The Big Ones can be good riding
Hi All
Agree with Rob about the fuel economy, but of the three CMP I have the C60S with the radio box is the best riding and fastest of the lot. Even when it had it's original 216 engine it would move down the road at an indicated 50 MPH which is closer to 60 MPH because of the 11:00x20 tires. With the original engine we would kid that it would do 0-60 in 12 minutes on the flat. If I have a long run I take the big truck over the HUP or Pat 12 C60L cargo.
Hope that you find yours nice to drives and rides as nicely Gordan. Yes you do have to enjoy driving a big truck, but I really enjoy it. With the screen doors, screens on windows, and the insulation in the walls on the box should make the truck a good camping truck for events, add the shower and toilet and you are living in comfort.
I will be curious to hear what your truck ends up weighing, and what is your overall height? Two figures that I remember on mine 10,000 lbs. and 10'6" which are important to remember. While out on club convoys over the years we have arrived at bridges that I couldn't drive across or in the case of one Covered Bridge could not fit through.
Right now my Pattern 12 C60L has an indicated top end of 30 MPH. Truck accelerates nicely to 30 MPH and the needle doesn't go any higher even though truck keeps accelerating.
Looking forward to hear how the truck goes as it breaks in.
Keep up the good work.
Cheers Phil
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