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Does anyone know of a source reproducing those triangular orange Chrysler air cleaner decals by chance?

Does anyone know a supplier of the oval clutch and brake pedal pads that are on my 58 Sweptside? mine are really worn and I’d love to replace them with factory correct new ones.

Thanks for the info gents. making the gaskets is always an easy option, I was thinking of a minor rebuild or refresh kit so I’m assuming gaskets would be part of that. The truck had been parked for 25 years when I got it, so I have no idea what the condition of the transmission itself is. obviously I will be opening it up and doing a visual inspection of gear teeth and synchros. IS there a way on the bench to get a general feel on the condition of a transmission? Things to look for, basic tests/sloppiness etc?

Here’s what I have; I’ve given the trans a rough clean, but as of yet I haven’t found any identifying numbers. can anyone suggest where any ID numbers might be on it, or ID what transmission this is?

My 1958 Fargo Sweptside has the factory 3 speed 3 on the tree transmission in it. im in need of a gasket set, or maybe a minor rebuild kit for it, but I’m not having any luck finding one out there. anyone got a suggestion for where I can source a 1958 3 speed gasket/rebuild kit?

So I was able to acquire the roof mounted radio out of the 1960 dodge 1 ton truck. i don’t think it’s the exact correct model 700 radio but it’s pretty close, and I think will look great in the Sweptside once the radio has been restored (as well as the truck!). my next quest will be to track down a correct looking roof antenna for it; the one on the 1 ton is long gone. I was told repos pop up from time to time on eBay; if anyone out there has a line on an antenna, let me know!

I got info from a buddy that lives several hours away that on a farm there is a late 50’s, perhaps 1960 1 ton dodge truck in a field that has a roof mounted radio in it that appears to be factory. Before I get too excited, did dodge make more than 1 style of roof mount radio? what years was the model 700 radio available? i should be getting pictures in a day or so, and obviously I would love this for my 58 Sweptside if appropriate. i suppose there is the chance it’s an aftermarket radio, but I wasn’t sure if there were different models or eras of factory dodge roof mounted radios.

A couple of quick questions regarding mirrors on a 1958 Sweptside truck. i have the mirror arms on the doors of my truck, but the mirror heads are missing. what shape would they have been from the factory? also, can someone post up a photo of what the correct rear view mirror inside the cab would have looked like? would a 59 be different than a 58?

I’m definitely staying stone stock on this truck due to its super rarity. There were 11 Fargo Sweptsides made in 1958, and 3 of those came with a V8. This one has the matching numbers V8 still in it (although it’s seized and will need a full rebuild)

Just starting I to the restoration of my 1958 Fargo Sweptside. The rear springs, rear frame mount point for the shackles are worn extremely oval from wear and tear. I’m looking for a couple of those frame brackets to replace my worn ones. Does anyone know of a source for these?

Darn auto correct; top of the bores.

So I measured the top of the notes and get a consistent 3 13/16”. Does that translate to a 313? I’m assuming it does!

Will do Tony; any suggestions on the best way to measure the bore to be sure? Also, would it make sense to have a 1957 dated engine in an early 1958 vehicle?

Thought I’d throw this in its own thread since I have a different one regarding the heads off of my engine. i own a 1958 Fargo Sweptside, one of 11 made in 58, and 1 of 3 with the v8. The truck I believe has the original v8 (which is seized) or at least I’m really hoping it’s the factory v8 on this rare beast. i know Canadian numbers can be goofy but I thought I’d post it up anyway. The number on the boss on the top passenger side of the engine is KV-182 62C. Can anyone help me out with interpreting this number?

So I was able to pull the pin as suggested and slide out the rocker shaft and all of its parts pretty easily. cleaned up the inside top of the head a bit and found the casting numbers, and a yellow factory paint daub. The 2 different numbers I found are, A177 7, and then to the right 1618721-1. Wondering if these numbers line up with being original to my 58 Canadian 313? im 99% sure the engine hasn’t been touched since the factory, and I’m really hoping everything is matching numbers since it is such an Uber rare truck.

That’s exactly the design of my v8; thanks for the info!

Doing a rough rear down on the engine in my 1958 Fargo Sweptside truck. I have the heads off and want to remove the rocker arm assembly. The shop manual is pretty vague on the removal process. it looks like the “bosses” that attach the rocker assembly to the head are cast and part of the head itself; if that is the case then I am assuming I have to slide out the rocker shaft out one end and remove all of the parts asi go? can anyone shed some light on the removal process? I really don’t want to damage or break anything.

Can someone post up a picture or 2 of what type of Steering wheel would be correct for a 1958 d100? I’m needing one for my 1958 Fargo Sweptside and I’m should know what I’m looking for before I start my hunt for one!

A question for the Canadians on here; is it possible to get a build sheet for a Fargo truck? would love to have one for my 58 Fargo Sweptside.

The parts truck (59) is a Fargo also, and I believe has a smaller engine. The 58 Fargo Sweptside has the original 315 v8 still sitting in it. The bad news is it hasn’t moved in 30 years and for some reason they pulled the spark plugs out of it at some point, so I’ll have to assess it; I’m really hoping it’s saveable. The good news is the spark plug holes are pretty protected, and the hood and fenders have been in place all those years which would have kept direct rain and snow off of it.

Where are you guys sourcing parts for this vintage (1958) of trucks? Are there any companies out there focusing on offering restoration parts for them?

I’ll post up some photos this weekend; the trucks are 10 hours away and the hauler will be bringing them “home” tomorrow! The reason I say trucks is that in the 1980’s the clutch started slipping, so the old owner who was not mechanically inclined bought a good running 59, moved the Sweptside box onto that truck, and repainted it. The original cab, fenders, hood, frame, axles, engine and tranny have been up on blocks in the weeds since then. Sunce I will have the 59 here as well I was wondering if any of the 59 parts would fit the 58.

Hi all; new to the forum and have restored a few old Dodge trucks and muscle cars. i was super lucky this week and was able to find and purchase one of the rarer s out rarer trucks out there; a 1958 Fargo Sweptside with a factory V8. According to the research I’ve been doing, there were approximately 11 Fargo Sweptsides built in 58, and 3 of those had the v8. There are actually 2 trucks that I bought; the story goes the previous owner who passed away 20 years ago wasn’t much of a mechanic and the 3 on the tree transmission on the original truck (pink and white) was slipping so he bought a good running 59 regular Dodge , moved the Sweptside box onto it and repainted that truck red and white. The original cab, frame, axles, fenders, hood, engine and transmission have been sitting in the weeds on blocks ever since. Obviously my plan is fully restore the original truck and move the Sweptside box and tailgate back over. Unfortunately not all the parts are there, but all of the key stuff is. So to further my education on these rare s, trucks, can someone educate me on what exactly is different between a 58 Sweptside and a regular 58 half ton? And also, because a have a running 59 that comes with it, what parts would be transferable between a 58 and a 59 truck?