Project 79 Powerwagon
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04/01/24 12:22 PM
04/01/24 12:22 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,345 west palm beach, florida
modelmakerinc
OP
top fuel
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OP
top fuel
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,345
west palm beach, florida
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Well, Here is my latest project. I had done a considerable amount of work and contributed some funds into my nephews truck "Power Dragon" and this is my reimbursement. The idea is to add a mildly built 318, get the rest of the truck mechanically sound and cleaned up a bit. All the little crap that is worn out, missing or broken, brakes, hoses, radio, etc.
Wont get to it for a few weeks but I wanted to start a thread.
Right now it "Runs" issue with fuel delivery, does move on its own and may actually drive, has not been driven in many years though.
At some point a 85 model year engine, trans NP208 transfer-case and front axle assembly was installed into this.
just starting to learn what I'm going to be needing. I hope I can lean on you all in this forum for assistance.
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Re: Project 79 Powerwagon
[Re: modelmakerinc]
#3224246
04/01/24 12:53 PM
04/01/24 12:53 PM
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 19,408 north of coder
moparx
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"Butt Crack Bob"
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 19,408
north of coder
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back in my junkyard ownership days, i had a 73 powerwagon that originally came with a 318. was a super easy deal to swap a 440 into it. when i bought the house i live in back in 1984, i sold the truck to pay for the paperwork required. the same family still owns it today, and it still retains the same drivetrain i installed all those years ago. i was told the truck still runs like a bear !
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Re: Project 79 Powerwagon
[Re: modelmakerinc]
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05/06/24 09:19 AM
05/06/24 09:19 AM
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,761 Star Idaho
67vertman
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Star Idaho
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Great news.
Keep me informed on the sending unit fix, as I need to do mine as well. There are two different one depending on the size (gallons) of your tank.
My Monster are real!
Living within your means makes life pretty easy.
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Re: Project 79 Powerwagon
[Re: 67vertman]
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05/09/24 12:33 PM
05/09/24 12:33 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 8,670 Buford, GA
I_bleed_MOPAR
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master
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Posts: 8,670
Buford, GA
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Nice project. My first new vehicle was a '74 PW with a '79 being my last new truck before getting married. Really would like to have another one. Good luck with it.
'71 Charger 383/727 '17 Challenger SXT (Wifeys car )
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