That sounds like a fun project! I went and looked at the truck today down in GA, but after contemplation and discussion with my Dad, I think I'll keep looking at this point for something in a bit better condition. I am in no hurry and can start to amass parts and materials for the suitable truck!

hadn't considered a slant six! I'm open to reasonable suggestions! I'll go look at the truck today. If the engine turns, I'll probably hold on to it initially and look thru it once I disassemble the truck. I've done many searches on the internet but haven't found much in terms of size dimensions of ...

AWESOME! Thanks! That's what I needed!!!

I'm not looking to go fast! Power to get the truck moving and being unique are good objectives to me. These engines make good torque with stock turbo's, 300hp and about 265tq from the factory on an engine that will last forever and will start in cold and run when I need it to. Electronic fuel inject...

Hmmm, pretty simple sounds better than hacked up and chopped! I will get a suitable vehicle and decide once I tear into it what I'll do! I am also looking into this!\ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGIKaNjhpx4&feature=related Inline six twin turbo from the factory. Looking into dimensions now!

Thanks for all the opinions guys! Now, does anyone have the bolt pattern? I appreciate everyone has their own likes and dislikes! Some guys like skinny girls, some guys like big girls! I like hot ones with fake boobs! I like custom wheels, and don't worry about me making the M37 looking ghetto! It w...

I agree, the beadlocks look good! I found some all black 8 hole rims with a beadlock that would look cool too! I have so many ideas, heading to Tenn. in the morning and hopefully will go look at the M37 I'm looking at on Sunday in Ga!

Sorry Bubba, wasn't trying to offend! Hope I didn't, Was the swap relatively easy? What kind of trans are you running? How much did you have to modify to get the 318 to fit?

Bubba, I've seen a couple different ideas on the V8 front, I am not very keen on chopping and reengineering the whole truck really. I am not planning on doing much off roading or going to truck pulls, although that would be fun! I'd be happy with a truck that is fun and can hold it's own just putter...

Wayne, No offense taken! That's why I'm doing this research, so I don't spend a bunch of money on wasted effort and frustration! I am considering a 251 or the 265 engines also! I will probably get the stock engine up and running and look at my options when more money is available. I found out that t...

Bubba, many thanks for the offer! :) In my plan, the custom truck wheels are a must! I'll work around the details! I'm not worried about the additional cost for them, in my opinion, wheels make my cars, and bikes! Here is my recently sold 2001 GMC Yukon with custom 20" black wheels http://img71...

Okay, but there is more than one way to skin a cat! Enter Billet Aluminum custom wheel adapters! Had a set made to make a typical japanese bolt pattern wheel fit my very unique bolt patterned Esprit! $200 for the spacers and $1100 for 4 18" wheels and tires! Otherwise I'd have spent about $4K f...

Bubba, forgive my ignorance! What's an LAV, do you have pics or dimensions? I'm trying to procure some wheels while the "holiday" specials are in full effect!
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Thanks! I am hopefully going to be hauling a mule home from Georgia this next week. I found a decent example on ebay for about a grand, motor turns according to the gentleman and hopefully I can start dismantling as soon as I'm home with it next week. I don't plan on driving it any time soon, I unde...

Charles, wise words, and I hoped you'd chime in. I've been reading many of your responses to other quandries and ascertained from your experience that you'd have vast expertise in this discussion as well. My concern with the Cummins, is ease of fitment. I don't have intention of hauling or major ind...