I’ve been a subscriber for quite some time and I finally just picked up a 51 Power Wagon of my own last week! I had a question for you, could you please explain how the seat control valve works? I saw the plaque above the ignition and was curious if mine has that as well
All I have is the plaque. I think my seat bottom was swapped out the same time as doors, about 1980ish. I’ve been told that there was a cardboard bottom on the seat, one setting opened a valve and it was bouncy. Turn the valve the other way and it was “less bouncy”. I’ve never seen a fully functioning one.
@@JDawghasaTruck very interesting, I’ll have to see if mine has that 😅 I’ve enjoyed watching your Power Wagon videos over the years and it’s great to now have some repair knowledge on them before I had even found one! Thank you for all of the informative videos, they’re greatly appreciated 👍
Can confirm what was already said about the seat adjustment valve thingy. My dad had a ‘47 WDX Power Wagon when I was growing up (during the early 90’s is when he got the truck) and his truck was nearly mint aside from the previous owner changing to a flat bed for work purposes. The truck’s interior was immaculate and as such the “valve” was intact and functional on the seat. It did in fact make it softer with the valve open and firmer with the valve closed. I always thought that is was such a funny idea….but it had sort of an old timey vibe to it so it was cool. Just wanted to add, the old man sold off the two Wagons he had (a 47 and a 54) and sadly he passed in 2015. I ended up picking up the truck that he always wanted this past year…..a 1952 M37, former USAF (Hill Air Field, Utah) rig that was eventually used by the US Forestry Service as a trail rig up in the Wasatch Mountains. She’s pretty banged up from the trails but she’s all there and runs like a top!
Good work Jon.....these old trucks are a work of art. Still trying to get my '62 up and running!
Great video, J-dawg!
Great investment. Very exciting, keep up the good work. Enjoy your videos.
Thanks!
Great! New friend from Italy! 👍26.
in the late fifties, these flathead sixes came with a 2 barrel carb as an option, it is the best move you can do within a budget.
Interesting! I did not know!
Trucks looking great! Did you notice an improvement in power? Thank you
yes, not a huge difference, but overall much smoother
I’ve been a subscriber for quite some time and I finally just picked up a 51 Power Wagon of my own last week! I had a question for you, could you please explain how the seat control valve works? I saw the plaque above the ignition and was curious if mine has that as well
All I have is the plaque. I think my seat bottom was swapped out the same time as doors, about 1980ish. I’ve been told that there was a cardboard bottom on the seat, one setting opened a valve and it was bouncy. Turn the valve the other way and it was “less bouncy”. I’ve never seen a fully functioning one.
Glad you got one! Hope I can help!
@@JDawghasaTruck very interesting, I’ll have to see if mine has that 😅 I’ve enjoyed watching your Power Wagon videos over the years and it’s great to now have some repair knowledge on them before I had even found one! Thank you for all of the informative videos, they’re greatly appreciated 👍
Can confirm what was already said about the seat adjustment valve thingy.
My dad had a ‘47 WDX Power Wagon when I was growing up (during the early 90’s is when he got the truck) and his truck was nearly mint aside from the previous owner changing to a flat bed for work purposes.
The truck’s interior was immaculate and as such the “valve” was intact and functional on the seat. It did in fact make it softer with the valve open and firmer with the valve closed. I always thought that is was such a funny idea….but it had sort of an old timey vibe to it so it was cool.
Just wanted to add, the old man sold off the two Wagons he had (a 47 and a 54) and sadly he passed in 2015. I ended up picking up the truck that he always wanted this past year…..a 1952 M37, former USAF (Hill Air Field, Utah) rig that was eventually used by the US Forestry Service as a trail rig up in the Wasatch Mountains. She’s pretty banged up from the trails but she’s all there and runs like a top!
Great Video, Tell me please the part number for the 2 barrel carb. I have a 49 Flat fender and this would work.
DCW270 from VintagePowerWagons.com
@@JDawghasaTruck One last question , The speed on the highway you must have 4:89 gearing?
@@1946DodgeWDX 5:88 is original for the Power wagons! I bought a set of 4:89 gears but haven’t installed them yet.
@@JDawghasaTruck Thank you for your time. Take care with that cool Dodge.