1956 Dodge Power Wagon

1956 Dodge Power Wagon 1-Ton 4WD Pickup

Even 70 years after it was produced, there are few vehicles on the road today that have the presence of an original Dodge Power Wagon. Built as the brands medium-duty truck, the Power Wagon was far more frequently seen being used in military and industrial applications, than being driven around in town - and it still looks massive today. Given that so many of these were used as work trucks, not many have survived - and this 1956 example may be one of the best anywhere in the world.

Finished in Dark Green with Black fenders, this Power Wagon benefits from a 10-year restoration by M-Series Rebuild in Norwood, North Carolina. This organization are marque specialists in Dodge Power Wagons and other military vehicles, and has been rebuilding big trucks since 1985. With invoices nearing $800,000, it is safe to say that every nut and bolt on this truck has been touched. Although these were known in the day for being extremely stout trucks, this example has received upgraded running gear beneath it including an oil cooled 2-speed transfer case, 4.89 rear differential, 4-wheel disc brakes and a set of 18-inch black painted steel wheels wrapped in 3-peak rated Goodyear Duratrac A/T tires. Out back, big rig style mud flaps have been installed along with a rear tow hitch, full steel front bumper with PTO, and a finished oak wood bed in the rear. Big rig mirrors have been fitted along with orange corner lights which give the truck an even larger presence at night.

On the interior, things look largely original to how they would have been in 1956, but with some updates. A tan bench seat is paired with black rubber floor mats. Climb inside and you are met by a 3-spoke steering wheel that frames numerous white-on-black Stewart Warner gauges which are all individually labeled along with instructions on the dash for operating the lockers and transfer case.

Under the hood, the original flathead inline-6 has been replaced by a 4.5-liter Cummins turbodiesel inline-4 with a variable geometry turbocharger. This motor pushes out 160 horsepower and a remarkable 460 lb-ft of torque, which is sent through a Spicer 5-speed manual gearbox with a 0.69:1 overdrive. The axles are fitted with Warn locking hubs and ARB air lockers are fitted on the front and rear axles. An aluminum radiator keeps the rig cool, and 12-volt electricals with a pair of Optima batteries ensures you have power to start and run all of the trucks systems. Thankfully in addition to the 4-wheel disc brakes, this truck was fitted with power steering to make it much easier to drive around town.

Modern trucks keep getting larger and more powerful, but to this day, few things attract attention like a Power Wagon. This example may not be packed with luxury features but if what you really care about is a rugged, dependable truck with stump-pulling torque and go-anywhere chops, it is hard to beat this one. Given the length and cost of the restoration, it is safe to say that if you have ever wanted to put a Power Wagon in your garage, this example is ready to be enjoyed today.

Key Features

10 Year, $800,000 Restoration by Marque Specialists
4.5-Liter Turbodiesel Inline-4 Cummins

160 Horsepower/460 Lb-Ft of Torque

5-Speed Spicer Manual Transmission

0.69 Overdrive

2-Speed Transfer Case

Oil Cooled

Power 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Warn Front Locking Hubs
Front and Rear ARB Air Lockers
Rear Tow Hitch
K&N Air Filter
Dual Fuel Filters
Aluminum Radiator

Evans Waterless Coolant

Full Steel Front Bumper w/HD PTO

Winch

Big Rig Mirrors and Mudflaps
Stewart Warner Instrumentation
Air Conditioning, Heater/Defroster
Backup Camera
Dash-Mounted 12-V Power


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