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KCTA Chris · 10-17-2019, 02:07 PM

I've read in other forums that a few AA owners have a obtained a cruising speed of 55 with Mitchell, engine mods, high/low and the higher speed rear end (I dont think there is a way of improving the brakes other than making sure they are properly rebuilt) Has me curious... I'm not looking for a constant 65+ highway driver, but more than enough to keep pace at 55 for a tour without running high RPM.

I sat my AA truck on a car chassis 6 years ago and turned 40k miles with the intention of putting it back on the bigger AA frame. It's time for that to get started. I’m at a decision point of a careful rebuilding my AA stock chassis with slight mods, or going more modern (keeping the banger) T5 with a later axle and springs and Hyd brakes. However updating would not let me run Budd wheels... decisions!

I would love to hear from guys who have their AA hitting 55.

10-17-2019, 02:07 PM	#1
KCTA Chris Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 142	Any AA trucks running 55mph? I've read in other forums that a few AA owners have a obtained a cruising speed of 55 with Mitchell, engine mods, high/low and the higher speed rear end (I dont think there is a way of improving the brakes other than making sure they are properly rebuilt) Has me curious... I'm not looking for a constant 65+ highway driver, but more than enough to keep pace at 55 for a tour without running high RPM. I sat my AA truck on a car chassis 6 years ago and turned 40k miles with the intention of putting it back on the bigger AA frame. It's time for that to get started. I’m at a decision point of a careful rebuilding my AA stock chassis with slight mods, or going more modern (keeping the banger) T5 with a later axle and springs and Hyd brakes. However updating would not let me run Budd wheels... decisions! I would love to hear from guys who have their AA hitting 55.