This is my '72 W100 318 4 spd. project truck. Here it is when I first brought it home.
Ryan_340
09-30-2008, 12:48 AM
Engine and interior shot.
Ryan_340
09-30-2008, 12:51 AM
Removed the stepside bed.
Ryan_340
09-30-2008, 12:55 AM
Next I removed the engine & cab. Here is the rolling chasis.
Megunticook
09-30-2008, 07:12 AM
You're well into it, looks like.
Your undercarriage looks virtually identical to my '73 (I just removed my bed and reconditioned everything rear of the cab).
How are the driveshafts? Splines worn?
What are you using for paint on the frame?
4404spd
09-30-2008, 12:17 PM
Lookin good Ryan, You or your dad or grandfather have a set of doors kicking around up thier for Dodge truck ? I need 74-80 doors because mine have door panels. I guess that would be the correct years....
360ciRAM
09-30-2008, 12:20 PM
Cool Project
Ryan_340
09-30-2008, 12:28 PM
Lookin good Ryan, You or your dad or grandfather have a set of doors kicking around up thier for Dodge truck ? I need 74-80 doors because mine have door panels. I guess that would be the correct years....
Hey Dan, I don't think we have anything. The doors you are looking for would be the 75-80 style with the receased area by the door handle. I am actually looking for a 72-74 drivers side door for this truck. I will keep my eye out for some though, and let you know if I find anything.
Ryan_340
09-30-2008, 09:03 PM
Some parts waiting to go back on the truck.
1972-D100
10-02-2008, 09:30 AM
Nice project, looks like you have your hands full! Good luck and keep the pics coming in...
Ryan_340
03-29-2009, 01:11 AM
I haven't posted any updates on here in a long time. So I thought I would do so. I have the truck completely stripped down to the frame, most of the frame has been sand blasted and primed. I set the body back on the frame loosely just move it around. I will be finishing up the frame very soon, painting it, installing disc brakes on the dana 44 axle, and putting in the 5" Superlift Kit. I also sold the stepside bed and picked up a real decent regular 6 ft. bed. Here is a pic. of the body just loosley-setting back on the frame for now.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/100_1486.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/100_1488.jpg
Ryan_340
03-29-2009, 01:16 AM
.030" over 1971 318 block all ready to be assembled.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/000_1423.jpg
And the pistons
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/100_1453.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/100_1452.jpg
Ryan_340
03-29-2009, 01:18 AM
I took my stock gauge cluster, painted the needles red and installed white face overlays. I repainted the gauge bezel black and the trim outlining in silver.
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/000_1445.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/000_1459.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/000_1460.jpg
3834B
03-29-2009, 08:25 AM
Are you doing this work alone? Your making good time. What is the casting number are your 8 3/4? Also what ratio and is it a Sure Grip? The truck also looks better with the new bed.
DiverDwnPowrRam
03-29-2009, 10:30 AM
I like the work you have done...even on the guages, Bruce does this as well. Bruce I did not notice yours saying Dodge on them...that's a nice addition.
Ryan_340
03-29-2009, 12:22 PM
Are you doing this work alone? Your making good time. What is the casting number are your 8 3/4? Also what ratio and is it a Sure Grip? The truck also looks better with the new bed.
Yep all work is done by me. Its is a 489 case with 3.91 open. I like the new bed better too! I love the body lines on the 72-80 dodge trucks, and with a stepside bed the lines stop after the cab. So that is why I wanted the regular bed. I plan on painting the truck yellow and bellow the body line will be black with an orange macho power wagon stripe.
Ryan_340
03-29-2009, 12:25 PM
I like the work you have done...even on the guages, Bruce does this as well. Bruce I did not notice yours saying Dodge on them...that's a nice addition.
I had the red "Dodge" decal made at a decal shop for a custom touch. I think goes good with the red needles.
3834B
03-29-2009, 12:35 PM
340, I just left a 1973 go for a little bit of nothing that had a 8 3/4 with a 489 case,posi and 3.91 gears. I will likely regret that someday like eveything else. That's a good one.
I like the fact you are building a 318 as well. What are you doing the disc brake conversion with? I've heard an early eighties Bronco makes a good donar for this conversion. Sound right?
07HEMI
03-29-2009, 12:48 PM
That's looking great.
Ryan_340
03-29-2009, 01:11 PM
340, I just left a 1973 go for a little bit of nothing that had a 8 3/4 with a 489 case,posi and 3.91 gears. I will likely regret that someday like eveything else. That's a good one.
I like the fact you are building a 318 as well. What are you doing the disc brake conversion with? I've heard an early eighties Bronco makes a good donar for this conversion. Sound right?
I am using brakes from a 81-85 Dodge truck, I didn't know about using the Bronco brake parts.
Ryan_340
03-29-2009, 01:16 PM
I sent out my door handles, mirror bases, Power Wagon hood badges, and "DODGE" hood letters to be re-chromed. And here is the results:
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/100_1481.jpg
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/100_1483.jpg http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f164/ryan_340/100_1482.jpg
strictly gravy
03-29-2009, 03:28 PM
I wish my project could only come out 1/4 as good as yours looks.
And Why does everyone keep sucking up my shortbeds?!?!?! :spank2: jk
strictly gravy
04-22-2009, 06:26 PM
Any updates? Spent some time doing a little resto work on my dash bezel last night and thought of your build.
-Greg
DiverDwnPowrRam
04-22-2009, 06:39 PM
who did the chrome work?
Ryan_340
04-22-2009, 07:33 PM
The chrome was done by Orange County Plating in Orange, Ca. They are very reasonable, have fast turn around time, and excellent quality.
