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Thanks! The "teeth" are about 1.75" wide, Angle is maybe 15-20 degrees. Trench is probably 1.75" which worked for the 1" plastic pipe I was running. Probably could go slightly wider if needed.
Not even deep enough for a phone line, let alone a cable run, electric run, or such. Good thought, but not really that practical. I'm in the process of building a stump grinder and think that extended nosecould be rigged to dig deeper trenches.
The "civilian" One Ton Power Wagon was essentially a WWII-era military chassis with a 1939-ish Dodge pickup cab grafted onto it. They were off-road beasts. Dodge actually built them for domestic U.S. sale until 1968, if memory serves. After that, they could not meet the federal safety standards and the dies for many of the parts (especially the cab) were simply worn out. Back in 1973, a local electric pole line construction company where I lived still used this model of Power Wagon for the really tough off-road power line-building jobs in the mountains. The one I saw working was a 1965 model. It was essentially the same as this one, with just minor differences in tail lights, turn signals, etc. The "newer" ones also had synchronized gears in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, much like the contemporary "modern" 4WD trucks of the era. This truck likely had the engine replaced at one time. If memory serves, the '48 model came with 230 c.i.d. engine. The 251 came along later. I have an owner's manual for the early model like this one. You will get a workout lubing the truck--it has, I believe, 32 separate Zirk grease fittings.
Great info, thanks for posting! Yes, someone upgrades this to the later 251 engine. Previous owner(s) probably kept it maintained fairly well since everything still works today.
She’s a beauty! Much more solid than my 1950. I’ve got about 45 videos in my rebuild process on my channel. Soon you’ll be doing things like this! ru-vid.com2Z4WPx9EXVQ?si=YWEsgn0XYrmI43y8
Not sure if you know this or not but old transmissions don't work the same as new ones. 1st gear is not your starting gear unless in extreme circumstance like off roading or pulling something. It is called compound or granny for a reason. During normal driving start out in 2nd and treat your gear box like a 3 speed.
When i first started driving it I found that the clutch chattered quite a bit if I started out in 2nd gear - I think the clutch/pressure plate surfaces may have been rusty from sitting so long. Found that getting it rolling in 1st gear seemed to work pretty good. Now that I driven it quite a bit, it's starts off smooth in 2nd gear, so I think the rust has worn off. It's much easier to drive starting in 2nd for sure. Thanks for the note!
yea, I heard some stories about how dangerous that type of winch can be. When it's under load, it's really difficult to disengage the winch from the lever on it. Need to be in the cab ready to push the clutch pedal.
I bought a 48 Dodge power wagon back in 2010 my friend wanted it out up his field so I bought it for a thousand she has the stock 6 cylinder PTO winch it's still factory original surprisingly it has survived all these years was very little modifications she'll always be an Alabama truck
i worked on a '54 flat fender and the guy never came to pick it up. so, I drove it daily for 6 months! one thing I couldn't stand (being 6'4") was the gas pedal being on top of the transmission hump! I got such a hip cramp.
It does have the grill extension on the inner lip where the hood rests, probably hard to tell from the pics. 25" long head. Pretty sure it's a 251 unless I missed something ; )
@@GasandOilGeek OK, Now that you say that I can see it there, I just thought that was an ill fitting hood alignment issue. That's just not how Dodge did it, so I was looking at the front where it usually is. Ultimately, running the engine numbers (at 2:10, the flat spot on the block, just above that screw-in rubber freeze plug), to make certain what it is is your best bet. It could be a 251 or a 237 or it could be a 265. Whichever it is you are still a winner.
i just finished restoring my speedometer in my WC12. that little plastic piece that holds the pointer to the post is sandwiched between two pieces of metal. you wouldn't know to look at it, but it wasn't too bad to fix. someone was selling the center disc on ebay if you want to fix yours!
We have the same transmission. I have a 1950 B2B. Guys already said start in second. Your shifting at the right RPM just add a double clutch and don’t change the speed of your shifting it is suppose to be that fast. I quickly shift through the gears in my truck as intended. Even though my truck is a RWD i have used first for steep inclines, good loads and off roading. It’s a god send. Still would be nice having a 5th gear for that 4.10 in the rear.
As a EX-owner of one of these great trucks, change the brake master cylinder to a two- line set up as if you lose one wheel cylinder you lose all of the brakes that is why I am an EX-owner. as I was turning a down hill corner and lost a cylinder and went off the road and totaled it. Trust me cheap investment in safety. Have A Great Day!
Hope you're getting some good use out of the old girl. Takes a very involved driver to navigate the roads. The sounds! The open windshield! Great video, (Not messed up with unecessary music! Thank you!)
