i have the original 216 in my 50 3/4 ton chevy. it has somewhere between 65,000 and 75,000 miles on it. it runs great and all i've done to it is plugs, points, condenser and change the oil every 1500 miles (over the summer months every 1000).
i have a home office so i don't commute anywhere but to get my coffee fix in the morning. the truck is typically driven daily but i ususally don't put more than 400-500 miles a month on the truck.
i do have the 8 lug, 17" wheels on the truck but it's comfortable top speed is probably around 45. it has been on the freeway twice since i've owned it in the last 13 years. it does not like freeways.
it also has the original gearing in the rear end and it's a four speed (granny plus 3).
