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Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: larrymopar360] #2483316
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Originally Posted By larrymopar360
I'm pretty sure mine have some arch, but not a lot. I'll look when I get home from work.

Very cool that you're bringing her back to life! Love this gen short bed especially!!
thanks Larry, I appreciate it.

Yeah, the SWB was the attraction all along. Picked up a better bed in a salvage a couple weeks ago but it still needs work.

I doubt this truck will be worth much but I just wanted to do it. Learning experience. This board has already been a lot of help as they have with several of my other Mopars in the past.

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Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: furious] #2484430
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Originally Posted By furious
Originally Posted By buildanother
Those look like stock/poss original springs, but the trucks I had sure had that bumper cushion under shock mount only about an inch from spring. Even when vehicle was new.
Excellent news, thank you!


Did the first oil change today on the '79 Warlock II Powerwagon since the resto. and checked the spring to bump stop distance. First, I should back up and clarify what was done to this Truck. The springs were removed and checked and we were told the only thing needed was to disassemble and put in new bushings, pads, and clamps. The distance is now 1 7/16" (the width of the yardstick I was using). Keep in mind that these bumpstops are new and have not been utilized (mashed) in the first 600ish miles. twocents

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Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: furious] #2484496
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the front don't have much of an arch, how far is it from the bump stock? 1-1.5 inch is where the stock W100/150 were up till 81-82ish 1.5-2 inch till 89, 90-93 about 2.5


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Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: ric3xrt] #2485957
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Originally Posted By ric3xrt
the front don't have much of an arch, how far is it from the bump stock? 1-1.5 inch is where the stock W100/150 were up till 81-82ish 1.5-2 inch till 89, 90-93 about 2.5
Perfect, thanks so much. I will measure today!

Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: furious] #2488919
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I am SO sorry I forgot all about looking at my front leaf springs on my '79 W150.

I looked today and they are definitely flat like yours, or even a bit of a negative arch. Of course, mine has engine installed so that may be why.


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Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: larrymopar360] #2491542
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Originally Posted By larrymopar360
I am SO sorry I forgot all about looking at my front leaf springs on my '79 W150.

I looked today and they are definitely flat like yours, or even a bit of a negative arch. Of course, mine has engine installed so that may be why.
Thanks so much, that is exactly how mine look and the engine is still in as well. No apologies needed, heck with spring hitting (no pun in tended) I have been really busy with other stuff.
It is about time to pull the cab off now and get busy again.

Thanks for everyone's help on this project!

Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: furious] #2491597
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Originally Posted By furious
Originally Posted By Mr onetwo
Here is a link to a pdf copy of the Dana service book for you to peruse. http://www.billavista.com/tech/pdf_index...e%20Spindle.pdf Also a good video on YouTube showing the procedure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOQPQfKAuHU
Thank you so much!
I have been making pretty good progress with it. Fenders, doors, hood and bed are off. Floor pans are roughed in waiting for a couple more parts.

Originally Posted By geo.
Yeah, all the hard core guys like to bash the NP203.
But if most of your use is on the street, I'd strongly recommend you keep it.
Most other T-cases are never recommended for pavement or hard surfaces.
The NP203 is more like a modern AWD system, exactly what you'd like on wet,snowy, or icy pavement. Most new trucks aren't available with AWD, you've got to buy a Durango to get it.
That is very encouraging information, thanks! I am going to be sure to check out the chain when that time comes. Not far now from yanking the drive train.


I agree with keeping fulltime 4wd. I have had several of these trucks on the farm (and still have my Dad's original, bought brand new, 1976 Power Wagon W100 318 truck, fulltime 4wd, all stock). Many, many of these on the farm and my Dad wouldn't use any other type of truck or t-case (all had to have the NP203). I have the Electronic "Shift on Demand" t-case in my 2011 Ram, and it's ok, but on wet pavement, snow, ice, the Power Wagon is much better (excellent traction on all surfaces, all the time).

Good luck!

JS


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06 Chrysler 300C AWD 5.7L Hemi
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16 Jeep Cherokee Limited 3.2L Pentastar V6, 9 Speed Torqueflite, 4x4, Black

Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: AdventurerSport] #2491828
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Originally Posted By AdventurerSport
Originally Posted By furious
Originally Posted By Mr onetwo
Here is a link to a pdf copy of the Dana service book for you to peruse. http://www.billavista.com/tech/pdf_index...e%20Spindle.pdf Also a good video on YouTube showing the procedure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOQPQfKAuHU
Thank you so much!
I have been making pretty good progress with it. Fenders, doors, hood and bed are off. Floor pans are roughed in waiting for a couple more parts.

Originally Posted By geo.
Yeah, all the hard core guys like to bash the NP203.
But if most of your use is on the street, I'd strongly recommend you keep it.
Most other T-cases are never recommended for pavement or hard surfaces.
The NP203 is more like a modern AWD system, exactly what you'd like on wet,snowy, or icy pavement. Most new trucks aren't available with AWD, you've got to buy a Durango to get it.
That is very encouraging information, thanks! I am going to be sure to check out the chain when that time comes. Not far now from yanking the drive train.


I agree with keeping fulltime 4wd. I have had several of these trucks on the farm (and still have my Dad's original, bought brand new, 1976 Power Wagon W100 318 truck, fulltime 4wd, all stock). Many, many of these on the farm and my Dad wouldn't use any other type of truck or t-case (all had to have the NP203). I have the Electronic "Shift on Demand" t-case in my 2011 Ram, and it's ok, but on wet pavement, snow, ice, the Power Wagon is much better (excellent traction on all surfaces, all the time).

Good luck!

JS
Thanks AdventurerSport, very cool story.

My Dad actually had one as well, a 75 D200 Power Wagon with a 440 and 4 speed. I rebuilt the 440 in it for him about 30 years ago but never really paid a lot of attention to the truck. It was sure stout!

My daily truck now is a black 2003 1500 single cab,swb, 4wd, 5 speed 4.7 and I love it. Have no idea what transfer case it is though.

On this 79 I have pretty much gone full circle and decided to put it back stock, 318 etc with the input from this board. The wiring harness is going to be a challenge and may just go with a different ignition set up.

Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: furious] #2492502
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I wish I lived closer. Would love to be able to invite myself by to see the progress and even help if I could with an extra set of hands! Great to see it being saved. I bet that was a cool truck your Dad had.


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Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: larrymopar360] #2492723
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Originally Posted By larrymopar360
I wish I lived closer. Would love to be able to invite myself by to see the progress and even help if I could with an extra set of hands! Great to see it being saved. I bet that was a cool truck your Dad had.
That is very nice of you Larry, thanks!

I think I will get my rear in gear and take the cab off today. It is a beautiful day and so tempting to goof off instead.

Re: Starting on my 79 W150, could use some advice, ideas, help [Re: furious] #2492923
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I would be perfectly fine if the mods want to move this thread to the members projects area, as it has turned into that.


got the cab off today, and spent about 5 hours power washing the frame and drive train.

One of the biggest goals in any build I have ever done has been to get to the point you are no longer working with dirty parts and crap. I am finally to that point almost.

The fun is about to begin.


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Alright! Major progress, and like you wrote, the fun begins. Now you can really get to things and start making satisfying improvements. up


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Originally Posted By larrymopar360
Alright! Major progress, and like you wrote, the fun begins. Now you can really get to things and start making satisfying improvements. up
I have been logging my hours daily as I work on this truck, went over a 100 this week.

I spent 24 of them fixing the frame where it had rusted through around the drivers side front spring mount.

Had to take out 8 of those factory rivets and after replacing the metal, went back with 1/2 grade 8 bolts. It should be as strong as it was when it was new.

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Excellent. Love hearing about the progress.


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Coming along nicely! If it does get moved to the project section I'll be following. Lots of useful info in this thread.

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Thanks, it has gotten hot here in Missouri so I haven't been working on it much since the big shop is not cooled. I open the 16 ft doors on each end and turn on the fan it is still hot!

I have the frame repair done and replacing the brake lines and complete brake job is next. I am saving pulling the engine and rebuilding it as that is my favorite part, kind of like desert.

Have had some fun sticking the original 18s from my Challenger on the truck, I like the look.

I have been spending more time in the A/c woodworking shop. Hopefully we will get a cool down soon or there may not be much progress until fall.

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Those wheels look real good. All great projects take some time. You'll get it


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Originally Posted By ric3xrt
Those wheels look real good. All great projects take some time. You'll get it
Thanks, I appreciate that and have figured out I am just not happy unless I have a Mopar under construction.

I am not a fan of the lifted / monster tire look even though some of the pictures provided of these trucks are beautiful.

My neighbor wanted me to paint it satin black with the big wheels and tires all jacked up and he said he would buy it.

But at my age, I am not sure how many more of these projects I can do so I am going to make it the way I want and give it to one of my grandsons.

It was originally a blue truck with blue interior so I am thinking B5 or B7 which is pretty close to it's original color, and taking the lift blocks out.

It has about 5 inch lift blocks in the back, but sat pretty level. I wonder if those are original? I don't see any simple way of dropping the front end and I don't want it sitting low in the back and high in the front.


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Stock rear lift blocks are 3 1/2".


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Originally Posted By 4x4 Roundup
Stock rear lift blocks are 3 1/2".
Thank you

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