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Old 03-09-2008, 12:13 AM   #22 (permalink)
brucepick
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
I would start with a 262C body and its far more laid back windshield and lower roof line, add newer B230/LH3.1 engine, M47 gear box, 3.31 rear end, ... That combo will be worth 35mph on the highway easy...
But thats just me
Sorry for taking it OT.
Here's the pic from your link. I like the idea but I'm more into mods that I can do for the cost of lunch money. I think you're right about the easy 35 mpg highway with that plan.


Not that many were made of that model - and even fewer have survived.
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