Vehicle Description
Worldwide Vintage Autos is pleased to present this 1948 Dode Power Wagon. These low production Power Wagons have been going up in price every year and getting harder and harder to find without rust. Do not miss your chance, these sell fast and are a blast to drive! Use as a promotional vehicle, put it to work, take it to the local cruise, it will make everyone happy and demands attention coming down the road. “The forward looking collector will note that classic pickup trucks are just getting started - and there are plenty of underpublicized specimens out there” Autoweek Magazine February 2016. We scour the country for vintage cars and trucks like this and we rarely come across one like this! You must see and drive this rare Power Wagon!
HISTORY:
The B-series pickup trucks were sold from 1948-1953. They replaced the prewar Dodge Truck and were replaced by the Dodge C Series in 1954. The B Series trucks came in several different variants. The B1-B were ½ ton trucks standard with a 95 hp (71 kW) flathead-straight-six engine while the B1-C were ¾ ton trucks with a standard 108 hp (81 kW) flathead-straight 6 engine. It also came in several other variants such as the B1-T and B1-V which were semi-truck cabs and vans, respectively. A woodie version, the "Suburban", was also available from outside companies.
1949 Dodge B-series woodie carryall
The B Series trucks featured a high-visibility "pilot-house" cab with optional rear quarter windows. The engine was shifted forward and the front axle moved back on the frame for better weight distribution as well as a shorter wheelbase, moving from 116 in (2,900 mm) to 108 in (2,700 mm). The cargo bed sides were made higher to increase capacity by 40%. The redesigned cab could seat three people, with 2.5 in (64 mm) more height, 6 in (150 mm) more width and 3 in (76 mm) additional in length. The cab was mounted on rubber mounts for an improved ride. Another innovation for the time was the use of cross-steering arrangement, giving the trucks a 37° turning radius. The cargo box space was increased over previous models and overload springs made optional on all variants to increase hauling capacity. In 1950, more new features were added as the 3-speed manual shift lever was relocated to the steering column instead of on the floor. A fluid drive standard transmission, with 3 or 4 speeds, became an available option. The front end and dashboard/gauge layout were redesigned for 1951.
1953 was the last year of the Pilot-house, but brought many new changes. The Truck-O-Matic transmission, a fully automatic transmission was available for ½ and ¾ton models. A longer 7 ft 6 in (2.29 m) bed became available, which would increase the wheelbase to 116 in (2,900 mm). And the new wide "step-style" rear fenders were added, which would continue to be used by Dodge up until the 1980s. Source: Wikipedia
SPECIFICS / BUILD INFORMATION
EXTERIOR:
-Rare Northwest truck used by Spalding Lumber Company in Oregon. Collector owned since.
-Straight 1948 Dodge Power Wagon. All steel.
-Era correct single stage enamel paint.
-Flatbed with wood insert.
-Rare PTO front winch.
-Original steel wheels.
-Original style tires.
INTERIOR:
-Uncut dash.
-Newer side glass.
-Bench seat.
-Solid floors and step rails.
MECHANICAL:
-235 6 Cylinder. Runs good. Miles unknown.
-Original driveline and components.
-New master cylinder.
DISCLOSURE:
-Small imperfections in paint and body. (See detailed photos)
- Small tear in seat. (See detailed pictures)
- Headlights and Taillights do not work.
Own this vintage Power Wagon at wholesale. The cost of parts and restoration of these vehicles are increasing daily. They are not making any more and, therefore, they are becoming more rare by the day. Buy one complete and ensure your investment for the future. An excellent investment and something you can enjoy daily. Collectible vintage vehicles have historically appreciated at a rate greater than that stock market, gold and other arts and collectibles as documented by many articles and auction result tracking.
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INSPECTIONS:
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SHIPPING:
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