73 w200 full restoration
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73 w200 full restoration
I have recently bought this 1973 W200 power wagon and am planning a full restoration. Large lift with 40" + tires. Haven't quite decided how huge I want to go yet. It has a 318 right now that I've managed to get running but am planning on rebuilding a 440 to swap in.
My question is, where do I even start?
In my mind I would think get it running, get breaks working as well as steering so I can move it in and out of the shop to work on it. I am somewhat at that point.
I wouldn't think body is a huge deal for now as it's in fairly good shape, a few rust holes here and there but nothing crazy.
interior will probably be saved for last I think, it's not in terrible shape.
Is frame a huge deal? Is it crucial to remove surface rust and coat it?
Sorry for the huge post, just something I've never done before.
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If you are wanting that big of a lift and tires, suspension, and drivetrain is the place to start. Rear end and transmission will need to be beefed up along with just about every suspension component. The frame would need detailed inspection for rust through, hairline cracks, etc. Body work, interior work, most likely electrical work (wiring, connections, bulb connectors, etc.)
That's going to be a huge project and expensive to do it right. Be sure to start a build thread and keep it updated as you go along.
That's going to be a huge project and expensive to do it right. Be sure to start a build thread and keep it updated as you go along.
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