Posted by Photo Classified on Thursday, June 06, 2002 at 10:37PM :
1958 Dodge Power Giant Power Wagon W100 $10,000
Specifications:
Model L8W1 108" wheelbase
315 polyhead V8 3.63" bore x 3.80" stroke
204 hp @ 4400 rpm 290 fpt @ 2400 rpm
Spicer 44 front drive axle 3600# capy
Corporate semi-float rear axle 5100# capacity
4.10 axle ratio
New Process # 420 4 speed st'd transmission
New Process # 201 2 speed transfercase
Features
Wide back window
7.50x16 rubber on 16" lock ring wheels
Chrome grille, front bumber and headlight doors
Vintage Warn locking hubs
Factory power brake booster
Original 18 gal. fuel tank
History:
This is a one owner truck purchased new in Phoenix, AZ in 1958. This Power Giant has spent it's entire life in the dry Arizona climate and is rust free. The truck has never been wrecked or damaged. It has approximatly 72k original miles.
Maintaince: Approx. 15 years ago the engine was gone thru with new rings, lifters, main, rod and cam bearings.
The truck was used breifly then put in dry storage for 10 years.
More recently the original owner brought the truck to the current condition shown in these photos.
A complete new wiring harness was purchased and installed.
The rear axle/third member has been gone thru with new gears bearings & seals.
The transfercase, transmission and front axle have had seals replaced.
The propeller shafts have had all u-joints replaced.
The truck was refinished silver over red with over 2k in paint materials.
The interior was finished with replacement seat and headliner materials and walnut accent trim panels and carpeting.
A few updates are:
Chrysler 12v altermator
Power steering with Chrysler power steering pump.
Chrome step rear bumper.
Aluminum diamond pattern bed/tailgate liner over marine plywood floor.
The owner, Norman has decided to offer this special Power Giant Power Wagon for sale due to health reasons and wants it to go to a caring home. Norman has considerable time, expense and efforts invested on this unique "one owner" 4x4.
This '58 Power Giant Power Wagon is 1 of 290 short wheelbase V8's made
Located in Arizona
Phone 928-474-9610