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tsetsaf · 01-05-2008, 09:10 AM

Greetings to all and great forum. I am new here as I just inherited by Grandfather's 1971 C-20 Custom Camper 350/ 350.

I will be creating a build thread in the coming weeks as I begin the restoration.

I am located in Southern California where Regular gas is currently running at $3.33 a gallon and this truck will be my daily driver.

I am interested to hear about the following:

Tricks you use to increase economy
Gear and Transmission Setups for Highway Cruising
Methods for dropping weight without compromising strength/ durability
Finally, average mpg you are achieving in your classic Chevy

I am already planning to swap the 350 trans for a 700R4 but am open to any suggestions on further (and cost effective) ideas to tame the beast.

Thanks in advance,
Mark

P.S. For reference sake I found this thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...p/t-28315.html but want to get up to date ideas and a more realistic assessment of what YOU have done.

01-05-2008, 09:10 AM	#1
tsetsaf Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern CA Posts: 210	Better Gas Mileage Ideas for Classic Chevy Greetings to all and great forum. I am new here as I just inherited by Grandfather's 1971 C-20 Custom Camper 350/ 350. I will be creating a build thread in the coming weeks as I begin the restoration. I am located in Southern California where Regular gas is currently running at $3.33 a gallon and this truck will be my daily driver. I am interested to hear about the following: Tricks you use to increase economy Gear and Transmission Setups for Highway Cruising Methods for dropping weight without compromising strength/ durability Finally, average mpg you are achieving in your classic Chevy I am already planning to swap the 350 trans for a 700R4 but am open to any suggestions on further (and cost effective) ideas to tame the beast. Thanks in advance, Mark P.S. For reference sake I found this thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...p/t-28315.html but want to get up to date ideas and a more realistic assessment of what YOU have done.