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jtopaz68
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: Cincinnati, OH, United States
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 04-17-2002 10:03 PM
  
I was just wondering if anyone knew the approximate weight (hopefully very close) of a 1968 coupe. This is for towing purposes so the closer the better.Thanks
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 4307
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-17-2002 10:08 PM
3,050 pounds actual with 1/2 tank of fuel. Assuming it's a v-8 auto.  SteveW
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 1727
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-18-2002 12:57 AM
Not to disagree with Steve , but , my research shows the 68 coupe 289 automatic at 2632 pounds curb weight. JOHN  ------------------
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Rory McNeil
Gearhead Posts: 712
From: Surrey, B.C. Canada
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 04-18-2002 03:37 AM
John, that would be a overly optimistic "shipping weight". These were always well below real world weights.For example, years ago I had a 70 Mustang fastback (sportsroof) with a 351C 4v, FMX auto, ps, pdb, no AC. The shipping weight was just under 3000 lbs, in reality, on a calibrated scale at the dragstrip, it actually was 3340lbs, without a driver. I`d say Steves guess of 3050lbs would be pretty close.------------------
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 1727
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-18-2002 10:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Rory McNeil:
John, that would be a overly optimistic "shipping weight". These were always well below real world weights.For example, years ago I had a 70 Mustang fastback (sportsroof) with a 351C 4v, FMX auto, ps, pdb, no AC. The shipping weight was just under 3000 lbs, in reality, on a calibrated scale at the dragstrip, it actually was 3340lbs, without a driver. I`d say Steves guess of 3050lbs would be pretty close.
This is why it is always good to get a few different opinions , one book will give you one answer , and , another book a different answer. I stand corrected , with a bit more knowledge. JOHN ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
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98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 4307
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-18-2002 10:39 AM
Of course I'm just guessing. Melissa's '66 weighed 2960 with a 351w, 4 speed, 9" rear, subframe connectors, etc. and the 67-68 are bigger cars. So I'll adjust my guess to 2900-3000.
Put it on a scale and let us know. SteveW
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jtopaz68
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: Cincinnati, OH, United States
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 04-18-2002 10:58 AM
Thank you all bery much for your overwhelming response. I would love to get the car on a scale but unfortunaltey it is one of those "under contstruction" cars and is not roadworthy. It has a 289 v-8 auto in it with factory air. The truck I "might" be towing it with only has a 3500 lb capacity.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 4307
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
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posted 04-18-2002 11:00 AM
It's definately under 3500 pounds.  SteveW
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 1727
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 04-18-2002 11:04 AM
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Originally posted by jtopaz68:
Thank you all bery much for your overwhelming response. I would love to get the car on a scale but unfortunaltey it is one of those "under contstruction" cars and is not roadworthy. It has a 289 v-8 auto in it with factory air. The truck I "might" be towing it with only has a 3500 lb capacity.
Go ahead and tow it , you will have no problems , but , keep in mind the weight of the trailer , or , will you be using a tow bar , or , tow dolly ? JOHN ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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Hemikiller
Gearhead Posts: 136
From: Clinton, CT
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 04-18-2002 12:42 PM
My old 71 Mach1, 351c, 4-speed, 9", Dual Flowmasters, fold down, P/s, PDB, alum rims was 3560 lbs with 1/2 tank of gas, no driver, all steel.
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jtopaz68
Journeyman Posts: 3
From: Cincinnati, OH, United States
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 04-18-2002 01:20 PM
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Originally posted by johnmustang:
Go ahead and tow it , you will have no problems , but , keep in mind the weight of the trailer , or , will you be using a tow bar , or , tow dolly ? JOHN I am thinking of putting it on a trailer. while the car is not that great looking right now, still only has 28,940 orig miles on it. Feel more comfortable with it on a trailer.
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460-67Stang
Gearhead Posts: 166
From: Southern Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 04-18-2002 08:55 PM
I've seen jtopaz68's car. It needs some work, but is very restorable and is an original V8 car w/Air.Using a trailer would be best jtopaz68, especialy if your going all the way from Ohio to Texas. Brian ------------------
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 4608
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-19-2002 12:29 AM
The Illustrated Salesman's Fact and Specs Manual lists a 68 cpe with 6cyl 3 spd at 2696 lbs. It is called curb weight.
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