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Old September 1st, 2014, 06:45 AM
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Begin with bringing it home. I will add pics as I progress.
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Old September 1st, 2014, 04:44 PM
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Big Back Window and Custom trim and swb? Very Nice! Looks like it has that rare trim piece that goes around the cab. Congratulations.
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Old September 1st, 2014, 07:16 PM
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Thanks. The more I rub around on it the more I like it. Clip off, bed off, doing the brakes. Very non rusty rig. I look out the window at it when I'm not working on it.
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OK ken we will have a little reset here. Btw that's a cool truck. I had one like it once. Here is some advice since you have been asking ?s here and there. Before you start buying parts for the drive train you need to really know what you have to start with. I have seen to many people spend money on front axle parts only to find out its mostly junk to start with. Or they decide later they want PS and disc brakes. Same with the t221 is it in reasonable shape. Most are not. I got tired of the t221 25 years ago and only keep a few around for restorations. I won't run it in a daily or frequently driven rig. I keep 205 cases around for the swaps. The reason I am suggesting this is ask yourself what you want in this rig. A good driver that's easy to use and maintain or a 100 point restoration. That you look at. Barry
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It has power steering. Mechanical brakes. Putting a running 305 in it, hook up the drive shafts and drive a little around the place to see if it moves and goes into 4X4, etc with no cab or clip on. At least that's plan A for now. T221 has no busted caps and has RTV from some sort of "rebuild". Was operating fine when engine tore down for valve job, then owner became unable to finish. Motor got rained on and would need reamed/boring. If all the drained fluids look OK and it moves with no ugly noises, I will continue. My goal is a nice ORIGINAL, as possible, driver. I don't rebuild engines, I buy runners on the trucks I've done. I've been lucky so far. If I keep the truck I may go the 205, open Knuckle option. Trying to keep from spending too much $$ until I see what condition my condition is in.
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The 205 transfer case will be great upgrade over the T-221. I did this conversion on my 68 K-2500 and I'm much happier with it's durability and quiet operation. In your case you will need the divorced style case used in earlier Dodge pickups.
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To view some links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Maybe you should introduce yourself with a new topic?


I might be foolishly hoping that the Rockwell is good and the knuckle is good, etc. But right now I'm not up to any major mods. I may have to learn the hard way. I was thinking of a 205 on the back of a more modern V8 and trans, mated to an axle from the same donor. I converted a 1956 GMC 2WD Carryall to 4WD that way. That is a cleaner way and possibly easier. BUT, it's a big move from stock/305

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I would consider all the upgrades you mentioned except for the V8. Doing this you'll destroy the distinctiveness of a real GMC. My answer to this was to upgrade to a larger displacement V6, I chose the 478M and at some point I'll install Howell Fuel Injection which is based of the GM TBI.
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The international 205 cases have spicier yokes. They are the least expensive option. My local pull and save sells t cases for 55.00. I have had my guy pull 6 so far this year. 2 were air force international trucks both have rebuild tags from the early 90's. Crazy. Like new inside. 2 things to check on the early dana44 are straightness and spindle condition. Lots of spun races. Plus the spindles are getting hard to find. What type of PS does it have now?.
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Wrong pics Sorry. Tried again and the pic i clic on is not what apears. I will try again.
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