1987-1994 Grumman Long Life Vehicle (LLV)
Engine: General Motors Iron Duke ( 2.5 L straight 4 piston )
Transmission: Turbo-Hydramatic 1803 ( 3 speed automatic )
Body: Made by Grumman ( Aluminum )
Chassis: Made by GM
Although production stopped in 1994, the LLV lives up to its name and is still the main delivery truck for the U.S.P.S. They have been in service for 27 years and still have plenty more ahead.
They are well built with all features serving a function. The steering wheel is on the right side for easier entering/exiting the vehicle. The sliding doors allow for more parking options. The rubber bumpers prevent damage to the vehicle and mail inside. The area where a passenger would sit is used as a table to sort mail on.
"Neither Rain Nor Sleet nor Snow" will stop these vans from getting your mail to you on time.
Being the son of a mail man, this vehicle is special to me.
(The information below has been added later)
Wheelbase: 8 ft 4.5 in (2.553 m)
Length: 14 ft 7.5 in (4.458 m)
Width: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Height: 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Curb weight: 2,700 lb (1,200 kg)
Horse Power: About 90
Top speed: About 70 mph (possibly more, I saw somewhere they could get up to 85)
Current U.S.P.S vehicle inventory: Over 100,000
In 2009 $524 million was spent to refurbish the vehicles, this saved an estimated $3.676 billion that would have been spent on replacing the entire fleet.
They use serial numbers instead of license plates.
They are also used with Canada Post.
(I know one of the rules states to get it right the first time so if you don't want to use this new info, that's ok.)
