Pictures of my 1967 WM300 Dodge Power Wagon. It was a rural electric truck later used on a farm in northern Pennsylvania. Truck has original 251ci engine, dual vacuum brake boosters, windshield washers, and seat belt mounts. I added rear shocks and installed a centered rear differential. Plans include a custom flat bed and engine performance upgrades.
Date(s): August 17, 2005. Album by dave horvath. 1 - 24 of 53 Total. 4516 Visits.
1 View of truck as purchased. Winch was long gone. No running boards. Fenders welded to cab.
2 At home in the garage next to the 1950 Power Wagon.
3 Truck was stripped to the bare frame, sandblasted and repainted. An old repair to the frame had to be re-welded and plate moved to inside of frame.
4 Shot of front axle during rebuild.
5 Here's a shot of the drag link and pitman arm with rebuild components from Vintage Power Wagons.
6 Centered rear differential and rear shocks in place. Would like to add locking differential someday.
7 Transfer case in place with new pinion seals from VPWs and brake drum relined.
8 Dual vacuum brake boosters rebuilt by Power Brake X-Change in Pittsburgh, PA.
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10 Brake line junction block with stop signal switches.
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12 The engine was running, but had a cracked water pump and the wrong fuel pump. I initially planned to just clean and paint it.
13 Close up of engine block. Exhaust manifold was cracked and will be replaced.
14 After getting the truck home, I decided to pull the head. Engine had been rebuilt with original pistons. Head was warped and water had fouled #1 exhaust valve so that it was stuck open.
15 Head resurfaced and new valves, guides and springs ready for installation.
16 I wasn't happy with the job I did on the valve seats, and the top of the cylinders had ridges. I decided to check the rest of the engine. Half of the piston rings were broken so the engine needed a total rebuild.
17 Ring gear will need to be replaced.
18 Flywheel will be resurfaced, clutch replaced, and pressure plate rebuilt. Will get a new clutch throw-out bearing and pilot bushing too.
19 Crank and cam shaft removed for inspection and machining. I am considering a high performance cam from VPWs.
20 Water distribution tube removed for cleaning. Looks good.
21 Top of the block will be decked to ensure a level surface. Cylinders will be bored oversize.
22 Intake and exhaust manifolds painted with POR 15 Factory Manifold Grey ceramic coating and heated to cure.
