64 D100... what to do...

[Jake66]

certain models did have a limited slip diff, what would you want the front axle to do? do you want it to be a full time, limited, locked, lockable at hubs ect..... then with that knowledge it would eliminate alot of front axles from the mix and make it alot easier finding the one you want.

[Gigabitdrew]

Well, I figured out part of my plan... this weekend I will be driving to pick up another 1964 truck. Only this time it is a 3/4 ton W200. it has a y-block 318 and will run off a gas can (tank / line issues).

My problem is that I may like this one better than my existing one. So, I'm not really any better off on having a good plan, but now I will have another sweet Dodge in my driveway.... neither one drivable. :-)

I'll post pics once I get it home.

-gig

[Jake66]

hahaha, the gas tank and fuel line issue wouldn't be too difficult to under take and drum and shoe kits for w series trucks are a little easier to come by depending on what axles are underneath. post pictures of this w200 your getting. id love to see it! ill post some pics of a dual under bed fuel tank set up i have done for my truck if that's something you'd be interested in. tanks were cheap and readily available.

[soopernaut]

Well, I figured out part of my plan... this weekend I will be driving to pick up another 1964 truck. Only this time it is a 3/4 ton W200. it has a y-block 318 and will run off a gas can (tank / line issues).

My problem is that I may like this one better than my existing one. So, I'm not really any better off on having a good plan, but now I will have another sweet Dodge in my driveway.... neither one drivable. :-)

I'll post pics once I get it home.

-gig

That's the way it starts. Soon you'll have a yard full of trucks.

It is not a Y block 318. Sometimes they are referred to as wideblock 318s but that isn't correct either. The Poly 318 and the LA 318 have the same width block.

[Jake66]

right!? i already have two and am looking at getting a third.

[PwrWgnDrvr]

I already have two dozen and am looking at getting a third dozen

[Gigabitdrew]

That's the way it starts. Soon you'll have a yard full of trucks.

It is not a Y block 318. Sometimes they are referred to as wideblock 318s but that isn't correct either. The Poly 318 and the LA 318 have the same width block.

I had been looking at an old 62 Ford that had a 292 y-block... when I was told this dodge had a y-block 318 I didn't question it. I don't know the difference between the poly and LA motors. Easy once you get to the EFI magnums, with the feul injected ports. But if I see a carb sitting on top then I just know older than magnum. How can I tell? Probably the original engine.

Yeah, now the question is what to do with the D100 SWB truck. It is still a sharp mean looking truck. Most suggestions are to sell it and use $$ for my W200... and that makes sense, but I don't want to.

part of me wants to put the existing 318 and manual transmission in the D100 (just because I have them) and then continue with my seach for a newer motor, transmission, and gas tank for the W200. The other part says just drive it.

And it took me a lot of convincing for my wife to be good with first truck... she likes the 2nd one better than the 1st... I am nervous about what she'll think when I have a 3rd (donor)!

-gig

[Gigabitdrew]

Does anyone know about what the weight is on this thing... having issues finding it. W200.

[Gigabitdrew]

I hate that back bumper/landing strip... it will go first.

[Gigabitdrew]

hahaha, the gas tank and fuel line issue wouldn't be too difficult to under take and drum and shoe kits for w series trucks are a little easier to come by depending on what axles are underneath. post pictures of this w200 your getting. id love to see it! ill post some pics of a dual under bed fuel tank set up i have done for my truck if that's something you'd be interested in. tanks were cheap and readily available.

I'd love to see some pictures and get more information! Thanks!

-gig

[PwrWgnDrvr]

About 5500#

[wally426ci]

I think that Ute is way cooler even if it is rusty.....

[Txas2step]

I hate that back bumper/landing strip... it will go first.

You could do a "triple gainer" off that rear bumper.

Neat ute!

[Hobcobble]

About 5500#

Add another 3500# for the bumper.

Nice Utiline!
John

[66patrick]

No such critter as a "Y-block" or "big block" 318. It is a Poly head 318, or otherwise known as an "A" engine. The 273, 340, 360 and 1967 - 1993 318 are "LA" engines.

[Gigabitdrew]

No such critter as a "Y-block" or "big block" 318. It is a Poly head 318, or otherwise known as an "A" engine. The 273, 340, 360 and 1967 - 1993 318 are "LA" engines.

I've been doing some reading on these semi-hemi engines... sounds like a great motor, and perfect for my truck. Swap in an electrical distributor from an LA engine and I think I'll be happy.

Doesn't look like they have as much support for parts as the LA... is it due to weight the reason folks shy away, or most like me and it is just lack of knowledge? (Which some of us still have)

I still am thinking about swapping out the transmission for an automatic... thoughts?

-gig

[Gigabitdrew]

I've got it home. The back passenger wheel is locked. I need to make sure the engine is not seized, but I have only attempted to spin the fan. The fan did spin, but the belt did not... so neither did the engine.

Well, it is home... now to get a new plan.

-gig

[Jake66]

Get a breaker bar and socket that will fit and crank it over easiest way to tell

[Gigabitdrew]

Get a breaker bar and socket that will fit and crank it over easiest way to tell

Yep, it turns! Even looks like there are some newer parts on there. Main issue seems to be trash in tank and fuel line. I may try to get it to fire up tomorrow.

-gig

[PwrWgnDrvr]

First thing to do is a compression test. Easy and very informative.