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by 712edf
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Spare Tire Mount in the Bed
Replies: 6
Views: 235

Re: Spare Tire Mount in the Bed

Would keeping the under bed set-up be better if some sort of cranking lift cable was utilized? My Astro van has one & haven't had any issues with it, although my spare is not that large.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:10 am
Forum: **GENERAL TECHNICAL HELP**
Topic: Steering Column rebuild and Turn Signal Switch replacement
Replies: 12
Views: 171

Re: Steering Column rebuild and Turn Signal Switch replacement

There is a guy (Dodgeboys) on the ramcharger site who has every FSM imaginable. Often if you post your question, he will post up the diagram you need. He also sells FSM in hard copy or pdf form.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1965 tilt steering
Replies: 3
Views: 85

Re: 1965 tilt steering

I believe our 71 Chrysler 300 had it. I had a 79 truck with it too. I don't recall any of my other 70s trucks having it.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:24 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1965 tilt steering
Replies: 3
Views: 85

Re: 1965 tilt steering

From what I have read Dodge didn't offer tilt steering column in trucks until late 1970s, and those were Saginaw GM.

A picture would help us identify what you have.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sun Mar 03, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1972 D500 front brake parts
Replies: 13
Views: 1027

Re: 1972 D500 front brake parts

Patrick66 on this forum recently redid the brakes on a 300 series truck and said it was not cheap. Maybe you could PM him about where he sourced his wheel cylinders from. Hopefully the company would be able to come up with D500 brake parts.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sat Mar 02, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: *BODY/TRIM/PAINT/OPTIONS HELP*
Topic: Filling in Molding Clip Holes on 66 D100
Replies: 3
Views: 111

Re: Filling in Molding Clip Holes on 66 D100

Welding is best.

Some have had success using fiberglass, but to me it's less durable & just as tedious.

I'm not a big fan of trim myself.

Bucky
by 712edf
Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 383 to nv4500
Replies: 15
Views: 465

Re: 383 to nv4500

NV4500 is a 5 speed. 4th is direct, 5th is OD.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Feb 27, 2024 3:59 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 383 to nv4500
Replies: 15
Views: 465

Re: 383 to nv4500

You may want to search not only here but some of the other truck forums. Your dilemma is that transmission was never offered behind a big block engine, therefore no bellhousing exists. You might could take a big block bellhousing intended for the NP435 or more likely A833 4 speed & fit the NV4500 to...
by 712edf
Mon Jan 22, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1972 D500 front brake parts
Replies: 13
Views: 1027

Re: 1972 D500 front brake parts

The only 5 lug Budd that I am aware of are the D400 trucks & M400 motor homes. I could see the motor homes having front disc brakes.

It being 5 lug probably means those specs I gave in my original post may be invalid.

Square tube rear axle is Rockwell. Standard fare in medium dutys.

Bucky
by 712edf
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1972 D500 front brake parts
Replies: 13
Views: 1027

Re: 1972 D500 front brake parts

Well I wasn't able to find out anything. No parts numbers & just a couple of diagrams that I wasn't even for certain were for your particular front axle. I believe your D500 shares the same front brake components with the D600 & S600(school bus) provided they are 6 stud Budd style wheels & not the D...
by 712edf
Fri Jan 19, 2024 6:46 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 1972 D500 front brake parts
Replies: 13
Views: 1027

Re: 1972 D500 front brake parts

I have FSM for 1974 & it might have some useful numbers. I will check it & post my findings here in a few hours.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Jan 16, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: *SUSPENSION/BRAKES/STEERING/TIRES HELP*
Topic: 33" front tires on a 69 D200
Replies: 9
Views: 645

Re: 33" front tires on a 69 D200

I can't say on D series, but a 68 & earlier W series sits taller than 69.

Bucky
by 712edf
Wed Jan 10, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 3785

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

Shims affect both caster & pinion angle.

The proper & most top notch way involves rotating the differential while keeping the knuckles & spring perches the same in relation to the ground. Custom 4x4 shops do this type of thing.

Bucky
by 712edf
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 3785

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

Yes this website is like a game show, get to get your posts in before the buzzer sounds & you're error coded out :lol:

I honestly think any axle can be made to work with any transfer case, just takes some fanaggling to keep angles close enough to eliminate vibrations.

Bucky
by 712edf
Thu Jan 04, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 3785

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

What does a 1975 W 600 use? Front discs? divorced transfer case? Would this stuff be too big for a 1 ton? There were two front axles offered in 74-77 W600s. A Dana 70F (6.17 ratio) with drums & the higher capacity Rockwell FDS7500 (6.80 ratio) also with drums. Mine has the Rockwell. Both are consid...
by 712edf
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:50 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 3785

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

The whole pinion angle debate comes from the divorced vs married transfer case set-ups. 74 & back were divorced, meaning it is not bolted directly to the transmission, sets much further back from the front axle, uses a longer front propeller shaft and the axle differential is angled differently than...
by 712edf
Wed Jan 03, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: 69 D300 Radiator Replacement?
Replies: 2
Views: 655

Re: 69 D300 Radiator Replacement?

Which engine does your truck have? I want to say that the radiator is determined by this. Slant six, small block or big block could possibly have their own unique radiator, but I am not certain.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Jan 02, 2024 5:07 pm
Forum: *ENGINE/DRIVELINE/FUEL SYSTEM HELP*
Topic: NP 435 Rebuild Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 860

Re: NP 435 Rebuild Parts

Novak seemed to have all the bases covered at one time, but as of today I can't say & I have not dealt with them personally.

Bucky
by 712edf
Tue Jan 02, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 3785

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

$2000 was a very good deal. It won't take much to get it completely ship shape mechanically.

Swapping to a modern 8 lug front disc equipped axle would be a breeze, but many claim that the pinion angles of those axles won't work with the divorced NP205 transfer case.

Bucky
by 712edf
Mon Jan 01, 2024 3:38 pm
Forum: POWERWAGON 4X4 DISCUSSION
Topic: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon
Replies: 27
Views: 3785

Re: 1970 Dodge D500 powerwagon

Look over on the power wagon websites, some have classified ads, both current & past sales. It'll give you a general idea of what they have bring in the past & what people are asking today. My ball park guess is if you get it to run & drive then maybe $7000. I have seen them in pristine shape listed...