1953 Willys Pickup V8 302 NP435 Transmission Dana 18 wtih Warn Overdrive

Willys Pickup 1953 Description

1953 Willys Pickup- Clear MO titleFord 5.0L 302 V8- Brand new Edelbrock performer intake, Edelbrock 500 cfm 4 barrel carb, new fuel pump, water pump, valve covers, Advance Adapters motor mountsNP435 4 speed transmission- Brand new mainshaft from Advance Adapters with transfer case adapterDana 18 Transfer Case- Twin StickWarn Overdrive- Gives a 25% Overdrive for keeping RPMs down on the highwayDana 25 front axle- 4.27 gears, Disc brakes (all new rotors, calipers, pads), new old stock axle shafts, new bearings and knuckle sealsDana 44 rear axle- 4.27 gears, new brake shoes, cylinders and hardwareThese axles and springs are from a 60's half ton pickup and were put in for a better gear ratio on the highway and a softer ride.The original 1 ton axles and springs are included in the purchase. Timken rear, dana 25 front, 5.38 gears.Converted to power brakes (brand new master cylinder and brake booster, firewall hanging). All new brake lines throughout the truck, both hard and soft lines.New aluminum radiator from Speedway auto parts, new radiator overflow tankNew gas tank, fuel sender, mounting straps, fuel filler, locking gas cap, and fuel line from the tank to the pumpAll new wiring throughout the truck, 12v, new fuse panel and relays (instead of everything running through the ignition switch like it originally came)Electric windshield wipers31 x 10.50 AT tires on 15" chrome wheels. Lots of tread.New rear driveshaft built by Inland TruckNew Thrush Welded mufflers and new exhaust from the manifolds back (the truck sounds great)
The sale includes a LOT of other parts- not all are shown but are included - Original 1 ton axles, 2 transfer cases (for parts), t-90 transmission (for parts), a spare Warn Overdrive (for parts), 2 sets of spare front axle shafts, a bunch of brake parts, dana 18 transfer case brake, door panels (old and new ones I began making), and a bunch of boxes of small parts.
I was basically getting everything done mechanically then planning to do a frame off restore of the body. I just have too many other projects and not enough time or room for this one anymore.
What the truck needs-Brakes don't hold pressure since the power brake conversion. This was where I left off working on the truck.Clutch is starting to slip. The truck drives but it starts to slip after a little while.Needs new front driveshaft- original driveshaft is included, but it is worn out and not the correct length.Driver window has a crack.Carb needs tuned, but truck does run pretty good as is. I had planned to install headers and HEI ignition so I never took the time to tune it perfectly.