My '50 3100 shift linkage has hung up twice, both times getting stuck in 1st gear, and both times after a "down shift".
Had to stop, open the hood, and wiggle the linkage a bit, but both times it popped right out of gear with no problem within a second or two.
I don't have a whole lot of highway experience with the 216, my truck tools around our property and makes the 5 mile one way trip into town down country roads.
Keep in mind when these trucks were built, there weren't many highways to speak of, and it's top speed of 55 or so was about as fast as a person wanted to go.
If you need highway speeds (55+), especially for any kind of distance, i'd definately go with a different motor than the 216.. at least a full pressure 235.
I wouldn't expect a full restore truck to give anyone any problems.. it's going to be trucks like mine that are "fix it as you find it" that will probably have the quirks.
