M37 Steve
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> From: Gil Huguley[SMTP:Gil@huguley.com]
> Reply To: Gil Huguley
> Sent: Monday, August 31, 1998 8:36 AM
> To: ISmith7092@aol.com; mil-veh@skylee.com
> Subject: [MV] 70mph --Stupid?
>
> Judging from the responses I got, I think I could have used a less
> emotional word when I said it was "stupid" to go 80 in an M37, M211, etc.
> Chalk it up to poor net etiquette.
>
> However, I believe it should be noted that while there are modern 100,000
> lb trucks rolling down the interstates at 70 (+), that may not be so smart
> or safe either. You have to be able to stop and you have to be able to
> maneuver. The modern semi truck is designed to travel at higher speeds.
> Our precious old MVs do not have the brakes or suspension designed for
> high speed. They were designed to carry a heavy load off-road, not to run
> 80 mph. As the speed increases, the forces acting upon the vehicle rise
> much more rapidly. Even if you have the power to push 70 mph, without
> major redesign of the suspension, steering, and brakes, I don't think you
> will be safe. And if you do that, you won't have a capable off-road
> vehicle.
>
> Just my 2 cents.
>
>
>
>
> Gil Huguley, MVPA17957
> Methow, WA, USA
> '53 M37
>
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