Fuel efficiency drop in newer models ?

[viven44]

Nice. What's the story with the Ford truck? Is that an F250?

It’s a 1986 F350 4x4 4-speed w/460 w/Dana 60 front axle, all factory stock , 1 owner since 89’, 169k miles, came from Oregon. Bought from daughter in TX after dad passed away. I could have drove it back 200 miles but didn’t have a driver.

 

[viven44]

Good thing I don't live in Texas. I'd have a yard full of vehicles!

I live on a 1/4 acre and have about 4 classics, and 2 daily drivers. Wife is mighty pleased

 

[strutaeng]

It’s a 1986 F350 4x4 4-speed w/460 w/Dana 60 front axle, all factory stock , 1 owner since 89’, 169k miles, came from Oregon. Bought from daughter in TX after dad passed away. I could have drove it back 200 miles but didn’t have a driver.

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Very nice! What are your plans for it?

I too have a old vehicle "dealership" at my house LoL

2020 3500 Express passenger van
2013 Chrysler minivan
2006 Suburban 2500 2wd
2004 Suburban 2500 4x4 (project Suburban)
2000 K3500 CCLB SRW (dump-run/weekender work truck)
1999 Silverado 1500

Wife says I have too many old trucks. SMH

 

[viven44]

Nice, you are really in the thick of GMT800... The daily drivers are in my signature, but really until I got the 02' Yukon I alternated between my 84 F350 (2WD) and 1978 Bronco. It is nice to get double digit mpg in the city on the 02' Yukon

I'm tired of big restorations (like my 78 Bronco!), that I why I paid good money for something original and unrestored and in regular use here. This truck really doesn't need anything... Only needs R134a conversion and really minor things here and there ...

 

[vincentc77]

Anyone notice the he has the Z71 package? Tire rolling resistance has to come into play - just not sure how much that would impact since Ive never had the Z71 or similar AT tires on any of my rigs.