I am new to the Slant sixes and I just bought this car, since it is not running yet (been sitting up for 8 years...... barn find) what kind of highway speeds can I expect out of it?? and what kind of fuel economy?? Thanks, I am excited about the car and especially the Slant Six, have always wanted one, now what do I do with it?

Stan

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Thanks,

Stan

Welcome:

100mph
20mpg

Fix it , flog it , fix it, flog it....repeat as necessary.

Questions?

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Yeah....Im the one who destroyed this rare, vintage automobile.....

But almost certainly not at the same time.

- Erik

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64 Valiant 170 3-on-the-tree, faded turquoise putt-putt mobile
82 Volvo 5.0 wagon, Mustang in disguise. Never giggled so much.

Sure, start on top of a big hill…

Welcome aboard Stan, wagons aren’t all that common anymore hopefully you can post a photo of your barn find.

There are a few fellow MPG fans on the board, I’m not one of them, but aggressive ted is. Play with the search function to see how others have built their engines & drive train for good mileage & power.

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67' Dart GT Convertible; the old Chrysler Corp.
82' LeBaron Convertible; the new Chrysler Corp
07' 300 C AWD; Now by Fiat, the old new Chrysler LLC

Welcome on the board. Tune-up parts and technique suggestions in this thread. Carburetor operation and repair manuals and links to training movies and carb repair/modification threads are posted here for free download. Very valuable to have the factory service manual. And keep in mind the engine will need periodic valve adjustment.

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Too many people who were born on third base actually believe they've hit a triple.

Thanks for the info, I am really looking forward to this build....... The Slant Sixes had always interested me, this is the first one I have ever owned........


Stan

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Thanks,

Stan