Good afternoon everyone,
I have been on and off this forum for years.
My very first vehicle was a 1979 Dodge PU with a slant six.
I have now found myself with yet another project.
This one was purchased from Michigan and shipped to me in Austin, TX.
I have always liked the 77 and 78 look with the turn signals in the grill.
The thing I want to do with this truck is to make it a driver and looker.
I will plan to keep the original vibe of the truck, but update it to a more modern and comfortable ride.
The plans may change, but here are my thoughts.
- Body off and blast down to bare metal.
- Rebuild the 440 engine (maybe stroke to 512)
- 4 speed auto
- Swap Xfer case (NP205 or Atlas)
- Dana 60 swap
- Interior sound deadening and A/C
- Wire upgrade
I am a Mechanical Engineer, have access to a machine shop, have tinkered with cars for years, and want something to put my mind into for fun
This will no doubt be a long journey and an opportunity to learn.
I will post pics as I go.
I have been on and off this forum for years.
My very first vehicle was a 1979 Dodge PU with a slant six.
I have now found myself with yet another project.
This one was purchased from Michigan and shipped to me in Austin, TX.
I have always liked the 77 and 78 look with the turn signals in the grill.
The thing I want to do with this truck is to make it a driver and looker.
I will plan to keep the original vibe of the truck, but update it to a more modern and comfortable ride.
The plans may change, but here are my thoughts.
- Body off and blast down to bare metal.
- Rebuild the 440 engine (maybe stroke to 512)
- 4 speed auto
- Swap Xfer case (NP205 or Atlas)
- Dana 60 swap
- Interior sound deadening and A/C
- Wire upgrade
I am a Mechanical Engineer, have access to a machine shop, have tinkered with cars for years, and want something to put my mind into for fun
This will no doubt be a long journey and an opportunity to learn.
I will post pics as I go.