Vehicle Description
This 1946 Dodge Power Wagon WDX is a utilitarian vehicle and
heavy-duty in every way. With a 4-speed new-process manual
transmission, NP 2-speed transfer case, heavy-duty front and rear
axles with 5.83 ratio and a Barden PTO winch, this is a
go-anywhere, do-anything truck. This was a two-year, frame-off
restoration. The frame and body were media-blasted down to bare
metal, painted and reassembled. The floor pans, fenders, cab and
body panels had no rust. The rebuilt engine is a period-correct
230ci Flathead. The clutch disc, pressure plate and throw-out
bearing have been replaced, and the gearboxes and differentials
received new seals, bearings and necessary gears. The electrical
system was upgraded to 12-volt, and the original 6-volt generator
was converted to 12-volt to maintain the original under-hood
appearance. Electric wipers were installed, along with a 12-volt
heater motor. Original correct color-coded cloth wire was used
throughout. The truck is equipped with Barden winch with 150 feet
of 7/16 cable, and factory-correct clevis and chain. The winch
gearbox has new seals, new driveshaft and U-joints. A new exhaust
pipe, correct muffler and tailpipe were installed in their original
location. The bed was fitted with new box angles and skid strips,
which were painted the same color as the body. A new ash wood floor
has been installed, and the wood has been stained and had five
coats of Marine Spar varnish used for a beautiful finish.
