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Aug 10, 2022 | 12:40 PM

tinnerjohn

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Econoline Pick up

I'm still dreaming of owning a basically stock Econoline. Wondering if,, with the stock rear end, what the "normal" cruising speed would be. I know brakes, tires and son on all have a bearing on this, on a 55 mph road I have no doubts, I'm thinking about occasionaly being on a 65 Mph freeway whether I'd be blocking traffic.

Thanks,

Aug 11, 2022 | 04:39 AM

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My '65 Pup has the stock 3.50 rear and had a 170 3 spd when I got it. The engine had issues and it did 70 on the highway with no problem, I swapped in a 200 and I've been driving it dailey for half a year and it cruises at 65 with traffic no problem. the only thing I need to improve is the steering box has a bit of play, that's next on my agenda. They alsoo have cooling system hurdles in the summer that are minor that I've been playing with recently.

Aug 11, 2022 | 02:16 PM

OldBlue61

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Cruising Speed

My 61 is bone stock with the 140ci engine, 3 spd, and 3.5 rear end.

It’ll cruise at 55 all day long, but sounds happier at 50. I’ve hit 70 a couple of times. My steering and suspension are either new or in good shape, and it drives great. The stock brakes are fine. I could throw someone through the windshield if they weren’t buckled up.

I don’t think I’d consider more than short runs above 60. The little 6 is wound up pretty tight at that speed. If you had the 3.00 rear end of course that would change the equation.

Aug 11, 2022 | 07:25 PM

tinnerjohn

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That confirms what I thought. I still want one. My freeway trips are few and far between. Thanks.
John

Aug 21, 2022 | 05:03 PM

robstait

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I’ve got a 63 with the 144 and stock rear end. 65 mph is no problem but I have never traveled for many hrs at that speed.
I do 65 and 70 for 45 mins with no issue other than the cab gets pretty warm!

Aug 21, 2022 | 07:27 PM

tinnerjohn

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Thanks, I had forgotten how warm the cab could get. I haven't ridden in one since I was about 11 or 12. Dad had a folding boat seat (n o seat belt) on the engine cover. I rode there and my sister rode on Mom's lap. Dad's arm in a sudden stop was stronger than a seat belt!

John