Posted by Photo Classifieds [173.245.56.179] on Friday, July 22, 2016 at 17:57:57 :
Specifications:
Model L8W1 108" wheelbase
315 Poly head V8 3.63" bore x 3.80" stroke
204 hp @ 4400 rpm 290 fpt @ 2400 rpm
Spicer 44 front drive axle 3600# capacity
Corporate semi-float rear axle 5100# capacity
4.10 axle ratio
New Process # 420 4 speed standard transmission
New Process # 201 2 speed transfer case
Features
Wide back window
7.50x16 rubber on 16" lock ring wheels
Chrome grille, front bumper
Vintage Warn locking hubs
Factory power brake booster
Original 18 gal. fuel tank
History:
This is now a two 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 approximately 72k original miles.
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 transfer case, 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 alternator
Power steering with Chrysler power steering pump.
Chrome step rear bumper.
Aluminum diamond pattern bed/tailgate liner over marine plywood floor.
This '58 Power Giant Power Wagon is 1 of 290 short wheelbase V8's made
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