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best gas milage set up in a 45 1/2 ton? #379401 02/24/2008 2:11 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 243 dripping springs texas D dbone Shop Shark
dbone Shop Shark D Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 243 dripping springs texas	calling on the stovebolt gods im looking at restoring as original as poss a 1945 chevrolet 1/2 ton truck, has a fresh rebuilt 235 in it now, ill be switching out the rear end gears to a 3:55 ratio 4 speed trans, what kind of milage and top speed will i be looking at? no real idea on what tire size ill be running but will be on original rims Last edited by dbone; 02/24/2008 2:50 PM. Gallery shot: 1951 Chevy 5-window More pictures in my Photo Bucket

Re: best gas milage set up in a 45 1/2 ton? dbone #379440 02/24/2008 3:53 PM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks. W Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane
Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane W Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks.	I would say the gas mileage will be around 15-16 mpg. It should cruise about 65 mph with intermediate speeds to 70-75. That's with 28-29 in. dia. tires. They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super In the Gallery Forum

Re: best gas milage set up in a 45 1/2 ton? Wrenchbender Ret. #379549 02/24/2008 7:39 PM
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dbone Shop Shark D Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 243 dripping springs texas	whoops, its a 3 speed not a 4 whould this make a huge diff? Gallery shot: 1951 Chevy 5-window More pictures in my Photo Bucket

Re: best gas milage set up in a 45 1/2 ton? dbone #380028 02/25/2008 9:53 PM
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Wrenchbender Ret. Riding in the Passing Lane W Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Overland Park, Ks.	No. They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super In the Gallery Forum

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