1940 3/4 ton with 216, original 3 speed transmission and original rear end. Top speed is just a smidge over 45. 50 if you are going down hill with the wind at your back. The old 216 purrs like a sewing machine and I actually like going slow (once in a while). I only put around 200 miles a year doing errands around town during the 6 months of decent weather. The truck has 15 inch rims and the tires are 225 75 15 I think.
Since my truck also has the wind out windshield, you never have to worry that you are going too fast to crank it open and let the breeze blow through the cab.
I have a sports car and the truck. The kids prefer a ride in the truck with all the windows open. No ipods or gameboys allowed in the truck. We sing songs if we want music. It is a blast!
