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Subject: [oletrucks] '55 Gears
From: Michael Keele <mkeele@uswest.net>
Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 08:26:28 -0600
Hey gang!
DRUID is becoming a daily driver.  I've even taken her out on the highway a 
couple of times.  Which, of course, leads to my question.
The truck has the original engine (235), tranny (4 speed), and rear end 
(??).  By the time I get her up to about 45 it sounds and feel like we're 
ready to shift to the next gear.  Trouble is, there aren't any more.  I'm 
in 4th by then.  I've gotten up to 55 mph without any trouble.  It just 
seems the RPM's are up there a ways.
What's a reasonable top speed for this pickup?  My preference is to stay 
stock (or at least very nearly), so this is more what can I expect than it 
is asking what needs changed.

Also, On my way to work this morning I saw a chocolate brown '55 2nd 
series.  I'm in Denver and this was southbound on Federal Blvd around 
44th.  Didn't get a real good look at it, but nice first impression.  Was 
that anyone on this list?

Thanks for any & all help.


Michael Keele
'55 3100 2nd (DRUID)
www.users.qwest.net/~mkeele
Denver

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