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    Thanks for all the info, contacted Wilcap and Wayfarer, will see what options I have and post some answers. One thing for sure I will need to replace the ring and pinion to something more realistic. My current ratio is 4.89 or higher. Its a 9-5/8" ring and it looks like my only option will be a 4.30 ring from Vintage Power Wagons. Unless there is any suggestions for another source or third member. Most don't know this but the Routevan has a IRS , Dodge Brothers Style. This is a pic of the last Route Van chassis that i restored in 2014
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    Here are pics of the hemi
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    From the album: Dodge Route Van

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    From the album: Dodge Route Van

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    I've picked up a complete 291 hemi from a 1955 Desoto with a powerflite trans attached. If I decide to use another trans, does anyone have any first hand knowledge in this aspect? Manual or automatic is fine. Any past experience is helpful as well. I am putting the hemi in a 1949 Dodge Route Van, better power and gearing to achieve better highway speeds. Thanks, Richard
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    Updated pics of the van and its progress. Two weeks ago I attended the Sonoma Raceway Laps for Charity. It was fun, got my own pace car and after one lap I had a fan crowd in the stands cheering me on. Looking forward to upgrading the suspension to help it corner better. Look out Herbie!!!!
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    My 2nd Routevan has a Serial number 84000620 Model B-1-EU-117. I assume that it is 620th RouteVan made. Year it is titled is 1949. Richard Kramer 707-260-5327
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    My new addition to the herd. 1949 Dodge Routevan, 117" wheelbase model.
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    From the album: Dodge Route Van

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    From the album: Dodge Route Van

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    From the album: Dodge Route Van

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    From the album: Dodge Route Van

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    From the album: Dodge Route Van

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    My Route Van tops out at 50mph at full throttle, it might be the 4.89 gears in the rear. I did hit 55 once on a slight down hill.......
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    Like the teva foot on the floor! You need a pedi by the way.........
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    I too run an optima battery and it has been the best performer so far. I also plan on running two of them bu the second one will be run with so I can solenoids run a 12 air compressor for my air bags.
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    He should buy my Route Van and install a small kitchen. Richard
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    Now thats the way to start a project thread! Looking forward to more postings with music that is. Richard
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    Welcome and look forward to more pics. My ultimate favorite year for the dodge truck. Second to the 1950 Dodge Route Van of course.
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    And running boards too.
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    Very nice, I have always liked that model year. I would not change a thing. Unless you have a semi lying around then I would put that in it. Drive it daily! People need to see it. Richard
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    Yes it does, I have so many ideas for the fictitious business names, it is hard to pick one.
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    If I could fine racks wide enough! And longboards would have to be loaded on them. A real hula girl on the parcel shelf would be 10 fold better.
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    Ok I got to ask.........what are you smoking? I want some.....
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    My top speed is 50 mph. I have red flags and flashers going too.
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