1948 B1PW Power Wagon

libby · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:01 pm

All stock for now except the 38" Super Swampers and dump bed. It's been converted to 12V with a one wire 100 amp alternator. The winch and dump bed hydrolics are PTO powered. Only had for a short while so theres lots of cleaning to do. I'll put it on the trail when it gets a little warmer outside and post the pics. These pics are actually from before we bought it, the snow plow set up is gone.

Calvin56 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:59 am **Posts:** 345

Wow, that is sweet. I'd love to get ahold of an old PW and go through it. I had looked at a couple around here, but hadn't found any good enough deals for me. You going to be doing anything with the engine? There are some pretty neat swap jobs people have been doing if they haven't been going strict resto.

libby · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:17 pm

The original engine will stay because it runs great and even with less than 100 hp its geared so low that it doesnt matter. I dont know a specific number but that old flathead has plenty of torque. The future mods include a new custom flatbed, a few extra lights, and a rear winch. Were gonna try and off road recovery service.

SKIDOG · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:27 pm

Cool lookin truck there Libby..I think that guy on the show "Trucks" did something with one of those once...That truck will be in service for a long time they built them to last for ever...Good luck with the Offroad recovery service your going to do with it.

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:55 pm

Man I love that Dodge :!:

That truck is a Keeper!

BTW, Where/Who is the Pretty Lady from the 1st pic of it you posted? :wink:

ManicMechanicJoe · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:56 pm

i'm digging the CJ's on his cardomain site...

any plans to sell either?

libby · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:15 pm

BTW, Where/Who is the Pretty Lady from the 1st pic of it you posted?

Thats my woman, the KJ is actually hers.

Calvin56 · **Joined:** Fri Jul 08, 2005 1:59 am **Posts:** 345

I'm really torn on a project truck/car right now. I REALLY would like to start working on a big project (money/time limited of course:-p )

A 40's Dodge Power wagon rebuild is at the top of my list. I'd really love to throw a Cummins 4bt in one and get it all shinied up. There are also a couple 50's/60's cars and trucks around here. So many decisions....

JJsTJ · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:25 am

libby wrote:

BTW, Where/Who is the Pretty Lady from the 1st pic of it you posted?

Thats my woman, the KJ is actually hers.

Cool, A nice collection of 4x4's & a Pretty lady who digs them. Lucky!

I know how you feel as I am just as lucky. :wink:

dog_party · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2006 10:00 am

That is one big beautiful PWagon! That will make a great off-road recovery service vehicle!!

I can't think of anything you could use the dump bed for in an off-road recovery roll. If you want to swap it for a tow body or something, you could make a post on http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com/.

Is that a toolbox on the front of the dump bed? It's interesting that part lifts with the bed. Or maybe it's a part of the bed and I'm just seeing things. Regardless...GORGEOUS truck!!

RkyMtnKJ · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2006 7:00 pm

incredible power wagon...i like it. I have thought about a project recovery vehicle...like a 1966 AMGeneral 6x6 refurbed by the US military....cheap, tons of power from the diesel and HUGE

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-M35A2-MULTI-FUEL-truck-built-by-KAISER-JEEP_W0QQitemZ4608853198QQcategoryZ80765QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or this

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Diamond-T-Wrecker-Tow-truck-Military-1942-Holmes_W0QQitemZ4609720986QQcategoryZ80765QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

dog_party · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2006 8:15 am

RkyMtnKJ wrote:

1966 AMGeneral 6x6

Deuce & a half!!!
That's what I'm talkin' about! Those things go everywhere! I've been thinking about getting one of those for too many years to mention. Check out http://www.idahomotorpool.com/, http://www.easternsurplus.net/, http://www.joeyoung.com/main.html, and http://www.saturnsurplus.com/ for all your Deuce needs.

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