Posted by Eric B. on Friday, November 07, 2003 at 11:16AM :
In Reply to: early Dodge Engine and Trans Interchange Question posted by vince on Friday, November 07, 2003 at 0:08AM :
I am guessing you are asking about a smaller (1 ton or less) truck, but I would hate for you to go through all the trouble of getting a 2 ton home, and finding all the extra work of putting in a long block.
Or even more unlikely if you found a 3 ton with the extra LONG block, that wont fit at all.
As for the trannys, my understanding is the 4wds and 2wds are different, I know for sure the 2wds have brake bands out the back that might cause an length problem.
I have been trying to think of places that have what you need and are close, but all the 1/2 tons I know of in junkyards are pretty far from you.
There is a 1/2 ton CC in Lake Geneva, but someone bought it whole already, and just needs to haul it out.
I also know of an ambulance that has a complete drivetrain, but a cut off body near Sheboygan, but the guy wanted $400-$500 for it, and it is ROUGH.
Good luck in your hunt, and I will keep my eye out for 1/2 tons that have drivetrain.
Eric
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