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Mitch Rapp 06-10-2005 15:29:34 24.214.86.15 14433 Report to Moderator	With all the experience on this forum, surely someone knows the answer. What gas mileage can be expected from a good driving '61 Chevy Apache 1/2 ton step-side with a 6 cyl 235 CID? Take a SWAG at it.....thanks. [Reply]  [Send Email]
jillybean 08-20-2007 08:46:12 66.192.104.10 26781 Report to Moderator	Re: '61 Chevy Apache gas mileage in reply to Mitch Rapp, 06-10-2005 15:29:34   I have this truck but its not a step side 10-12 depending on trip or town.   [Reply]  [No Email]
John A. 06-10-2005 21:58:56 65.161.170.145 14443 Report to Moderator	Re: '61 Chevy Apache gas mileage in reply to Mitch Rapp, 06-10-2005 15:29:34   Mitch, At best 12 to 15 mpg. Later, John A.   [Reply]  [Send Email]
Mitch Rapp 06-11-2005 09:02:54 24.214.86.15 14452 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: '61 Chevy Apache gas mileage in reply to John A., 06-10-2005 21:58:56   John A. - thanks for the reply. I failed to mention this Apache is a Powerglide tranny.....your 12-15 mpg is propbably real close to actual. The Powerglide 2-speed is geared low and with the high rear end ratio all adds up to low gas mileage. Mitch   [Reply]  [Send Email]
ronnie 07-04-2005 02:15:52 151.199.119.192 14845 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: '61 Chevy Apache gas mileage in reply to Mitch Rapp, 06-11-2005 09:02:54   i get 22 mpg on my 60 chevy with a 3.55 rearend and 3speed trans it has the 235 in it   [Reply]  [Send Email]
Mitch Rapp 07-04-2005 08:50:12 24.214.86.15 14854 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: Re: '61 Chevy Apache gas mileage in reply to ronnie, 07-04-2005 02:15:52   Ronnie - that's excellent mileage. The combonation of rear end and 3-speed help contribute to good MPG. I think the Powerglide 2-speed robs mileage from economical engines such as the 235 CID. It wasn't a problem when this transmission was first introduced......gas was .14 to .17 cents a gallon in the early 60's and nobody cared.   [Reply]  [No Email]