice looking crew cab! Sounds like it did just fine... nominal perfomrance.

 

[ToughOldFord]

Ford pulling a Chevy. Typical.

 

[Hydro-idi]

Very nice rig you got there. That truck should have no problem towing that load. Looks like a pretty cool project too......even though it is a chevy

 

[opusd2]

For a standard receiver hitch, your truck sure holds a healthy stance.

 

[Matt_INW]

1958 GMC, so yeah essentially an Apache. As for older pickups, Fords are just ugly. Love the older Chevys.

 

[IDIoit]

1958 GMC, so yeah essentially an Apache. As for older pickups, Fords are just ugly. Love the older Chevys.

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off topic:
heres my sons new truck!

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