It is a really great looking truck!
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I used a universal unit from amazon. I did use the stock outside sleeve, which I drilled out to fit the 12 v unit shaft. Also had to remove the chrome housing to get it to fit under the factory inspection plates. A bit of mcgyver work but it turned out excellent. You have to cut the supplied wiper blades, just a bit of try, cut, try , cut until they swiped perfect . I found out that each unit needs it own switch. If the 2 wipers get out of sync, which they will, they won't shut off. 2 switches fixed it up. I just mounted 2 toggles up by the drive inspection plate , worked out well. I'll post some pics later.
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Well the re-power of the power wagon has reached a conclusion ! Looks like the stock 230 is going back in. I was able to find a brand new factory Chrysler rebuild. The motor has never been run and was a complete unit with the factory Chrysler tags. Quite a nice find in my opinion for a old 47. Every internal is brand new. Only comes with the oil pump attached, other then that everything else has to be bolted on. Break out the wrenches!!!
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Way cool truck and what a find! I am a little amazed that you were able to find so many power wagons all at once. I haven't seen that many in one place anywhere over here in Alberta. Good score! I am glad you are building it to drive rather than a rotisserie queen. There are plenty of those around already. It's nice to see a good, original driver being driven. Welcome to the Dodge world.
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