Posted by Vaughn [172.68.46.122] on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 17:18:06 :
In Reply to: 48 Powerwagon restore or modernize? posted by Scott Schmidt [162.158.107.76] on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 22:25:37 :
If you plan on driving freeways of speeds of 65-70mph for 20-30 miles each way, modernize. If you drive shorter distances, and 55 mph occasionally, keep stock except for engine/ trans since you live in Alaska. Drive train is WWII/Korean vintage so surplus parts are available and cheap. Brakes are fine for stopping as long as the hydraulic system is in good shape. The PW rims are safe for a split ring rim. Tire bead comes up over rim to hold it in place. You can also buy a set of WWII combat rims with a bolt on flange if you feel something safer is needed.