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Re: [oletrucks] 55 1st Rear End

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Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 55 1st Rear End
From: MKlepp4335@cs.com
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 18:57:12 EDT
In a message dated 10/25/00 5:48:22 PM Central Daylight Time, 
dkrehbiel@kscable.com writes:

<< Since 1955 1st series was the first open driveline, I am hoping they also
 increased the gear ratio >>

Deve,
  Not positive, but if the ratio changed at all, it was likely only a 3.90.  
That's the ratio I have in my '48 with a 3-speed OD.  It seems just about 
right to me.  Good take off power and I can easily cruise at 65 mph without 
the 235 screaming.

Mike Klepp
'48 3100
Wichita Falls, TX
http://www.geocities.com/mike_klepp/october_truckpage.html
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