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Posted by big fred on January 16, 2004 at 07:10:23 from (130.76.64.15):
In Reply to: Re: WHY new trucks old tractors posted by rustyfarmall on January 16, 2004 at 06:40:04:
Demanded? I guess I don't understand what you are trying to say. When I bought my '50 Ford F-6, I couldn't get the rear end into high range, nor did the speedometer work. My wife was following me in my F-150 and we headed out down I-5 thru Redmond and Bellevue, WA. I stayed in the right lane, but kept up for the most part. When I got home I asked my wife what my speed was. She told me I was around 55 most of the way and got up to 60 at times. Recall this was with the rear end in low range. I don't know what interstates you drive, but 55-60 should meet all legal requirements. I believe the only posted minimum I've ever seen has been 45.
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