While searching craigs list over the past year, I came across a half ton 53 panel in western Montana. A long story made short, I ended up going there from Upstate New York bought it and drove it back the 2600 miles without any breakdowns and used one quart of oil. It had been outfitted with a 235, three speed trans and a borgwarner overdrive. The rearend changed out to a 68 posi. giving me a crusing speed of 65-70 mph. Five days and a lot of new friends along the way. I really like this truck and have a lead on a same vintage burb. Where I traveled in the Rockys, You could not go a half a mile without seeing old trucks from 72 back for sale parked in yards or by the road. I plan another trip out this fall. Saw an Diamond T hiding in the grass with a few Chevys and Gmc's.