Posted by Eric B. [99.100.188.129] on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 23:30:28 :
In Reply to: 1958 W200 in NV posted by Eric B. [99.100.188.129] on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 23:29:33 :
58 Dodge W100 shortbed stepside 4wheel drive truck,not a military power wagon.runs&drives but a project not road ready.was a 6 cylinder but a previous owner swapd in a 1967 273 along w/its 4speed and the pedal assemblies,now has both master cylinders mounted on firewall.much of the original conversion work was done poorly torch etc.clean CA.title on non op since 06 was/is stored in a garage.pulled out this week installed new batt. checked fluids&started right up(stabilizer was put in fuel).hydraulics were out tho,changed 1 brake line rebled system&brakes are solid again.clutch master cyl. did not survive&has been replaced along w/its line since photos taken.b4 truck was parked cooling system flushed,all coolant hoses replaced along w/water pump,t.stat,freeze plugs(not 1s behind flywheel),fuel pump,diributor,coil&ballast resistor(points),carb(2 barrel carter) rebuilt&rebushed by carb factory.fuel tank in cab was cleaned at that time,second larger tank needs remove&clean b4 hooking up have new selector valve that goes with.body in primer but not paint ready,didnt get indoors in time so surface rust started.no cancer but has dings&lots of holes 4 grab handles & other great ideas people had over the years.removed everything including emblems,saved all the 1s still there.bumpers both front&rear made from well casing.new turn signal switch installed but not yet wired.tail lights no longer hookd up.heater works well but ducts need replaced,wipers inop no wiper arms.bed wood needs replaced,no tail gate.all 5 split rim wheels were sandblasted and insides coated with pour 15 before painting,new flaps&tubes were put in but tires were used.plannd on having stockton wheel convert 2 tubeless 2 expand size possibilities.no trades thank you only serious offers my name is Andy 530 368 3215
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