Power Wagon Resto-Mod Thread...

[Nor'Easter]

Just saw this on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/p/-wS95sPOf_/

Yep I sent them that last night..

 

[vintagespeed1956]

...I'm not quite sure about the "wind pushing the cab" thing because that would turn into a roll force...and obviously you know that a track bar does nothing for roll..

well, if you've never felt a rig roll over around a TB pivot then you dont know what i'm talking about, no. it's why big rock rigs with no sway bars are always on their sides and why i went to 3links & coilovers instead of conventional 4link+TB suspension setups. in the front anyway.

Trig, pft.

 

[Bears Fan]

Man I love this build You have some serious engineering skills, fabrication skills and welding skills I would love to have one of the old Power Wagons

 

[Bears Fan]

All those brackets your adding look awesome Are you using a CNC plasma cutter on them?

 

[Nor'Easter]

All those brackets your adding look awesome Are you using a CNC plasma cutter on them?

The brackets for the 4 link system I drew and had them cut out.

The front brackets I found online.

 

[Nor'Easter]

Trans crossmember is done and I started on the floors...The entire trans tunnel will be easily removable. The transmission weighs 360 pounds and it is much easier to install using an engine lift vs. transmission jack.

 

[LXCam]

What a killer project, good luck and keep up the great work.

 

[W_A_Watson_II]

Nice Work, but WOW that a tunnel!

 

[Nor'Easter]

Nice Work, but WOW that a tunnel!

It is not as bad as it looks, plenty of room for two feet in boots on both sides. As for the middle, you can't sit there anyway as the gear knob would be right up in ya.

I've had my knee knocked plenty of times just sitting in the passenger seat of a wagon, wouldn't dare sit in the middle!

 

[W_A_Watson_II]

Hey, Wait, you mean it's no longer going to be a "roomy 3 man cab"?

Yea, it's a small cab, and with a narrower tunnel in the front you won't have to put your boot on the tunnel to work the accelerator pedal.

 

[Nor'Easter]

Tunnel is basically done, got one side of the floor done and the firewall done as well.

This is my first go around with sheetmetal and I'm surprised at the results to say the least.

 

[W_A_Watson_II]

Yikes, that foot room *****. Makes me think of the floor room in a full size van, no fun.

 

[dwysywd]

Any update? Been a while. Looking forward to some updates if you have any. If not. Totally understand! Life happens!


Regards,
Jeff

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[66354dream]

Subscribed!!! Very nice work BTW

 

[jack stand]

Yeah I'm subscribed too! Ya got me droolin here Nor'Easter!! You couldn't pay me any ammt. of money to paint over those door stickers!! Priceless.
You around Augusta?

 

[Nor'Easter]

Yeah I'm subscribed too! Ya got me droolin here Nor'Easter!! You couldn't pay me any ammt. of money to paint over those door stickers!! Priceless.
You around Augusta?

I live in Brunswick and wrench in Harpswell.

Been busy with school but heres the engine about ready to be put back in. Have to machine a billet tappet cover and front cover to button it up.

 

[jack stand]

Sweet, is that the old Cummins color? I have an old "tripple nickel" that's got me thinking. I've heard that it's not that great of an engine, but that "V-8" rhythm………..
You're doing a real nice job on your PW!

 

[Nor'Easter]

It's "old" Cat yellow.

 

[HOTFR8]

I like what you are doing with the Cummins except for the Cat Yellow color.

 

[1969]

Went through the whole build, good stuff!

 

[575cat]

Im going to do a 41 pw , I have a 24 valve 5 speed going into it wish me luck .

 

[Shott8283]

tag! looks awesome. certainly on my list of future projects

 

[XJPat]

Im going to do a 41 pw , I have a 24 valve 5 speed going into it wish me luck .

41 power wagon or WC?

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[575cat]

Power wagon .

 

[dwysywd]

Update? Drooling over your build, sorry but need....update....to...continue.....
LoL

 

[Nor'Easter]

The perks of paying for the build are you get to pick the colors.

I finished machining the billet tappet cover, and milled off the ears of the vacuum pump as they were sitting very close to the power steering box. Nothing on this truck requires vacuum.

 

[APEowner]

Pretty

 

[HOTFR8]

The color and the modifications will surely make people wonder what the engine is if they can not pick it as a Cummins.

 

[zmotorsports]

What??? CAT yellow on a Cummins? Really?


Just kidding, have to give you ****. Looking good. I'm digging all the custom machined/fabricated parts (even if they aren't color correct).

Mike.

 

[crab]

That cat paint might make that cumapart pull better.

 

[Nor'Easter]

 

[575cat]

What ps steering box are you using ?

 

[Nor'Easter]

What ps steering box are you using ?

1978 IH Scout II.

 

[575cat]

Thanks .

 

[575cat]

Are the 78 79 bronco steering boxes similar ? By the way your making that thing way to nice , ha ha .

 

[Nor'Easter]

I think they are. There is some weird changes in the boxes between early 70s to 79, and whether its a 150, 250, or Bronco. I couldn't confirm what I needed so I got a Scout box. Watch out because some of the Scout boxes aren't hydro assist. This one is. They are $100-200 on car-part.com.

 

[575cat]

What do you think about the 87 ? blazer ps box that mounts on the outside of the frame ?

 

[customtronic]

Great looking build!!!

 

[Bears Fan]

Wow! Its been a while since I checked in, those old power wagons were badass from the factory! but your taking this thing to a whole new level! especially with that diesel in there, nice work

 

[575cat]

Nor easter could you give some more info on those shocks , I am going the long arm radius kit on the front of mine just trying to figure out the shock spring thing .