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  • Numbers matching drivetrain?

    How do you verify the drivetrain is original to the truck? Thanks!

  • #2
    Welcome Nate.

    The engine number is the only number I'm aware of
    That can be traced to a specific truck.

    On the front left corner of the engine block, right below
    The head is a raised "pad" with the number stamped on it.

    Should begin with T-137 xxxxx for trucks 1946 to 1957
    Then they changed.

    A copy of the build card available from Chrysler is the only
    Way I know of to verify.
    Only certain years of trucks are available though.

    You don't say what year were dealing with.
    For more information go here

    http://www.t137.com/registry/help/engine/engine.htm

    http://www.t137.com/registry/help/help.htm

    Tom
    Attached Files
    WDX & Misc. Pics.
    http://www.t137.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10010
    "47" Dodge WDX WW
    "52" Dodge M-37 WW
    "54" Willys M38A1
    "65" Kaiser M35A1 WW
    "77" Chev. K-30 400T,205,4.56 "No-Spin"
    "84" Chev, K-30 Cummins 6-BTA 400,205,3.73Locker
    "86" Chev, M1028A2 (K30) 6.2,400.205,4.56 Locker
    "99" Dodge Durango "Limited Slip"
    "99" Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4"No-Spin"

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    • #3
      Thanks! It is a 1948. I am in the process of buying it. How do I go about getting a copy of the build sheet? Without the build sheet, there is no way to tell correct?

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      • #4
        If your engine starts with T-137 as I mentioned your probably
        Correct to assume you have an original engine.

        So many of these trucks had engines replaced over the years with
        Anything from a forklift to a passenger car numerous times.

        Build card info here

        http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/best/buildcards.php

        Tom
        WDX & Misc. Pics.
        http://www.t137.com/cpg/index.php?cat=10010
        "47" Dodge WDX WW
        "52" Dodge M-37 WW
        "54" Willys M38A1
        "65" Kaiser M35A1 WW
        "77" Chev. K-30 400T,205,4.56 "No-Spin"
        "84" Chev, K-30 Cummins 6-BTA 400,205,3.73Locker
        "86" Chev, M1028A2 (K30) 6.2,400.205,4.56 Locker
        "99" Dodge Durango "Limited Slip"
        "99" Dodge 3500 CTD 4x4"No-Spin"

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        • #5
          You may find, in taking things apart, little anomalies that will give you clues to if its original or not. If you happen to find a truck with every part as it came from the factory you have a gem. Not many of those out there. In taking mine apart I think mine may have been in an accident at some point in its life. A few of my front end body parts had other colors underneath the paint when I started stripping it down and one of the front frame rails had a little odd shape to it compared to the other side.

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