LOL..I think the truck will do OK but not so sure about the driver. I drove my
'51 3600 150 miles each way to a car show a few years back and plan to nake a
225 mile each way this fall. I have the original 216 but have put in a 4:10
rear end which is about what I think the 3100's have. I managed about 60 to 65
MPH most of the way and it seemed to like 62. Just sort of settled in there.
Somewhere around 3000 rpm. The only issue I had was road conditions. There were
long stretches of poorly maintained interstate and I thought I was going to be
beaten to death. The springs and shocks just aren't up to these speeds on bad
roads. It was sorta fun at first bouncing around on the bench seat but after a
while it began to hurt. I am 62 so not as reiliient as I once was. The truck
made the trip with no casualties and I feel sure it could make a 1000 mile
round trip. Me? I am a whole lot less sure my old butt could handle it. The
only other thing I might mention is that too many drivers don't give you the
consideration you would like. For example, sitting at a stop light on an
incline. Driver right on my a... bumper. I am good with the clutch but I had to
be. The other issue is those who scoot around you and immediately slow down (IE
cut me off). They have disk brakes, I don't. So..caution, patience, and maybe a
pillow and your buds should be fine.
Roy
'51 3600
The Sleepy Dragon
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Healy
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 3:12 PM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Long distance trip
Good day all,
I have a friend that is considering taking a stock '49 Thriftmaster on a
500 mile (each way) trip. The truck is in good condition and has been
pretty much all rebuilt with no upgrades (everything is still stock). It
has the 216 engine in it.
My questions are; Is this too far to try to take this under its own
power? Is there anything in particular that should be done (that we may
not have already thought of) to ensure a trouble free trip? What is the
top speed that you would recommend driving at for any extended period of
time?
Any information/opinions you can provide would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Mike
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