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I typed a big long story and lost it all when I tried to post a picture that was too big so I'm going to keep it short and sweet for now until I know I get the picture size down. Anyone know the size limit?

I've got a 62 Powerwagon that was my old mans since about the mid 80's. Learned to drive in it. Unfortunately I had to lose my Dad to get it. While its one of my favorite trucks ever, it wasnt a fair trade. Im sure we all understand the sentiment. This truck will be passed down, never sold.

1962 3/4 ton 4x4 318 shortbed. Plans include updated axles for better gears and brakes, a little steering attention and engine updates to newer stuff.

Welcome to the site.
Nice vintage photo there. Your '62 short wheelbase is considered
a W100 Half Ton. The half ton Ws used the 8 lug axles through 1968.
I'm not sure of the maximum sizing for photos...... maybe somebody
else will chime in on that.

John

Thanks

Photo was taken on a logged property in early 2000's

Im learning a lot already. Im not a dodge guy. I always saw a W100 as a half and a W200 as 3/4 and W300 as 1 ton. Always thought the W100 on the grill was a replacement part at some point. Now I know.

I'd like to understand the half ton 8 lug axle thing though. Its a closed knuckle dana 44 and the rear is a dana 60. Im pretty familiar with axles but not so much with closed knuckles and drum brakes. Is the front just a heavier duty knuckle out kinda thing like the open knuckle dana 44 1/2ton vs 3/4 everything else being the same? Again with the rear I'm not used to seeing what's looks like a full float, or a dana 60 on a 1/2 ton flavor. Just looking for some clarity. Thanks

W100's from 61-68 used W200 axles. The only difference between the W100 and W200 in those yrs was 100's were short beds and 200's were long beds.

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So hobcobble sounded like he was saying its a 1/2 ton. It sounds like you are calling it a 3/4 ton. So which one do I call it? Since the axle and suspension usually designate that do I need to compare spring packs or something? Thanks

As John said:
Short beds are W100's (1/2 tons)
Long beds are W200's (3/4 tons)
Call it whichever of the above it matches.
BOTH use 3/4 ton axles.
Get yourself the Factory Service Manual (FSM) for all your reading pleasure, enlightenment and service needs.

The second digit in your VIN will be a "1" which means 100
http://www.sweptline.com/hist/vininfo.html

Ok then, thanks.
I'll keep looking.