BBS10. Found in a Dodge Truck Graveyard! 1of 427! 1957 Dodge Power Wagons. Part 2. Will it run?

This video covers one of the truck projects in the works here at Burnout and Break Stuff.

This is a 1957 Dodge, W100, Power Wagon, Serial Number 82901092. According to www.townwagon.com, this is 1 of 427, W100, 116 WB, with 315 CI V8. It is number 92 off the assembly line from Detroit, Michigan. It is also a one year only body style.

I purchased this truck on April 17, 2011 with 69,169 miles showing on the odometer. I took the truck off the road with the intention of a complete restoration-modification using all the resources provided with the truck from the prior owner.

I have service records and receipts dating back to the early 1990’s. I have the 1957, K-Series, Power Giants, parts book from June, 1957. I have service manuals on CD for K-L&M series trucks from 1957-9.

10FEB93- J&H four wheel drive specialties install Dana 60 rear axle with new bearings, seals, brakes, wheel cylinders, 4.10:1 ring and pinion, with sure grip unit. $1,085.

05AUG95- 57,415 miles. Remove and replace all leaf springs. $1,227.92

16OCT97- 58,786 miles. Rick’s Auto Repair and Bud’s Machine shop. Remove, rebuild, install engine, new clutch assembly, and recored radiator. $4,142.26

Current mileage- 69,324 miles. The 318 Poly engine has 10,538 miles since rebuild. The clutch assembly and radiator were done at the same time. Leaf springs have been replaced. A rebuilt Dana 60 with 4.10:1 Sure Grip and eight lugs replaced the original rear axle. An updated Dana 44 with 4.09:1 gears and eight lugs replaced the original front axle.

The down sides to restoration/repair are rusted cab floor, an undiagnosed steering issue, which I believe at this time is the steering sector. The wiring will need to be completed for all taillights, brake lights, turn signals, horn, etc., to be functional. A replacement fuel tank is needed.

Did I mention the cab floor is rusty and needs replacement? The cab floor is rusty and needs replacement.

If you have interest in purchasing this 1 of 427, 1957, Dodge, W100/200, Power Wagons, contact me at burnoutandbreakstuff@gmail.com. $12,500 USD.

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