1969 Dodge Power Wagon

The Dodge Power Wagon is a four-wheel drive medium duty truck that was produced in various model series from 1945 to 1980 by Dodge. The Power Wagon name was revived for the 2005 model year as a four-wheel drive version of the dodge Ram 2500. As a nameplate, “Power Wagon” continues as a special package of the four-wheel drive version of 3/4 ton Ram Trucks 2500 model.

Restoration Progress

This truck came in to have a new paint job, engine work, converting the old drum brakes to disc brakes and new interior.

We have begun disassembly; the doors and hood have been removed.

We have removed the bumper to be able to media blast the metal.

We hand sanded the hood to keep from the media blast process from damaging it. Then we sprayed it with epoxy sealer to keep the metal from rusting.

The dash has been removed and being prepared for media blast.

We have removed the engine to access the firewall.

The cab, bed and dash are waiting to be media blasted, we have protected the steering wheel and front tires, so they don’t get damaged.

The cab and bed have been media blasted and will be moving to the paint booth to be sprayed with epoxy sealer.

We have gotten the cab, dash and transmission cover in the paint booth to spray with epoxy sealer.

We have welded these on the driver side rear cab corner to pull the dent out.

The dent on the driver’s side has been repaired.

Now moving to the passenger side of the cab we will be working on pulling out this dent.

Here we have welded the suds onto the cab to be able to pull the dents out.

Here we have pulled the dents out of the hood for a smooth finish.

There was some rust that we have cut out to weld in a new patch panel.

The exhaust has been removed from the chassis to replace with a new exhaust system.

We have removed the straps that hold the gas tank in to install a new Hemi fuel pump and sending unit.

We have removed the cab from the chassis to prepare to have the chassis media blasted.

The chassis has been torn down and the axles removed for media blast.

The driver’s side floor pan had to be cut out and replaced with a new floor pan due to rust.

The driver’s side inner rocker panel was found to be completely rusted, so we will need to replace the piece with new strong metal.

In the first picture, we have removed all of the rusted metal. In the second picture, we have welded in a new patch panel and covered it with seam sealer to help protect the new metal.

The driver’s side floor pan has been tack welded into the cab.

The Dodge Power Wagon is a four-wheel drive medium duty truck that was produced in various model series from 1945 to 1980 by Dodge. The Power Wagon name was revived for the 2005 model year as a four-wheel drive version of the Dodge Ram 2500. As a nameplate, "Power Wagon" continues as a special package of the four-wheel drive version of 3/4 ton Ram Trucks 2500 model.

The original civilian version, commonly called the "flat fender" Power Wagon (FFPW) or "Military Type", was mechanically based on Dodge's 3/4-ton WC series of World War II military trucks. The Power Wagon was the first 4x4 medium duty truck produced by a major manufacturer in a civilian version. It represents a significant predecessor to the many modern four-wheel drive trucks in use today. It represents a significant predecessor to the many modern four-wheel drive trucks in use today. It was marketed as the WDX truck. The 230 cubic inch six-cylinder engine in the first Power Wagons was known as the T137 - a name still used for the original series by enthusiasts. Following Chrysler Corporation policy of badge engineering to provide a greater number of sales outlets overseas, Power Wagons were also marketed around the world under the Fargo and De Soto badges.

The third series included the following years: Late 1956 C-4-PW, 1957 W300, 1958-9 W300M; 1960-71 WM300; Additional Distinguishing Features: (3) square stake pockets on each side with stamped bed sides. Looking at the bed sides from the rear, the top of the bed is flat, with a rounded edge. Group of 4 gauges in the center of the dash (Fuel, Amp, Temp, Oil) with black faces.

This Pickup came in for us to give it a brand-new paint job, new custom interior, install new Gen III Hemi and all the components that go along with a new engine. We have begun to disassemble to prepare for the cab, bed and parts to be media blasted. The old engine and transmission have been removed from the engine bay.

We have removed the rear bumper so that it won't get damaged while the body is being blasted. After hand sanding the hood so that the media blasting process wouldn't warp the metal, we epoxy sealed it to protect from flash rusting. The dash has been removed along with the AC unit. We have moved the cab, bed and dash outside to have them media blasted.

Take a look at everything after it has been media blasted! Now we will move it to the paint booth to be epoxy sealed and any bodywork will begin. With all the parts and cab moved into the paint booth, it will be sprayed with epoxy sealer. Beginning to pull some dents on the rear cab corner on the driver side of the cab. Now we are pulling a dent on the passenger side rear cab corner.

We are preforming pulling dents on the hood for a smooth finish. There was some rust that came up after it was media blasted, here we have cut out the rust and will replace with new metal.