Posted by Photo Classifieds [68.186.242.95] on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 19:06:50 :
1953 B4 Dodge Power Wagon
Ready for typical standard 1st-time restoration of all systems. An excellent starting point.
Other than a 12V alternator conversion using the Vintage Power Wagon kit, no recent, or later-life restoration efforts have been afflicted. (original 6V generator is included)
230 flathead six; starts, runs, moves in all gears, can be driven onto a trailer.
Parking brake stops truck. Truck is not safely roadworthy.
5.83:1 axle ratio. Rear PTO, but missing rear pillow block.
- A San Leandro factory truck, used hard during its working life in CA.
- Vintage door logos: “Northern Salinas Valley Mosquito Abatement District”, good ol’ # “12.”
- Possibly once fitted with a spraying unit powered by the rear PTO (?).
- Purchased from Bill Hair in Atascadero, CA in 2001.
- I have an old CA title, believed to be for this truck. Issued in 1962, with a corresponding signature releasing ownership in 1999, and no further info. It was given to me with the truck, but was not used in my purchasing transaction.
- Transported from CA to CO by Brad Bottom.
- Garage-stored in Colorado since 2001.
- Odometer reads 45291
- Original non-rusted 2nd series bed and tailgate, modified heavily during the truck’s worklife with “job-rated” and not-very-pretty welded reinforcement plates, triangular bed-corner buttresses, and a hideous-looking front bed rack. A lot of cutting and grinding would be required in attempt to restore these vintage modifications back to an original bed. However, the added structure of this bed, and the rear PTO, make it a good candidate for conversion to a dumping bed which had been my plan.
- Original wood bed floor mostly there, but rotted, and bed strips worn/rusted beyond restoration. Crossbar channels in good shape.
- Driver’s side front frame horn bent slightly inward at the very front.
- Lower rear cab corners and rear cab bottom edge rusted through, rest of cab and sheet metal solid, but with dents and wear.
- Fenders, running boards, shrouds, cowls, hood, and all body mount channels in solid non-rusted unmolested condition. Doors swing, close, and latch solidly with that wonderful heavy sound.
- Windshield regulator complete and functions smoothly, windshield frame in repairable shape, but not perfect.
- Tires are directional 10.50 16LT Super Mudder Military Tread. Three are stamped “Gateway”, the fourth is stamped “Dick Cepek” - Possibly retreads (?) - fair condition – hold air.
Includes the following new packaged parts:
- 2 ARB Air locking differentials for PW, and ARB compressor from Dan Shockley
- Helitool UglyTruckling front disk brake conversion kit for PW from Ray Suiter
- Helitool kit only – (the locally-purchasable required brake components are not included).
- Selectro lockout hubs for PW from Steve Fowler
- NOS amber-front/red-back front turn signal light set from Kevin Foust
Includes the following used parts:
- Vintage heater unit for PW, good rear window glass and trim frame from Doug Higgins
- Vintage Monarch snow plow fit to PW, complete with all hardware from Matthew LeClerc
- See photo of plow when it was mounted on Matthew’s orange PW
- Plow transported from NY to CO by Cheyenne-Dave Brownlow
- Original base-and-back seat spring assemblies
- (some type of appropriately-fitting and functional cloth bench seat is currently installed)
- A Braden LU4 winch and cable from an M37
This Power Wagon is being offered as a project package for $11,000.00
I can try to answer any questions, and can provide more photos upon request.
The truck is located 11 miles north of Woodland Park, CO
I am currently living about a 3 ˝ hour drive away from the truck in Loveland, CO
Despite this distance, I will try to accommodate all serious potential inquiries.
Bruce Metzger (“bruce in CO” from years ago on Joe’s PW Forum)
Phone (719) 686-8662
Email bmailcobc@gmail.com
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