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PwrWgnDrvr wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 12, 2023 9:51 am

I have an operable 70 W100, SWB, 383, NP445 available. More $ than the Iowa truck and not beat/rusted all to hell.

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soopernaut wrote: ↑

Wed Apr 12, 2023 5:06 am

Wellser wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 11, 2023 5:58 pm

In the meantime, if anyone has any leads on a decent Power Wagon I could take on as my next project, let me know!

https://siouxfalls.craigslist.org/cto/d ... 08221.html

Thanks for the heads up. I'll check that out!

Thanks again for all the great input. I think with a little help I could pull this project off, but I'm going to put this on the back burner for now. I still like the idea keeping this D200 as original as possible. In the meantime, if anyone has any leads on a decent Power Wagon I could take on as m...

Checked with a friend that runs a small one man transmission shop yesterday. He offered up a short shaft 727 core for under a hundred bucks that would provide the all parts needed (mainly the main shaft and tail housing) to convert yours to the shorter transmission length needed to make this work. ...

Ok, thanks for the input. Do you think that could be overcome with a slip yoke eliminator? I know absolutely nothing about such a beast. Here’s a pretty cool video explanation. Slip Yoke Eliminator: https://4xshaft.com/blogs/general-tech-info-articles/slip-yoke-eliminator-installation-purpose-and-b...

If I use a divorced NP205 do I still need the shortened transmission? In principle, MAYBE not, but you might end up placing it farther back than can preserve the correct driveline angles for the jackshaft such that you would have to fabricate a custom crossmember that (hopefully) wouldn't interfere...

Doesn't the auto trans have to be shortened in order to get the transfer case behind it? Correct. And for the record, I have an NP205 and a Dana 44 front axle for sale. I wouldn't recommend it because I just wouldn't try it. I'm with BigBlockTrucks in suggesting a later model chassis if he really w...

Auto trans W's were a factory option for the later swepts, so its not an aftermarket mod, but they are extremely scarce. I've owned, seen and photographed hundreds of swepts and never seen a single one with an auto. Swapping to a later chassis would totally negate any realistic similarity to "dad's...

What you need is a 69-71 W200 donor truck to get yours as close to a "bolt-in" set-up as possible. It would have everything needed. But then you may not know its condition. Or you could get multiple pieces from various trucks. To keep your engine/transmission you can get a divorced NP205 transfer c...

Here are a couple reference pics from a 71 W100 I helped restore a few years back 383/727/205 727 had the shortest output you can get. The intermediate driveshaft was obviously rather short but still had the proper slip yoke. I have worked on a 65 W200 that had a 413/727 (not stock) using the stock...

Here's a 71 W200 with a 383 and auto. It's original per the VIN plate. I've probably seen 10-15 4WDs with autos from the factory. https://www.ebay.com/itm/195670476974?hash=item2d8ede88ae:g:3O0AAOSw0QZkGQ9O&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAwPeEi3pUbh7Uc2vkb1E4G9ePPoP%2FKq6meDhgW6BZP1p06daoom%2Fx4ZZgYwLbJmhMwZf...

Here's a 1971 W100 that has an automatic transmission.

Full Listing:
https://fourbieexchange.com/listing/197 ... -06012022/

Wow, thanks for all the replies. I appreciate the insights. I have considered keeping this one as is and then finding something else to meet my 4x4 desires, but looking around for one got discouraging fast. There doesn't seem to be a lot out there and what is available is more money than I have to t...

Hello All, I have a 1971 D-200 that I have brought back from the brink of oblivion (might be exaggerating a little, but not much). It's a sentimental truck that was my Father's and I love having it in good running order. The only thing that it lacks to be everything I could hope for is 4 Wheel Drive...

Cleanfingernails wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 28, 2019 10:00 pm

"Evangeline", a song written by Robbie Robertson and performed by The Band with Emmylou Harris from The Last Waltz, and by Harris with Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt on Harris's album Evangeline.

Ya, The Band with Emmylou Harris, doesn't get much better than that!

thehemikid wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 21, 2019 10:23 pm

Nice truck indeed.
Evangeline wouldn't have come from one of the Wallace & Gromit caricatures would it?

No, although my wife likes those guys, I’m not that familiar with them. It’s just the name that came to mind and seemed to fit.

Overall, I think she's in pretty good shape! My dad had the seat reupholstered and a new floor matt put in. Aside from that some of the service work I’ve done since she came home with me is: - Rebuilt the front end - New exhaust (from the exhaust manifold back) - New Master Cylinder - Rebuilt carb -...

Hello Everyone, I’m been a forum member for about 2 years and this is my first post. I want to start by saying thank you to all who have contributed to this forum through the years and have helped make it what it is! It has really helped me out. I also thought I’d introduce myself and my Sweptline. ...