1957 Dodge Power Giant W100 4x4 V8 Hot Rat Rod Project Power Wagon Pickup Truck on 2040-cars
Stevensville, Montana, United States
1957 Dodge Power Giant W100 V8 4x4 project truck. No Rust at 54,000 miles!
Rare first year factory 4wd. I think this is truck number 540 of about 600 made that year. These were the top dog in their day by combining the rugged and proven 4wd of the WWII Power Wagon with the modern style and impressive V8 power of the regular 2wd Dodge Truck line. 1957 was a one-year-only body style and very few V8 4wd trucks were ordered due to the high cost. Fortunately, the U.S. Government bought quite a few for Forest Service, BLM, and Rural Fire. This truck was a Forest Service Rural Fire unit. The boys in the motor-pool knew this one was special so they gave it dual exhaust and a very nice Green Metal Flake. This truck has the first gen 318. The motor starts and runs strong, but the carb needs a seal kit. It has the 4-speed manual, NP201 transfer case, first year Dana 44 axle, and first year Dodge 8-3/4" rear. The brakes and steering need attention. It can drive on a trailer, but should be gone through before hitting the highway. The seats are a bit rough and need bolted down, but have nice covers. The bed needs new wood. Rear glass missing. Overall this truck has awesome style and solid metal, it just needs those finishing details that I can't do since I am in a wheelchair now. Please see pictures! EXTRA passenger door included in the sale. I also have a 1957 W200 parts chassis that is for sale (transfer case, drive lines, springs, axles, steering gear). I have many other parts including extra fenders a 56 front clip, a 57 short box, and other early Dodge Truck parts that I need to clean out. CLEAR MONTANA TITLE is in my name. This is a 'no-reserve' auction with no 'buy-it-now' price. Highest bidder wins the truck. Shipping is the buyers responsibility. Truck is sold as is where is. No rush to move it, but if you need more than 30 days please let me know and we can work something out. Deposit due within 48 hours, remainder due in 7 days. No payment plans. Truck is located in Stevensville, MT 59870. I hear uship.com has good shipping rates. Thanks for checking out this cool old truck! |
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