The Official Hot Rod Thread

[RustyHornet]

I'm guessing 10mpg max

I'd guess 12. Our '78 with 350 gets 9.... Little engine gotta work harder..... I've heard better out of the 454 trucks.

 

[churchmouse]

I'd guess 12. Our '78 with 350 gets 9.... Little engine gotta work harder..... I've heard better out of the 454 trucks.

My 04 3500 conversion van has the 6 liter. Vacation to St. Pete area and averaged 12.5 for the whole trip.
There were some very high speed sections as it rolls 85+ with zero efforts so It might have done better had I set the cruise and stayed in line.

 

[RustyHornet]

My 04 3500 conversion van has the 6 liter. Vacation to St. Pete area and averaged 12.5 for the whole trip.
There were some very high speed sections as it rolls 85+ with zero efforts so It might have done better had I set the cruise and stayed in line.

That ain't bad for the bigger engine in a full size mouse mobile.

 

[churchmouse]

That ain't bad for the bigger engine in a full size mouse mobile.

I am pleased with it.
110K on the clock

 

[RustyHornet]

Unless you go diesel, it's hard to get decent milage out of a truck. Even with today's tech. Our '78 Chevy gets 9mpg empty or towing a trailer at 70, it's 9 no matter what. When I've used a friends diesel, they get better mileage empty, but while towing only gets a couple more than our old Chevy. So the only thing being gained is torque. I think I'll stick with my old gasser Chevys, they are cheap to buy and run and crate engines are cheap.

 

[RustyHornet]

I am pleased with it.
110K on the clock

I remember that from out last shoot. Didn't even realize it was a conversion van, was all hopped up on cheeseburgers and gunpowder.

 

[churchmouse]

I remember that from out last shoot. Didn't even realize it was a conversion van, was all hopped up on cheeseburgers and gunpowder.

It has both side entry doors and a full interior. 2 sound systems and TV........it aint a lite weight by any measure.

 

[MuttX7]

I am pleased with it.
110K on the clock

Say it isn't so Joe, say it isn't so. I would never have guessed you owned a conversion van.

 

[RustyHornet]

It has both side entry doors and a full interior. 2 sound systems and TV........it aint a lite weight by any measure.

Most cool.

 

[RustyHornet]

Say it isn't so Joe, say it isn't so. I would never have guessed you owned a conversion van.

It ain't white, but the candy is still free.

 

[RustyHornet]

Say it isn't so Joe, say it isn't so. I would never have guessed you owned a conversion van.

It's still a hot rod though. 6.0 LS makes it so. Couple turbos and it would be the coolest van on all of INGOs.

 

[churchmouse]

Say it isn't so Joe, say it isn't so. I would never have guessed you owned a conversion van.

I sold the last one to my SIL. I had found a 97 Yuckon 2 door with a 2" lift, exhaust, ECU mods, Red with the Z-71 package and black wheels. 70K on it. 1 owner and he was a friend. I wanted it really bad but........wait for it...........wait................The spouse wanted another Van.

I rest my case.

 

[MuttX7]

It ain't white, but the candy is still free.

LMAO.

 

[churchmouse]

But I do have a 64 SS Impala drop top.....does that get my man card back.......please

 

[MuttX7]

I sold the last one to my SIL. I had found a 97 Yuckon 2 door with a 2" lift, exhaust, ECU mods, Red with the Z-71 package and black wheels. 70K on it. 1 owner and he was a friend. I wanted it really bad but........wait for it...........wait................The spouse wanted another Van.

I rest my case.

Damn.... Happy wife, happy life. At least she still lets you have toys.

 

[churchmouse]

Damn.... Happy wife, happy life.

Yes sir........never a more true statement.

 

[RustyHornet]

Yes sir........never a more true statement.

Does she know the 64 is yours yet?

 

[mom45]

Saw this today. Hubby said no since he just redid the front brakes on my old truck and says I have to wear those out first. This could take a while.

beautiful 1986 chevy suburban w-pull rite hitch $6500.obo


My '89 suburban has a 350 in it and I get 17.5 mpg with it. I try to run mid grade or premium since I don't put a lot of miles on it, but I'm quite pleased as I never expected that kind of mileage with it.

 

[RustyHornet]

Saw this today. Hubby said no since he just redid the front brakes on my old truck and says I have to wear those out first. This could take a while.

beautiful 1986 chevy suburban w-pull rite hitch $6500.obo


My '89 suburban has a 350 in it and I get 17.5 mpg with it. I try to run mid grade or premium since I don't put a lot of miles on it, but I'm quite pleased as I never expected that kind of mileage with it.

Does your '89 burb have an overdrive transmission?

 

[mom45]

Does your '89 burb have an overdrive transmission?

It has a 700R4 so I'm sure that helps and it is 2WD.