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Old 03-29-2017, 12:26 PM   #22
II_Slow
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Re: Bought this yesterday.... 1953 4100 Wrecker...

Cool build. The ditymax would have been a much better fit in the engine bay, but that 12-V Cummins is hard to beat for simplicity and reliability (and power if you want to go that route). Really hard to get a radiator big enough for the diesel, plus an intercooler and A/C compressor under the hood. And the Dodge frame is going to be way wide for that body so it's tough to get the tires under the fenders. I chose to narrow my frame (and steering, and rearend, etc.) but I got the tuck I wanted. Anyway, I'm tagging along for this one. Don't drag it out 4 or 5 years like I have!
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1955 SB Stepside 3100 big window cab on a 99 Ram 2500 Frame w/ 12-V Cummins diesel power and
47RH AOD transmission
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