Amazing! As young Army Private with the 101st at Fort Campbell Kentucky in 1966, I was assigned an Army 3/4 Ton Dodge truck. I had to do everything with it to keep it mission ready. The gearing would let you crawl up just about anything. You could throw it out of an airplane and it would still only got 45 miles per hour. Great memories.
I rode around in the crew cab Power Wagon at the Iowa Rally and the owner is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. If it can be possible, it is even better in person than it looks on video. Top notch build and quality. Mission accomplished Mr. Verst.
Wow , just love both of them. My first new truck was a dodge w200 in 1976 dark green . By 1979 I had about 30,000 miles on it. I became paralyzed by botched operation and had to give it up , my father took it since it was new. Tuff times for all of us and even worse now but that's life. Thanks always loved the power wagons of old.
Wow what an incredible build and something as little as relocating the back door hinges to maintain the bodylines shows his attention to detail. Fooled me for a second and then I thought "hang on a 4 door Power Wagon from way back then"? LOL, awesome and beautiful work truly I'm sure the talk of any car show he participates in. 😊😊 😎 😎
Crew cab is excellent , has to be the best ever made , time and patience to make this awesome machine . Just exactly right in proportion . Raise my hat to the owner for excellent fabrication and engineering skills . An absolute gem . . . The red and cream bus . Another excellent example of amazing work and ownership . Both of these owners should be absolutely proud to have achieved the amazing standard of time and work that has went into creating two of the best out there . .
Loved those old Power Wagon trucks since they were practically new. Almost inherited one when a close friend died, but got shafted out of it. First thing that went through my mind seeing the one in the video was: _Wow! First crew cab one I've ever seen!_ It was a bit of a relief hearing it was a handmade one of a kind.
It’s amazing. Both of these vehicles were originally completely utilitarian, and yet, still had more class, style, and personality than most modern vehicles.
Hey..MCC crew..I really gotta tell you, I think this is probably on of the best "1 on 1" episodes. Super nice car owners. Unless an individual is an absolute true blue power wagon afficianato, there is no way anyone can tell he modified this vehicle. Love the Red and Cream truck. Always loved Red and Cream together. Classy, just plain 'o classy. Keep on truckin'!!
The Powerwagon pickup is absolutely fantastic. The craftsmanship is superb and the color while could be referred to as "Olive Drab", there is nothing drab about it. Most of these Powerwagons you see painted in a drag green or red, sometimes with black fenders. The difference in his color choices really help to make his stand out. Also I am personally really impressed by the condition and wrap of his winch cable. As a person involved in the recovery industry for many decades nothing upsets me more than an operator who abuses, crushes and misses winds his cable back onto the drum. Thus shortening the operating life of the cable in the process. There are several people whom I have given their walking papers to for this very reason. It's a great job and I must say that it makes me jealous.
Normally that town wagon woulda been very cool. But the job that guy did on the crew cab was incredible! I’m old enough to remember when dodge was selling power wagons, but I love everything about what he did with the pickup. So cool!!
I had a 1959 Dodge Fargo panel wagon two wheel drive in the 70's, the body looked similar but without side windows, it had the V8 with a column shifted 3 speed, no power steering, after I installed 8 inch rimmed tires on the front and 10 inch 0n the back. trying to park was quite a chore, the Van had a 2 spoke steering wheel, after I broke two trying to park I installed a custom steel steering wheel, the 3 speed transmissions were not strong enough for the V8, I broke quite a few trying to burn rubber, I loved that truck, I once drove from Seattle to Vancouver in a snow storm with a broken transmission, first and reverse would always be the gears that gave up the ghost, I drove home with just second and third gear working.
What a great episode! Dennis is very good at what he does I’ve seen him carry many interviews. This episode though is great because both these gents are true enthusiasts much like Dennis. Thank you very much to the whole crew! MCC is in my top 3 favourite shows ever! If I can I hope one day I can check an item off my bucket list and meet Dennis:)
Simple strong and durable. What trucks use to be.I love my 2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins 6 speed...and it does say "Power Wagon" on the bed..but it's just not the same.Love those 1958 town wagons!
I so want that crew cab! Or one similar. But that 58 would be cool to travel the country in. Toss a mattress in the back some clothes and hit the road like a jypsy! Thanx for showing these beauties!
I'll tell you. If they could build a "today" version of the 1955 Power Wagon (looking just like that, but upgraded to today's standards, they'd sell a ton of them.
No they wouldn't. People dont want rugged, they want touchscreens and car suspensions in trucks. Just look at all the suburban moms who buy wranglers and 4runners. They'd sell poorly to hardcore offroad guys, fiat would lose money, and they'd discontinue it a few million dollars poorer
I agree, provided it was the real deal and not just a cosmetic makeover of a Power Wagon. This is what most of today's Dodge truck owners wish they could buy.
The Power Wagon was based on the old military T214 Dodge 3/4 ton truck. Originally Dodge hadn't considered it part of their lineup but massive demand from returning servicemen convinced them that there was a demand.
Awesome pair of Trucks,..LOVE the 4-door mod.....Very Nice Job ....My first truck was a 59 D-100...plane-jane, bullet-proof....& 2-day Im still in a Dodge Ram.
There were over the years of production, two dozen or so Power Wagon Crew Cabs similar to the custom one in the video. The trucks were ordered through Dodge who had a bodybuilder like Armbruster/Stageway do the conversion. Factory? No but, still an option.
That is quite an optioned out 58' Town Wagon!! Power Steering on Power Wagons was offered from 57'-60'. Discontinued for the 61' model year, it wouldn't return for 4X4s until 1968!! The V8 was already a huge additional expense so, the inclusion of Power Steering made the price tag for this quite steep. You had to have the V8 to have Power Steering. Between the 4X4 option, the V-8 and the Power Steering, this was probably at LEAST 50% more added to the initial base price Town Wagon!
If somebody wants to make me REALLY HAPPY for my 71st Birthday (now that I have to sell my "93" FLSTN Harley Davidson) THIS WOULD HELP ME TO STOP CRYING OVER LETTING MY BABY GO..... This guy did a fantastic job in restoring and modifying this iconic 4X4 DODGE POWER WAGON, IT IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL FOR SURE AND EXTREMELY WELL DONE AND LOOKS LIKE THE CREW CAB WAS FACTORY MADE BY DODGE......... (Am I Drooling ????? WOW) MOPAR RULES BABY.
. I think it was a 1962, 1964 - forest ranger slant six Dodge Power Wagon - I drove off a cliff, landed vertical on my front Lic. Plate. Just kept going, but my plate numbers were smashed smooth on my I beam bumper. As a bonus, the oil had all poured out of the air cleaner, I discovered later.
Oh my Lord, that green Crew Cab Power Wagon, as much as I Love the modern RAM trucks, if the FCA would build that old Power Wagon Crew, I’d have to trade my F150 to get one, what a Beautiful machine!
Very cool, my 78 crew cab isn't that nice, but I can still drive it every day. Even with military 37's and 354 rear end it doesn't like highway speeds much.
Absolutely love the Power Wagan , & The Carryall...Bring them back w/ modern-day comfort...lower the price a bit...they would sell....like hot cakes....
Mr. Burke [I hope that's correct, it's hard to hear your name] - I'm usually against modifications of old cars, but your Power Wagon is the exception that belies the rule. You are a very skilled man! When I look at your truck, I feel an uncomfortable little knot of envy that is as green as your truck! It's all good, though. You have my complete admiration! I do have a question, though. In the early 80's, I went four-wheeling in the California desert in a friend's 1954 Willys 4-door [I think they called them a "Wagon"]. Going downhill, I came to a sharp switchback. I had to do a 3-point. The cliff in front of me was at least 2,000' high. Of course I stalled the Willys on that 3-point! At that point, I discovered the Willys had vacuum brakes. The worst braking system ever devised. If the motor died for any reason, you got two pumps, then nothing. My question is, did the Power Wagons ever come with vacuum brakes?
I'm just shocked that no one has ever tried to reintroduce these trucks. Jeep did really well by bringing back the old school version. And Ford brought back the Bronco, and it did really well. This is one of those truck designs that could be a major success.
Just for the record no v 8 ever came with a one barrel carb ! . The red wagon has a two barrel on that semi hemi . You know the poly motor some know it as the spit fire engine .
Aside from the gas job and the automatic, I love that green truck! It's not too over done like all the $250,000 rigs coming out of these specialty shops these days
Thanks, interesting Dodge Trucks.. Anyways, seems like “ we (my N Indiana acquaintances,etc.)”, preferred other Truck & Combo,’s many times (* e.g. INTERNATIONAL,GMC s, etc). Anyways, great stuff.
I'm sooooo glad he didn't have a Chevy engine in the quad cab.
Great looking truck. Excellent job!
That's probably the best crew cab conversion I've ever seen
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Amazing! As young Army Private with the 101st at Fort Campbell Kentucky in 1966, I was assigned an Army 3/4 Ton Dodge truck. I had to do everything with it to keep it mission ready. The gearing would let you crawl up just about anything. You could throw it out of an airplane and it would still only got 45 miles per hour. Great memories.
I rode around in the crew cab Power Wagon at the Iowa Rally and the owner is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. If it can be possible, it is even better in person than it looks on video. Top notch build and quality. Mission accomplished Mr. Verst.
kj inohio but it mustve been this guy, because crew cab was never done
Thank you for posting this!
I am wiping the drool off my shirt lusting after both of these Power Wagons. Both of these vehicles are beyond cool.
Wow , just love both of them. My first new truck was a dodge w200 in 1976 dark green . By 1979 I had about 30,000 miles on it. I became paralyzed by botched operation and had to give it up , my father took it since it was new. Tuff times for all of us and even worse now but that's life. Thanks always loved the power wagons of old.
Wow what an incredible build and something as little as relocating the back door hinges to maintain the bodylines shows his attention to detail. Fooled me for a second and then I thought "hang on a 4 door Power Wagon from way back then"? LOL, awesome and beautiful work truly I'm sure the talk of any car show he participates in. 😊😊 😎 😎
Crew cab is excellent , has to be the best ever made , time and patience to make this awesome machine . Just exactly right in proportion . Raise my hat to the owner for excellent fabrication and engineering skills . An absolute gem . . . The red and cream bus . Another excellent example of amazing work and ownership . Both of these owners should be absolutely proud to have achieved the amazing standard of time and work that has went into creating two of the best out there . .
That red and white Power Wagon really brings back memories of days gone by. What a nice ride 😉👍
Loved those old Power Wagon trucks since they were practically new. Almost inherited one when a close friend died, but got shafted out of it. First thing that went through my mind seeing the one in the video was: _Wow! First crew cab one I've ever seen!_ It was a bit of a relief hearing it was a handmade one of a kind.
Both of those rigs are 100% badass.....
Puts anything on the road today(or yesterday) to shame
Agreed
what i like about your show is people drive their cars. they dont just let them set and look pretty.
It’s amazing. Both of these vehicles were originally completely utilitarian, and yet, still had more class, style, and personality than most modern vehicles.
Hey..MCC crew..I really gotta tell you, I think this is probably on of the best "1 on 1" episodes. Super nice car owners. Unless an individual is an absolute true blue power wagon afficianato, there is no way anyone can tell he modified this vehicle. Love the Red and Cream truck. Always loved Red and Cream together. Classy, just plain 'o classy. Keep on truckin'!!
Agreed; the red & cream color scheme looks awesome no mater what it's on. I bet it would even make a modern truck or sports car look classy
The Powerwagon pickup is absolutely fantastic. The craftsmanship is superb and the color while could be referred to as "Olive Drab", there is nothing drab about it. Most of these Powerwagons you see painted in a drag green or red, sometimes with black fenders. The difference in his color choices really help to make his stand out. Also I am personally really impressed by the condition and wrap of his winch cable. As a person involved in the recovery industry for many decades nothing upsets me more than an operator who abuses, crushes and misses winds his cable back onto the drum. Thus shortening the operating life of the cable in the process. There are several people whom I have given their walking papers to for this very reason. It's a great job and I must say that it makes me jealous.
Nothing oozes cool like a old Dodge truck!
Wish I had the money and talent it took to bring these trucks back absolutely amazing !
Normally that town wagon woulda been very cool. But the job that guy did on the crew cab was incredible! I’m old enough to remember when dodge was selling power wagons, but I love everything about what he did with the pickup. So cool!!
Both of them are wonderful! Can't pick a favorite... want them both.
I had a 1959 Dodge Fargo panel wagon two wheel drive in the 70's, the body looked similar but without side windows, it had the V8 with a column shifted 3 speed, no power steering, after I installed 8 inch rimmed tires on the front and 10 inch 0n the back. trying to park was quite a chore, the Van had a 2 spoke steering wheel, after I broke two trying to park I installed a custom steel steering wheel, the 3 speed transmissions were not strong enough for the V8, I broke quite a few trying to burn rubber, I loved that truck, I once drove from Seattle to Vancouver in a snow storm with a broken transmission, first and reverse would always be the gears that gave up the ghost, I drove home with just second and third gear working.
Both are amazing. Glad to see Dodge getting some love.
I restored a 59 Town Wagon in the mid-70's while in college and drove it from Nevada to Pennsylvania. Wish i still had it.
What a great episode!
Dennis is very good at what he does I’ve seen him carry many interviews.
This episode though is great because both these gents are true enthusiasts much like Dennis.
Thank you very much to the whole crew!
MCC is in my top 3 favourite shows ever!
If I can I hope one day I can check an item off my bucket list and meet Dennis:)
What a great video Mr Gage... absolutely loved these trucks..
The red one is my dream truck!
The fab work on the '55 is impressive. Great job on two awesome trucks!
Simple strong and durable. What trucks use to be.I love my 2006 Dodge 2500 Cummins 6 speed...and it does say "Power Wagon" on the bed..but it's just not the same.Love those 1958 town wagons!
I'd give the guy 20 bucks just to sit in the passenger sit while it's parked. really nice
I so want that crew cab! Or one similar. But that 58 would be cool to travel the country in. Toss a mattress in the back some clothes and hit the road like a jypsy! Thanx for showing these beauties!
Power Wagon looks cool , it's amazing how it was customized !
Love that w100 and Excellent mods on power wagon crew cab wow!!!
Great job and hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
these are real trucks....super cool....
Love that green truck
mjncad I was just thinking the same....
8 liter V10 from an old viper would be cool
So cool. ...sure would love to own one of these.
I'll tell you. If they could build a "today" version of the 1955 Power Wagon (looking just like that, but upgraded to today's standards, they'd sell a ton of them.
Emp proof and made in USA parts
No they wouldn't. People dont want rugged, they want touchscreens and car suspensions in trucks. Just look at all the suburban moms who buy wranglers and 4runners. They'd sell poorly to hardcore offroad guys, fiat would lose money, and they'd discontinue it a few million dollars poorer
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I agree, provided it was the real deal and not just a cosmetic makeover of a Power Wagon. This is what most of today's Dodge truck owners wish they could buy.
Truck should be brought back to production
Ohh lucky you
It’s back
Great episode and what great rides these two are.
would've liked to see clips of the Power Wagon build. absolutely gorgeous. weird it only has 5 lugs
Great episode. 2 beautiful Power Wagons! Keep up the great content. Chuck in Kansas
Love Power Wagons ever since about 1964
The Power Wagon was based on the old military T214 Dodge 3/4 ton truck. Originally Dodge hadn't considered it part of their lineup but massive demand from returning servicemen convinced them that there was a demand.
Stunning creation.
Dad owned one. Many vacations and memories.
I love power wagons that wer built from 1958-1967. Also I love the white rims they came with.
Awesome pair of Trucks,..LOVE the 4-door mod.....Very Nice Job ....My first truck was a 59 D-100...plane-jane, bullet-proof....& 2-day Im still in a Dodge Ram.
Amazing trucks !! Just wonderful, really liked this video.
That power wagon was also available with push-button automatic,same as other Chrysler cars.
There were over the years of production, two dozen or so Power Wagon Crew Cabs similar to the custom one in the video. The trucks were ordered through Dodge who had a bodybuilder like Armbruster/Stageway do the conversion. Factory? No but, still an option.
Sweet power wagon. Bet you'd survive in a crash with this bad boy
A nuclear blast!
That is quite an optioned out 58' Town Wagon!! Power Steering on Power Wagons was offered from 57'-60'. Discontinued for the 61' model year, it wouldn't return for 4X4s until 1968!! The V8 was already a huge additional expense so, the inclusion of Power Steering made the price tag for this quite steep. You had to have the V8 to have Power Steering. Between the 4X4 option, the V-8 and the Power Steering, this was probably at LEAST 50% more added to the initial base price Town Wagon!
2 great looking trucks..
These trucks just SCREAM cool! If i had one i would not be able to keep it from 4wheeling.
If somebody wants to make me REALLY HAPPY for my 71st Birthday (now that I have to sell my "93" FLSTN Harley Davidson) THIS WOULD HELP ME TO STOP CRYING OVER LETTING MY BABY GO..... This guy did a fantastic job in restoring and modifying this iconic 4X4 DODGE POWER WAGON, IT IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL FOR SURE AND EXTREMELY WELL DONE AND LOOKS LIKE THE CREW CAB WAS FACTORY MADE BY DODGE......... (Am I Drooling ????? WOW) MOPAR RULES BABY.
Dennis I like those trucks as I am Dodge lover
The 4 door is a thing of beauty, if they could only make them like this again.
Now those are trucks, 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Love love these trucks.
Very nice... Thank you
Really nice article, Thank you.
This truck is a Hummer for 50s is awesome!
Impressive build. 👍
That crewcab, best looking truck in the world.
. I think it was a 1962, 1964 - forest ranger slant six Dodge Power Wagon - I drove off a cliff, landed vertical on my front Lic. Plate. Just kept going, but my plate numbers were smashed smooth on my I beam bumper. As a bonus, the oil had all poured out of the air cleaner, I discovered later.
Great job!
Oh my Lord, that green Crew Cab Power Wagon, as much as I Love the modern RAM trucks, if the FCA would build that old Power Wagon Crew, I’d have to trade my F150 to get one, what a Beautiful machine!
Gladly have both in my shed !
Dual-Matic Lockout Hubs on the 1958! :D
Wonderful !!! The best TRUCK EVER And Forever
Beautiful trucks, never seen one
Very cool, my 78 crew cab isn't that nice, but I can still drive it every day. Even with military 37's and 354 rear end it doesn't like highway speeds much.
love both dodges!!1
Great Video! You rock.
Why can't they make cars/ trucks like this anymore? Awesomeness.
Love to have either one of those, or both!
Seeing this video makes me miss my 2 1963 dodge D100's!!!
I had a 63 D200 and kick myself everyday for selling that beast. It was truly indestructible. Had a 1st gear that would climb a tree and was 2wd.
Absolutely love the Power Wagan , & The Carryall...Bring them back w/ modern-day comfort...lower the price a bit...they would sell....like hot cakes....
Mr. Burke [I hope that's correct, it's hard to hear your name] - I'm usually against modifications of old cars, but your Power Wagon is the exception that belies the rule. You are a very skilled man! When I look at your truck, I feel an uncomfortable little knot of envy that is as green as your truck! It's all good, though. You have my complete admiration! I do have a question, though. In the early 80's, I went four-wheeling in the California desert in a friend's 1954 Willys 4-door [I think they called them a "Wagon"]. Going downhill, I came to a sharp switchback. I had to do a 3-point. The cliff in front of me was at least 2,000' high. Of course I stalled the Willys on that 3-point! At that point, I discovered the Willys had vacuum brakes. The worst braking system ever devised. If the motor died for any reason, you got two pumps, then nothing. My question is, did the Power Wagons ever come with vacuum brakes?
That W100 has some serious ground clearance! 10"+ maybe at the differentials?
Man I miss my Power Wagon, 583 gears and all!
I'm just shocked that no one has ever tried to reintroduce these trucks. Jeep did really well by bringing back the old school version. And Ford brought back the Bronco, and it did really well. This is one of those truck designs that could be a major success.
The NAPCO kits were used by General Motors; the Marmon -Herrigntons went to Ford.
That Power Wagon is awesome I would of put a 12 valve Cummings in it instead of a 360 but that's about it the rest is perfect
*have*
*Cummins*
I own a 61 townwagon. Great trucks
I only knew the military model. But they are both great. Here in the Netherlands we only know the military versions.
I expected Timmy to say EEawekee and Lassie to show up. The show had a pick-up version with June Lockhart drifting around the back country dirt roads.
Wow 2 HELLACIOUS power wagons MAN, but that TOWN WAGON is the SHIT 4 ME 👊👊👍👍✌🇺🇸
It's good when arms are from the shoulders) awesome
Love'em both , but I'd put a modern 5 or 6 speed manual in the crew cab, cuz I ain't interested much if it ain't got a clutch !
Just for the record no v 8 ever came with a one barrel carb ! . The red wagon has a two barrel on that semi hemi . You know the poly motor some know it as the spit fire engine .
Dodge used dual single carb set ups on late 50s truck Hemis.
god i would love to have one of those
Aside from the gas job and the automatic, I love that green truck! It's not too over done like all the $250,000 rigs coming out of these specialty shops these days
Gotta love the town wagon/town panels. The owner is wrong though, they went through 66. Mine is a model year 66.
Need to not wonder too far from the filling station in those Dodges lol
Great cars!!!
Thanks, interesting Dodge Trucks.. Anyways, seems like “ we (my N Indiana acquaintances,etc.)”, preferred other Truck & Combo,’s many times (* e.g. INTERNATIONAL,GMC s, etc). Anyways, great stuff.
Very Nice!
Michelin XZL 1100s I think, not cheap but can be retreaded. I have a 52 M37.
i love the 55 power wagon