Posted by Dave Horvath on Sunday, August 27, 2006 at 8:36PM :
I've had an overwhelming response to the ad listing my 1950 Power wagon for sale. So many people have called and emailed from all over the country complimenting me on the work (thank you), and offering to buy the truck. I am now accepting offers over the asking price. Thanks Joe, and thanks for this forum. Here is a more complete description of the truck.
Accessories: Rebuilt TruckMaster Model 62 heater (defroster knob missing); Winch cleaned, inspected; New winch cable, chain, hook, winch drum brake band; Vacuum wiper motors rebuilt; New wiper arms, blades, inserts (left wiper arm loose); Pintle hook
Axle: New wheel bearings, bushings, oil seals, trunion pin bearings, tie rod ends
Brakes: New master cylinder, wheel cylinders, brake lines, hoses, fittings, springs, pedal shaft, bushings; Brake shoes relined; Drums properly turned on hubs; Brakes properly adjusted
Clutch: Flywheel professionally resurfaced; Rebuilt pressure plate; New clutch disc, pedal shaft, bushings, throw-out bearing
Cooling: Radiator hot tanked, repaired; New cap, thermostat, hoses, fan belt
Electrical: 6-Volt positive ground; Converted to solenoid (key) start; New correct wiring harness (Precision Wiring Service), battery, cables, bulbs, plugs, points, rotor, condenser, coil, plug wires; New gauges and switches; Speedometer rebuilt; Starter and generator cleaned, inspected, bench tested; Horn rebuilt
Engine: 218ci. (Not original to truck); Professionally rebuilt; bored .60 over (approx. 230ci.); Good oil pressure; Never overheats, Occasional vapor lock when trying to restart on extremely hot days (let it cool, starts right up)
Oiling: NOS optional 2-quart oil filter; New oil pump; Lucas Heavy Duty Oil Stabilizer; Oil drained and filter replaced after first 500 miles
Exhaust: NOS muffler, exhaust pipe, tail pipe, hangers (muffler rusted inside, occasionally backfires after being shut down, should be replaced); New manifold heat riser assembly
Fenders: Straight rust-free front fenders from Thailand (VPWs); One rear fender replaced, one repaired; New fender mounting brackets
Frame: Solid frame, no bends or cracks; Sandblasted, cross members sprayed inside with rust converter, painted with self-etching primer and Martin Senour chassis black
Fuel: NOS E7T2 (mid-fifties) carb with mechanical, rather than vacuum advance accelerator pump; Throttle rod switched to throttle cable; Governor removed; NOS air cleaner; New fuel pump, sediment bowl, fuel lines, gas tank sending unit, filler neck tube; gas tank cleaned and relined by Gas Tank Renu
Hood: Proper emblems with “Made in USA” rechromed
Propeller Shaft and U-Joints: Rear Drive shaft re-tubed; New U-Joints and locks
Springs: Springs re-arced and individually painted; New spring pins, bushings, bolts, bumpers; New shocks (front only)
Steering: Steering gear adjusted; New steering wheel, drag link ends, pitman arm (VPWs); Slight leak (added John Deere Cornhead Oil, reduced leak considerably)
Transmission: Non-synchro transmission (requires double clutching) cleaned, inspected, replaced, new shift knob; Transfer case untouched (works fine), installed with new transfer case mounts
Wheels: New correct military-style (Denman) non-directional tires, tubes, flaps; Dualmatic lockout front hubs (dial-type)
Body: Original cab, doors, bed (cracks and holes welded, right rear stake pocket replaced, 6” of bed rail replaced) Some filler around doors and on bed rail (Dura-Glass and All-Metal); painted with acrylic enamel color sanded and buffed; New bed wood (white oak treated with Watco Oil and three coats of spar varnish); New builder’s stainless skid strips and correct fasteners (Bruce Horkey Cabinet Company); Correct reproduction tail gate with “Dodge” script; Reproduction running boards, tailgate hinges, floor pans, kick panels (PWP); Correct reproduction taillight (driver side only); NOS mirror arms, mirrors, tailgate chain covers (Roberts Motor Parts); Correct reproduction wooden cab mounts and running board blocks; All new glass, weather stripping, hood lacing
Interior: Custom gray headliner (Lancaster Upholstery); Custom gray firewall pad; Seat reupholstered; Cab insulated with Reflectix; New data plates, glovebox, rearview mirror (VPWs); dome lamp; arm rest; Sunvisors missing; Windshiled regulator sometimes binds up
This truck runs, drives, and stops as new. Top speed is 54mph. It has antique plates and no turn signals. Paint is not perfect (few small chips and scratches from light use).
I don't really want to sell this tuck after investing so much time and money over the years, but funding for my position at work runs out next month and I'm not sure where I'll be working next. I've written another grant, but won't know if it gets funded for a few more weeks yet. My plan is to accept offers on the truck until October 15th (last day of the Mid-Atlantic Power Wagon Rally). The truck may be seen at the rally or viewed by appointment before then.
Thanks, and sorry for the long message!
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