A top speed of 60 mph sounds reasonable with those gears as long as your front end and rear end steering/suspension parts, brakes, bearings, tires and wheels are all rebuilt or in very good condition. Check the wheel rivets for bad rust. Sway bars and radial tires make a big difference. Been driving my 54 1/2 ton all over the western USA since 1974 and loving it. I use and recommend 3 point seat belts for driver and shotgun and lap belts for center seat. You don't want to get up close and personal with that steering wheel or fly out the door. Don't drive like all the fast crazies or tailgate and you should have many miles of fun highway driving.
Last edited by truckcamper43; 10/20/2011 6:02 PM.
