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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 6:23 am
by armydriver
Tim
Where I live there are no CCKW's or parts available so I understand your frustration. I have had to pay a fortune in shipping costs to get materials and make some pretty long trips to pick up things. Do your best buddy to save the old truck. The pride you gain in rescuing an old warrior is worth the hard work .
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Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 12:06 am
by timpage
John V Cliche wrote:Hi Tim
In a earlier post I mentioned a guy swapping a 427 talldeck engine
Well I found the post
He is on the G503 2 1/2 ton forum and his user name is SHONKIE you might try sending him a PM for more details.
It may be another power option for you.
Hope this helps
John
Well, I did find him and PM him, to see what he did do and what was involved.... but I dont know that I would go to that extreme LOL
Will see what he had involved with the 427 swap.
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:47 am
by dr deuce
Steering column for one. The CCKW is narrow and the column gets in the way of the ex manifold
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:06 pm
by KEVINABR
HI TO ALL
IF YOU CAN KEEP THE ENGINE WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE.... TRY TO KEEP IT ORIGINAL.... DON'T TRY ANYTHING ELSE....I KNOW SOME PARTS OF THE WORLD THEY ARE HARD TO GET BUT ONE WILL SURFACE I'M SURE....A FRIEND OF MINE HAS AN EARLY CCKW 353A1 BUT HE HAS A DIESEL NOW IN IT... AND OK ITS GOOD FOR ECONOMY BUT ITS NOT NICE......
Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:08 pm
by timpage
Got some pictures of the 427 swap. Wow, looks like a lot of work! Though It could be fun too... even though I know it creates controversy.
Tim
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 6:16 pm
by John V Cliche
Hey Tim
Is that 1 1/2 ton Chevy in Wash.
still avail ?
That would give you the cargo body you need as well as a 235 that would work as well for the time being.
Hope this helps
John
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 9:23 pm
by timpage
It was at last account John, but I dont have the funds to buy and travel to get it right now
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