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Old September 2nd, 2013, 01:54 PM
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Nice truck! I just picked up my 62 with PS/PB and a Hydramatic 4 speed auto and it is surprisingly easy to drive.

Those are some nice rides. You have a harem of vehicles... I have more of a kennel! I've always liked the Corvairs since I was first brought home from the hospital in a 65 when I was born.
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Old September 2nd, 2013, 02:40 PM
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Here is another 62 corvair it's about ready to paint. I also love the old hydramatics my 58 cad has one.. These pics only show the ones that are being tinkered with. Except for the Plymouth I was just recharging the ac and had it there.
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Old September 2nd, 2013, 05:47 PM
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Barry, What rpms are you turning in overdrive at 65 and what rear ratio do you have?
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Old September 2nd, 2013, 06:15 PM
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About 2300 rpm with 235-85-16 tires. Rear has the stock 4.10. This truck was a 4 speed truck originally. Hydramatic trucks come with higher gears from the factory. These autos are deep geared because they don't have a torque converter. It's very responsive for an old auto rig. It really goes through the gears fast its in 4 th by 30 in direct. I have considered 3.54 gears with the od but I don't really plan on much over the road driving with this truck. I have a couple of these and am considering putting one in the 65. It's a 4 speed rig that already has 3.54 gears. I also have a little Watson 39 that is a little 3 speed it's a little smaller than a 420 Muncie it has 50 percent under , direct, and 21 percent over. This will probably end up in a 4x4 between the trans/transfer case. Here are some old od boxes the long one is for a ford model t and the little one is for an old jeep
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Old September 2nd, 2013, 08:09 PM
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I was just wondering what gears mine has when I read this. It is in 4th about as soon as yours. I took it on the freeway for a couple minutes and it was revving pretty high. I guess gears will be on my short list...
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