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There is still time to register for the 2021 California Dodge Power Wagon Rally ! 16 Days left until the rally. Looking forward to another great weekend of Power Wagons! Check out the Rally website for details, pictures, and registration info. See you there! 2021 California Dodge Power Wagon Rally
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June 22-24, 2018. Just a heads up to send in your registration forms ASAP. Can't wait for another great rally!! Rob California Dodge Power Wagon Rally
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The California Power Wagon Rally is coming up quick... June 23-25... Just a reminder to send your registration in as soon as possible! Click the link below to get to the rally website for info, pictures, and registration form. Rob Paso Robles, CA California Dodge Power Wagon Rally
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This will be the 15th year for the California Power Wagon Rally. Looking forward to another great rally filled with awesome Dodge truck enthusiasts and Dodge trucks. The new website at the link below has great pictures from previous rallies along with the registration form for this year's rally and other interesting information.
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Put on some newer rims/used 35" Nitto M/T's from the 2005 and up Power Wagons: Had to install longer wheel studs in the front (Chevy Dana 60) and 1/2" wheel spacers to clear the tie rod end and shock at full crank. Need to invest in some new tires. Debating on 37's as they would clear without a problem but 35's would probably be best (less wear on everythi
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Callifornia Dodge Power Wagon Rally June 20-22 (Friday-Sunday) Hollister Hills SVRA, Hollister, CA Link to registration: Catered BBQ Saturday night along with raffle and silent auction. Link to previous rally pictures:
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Yea it takes a lot of work to get those frames beefed up. Diesel power is addictive and you cant have enough. I'm getting the urge for bigger injectors and turbo(s) real soon on top of what I've already modified. Let me know if you end up wanting to go with the 6BT. Here's the link to my Cummins crew cab build thread if you haven't seen it: Sweptline Forum '65 W200 1
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Finally got a chance to do a little work on the '64 W200. Rebuilt all the brakes and converted all drums to right hand threads with new studs. Threw on the Michelin Xl's for now. The 340 will need a tuneup down the road. Found a large knuckle Dana 44F from a '64 W200 crew cab to put under the front. Here are some pictures: Rob
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Thats a nice rig Franky. Glad to see you are still around! Been watching that truck on craigslist for a while. I've got another '96 p-pumped 6bt sittin in the garage. Diesel power is awesome! Really would like to put the NV4500 setup behind the 340 in my red W100. Rob
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Finally got some pics: Rob
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The synchros "line up" gears in order to shift smoothly. Without synchros you would have to "double-clutch" or be good at meshing gears at the right RPMs. Going from 1st to 2nd in the NP435 would allow you to shift right into 2nd gear when you push in the clutch. Going from 1st to 2nd in the NP420 would likely grind when shifting gears. In both transmissions, 3rd and
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I've bought several electronic ignitions from Summit Racing but can't seem to find them on Summit any more. Jegs still has them: Jeg's 318 Electronic Ignition Conversion The NP420's have a cast iron top cover while the NP435's have an aluminum cover and have a synchronized 2nd gear. It would be a good idea to find some locking hubs for the front if you plan to drive
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Found the correct dipstick, put the viscous fan back in and took out the old electric fans that don't keep up on a hot day (the mechanical fan works great...temp never goes above 190 with a 180 thermostat). New LarryB adjustable overflow valve.
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I have an irritating rattling noise that is coming from the NV4500. The noise is very noticeable at high RPM in 4th gear and in 5th after you let off the throttle. Sounds like there is a lot of slack between the gears or something of that nature. The NP205 is fresh with new bearings and the two piece driveline is rebalanced with all new 1410 u joints. I put the rear end on blocks and got it up to
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Yea it drops a little. It was a stepside earlier in its life so I need to make the frame extensions to make up for what Dodge cut off. Thats next on the list. Other than that the bed worked out great. Thanks again. Rob
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Here a few pics from the rally:
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First road/off road trip with the Cummins went great. Drove up to the Power Wagon Rally in Hollister, Ca (about 250 miles round trip). The truck handled like a dream (at least compared to what I'm used to), brakes worked great and it had plenty of power. Had a great time at the rally. 4WD worked great as well. Here are some pics:
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Finally had a chance to get the power steering hooked up. Works great! Not every day do I get do drive a Power Wagon with power steering and power brakes. Still working on the wiring and doghouse.
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Finished the steering: Mounted the box to the frame, installed the crossover arm and welded up the draglink. Everything fit perfect and I didn't need to bend the draglink. Bled the brakes and now just need to get the correct hydraulic fittings to hook up to the power steering box. Next up : wiring.
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Fitted the front fenders and core support. Next up is steering, wiring.
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Got some work done today. Mounted the brake and clutch master cylinders. Shortened the steering column and shaft, squared off the end to fit the telescoping linkage and found a bearing to support the shaft. Next up wiring, fuel linkage, and crossover steering kit.
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Thanks for all the comments. It will be a while before it comes up for sale if it ever does.
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The 2013 California Power Wagon Rally is coming up June 21-23 in Hollister, Ca. The Rally takes place at the Hollister Hills SVRA (State Vehicular Rec Area). More info and registration can be found here: http://dodgepowerwagon.com/main/events.html#cali This is a great event. I've been going for the last 7 years and it is always one of the best weekends of the year. There are trails for th
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Here is some more progress. Cab is finally on. Half of the brake and fuel lines are in place. Fitting hydroboost brake master cylinder along with the clutch master cylinder. Hooking up steering: steering box is from a scout II, ordering crossover steering soon for the Dana 60. It is coming together just need the time to work on it.
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Finished welding up, sealing and painting the floors. Getting ready to put the cab on. Need to trim the floors and the crossmember across the middle of the cab.
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Had to shorten the drive line. New u-joints and center bearing. Will have to make a bracket for the bearing pad.
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Cut the old floors out and fit the new floors in today:
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Found some nice floors made by Kenny Exline at Exline Custom Auto. They fit really well. Marked the old floors to cut them out tomorrow. Pics:
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The homepage looks great and is easy to use. Thanks for all the work to keep this forum up and running! Rob
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