Monday, March 17, 2025

1956 Dodge Power Wagon Swivel Frame in action


Thanks, Joe

9 comments:

  1. That's novel. I'd never heard of that much less seen one.

    Nemo

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  2. I'll take it!

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  3. An articulated truck, that is cool.

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  4. Reminds me of the Gamma Goat the Corps had back in the early 1980's.

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  5. But a hell of a lot QUIETER !

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  6. Now show the undercarriage so we can see how they managed that feat... How are things routed across the swivel joint?

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  7. https://dodgeforum.com/articles/classic-dodge-power-wagon-flexes-harder/

    It looks simple enough to replicate. Cut the frame rails and weld in the two cross members with the centre pivot. I'm guessing the exhaust system ended before the swivel. The brake lines can use a flex hose and you only need four wires for the lights in the rear.
    Al_in_Ottawa

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  8. The joint used is technically called a trunnion

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