Max driving speed

[Adrian]

This is not a technical problem, rather more of a discussion point.
I was curious what speed other people drive at on the interstate. Our clipper with a 440 and bias ply tires seems to like 65 mph it will do 70 but it is really whining.

Also I saw yesterday a clipper driving from Santa Fe to Albuquerque. If that person is monitoring the list give me a call or email me. I'd love to talk Clippers.

[junebob]

Adrian #3323, Clipper Speed.
The first order of business would be to replace those bias ply tires with radials as soon as applicable, When worn out, or what ever suits your circumstance.    Happy Clippering Bob Chaney #2626

[Horst]

I  agree with Bob on all points here. In my opinion, driving a Clipper 65mph or more is at best, not very wise. Terrible gas mileage, significant strain on the drivetrain, and if you're unlucky and get a blow-out, or have to take evasive action, the situation has  a good probability of turning ugly.
At 55mph, it is an entirely different situation with the odds much more in your favor on all fronts.

[cat]

Bob & Horst are absolutely correct in their remarks regarding speed, especially Bob's comment on driving the posted speed limit.  Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one obeying the speed limit.  I drag a VW, painted Clipper colors and the speed limit in California is 55 m.p.h. for trucks and towed vehicles.  When I drive 55 m.p.h. I can enjoy the landscape.  May take a little longer to get there but, so what!

[Richard Peterson]

Adrian,  I may have been the Clipper you saw between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.  Send me an e-mail and I'll tell you all about my 4000 mile  trip in the home after rebuilding it for the last 2 years.

Richard Peterson    azrish@cs.com