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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Too far gone? NO! Get a gander at that winch! Serious tool.
Braden winch --PTO driven, lot of winch power. got one here, it's for sale Came off a Power Wagon like the picture, only my PW was too far gone to restore
Once, when I was tramping around the Sierra, I happened upon a barn find that looked exactly like this. I believe it was out in the woods past Avery, CA, up on Highway 4.
Here's what this rig would look like cleaned up. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-dodge-power-wagon-2/ All stock and beautiful.
Where I used to work, it was inferred that if anyone was stupid enough to leave, or use, a winch cable like that photo, they would end up driving the service truck if they were lucky.
That looks like what a friend started with. He spent 3 years building it. He stretched the cab to an extended cab to fit on a 98 Dodge 3/4 ton truck frame that had a fresh 12-valve Cummins engine. The bed was too far gone and he fabbed up an aluminum bed and running boards. He transferred all of the creature comfort items over and added heated and AC power seats.
Put a battery in her. Pour a little gas in the carburetor and she'll probably start right up.
ReplyDeleteDepending on your needs that truck could be ready to go.
DeleteBraden winch --PTO driven, lot of winch power.
ReplyDeletegot one here, it's for sale
Came off a Power Wagon like the picture, only my PW was too far gone to restore
Once, when I was tramping around the Sierra, I happened upon a barn find that looked exactly like this. I believe it was out in the woods past Avery, CA, up on Highway 4.
ReplyDeleteHere's what this rig would look like cleaned up.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1956-dodge-power-wagon-2/
All stock and beautiful.
Looks like a very cool and expensive project,am ready!
ReplyDeleteI will admit would be modded a lot.
Look at those bumpers! You could take that thing into battle!
ReplyDeleteTop speed of what maybe 45? I 6 engine , She'd pull anything you could wrap a chain around !
ReplyDeleteChrysler Corp. recommended 55 mph max speed in 4th gear, high range.
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Where I used to work, it was inferred that if anyone was stupid enough to leave, or use, a winch cable like that photo, they would end up driving the service truck if they were lucky.
ReplyDeleteSpot on. Spooling is fixable, though. I would drive it.
DeleteThat looks like what a friend started with. He spent 3 years building it. He stretched the cab to an extended cab to fit on a 98 Dodge 3/4 ton truck frame that had a fresh 12-valve Cummins engine. The bed was too far gone and he fabbed up an aluminum bed and running boards. He transferred all of the creature comfort items over and added heated and AC power seats.
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