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Purdy Swoft · 04-05-2013, 03:18 PM

My roadster has a low milage engine with the original rotating assembly (pistons and rods). I overhauled it with new rings , stainless steel valves and gaskets because it had sit up since 1963 and one ring had stuck on the number four cylinder. It will cruise at 50 mph or more, just as smoothly as a modern car and is in no strain. We prefer this speed on the highway because we don't want to be in the way of traffic and get run over. On dirt and farm to market roads we may drive at 30 to 40 mph and enjoy the sights and smells.

04-05-2013, 03:18 PM	#76
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: What is your average speed My roadster has a low milage engine with the original rotating assembly (pistons and rods). I overhauled it with new rings , stainless steel valves and gaskets because it had sit up since 1963 and one ring had stuck on the number four cylinder. It will cruise at 50 mph or more, just as smoothly as a modern car and is in no strain. We prefer this speed on the highway because we don't want to be in the way of traffic and get run over. On dirt and farm to market roads we may drive at 30 to 40 mph and enjoy the sights and smells.