79 powerwagon new motor looking for suggestions

[Billq]

Own a 1979 power wagon w200
Bought new in 79
now needs a motor looking for suggestions
Starting to restore the truck

 

[Fatbob Frank]

I wouldn't waste any money putting a motor in it...
I'd get out from under it before it cost you more than your house.
Coincidentally, I might be able to take it off your hands...
Just kidding (kind of)
Looks like the start of a great build!
A new crate motor might be the way to go.
Hemis get pretty pricey and there's a whole rabbit hole of options but there is a lot of support out there for a resto-mod.
A blueprinted NA 360magnum or 408 smallblock might be the way to go to.

 

[Fatbob Frank]

This is a pic I took of a guy with a 12valve Cummins conversion which would be cool too...