Posted by Fred Coldwell [172.68.34.61] on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 10:54:59 :
In Reply to: '65 W300 on ebay posted by Joe Cimoch [172.68.65.237] on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 08:13:18 :
The eBay seller does not list the axle ratio, which can be either 4.88 or 5.87. The 4.88 axle ratio makes highway speed driving possible, while the 5.87 axle ratio limits top speed to around 50-55 mph, much like a WM300 of this vintage. Yeah, a V-8 engine has a higher top rpm than a straight six, but the 5.87 axles will still keep it from stretching its legs on a highway or Interstate.
Because this truck originally had dual rear wheels, and the seller avoids mentioning the axle ratio, I suspect it has the 5.87 axle ratio. The lower top end speed will give pedestrians more time to admire the nice paint job.
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