Expected top speed
Cargo Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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If you're asking how fast it can go on your drive home from buying it, I would suggest planning a slower back up route. The trucks drivetrain may be able to go fast enough, the rest if the truck might not be able to though. If something is out of alignment for example it's going to get real iffy real quick above a certain speed.
Count on 45mph, be happily surprised if it does more on your first drive.
Count on 45mph, be happily surprised if it does more on your first drive.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2001
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From: Erie, pa
Brakes - They don't effect how fast you can go but they have a huge impact on how fast you should go - These old barges had very narrow brake linings, the were effective, to a point, at the time they were made and the reason they were used and the roads they were driven on. - Heavy loads, frequent stops and personal driving habits would also have an impact on stop ability
My brother worked on building Interstate 90 in 1958? other before and with the exception of I79 & I90 all other roads are still two lane
Just keep this in mind when putting the pedal to the metal
My brother worked on building Interstate 90 in 1958? other before and with the exception of I79 & I90 all other roads are still two lane
Just keep this in mind when putting the pedal to the metal
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Northern OR
Mine is pretty comfortable to drive at 55-60 with 31" tires and 4.27's. At 65-70 there's some pedal left but not a whole lot more speed. Also can hit 45-50 in 3rd. It's a 4-speed with a home-built (in 1977) 268 CID Flathead.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Abingdon. VA
I obviously have a different vehicle with our 55 F100, but we have the original engine (223 6 cyl) and trans (3 speed on column) and rear end with original type brakes that have been rebuilt and old bias ply tubed tires. I have had it up to about 53 mph, but the truck seemed to be straining greatly and not real stable. It will run for miles at about 30 mph ok. One problem with any speed above 35 is the steering handling and tires not stable as well as stopping. I need to try to keep a distance at any 20 mph speed or above and try to give distance to stop. I spend time pulling over out of the way of drivers so as not to impede their way.
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