7 1/4 to 8 1/4 upgrade with 2.45:1 gears

After driving it for a couple weeks, it has not been a real problem at all going up hills. Initial acceleration is definitely not like a 340 4 speed with 3.55:1 gears, but it goes fine. Really nice cruising down the highway at 70 and the slanty buzzing along happily.

Scored a set of BFG 215 60 15 tires to match the size on the front. 15 x 6.5 Same size all around now, nice to be able to swap as needed.

Suspension work to follow, better shocks, sway bars, T bars maybe and a bit better rear spring. "Green Brick" on a much lower budget. Highway cruiser.