1964 Dodge W500 Power Wagon

Maxim 750 GPM Fire Truck with Hale 2QLD75 two stage pump

18,788.8 miles  -  Ser # 2581318168

157" WB on 8.25 x 20 Tires

361 cu.in. Big Block

6.8 Gears

NP540 5-Speed Transmission

2 Speed Transfercase

 

Could the Truck look something like this in my future?

Found the correct Front Brake Hoses for the W500

CARQUEST: SP1409
BENDIX: 88312
AC-DELCO: 18J929
AIMCO: B916368
AMERICAN REMANUFACTURING: 87-46008
CHRYSLER: 1799547
CLARK: 550323
NAPA (BRAKE): 380002
RAYBESTOS: BH-380002
WAGNER: F79363

 

 Found the correct 1.5" bore Master Cylinder (Casting # 5461717)

CARQUEST:  E27304
BENDIX:  11133
AC-DELCO:  18M8
AMERICAN REMANUFACTURING:  83-48001
AUTOSPECIALTY:  M-91001
CENTRIC:  130.81001
CERTIFIED:  M27304
CHRYSLER:  2914462
CHRYSLER:  2954447
NAPA (BRAKE):  27304
POWER UNIT EXCHANGE:  27304
RAYBESTOS:  MC-27304
WAGNER:  F27304

My Dash Knob Placement as Purchased

Well today, I tried vacuum bleeding the brakes, but that just never seems to work right, so I'll have to get a helper and do it the old fashion way.  I also removed the front skirt that Maxium installed, and, wow, looks much better with out it (it was 1/8" steel!).  I also started the Swiss tank removal.  I removed the top and baffles.  Will likely have to lift the rest of the tank out, so as to not damage the body or frame (after I shovel out the rust that is).  08/14/2009