One ton 4WD open cab military vehicles made from mid fifties to 1972 for export only as an inexpensive alternative to the M37 3/4 ton trucks. 1 of 91 produced in 1968. 230ci. engine. NP420 transmission. 5.83 gear ratio. 12 volt negative ground. Shared many parts with M37. Also some photos of open cab WM300 Power Wagons. Thanks to Tim Holloway for help.
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5 Early sales brochure likely from 1950 due to first series bed
6 Note the rear safety strap.
7 Available in standard PW colors or Semi-Gloss Olive Drab
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9 Early Desoto sales brochure
10 1954 Special Fargo Power Wagon with painted Fargo emblem, chrome Power Wagon emblems, cowl lamps, and Braden MU2 winch. Unique looped windshield latches low on hood.
11 1955 Special Dodge Power Wagon Early floor and seats, second series bed, no headlight guards, PW emblems, winch, bright lock rings, different windshield hold-downs, civilian shocks
12 First M601 contract was 1957. Undated factory photo. No winch, third series bed, early Dodge emblem, hood emblems, cowl lamps with painted bezels. Windshield latches high on hood.
13 1957-1960 Army and Air Force Operation 1 Ton 4x4 SPECIAL POWER WAGON TRUCK (Dodge)
14 Artist rendering showing U.S. ARMY and Power Wagon emblems
15 Cowl lamps and hood emblems.
16 Interior drawing. Key in center of dash. Typical Power Wagon data plates. Winch lever slot but no lever. No kick panels.
17 Cab details
18 M37 carburetor
19 M37 springs and shocks
20 M37 rear valence. Have not seen any trucks with this.
21 M37 gas tank and rear crossmember. Never seen this either.
Great information here on these trucks. Odd that they were built in the US, yet none stayed here or in Canada yet Mexico got them. Very rare trucks here. - Larry , Tue, 15 Sep 2020 6:36PM
Excellent pictures! Could you please check: The M601 used by the Danish Army used to have the 251 Engine not the 230. Danish trucks are actually WM300 chassis cowl, not M601. - Holger Stolte, Thu, 10 Sep 2020 8:35PM
