1949 Dodge Power Wagon (B-1PW126)

1949 Dodge Power Wagon

The Dodge Power Wagon was similar in design to the 3/4 ton WWII Weapons Carriers (WC) built by Dodge, with a 126 inch wheelbase, closed cab similar to the Dodge VC series trucks, and the front shell and grill similar to the T234 3/4 ton built by Dodge for the Chinese Army, also known as the Burma Road truck. A pickup box was designed that measured 8 feet long by 4 1/2 feet wide by 22 1/4 in high. Virtually unchanged from its introduction in 1945, to when its US domestic sales ended in 1968. Exports continued through 1971, and limited sales continued through 1978. The Power Wagon is The Classic Four-Wheel Drive Truck.
This 1949 Dodge Power Wagon, engine runs good, and is from a 1953 Dodge M37, but has had the Military Distributor and Oil Pump replaced with Civilian units, as well as starter and generator. The original engine spun a connecting rod bearing. This truck has an MU-2 10,000 LB Braden Winch. The truck also has good brakes and shifts well.
• Model Number: B-1PW126
• Truck (Cab & Frame) Serial Number: 83912457
• Body Tag Number: 4312-13868
• Engine Serial Number: was T137-14153 now is: T245A-254358
• Engine Displacement: 230 cu.in. L-Head In-Line 6 Cylinder
• Transmission: "Up to" type non-synchromesh
• Gear Ratio: 5.83
• Two Speed New Process Transfer Case
• 9.00 x 16 NDT Tires mounted on Budd Wheels
• GVW: 8,700 lbs.
• Wheelbase: 126"
• Weight: 5,570# (3,200 Front - 2,370 Rear)
• Length: 210" (w/winch)
• Built at: Detroit Michigan Dodge Plant
• Bed: 1st Series (correct for Model Year)
• Electrical: 12V (Originally 6V, but converted by previous owner)
• Winch: MU2-2, not the original unit, but from a Danish Military Power Wagon
• Wheel Rim date: All four are 48
• Optional Equipment: MoPar Model 61 heater, dated Jan 30 1949
• Original Color Scheme: Green over Black (40028 – Dodge Truck Dark Green)
• Current Paint/Color: White Primmer, May 2011
This Known Trucks History:
The truck lived a major portion of it's life at the IMC (International Minerals & Chemical Corporation).
They used it as a welding truck in one of their mines (Potash). It’s highly likely that the only reason the truck is still around is because it was a welding truck. If it had been a regular maintenance truck or a run about truck, it would have most likely been driven into the ground and, pushed into the tailing pile and left to rot. At least that's the fate of those types of trucks per a retired miner.
IMC was previously founded as United States Agricultural Corporation in the early 1900’s in Tennessee. The truck was most likely at their phosphate and potash operations in Carlsbad, New Mexico that was opened in 1940. In the 1960’s IMC became IMC Global and is still in operation today.
It later belonged to a gentleman that lived east of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He bought it from a mining company (maybe IMC) at an auction when the mine closed. He put 4 new tires on it and sold the winch.
After that is was owned by a guy in Albuquerque, New Mexico that worked for the Army Corps of Engineers. Within 1 month of buying it, he received orders to ship off to Germany. Having no way to store it while he was going to be gone he sold it.
Then another guy in Albuquerque, New Mexico bought it and rebuilt the emergency brake and, steering knuckles (using all new bushings, seals and bearings). He installed roller bearings in the top steering knuckles (to give it that almost-power-steering feel). Replaced ALL wheel bearings, had the front drums turned, replaced the rear drums, new wheel cylinders, relined the original brake shoes and installed new brake lines. The truck still had the winch bumper but no winch when he bought it. He installed a winch that he got from a guy in Alabama that had imported a pallet of winches and bumpers from Denmark.
Since I've owned it (2003) I've enjoyed and maintained it, done some re-wiring and electrical/light fixes as well as replacing the engine. What does it need? Fuel tank needs to be cleaned and the carburetor needs to be rebuilt as well as a new front spring.
Vehicle is for sale outside of Ebay Auction. Seller may remove auction at any time if desired price is met outside of auction.
A $1000 non-refundable Paypal deposit is required within 24 hours and full payment must be received within 3 days of Auction End.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Dodge
• Model: Power Wagon
• Type: Standard Cab Pickup
• Year: 1949
• Mileage: 999,999
• VIN: 83912457
• Color: White
• Engine size: 230 cu.in L-Head, In-Line 6 Cyl
• Number of cylinders: 6
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission: Manual
• Drive type: 4WD
• Interior color: Green
• Drive side: Left-hand drive
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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