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1950 Dodge Power Wagon B-1-PW 126
Frame-off restoration of US Forest Service truck from Idaho. 230ci flathead six-cylinder engine, 4-speed non-synchro transmission, 2-speed transfer case, 5.83 gears, non-directional military tires, Dualmatic locking hubs, upgraded carburetor, converted to key-start.  Insulated cab and doors. White oak bed wood with stainless steel skid strips. Top speed about 55mph. Only 1700 miles since restoration.  Asking $75,000 obo.  Delivery can be arranged.
Date(s): August 15, 2005. Album by dave horvath. 1 - 24 of 60 Total. 1144 Visits.
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"Best of Show" at 2005 Mid-Atlantic Power Wagon Rally.
Many local awards since then.

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Opted for stainless headlight doors (rings)

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Body color wheels were an option

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Original fenders, not repros

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Spare tire mounted

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Pintle hitch offset to allow clearance when equipped with rear PTO.
Letters originally painted off-white.

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Bed wood sealed with spar varnish
Stainless steel skid strips

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Interior restored

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Original gauges restored

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Seat reupholstered

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Custom headliner by Lancaster Upholstery

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230ci. engine. 6-volt positive ground. NOS 2-quart oil filter. NOS carb with mechanical-advance accelerator pump.  Only other change is solenoid for key start.

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New Process 4-speed transmission with PTO

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New Process 2-speed transfer case

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Oak bed wood

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Braden MU2 winch

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Dualmatic Locking hubs

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Original data plate

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Beautiful job Dave!
 - Mark Twiest , Sun, 2 Feb 2025 11:45AM
I really like the power wagon, would love to own one some day. great pictures!
 - Jed McDonald, Fri, 15 Sep 2006 3:21PM
Dave, Good top speak with you. I enjoyed the picture tour of your 1950 PW. It's a beauty. I hope to see you in October. Ted
 - Ted Bullard, Sat, 26 Aug 2006 1:03PM
awesome
 - case | www.mcpacific.net, Fri, 25 Aug 2006 1:06PM
Great job on the truck. Thanks for posting the pics, they are a great reference for parts suppliers.
 - Jake | www.timberstar.ca, Fri, 25 Aug 2006 8:23AM
Nice looking truck - what a lot of work you have done.  Can't wait to see it.
 - Frances, Sat, 27 Aug 2005 3:13PM
 
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