Who Has The Oldest Power Wagon?

[MTRamFan]

A few days ago, I was traveling through a quaint little town in Montana and saw a 1953 Power Wagon as it was approaching me. I noticed the license plate "53 Wagon." I damn near suffered a cervical injury turning around to look at it. Mind you I have no feelings at all for junk cars that sit and rot in peoples yards. But the rich history of the Power Wagon and the restoration done to that 1953 does some thing for me. It is just more than a Simon and Simon Power Wagon but I would take that 1953 in a heart beat.

So... Who here has an oldie but goodie? I'd love to see some pics!

 

[56PW17]

I’ve got a 56. Hence my forum name. Although I did t have the 17 anymore. I have an 18 now but haven’t change my name yet. Lol.

fun truck. My dad taught me to drive a 4 speed on it. Good memories. We’ve had it for sale for years. Wanna buy it?

 

[LakeFisher]

I’ve got a 56. Hence my forum name. Although I did t have the 17 anymore. I have an 18 now but haven’t change my name yet. Lol.

fun truck. My dad taught me to drive a 4 speed on it. Good memories. We’ve had it for sale for years. Wanna buy it?

I'm afraid to ask how much, but I would love to have it!

 

[56PW17]

I'm afraid to ask how much, but I would love to have it!

I think the truck is worth low 20s. If there is a real buyer we can talk further. Always open to offers !

 

[Westwind1124a]

I think the truck is worth low 20s. If there is a real buyer we can talk further. Always open to offers !

My wife would kill me. Just wondering, does everything work on it? wipers, winch, etc? If I hear of anyone who's serious I'll let you know.

 

[56PW17]

My wife would kill me. Just wondering, does everything work on it? wipers, winch, etc? If I hear of anyone who's serious I'll let you know.

I hear you! Yes everything is in working order

 

[chri5k]

From what I can see in the pictures that one looks very nice for the low 20's. Most I have seen in that range have a lot more rust, dings & faded paint.

 

[Trailmaker]

@56PW17 has one heck of a truck. And his asking price is fair and I have not seen the inside or under the hood yet, but just look at these pictures. And the truck runs and drives!!
I considered his truck for a father-son project but this not a project, it was ready to enjoy immediately.

 

[MTRamFan]

I dig the history...

 

[bmhenry]

Got a 46WDX number 993 off the assembly line in Detroit. Shipped to Missoula MT - factory options included: winch, overflow tank, rear pulley, draw bar - color RED: In the process of complete frame off restoration. Axles, transmission, transfer case and steering box are all done. Working on the frame ready for paint and engine is torn down for rebuild.

 

[bellaireroad]

Got a 46WDX number 993 off the assembly line in Detroit. Shipped to Missoula MT - factory options included: winch, overflow tank, rear pulley, draw bar - color RED: In the process of complete frame off restoration. Axles, transmission, transfer case and steering box are all done. Working on the frame ready for paint and engine is torn down for rebuild.

How do you find parts for it? Especially the seals?


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[olyelr]

Got a 46WDX number 993 off the assembly line in Detroit. Shipped to Missoula MT - factory options included: winch, overflow tank, rear pulley, draw bar - color RED: In the process of complete frame off restoration. Axles, transmission, transfer case and steering box are all done. Working on the frame ready for paint and engine is torn down for rebuild.

Sounds like fun!

 

[MTRamFan]

As a former AF vet, I can appreciate this one. My son was stationed at Malmstrom AFB where this PW is on display.

 

[bmhenry]

How do you find parts for it? Especially the seals?


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Many of the parts are NOS actually, it really does help that Dodge kept a lot from the military WC when they made the PowerWagon.. most mechanical parts are interchangeable all the way through the 60s.

 

[bmhenry]

Progress of the restoration

 

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[bellaireroad]

Many of the parts are NOS actually, it really does help that Dodge kept a lot from the military WC when they made the PowerWagon.. most mechanical parts are interchangeable all the way through the 60s.

I restored a 46 Dodge pickup in 76...Got lucky and found a guy in Bunkie Louisiana that had an old auto parts store with NOS parts, I imagine it would be a little tougher now


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[crazy jerry]

hell ya them old powagons were the coolest trucks on the road by far