Needs help with Restoration Questions.

[Dman]

Here is a link to some axle identification info. If you look around you can find lots of info online with some simple google queries: http://www.therangerstation.com/tech_library/Dana44.htm

I didn't see any mention of lug nut count, so just in case: 6 = 100 and 8 = 200

If the truck is from the forestry service any number of things could be going on. I bought a '67 c20 (yes bow tie) that had been a forestry truck. The id said it was a six with a utility bed but it had an eight and a full bed. I think the guys at the garages just swap in any parts they have laying around. The trucks in the forestry service take quite a beating so they just do as needed. It would be a good idea to check both vins to see if they match. You never know if someone dropped a tree on the cab and they just swapped it from another truck. Just a thought.

[RussRoth]

what does sweptline mean?

In this case it is the style of bed. Wide bed is refered to as sweptline.

And that ran at least through '73 because my '73 W200 was also a Sweptline (LWB) bed model.

[Seff]

ok i have my parts truck now. but does it matter if its a adventurer or camper special? its a 2wd but the body is straight and there is like a compartment in the passenger side of the bed. is that normal?

[Seff]

anyone know a cheap lift? im looking at either a 4 inch lift, but i dont know anything about lifting. so please help me.

[Hobcobble]

anyone know a cheap lift? im looking at either a 4 inch lift, but i dont know anything about lifting. so please help me.

Google:
Skyjacker
Rough Country
Tough Country

Kits run a few hundred dollars.
John

[Seff]

thanks

[POWWAG]

I can sell you this one for $27.37

Don

[tinbasher]

I can sell you this one for $27.37

you don't see that sort of engineering every day.

[Hewy]

Ralph Nader wrote a book called "Unsafe at any speed "
This applies

[Seff]

that Doesnt even look like it could handle off road.

[POWWAG]

that Doesnt even look like it could handle off road.

I laugh every time I look at this, it does not look like it is handling just sitting still.

Check Super Lift for kits for older trucks.

Don

[Seff]

thanks don, does anyone know where i can find an automatic transmission for a 73 w200? im also looking at prices for a complete 440 engine. if you know where i can find either, please let me know.

Thanks,
Chris