b-evans@ix.netcom.com wrote:
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> Adrian wrote:
> >
> > I won't talk about the wimpy smaller enginesthat can't go over 55 on the
>highway if > you won't talk about my 1500 that can cruise at 85 mph for 8
>hours and get 32 mpg, > only stopping for gas.
>
> Yeah, well at Christmas 1961, MY 948 cruised at 65 mph between Memphis
> and L.A. in 50 hours, got 50 mpg. AND new valves! AND can do 0-60 in
> 11.5 hours. Downhill. With a tailwind.
>
> Bob Evans
> Anaheim, California
I guess I should add that my 8 hour trip was only one way. There were 8
hours back too. And I did this once a month for over a year. 16 hours
in a weekend once a month for a year. Through the mountains. And never
a break down, oil loss, or anything!
But 50 hours at 50mpg is pretty impressive. :-)
adrian
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