The Ford Barn

NCSUDucker · 12-07-2025, 12:55 PM

So it was actually my wife's idea but she wanted to take the 39 to a family get together in Raleigh which is any 2.5hrs visa the country route. Definitely the furthest trip I've taken at about 110 miles each way Lots of rubbernecking and thumbsup along the way... lol. A little chilly, as my heater isn't functional right now. I do have a small 200w plug in cheapo from Amazon that takes the chill of and works as a defrost when needed. Curious to what RPM you guys are turning at highway speeds. We installed a rebuilt 59a that has a mild Isky cam. I'm turning 2700 at 55 and about 3000 at 60 and getting around 15mpg. I would love to have one of the Mitchell overdrivess but I spoke with them ant he's only done 2 for 1 ton trucks and said he doesn't have the manpower or time to tackle a tonner.

12-07-2025, 12:55 PM	#1
NCSUDucker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2024 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 112	Longest Drive to date So it was actually my wife's idea but she wanted to take the 39 to a family get together in Raleigh which is any 2.5hrs visa the country route. Definitely the furthest trip I've taken at about 110 miles each way Lots of rubbernecking and thumbsup along the way... lol. A little chilly, as my heater isn't functional right now. I do have a small 200w plug in cheapo from Amazon that takes the chill of and works as a defrost when needed. Curious to what RPM you guys are turning at highway speeds. We installed a rebuilt 59a that has a mild Isky cam. I'm turning 2700 at 55 and about 3000 at 60 and getting around 15mpg. I would love to have one of the Mitchell overdrivess but I spoke with them ant he's only done 2 for 1 ton trucks and said he doesn't have the manpower or time to tackle a tonner.