getting started 59 w200

[eddiem]

I'm new to this site but have had my w200 since about 1998, can't believe its been that long already also have a 46 wdx.
Just getting started working on it.
I do have pics but not sure on how to post them on here.

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this truck has power steering, push button automatic and power brakes.
Its in pretty good shape except for the cab (rusty) not sure if I will change the cab or fix it the.The bed is pretty good except for the floor.

[Gordon Maney]

Very nice. The pushbutton automatic is fun. We rarely see those.

[Ron in Indiana]

That is a fine truck with very RARE options. I currently have a 58 W100 in the shop with a 315 and an automatic. I'm working on it for someone else. Yours is pretty typical as far as the rust issues and I've seen worse. Unless you can find a good western truck you may have to patch yours. I highly doubt you'll find another truck set up like yours. That will of course involve swapping the brake pedal and shifter pod. The rest should be the same cabwise. I will extend the same offer of help in anyway I can as I have to others. I have a 59 W200 and have restored several trucks in the past 13 years.

[eddiem]

That is a fine truck with very RARE options. I currently have a 58 W100 in the shop with a 315 and an automatic. I'm working on it for someone else. Yours is pretty typical as far as the rust issues and I've seen worse. Unless you can find a good western truck you may have to patch yours. I highly doubt you'll find another truck set up like yours. That will of course involve swapping the brake pedal and shifter pod. The rest should be the same cabwise. I will extend the same offer of help in anyway I can as I have to others. I have a 59 W200 and have restored several trucks in the past 13 years.

When I got this truck I also got a D400 with a 315 hemi, the cab is in pretty good shape and it has the wide back glass.
I am not sure if I want the big window and hemi yet. I wonder what your thoughts would be on this?
Both trucks do run or did they been sitting for a long time.
Ron I appreciate the offer I have read lots of your posts and see that you you know what your talking about.I also have a good friend Don Evans that helps me a lot matter a fact he's why I got this truck and my wdx

[eddiem]

1946 wdx

[Gordon Maney]

That's a good looking truck.

[PowerMan]

Where in California are you located?
I'm from Paso Robles (central coast). I am studying at Cal Poly currently. That's cool to see the truck used to belong to Cal Poly.
You've got a pretty rare Power Giant.
There's a Power Wagon rally at the Hollister Hills Off Road Park coming up this May in Hollister, Ca. in case you are interested. Don E has been there a couple times with his PW's.

[eddiem]

I'm in Tipton right between Bakersfield and Fresno.
I need to try and get to that rally

[Ron in Indiana]

You're in very good hands with Don Evans. He helped me with my questions when I got started with my truck. I'm just returning the favor.