Date:         Thu, 3 Aug 2006 07:33:16 -0500
Reply-To:     Allen Hill <route66rider@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Allen Hill <route66rider@KNOLOGY.NET>
Subject:      Reasonable cruising speed?
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Thanks to all that responded to my question on a reasonable MPG that I asked
yesterday.  From what everyone said I will assume that should be in the
range of 17-21 MPG depending on driving conditions.

This then brings up the question of what I should expect in the way of a
sustainable cruising speed on a '68 bus with the standard transmission
setup.  Assuming that I would be traveling on good roads in mostly flat to
medium hill conditions.

Any comments on this?

A second question on this post is about the "freeway" transmission (or
transaxle) setup that I have heard mentioned a few times.  What is the story
on this?  Is it some type of "overdrive" modification?  Or is it something
else entirely?

Thanks again,

Route 66 Rider!
Ramon Hill
Live Long and Be Free
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