Originally Posted by davesmith
Unless fifth gear is an overdrive, I'd bet that ole engine would be screaming at 45mph. Also that v-6 is not made for high rpm use, it is a torque monster by design. let us know how it goes!

And how about this one?
A 261, and 4 speed, 2 speed rear... what can be the guessed top speed?
The same ? 45 mph ?

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/.../BpHpPuQmkKGrHqQH-CwEuYw1oB-IBLqBeob.jpg


My Chevy Viking 1959

Ulf Hedlund. Eskilstuna. Sweden
[email protected]
Also:
Ford Galaxie 4 dr 1959
Ford Custom 4 dr 1964
Ford Mustang GT 2005