My brother had one of those, ex air force ramp van. I remember riding in it, 50mph top and an echo chamber at that speed:) I think it was a straight six three speed. I wonder how these do all fixed up with modern power but old everything else?
From what I hear, very loud. The modern engine means effortless cruising at much more than the speed limit, but the interior noise keeps the speeds down. I drove 1960s Chev vans and they were loud too.
Back in the day I worked on a couple of GMC bread trucks with the 3-71 Detroit Diesel engine. GM sold fleets on the longevity and relative fuel economy of that engine but not the horsepower (south of 100 and torque didn't mean much with a load of bread) and they were awfully noisy. Still they were a novelty to us younger guys in the shop.
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My brother had one of those, ex air force ramp van. I remember riding in it, 50mph top and an echo chamber at that speed:) I think it was a straight six three speed. I wonder how these do all fixed up with modern power but old everything else?
From what I hear, very loud. The modern engine means effortless cruising at much more than the speed limit, but the interior noise keeps the speeds down. I drove 1960s Chev vans and they were loud too.
Any evidence of Reid Fleming inside?
Had to look that one up! Thanks! learn something new.... ( as they say...)
That's funny! I worked on a milk van once, a Metro. I could barely stand the smell of sour milk as it reeked of it throughout.
Back in the day I worked on a couple of GMC bread trucks with the 3-71 Detroit Diesel engine. GM sold fleets on the longevity and relative fuel economy of that engine but not the horsepower (south of 100 and torque didn't mean much with a load of bread) and they were awfully noisy. Still they were a novelty to us younger guys in the shop.
Complete Rent-Alls are still in business in Hamilton - they should buy and restore the van and use it as a publicity vehicle.
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