<VV> FC brakes

[J R Read_HML]

I THINK the curb weight of a (Standard) Rampside is around 2600 - 2650 lbs. 
I don't have a way to look that up at the moment.  If you have the owner 
manual for one - it should be in there.  I always thought that "curb weight" 
was with a 1/2 tank of gas, but what you sent says different.  Anyway, IF 
curb weight is 2600 and GVW is 4600, doesn't that make the load capacity 
right around one ton?  It was likely advertised as 3/4 ton just to avoid 
lawsuits (a guess).  I know, you have to subtract the driver/passenger 
weight as well.  The point being that (if you are careful), you can get away 
with carrying a one ton load even if you weigh 200 lbs.  Just be aware that 
your brakes (and the driver) need to be ready for a (slightly over) max 
load.

I'll be out of town for the next 3 days.

Later, JR

'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
'66 beater Coupe - "icemobile" 4/140

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris & Bill Strickland" <lechevrier at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 1:47 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> FC brakes


>J R Read_HML wrote:
>
>> Read the placard and add.
>
> It says, "MAXIMUM GVW RATING
>                             4600"
>
> nothing about net/curb/base weight (it does offer net horsepower figures, 
> trim & paint codes ... )
>
> I'd like to hear from folks who have actually weighed their FC's, empty.
>
> from :  http://www.pc.gov.bc.ca/cmg/newweb/GVW.htm
>
> Know Your Weights
> Courtesy of General Motors
>
> Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
> Is the maximum recommended weight for a vehicle, including: the weight of 
> the vehicle itself, fuel and other fluids, passengers, and all cargo.
>
> Base Curb Weight
> Is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all 
> standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo or any optional 
> equipment.
>
> Payload
> Is the combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo, and passengers that 
> the truck is designed to carry. To calculate the payload of a vehicle, 
> take the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and subtract the Curb Weight.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
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