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So I was driving around town and I found a 1974 dodge adventure 200 in a field and I talked to the owner about it and she doesn't have a price for it yet soI need to know what all it will need and what would be a fair price for it. Al the tires are flat and it haven't ran in two years at least. I don't know what size motor it has and I was hoping some of you might be able to help with that. It seems like a big block to me but I don't know anything about them. I haven't seen the frame either I'm hoping it's okay. I think it will need a new bed but I might be able to save pieces from the bed. I think the seats are decent but it needs a new floor in the front but possibly in the back seat too. The rain rail is rusty and could need work but I think maybe just a sanding and new paint? Don't get me started on the wiring. It looks like a mess, I'm thinking all new and nothing more than what it would take to make it run and a radio. The body has dents that I might be able to pull out. What do you guys think would be a fair price to offer and maybe what a rough price to re wire it and what engine it has?
 
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I think this is apicture of the engine don't know how to upload pictures.
 

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Hi rambam,

Can't give you specific size but if the distributor is in the front it is a big block 383, 413, 440, if it is in the back it is a small block 318, 360. There are too many variables on a truck that old to give you even a rough estimate on value without seeing it.
IF you think it is a good truck and a solid base and you are happy with the price go for it.
Good luck either way and have a great day,

Just saw your second pic, that is a big block.

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Thanks for the info preachp.
 
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The truck!
 

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Lots of pictures to go.
 

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As far as the engine goes what kind of markings should I look for to distinguish it between the big blocks?
 
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Also how difficult is it too do a 4x4 conversion? I don't know if it's 4wd already but if it isn't what would the basic requirements be, t case, front Axel, drive shaft, cab shifter?
 

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