1966 Dodge Town Wagon Power Wagon | Jay Leno's Garage
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- Dodge’s answer to the Suburban was this massive utility vehicle that was actually classified as a station wagon!
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I just saw this video. This was my cousin Chauncey Uphoff's 1966 Power wagon which we called Super Truck.The truck was beloved by our family. And yes, Jay, the truck is pretty noisy. But it still went to Disneyland many times. It started in Santa Monica, California , lived in New Hampshire for a year and then came back to California. In the 90's sometime it moved to Colorado. My cousin passed away in 2004 and Super truck stayed in Colorado. It's an amazing vehicle and it has many stories. The scariest is one night when we were in Ballarat, California in the Mojave Desert at the base of the Panamint Mountain range. After spending the evening at the local saloon we were going to sleep out back and then continue our camping trip up Surprise canyon to the old mining town Panamint City in the morning. As we settled in to get some sleep, a guy who had been in the bar came out and started talking to us. He wanted to buy Super truck for cash right then. He was very pushy and gave off a scary vibe. We finally convinced him that we weren't selling the truck and he left and was not very happy. We decided that this was not a comfortable situation at all, so we packed up and headed up the mountain a ways in the dark and found a place to sleep. We just felt that the guy was coming back and was not taking "no" for an answer so it would be best if we weren't there.About two weeks later the Manson story was all over the news and we realized that our scary visitor had been Tex Watson, one of Manson's followers who ended up in prison for multiple murders. It turns out that they had been staying in Happy Canyon which is the next canyon south of where we were headed. Watson killed people for no real reason and we had given him one. This is one of the adventures in my life that I consider a close call. But looking back on it, I know Super truck would not have let anything bad happen on one of its' adventures.
This is the coolest vehicle you've done in a while! Please do more of these types
I was thinking the same thing, more old jeeps old trucks please, sports and muscles cars are wicked but we need more heavy duty appreciation, more AMERICA, I am canadian btw.
All the modern cars are getting stale.
Definitely need more stuff like this.
Makes me wonder what ICON could do with these.
@@matthewrinehart2367 over do it and make it too expensive
It does look really cool. That wagon body so high up on its wheels. Funny looking but cool. Definitely cool.
Never has Jay had a vehicle on the show that I've wanted more than this.
For me it’s a toss up between this and the 15 yo kids Mustang.
This or the Nash or Plymouth suburban, the “ good old girls”
If it weren't for his '64 Ford Falcon Sprint or the '02 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 I could agree with you.
All of the Power Wagons up to 1955 (?) or so looked like the work they were designed for.
Back when dodge was american owned
Body on frame 4x4's are in and rare! Grab one while you still can, even modern ones, 4runner, tahoe, broncos, wranglers etc
I like how easy it is to tell when Jay really cares about someone. "His guys" are straight up family to him and I'm sure he paid for a ton of the labor on that thing. Thanks my friend! You are doing the right thing!!!
Just because he is not a TV host, doesn't make him dependent on handouts. I think he can afford to restore this Dodge on his own salary...
@@generalripper7528 I don't. I think he had to convince his granny to sit outside the street corner with an umbrella and a cup held out for alms. That must have been the way it got paid for.
@@KelikakuCoutin No, I think he had to ask Jay Leno to pay for his hobby.
@@generalripper7528 Rolling drunks though? Could that have been a possibility?
@@generalripper7528yes he can afford it he sitting there living it up while me and my kids are without lights and water and no food no dog food hot in the house with no air conditioner because he decided to go live it up with some other b**** and fake his death and let everyone down I am your wife I will not stop looking for you I'm going to get a lawyer I will prove that you are alive I cannot believe you do this to me you left me with nothing we have nothing and all I want in this world is you I love you I miss you and I want you in my arms again all I want in this world is you I'm not giving up and I'm going to continue to find you I promise you I'm telling everybody if you don't worry about me I'm telling you I mean it you better call me as soon as possible
Nice to see Steve kept everything original, including the brakes. This is what they were in the 60s and we thought nothing of it back then. You just drove it appropriately. Thank you Steve and Jay for sharing this part of history with us. 👍
Thanks, a thought….Yes… Interestingly, I am coming “slightly to accept”,safety & Common Sense ( e.g Dual masters, tires , Fluids) updates in vintage……at least the”” Drivers “”, ( not a trailer -Queen, OR Museum DUSENBERG or Auburn,etc)…
@@opera93 Single master cylinders were fine for decades. I restored a 64 F100 and people told me I was crazy for leaving it a single master cylinder. I told them I drove tis for 30 years with no issues I will drive it for another 30 if I live to be 90
During the late 1980s, my parents were retired and pulled a trailer for a few years to see the country. That was in their 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood with 4 drum brakes. They never had an issue, not once. Oh, and I still have the car, and the brakes work great!
@@ToyKingWonder 69 Caddy Fleetwood was built out of better hardware than most 1/2 ton pick ups of the same time frame
@@skidoorulz4914 what engine is in your 64?
That is such a great truck. When I was a boy in Cuba, they used to have the Chevy version of this truck with 2WD as our school bus. The seats were wooden benches and one guy was the driver and the other guy opened the rear doors so you could get out. Boy did this bring back some memories. Thanks for this episode and lots of Luck with it to the new owner.
Would absolutely love to have that beast. The color, the styling, everything about it is the bomb.
This Dodge is awesome! I love it. This, and the truck version, Ram Charger, old Willys trucks, International Scout, old School Bronco's, the first few models of the Suburban and K-5 Blazers have always been favorites of mine. I love the old school utilitarian simplicity. I can appreciate that he went original on the restoration.
Gunny I have to say that I agree with you about that. I remember the International Travel All. A friend of my Father had one and he used it to tow a 28 or 30 foot Fan camper.
Kudos to this guy for keeping it as close to original as possible. So easy to to just drop in crate engines and modern amenities these days. Very cool vehicle.
2017 PW owner. It"s a daily driver, utility, and a mountain climber. Thank you for restoring this massive piece of history.
We did Yellowstone from East Texas in a 69 travelall. And did another trip to Cripple Creek Colorado in a 71 Carryall...pulling a 70 mini trail,a 69 ct90 and and two 68 360 scramblers on a flat trailer.
Took forever but stayed for a lifetime.
This wagon just has the look and reminds me of the heavy service vehicles my young mind gathered while staring out the windows on those long distances from a Howard Johnsons or a Stuckies.
In '68 they would have been 305 Scramblers (I used to have one, '68 was the last year they came out); the 350 came out in '69, although there were a number of them that came out in '68; the 360 never came out till '74.
They were 305 built by Ace Elliot so they were 30 over minimum.
I'd hate to cheat a legend out of cc's.😉
As a Marine in the 70's we had many transportation vehicles, Amtracks, Gamma goats, 6x's, jeeps but we also had the Dodge Power Wagon for field ambulances, MP's, light hauling and some were even setup for packs with a power wagon in a Jimmy/Blazer body? With a canvas covering over wooden benches for 6-8 packs, if you didn't have a case of the roids? After riding a couple hours on that wooden bench with 3/4 - 1 tonne suspension going through the NTA on the Rock! You did! Not anything but a grunt workhorse that hardy ever broke down compared to for mentioned vehicles. Never a Dodge guy! But always like the no nonsense Power Wagon series!
Another delightful outing Mr. Leno! My uncle had the equivalent--a 1959 GMC Suburban, 389 four speed, 4WD with locking hubs, and curiously, the same green color. What a hoot to drive!
There's definitely an appeal with it today. The grille and '50's style greenhouse are my favorite features. I agree with everything the owner said as to keeping things original, the appeal of unique classics, and that although technology has greatly improved, appealing design has not. I recall my father buying cars when I was a kid and it's was all about how beautiful it looked. He'd step back after washing/waxing and smile with satisfaction. Now typical vehicles have all the appeal of a new central air unit.
Lol, you should see my central air unit. 🔥
that's great and all until the single master cylinder kills you. Driving one on the street is gambling on turning a mishap into a tragedy.
@@justonemori that's why there aren't any antique vehicles on the road anymore, they all crashed into each other and are gone forever. Oh wait...
@@justonemori Like Jay said, people droves these "death traps" for decades. The thing was they were not driving like maniacs of today. I would certainly be sure the system was restored A1 and drive it on back roads.
@@sw651 I bet it doesn't compare to a '57 Bel Air convertible though! :)
Excellent episode. I really like when an average car guy is on the show. Plus real vehicles that everyone could buy.
He's more than an average car guy, you can tell he really knows his stuff...at least about this Dodge.
Way more interesting than “super cars” WAY MORE! Thank you!
Nice Power Wagon.
As I get older I realize that vehicles like this, we are more caretakers than owners, keeping them stock and hopefully one day someone else will take over the caretaking of it, just as Steve has done with this one.
He’s such a nice guy. I’m glad he’s got that PowerWagon
If you ever would see a bigfoot family driving on the highway, it would be in this car. And the stereo is playing "Mississippi Queen " full volume. 😊
I've always had a place in my heart for these big trucks/wagons! So glad to see it stock!
Great guy and a great truck. I love these Power Wagons.
As a friend of mine would say "I'd buy that at midnight"
What a great driving position, left arm on the door belt line, 2 fingers on the wheel, right hand speaking italian!!! Thanks Jay, always great reviews.
Jay .... 1971 I got out of the Marines. When I got home my brother in law said we need to go to this auction place that sells RailRoad, MaBell, Power Company cars & trucks....mostly trucks. After walking around for an hour I found a dark green Southern Bell 1960 Chevrolet K20 panel truck. 4 wheel drive, 283 4 speed, 2 door, that was rust free. She had small dents and dings, but nothing you'd notice walking by 10 feet away. I nice solid truck with low miles and high hours. I bid all the way up to $70 bucks, I wanted to stay under $100. The next fall I went again and bought the same truck only it was a 1967 K20 4X4 327 4 speed. I fixed the 72 up pretty nice and kept it untill 1988. The 1960 did all the hunting and fishing. If I went fishing, or hunting via a friend's cabin I always had a place to sleep. The 1972 drove south better than the 1960, very different trucks.
A great looking truck. In the early 1970's a childhood friend's dad had one of these Dodge Power Wagons, I thought back then it was a great looking truck. Sure is nice to these specimens preserved. Great channel Jay.
I love these things (especially the Town Wagon version)! The "back and forth" between Jay and Steve was nice and easy as well as informative.
That is probably the best looking vehicle I have seen ever. Never seen one before it looks beautiful and your restoration is superb well done
It is not beautiful at all...but it has a unique charm to it!
@@curbozerboomer1773 It is absolutely beautiful, despite it being a utilitarian vehicle, there's an artfulness to the design.
Oh Yeah...Premo segment! Beautiful restoration done with love and care.
For me this is the best kind of segment.
New thousand horsepower exotics mean nothing. Just a rich man's toy. But projects like this? Solid Gold!
21:50 The owner suggested that he has 'yet to get to the door seals.' You can see the driver's door moving in and out as if there is no rubber at all! I find it very hard to imagine that any vehicle in 1966 has single master brake cylinder...wow. what a great review! What a great vehicle! I want one!!!
OK, this is pretty cool, and the owner seems like just a laid back, easy going guy. I think I'd need a step ladder just to get into it. That they both got in without one is impressive.
It's a little too tall for my liking.
Yeah, Steve Hofman has a great attitude and a good sense of humour, I reckon. He makes an interesting commen at 24:49 about the price of gas in the middle of the 70's. I remember in June '75 being up in Dawson City and seeing them change the price from 99 cents per gallon to 55 cents per gallon (you then paid double the pump reading) cause the pumps back then wouldn't go higher than 99 cents.
@@CDBC lol, we should bring back those pumps today! In my part of Canada gas is over $1.85 a litre
@@jamespaul2587 yup we are gettin raped without lube up here in ontario
yes it's amazing that both of them got in without a ladder especially with the 'larger gentleman'. I think he could stand to lose a few, but that's none of my business is it?
I’m so glad to see an old original vehicle. I know we need a balance between old and the brand new but new Ferraris and Lamborghinis or electric vehicles leave me cold. Horses for courses as they say. But I love the old originals like this one. Great video.
Absolute props to this guy for curating this bit of history! I, too, feel that someone ought to be keeping a few examples of the original stock vehicles for posterity. There's a place for modernization, artistic flair and even things like rat rods - but, with a rare bird like this, I'm glad some people are keeping to the original spec.
I've heard, might be an urban legend, that car makers and dealers always keep several examples of every type of vehicle to save for posterity. Probably in a big warehouse somewhere
Honda does. It used to be top secret and only for employees. But after word got out they decided to open it to the public on an appointment basis. @@guytansbariva2295
Really do more of these. Seen enough fast cars. Like some of the comments, it’s great he kept it stock… 👍🇺🇸
That is one cool ride. Kudos to everyone who kept it and restored it. Priceless history.
One of my favorite front ends ever.
As I was watching this it occurred to me that the nearest thing to this today is the Toyota Landcruiser 78 series "troopy" which isn't even sold in the U.S. Simple by most of today's standards and very rugged.
What an awesome manly vehicle. This thing makes any other truck look like a Prius.
Many years ago some family friends had a couple old Power Wagons,one very much like this one and I have loved these old trucks ever since.
This thing is absolutely ridiculous and I love it. Really nice guy as well.
Absolutely beautiful restoration.
Simply the coolest I've ever seen! Park Ranger / Railroad High - Railer for sure! and my Favorite COLOR!
I had an uncle who had one of these things… I think it was a 63 or 64. Family reunions were hilarious. He would throw so much crap in there and we just head off to a lake. There was no shortage of things to play with…
I really enjoyed this. I'm glad there are folks like you two who are interested in preserving our automotive history.
I really like the restorations Vs customizing, keepng "Auto" history alive. Thanks for showing this one, Jay!
I owned a 1965 and a 1966. Best vehicles I've owned. Had a lot of fun in them. mine were window vans like this one. Also come as a panel van
I love it! Great job on the restoration. People of "a certain age", have got to memories triggered by this truck. Thanks for sharing it😁
Can't beat a Power Wagon! Awesome machine
And I now understand why the Power Wagon Truck is such a big hulking beast.
Jay - you need to get a 1960's era station wagon on our show - they were a big thing back then, and never see them around anymore.
With a rear facing fold down third seat!
I love this truck. I bought a 70 D200 from an old farmer in Indiana. All original with slant 6. Drove it to work every day and cross country a couple of times.
I have been looking for this in a 6x6 forever ! This is beautiful, show room quality, looks like it was assembled at Dodge yesterday as a 2022 !! A true artist put this together with his team as a passion build ! Awesome 👏
How nice to see a true Power Wagon inside and out.
Thanks so much Jay for sharing these types of stories with us!! Always love the show and your willingness to provide info on such a variety of vehicles
My dad sold these things back in the 60’s. God bless him because there was always food on the table.
I applaud Steve for restoring this rare Dodge beast! Preservation of historical vehicles in their original form allows you to really see what a true driving experience is and was back in the day!
Beautiful restoration!👍
I know a lot about those things and that was a very accurate summation of the facts. Well done!
That’s some proper gauge steel. Solid. And a nice shape overall
I appreciate that he kept it stock. It turned out great. Love the green.
I love those old Dodges..........I had a 1962 Dodge Power Wagon I bought when I was 16.....now I'm 67,,,, gave it to my son......its still in great shape... stored at my shop......we call it the Predator.....ha ! ....... great job on the restore !!!! thank you for the great vid.
Love the look of that Power Wagon. Power steering by Armstrong. Sure wouldn't have hurt sales if they'd have had 2 more doors.
They don’t steer hard. Everyone always says that. You need to drive a unimog with 42” tires.
This one just made my day! Bless you for restoring it. The colour is absolutely perfect. Did anyone else notice Jay's door was not completely closed during the drive? 😟
He mentioned needing sure seals. I'll bet it's just loose in the pocket
Yes I noticed that his door was not closed tightly when he got in it at the shop ! I kept asking him too close it tightly all through the drive , but I guess that he could not hear me ! Lol 😆
Yes he said it needed door seals when he was talking about it at the beginning I felt he was doing his best to keep it quiet while he was driving it but yea you could see how it was moving. I would say he probably has the seal installed by now beautiful truck though like everyone else I really like it. Thanks for sharing your truck with us and keeping it real.
Seals have to be custom made for something this old, he was likely waiting on an order.
I sure did. But those things have kind of a double lock so he wasn't in any danger.
I was introduced to a lime green 3/4 ton power wagon when I was a kid in the 70's ..it was used every day by my friends dad..he ran a handy man/plowing service in the Chicago land area and he ran those Deestone or Samson Traker tires..you know the ones..real heavy lug skinny bias ply's..as I grew the paint faded and he did his best to keep the rust out of it..I do have to say as other trucks in the neighborhood came and went that power wagon kept going and going..
One of the coolest old trucks, only ever seen a few of them in real life. Never seen one this clean and original anywhere, beautiful work!
Thats one great looking truck...Way cooler than the modern 4X4 stuff!
Love that wagon. I have the truck verson, 64' w100. My neibor bought it after the forest service used it and put a flatbed on it. Its a short wheelbase, turns tight corners like a rock crawler! Its a non LA 318 runs great , love driving it around with my dog! Thanks Jay for all your content!
When I was a kid in the 60s my family had a beach house on Fire Island- a barrier island off Long Island. There were no roads (still today) but the fire department and the utility companies traveled up and down on sand trails next to the board walks in these. What I would give to experience those sights and smells again.
So glad this vehicle is kept original. That what I value myself.
All Dodges are hard to get parts for since they were ALWAYS changing things. So I can not imagine how hard it is to find parts for this truck. I am thrilled that this truck has been saved, and what a cool story as well.
Jay is so down to earth....And if you love cars he loves you too and your passion.
I had forgotten about the wagon version of this Dodge. Good to see it.
This reminds me of the old adage "They don't build them like they used to". This is very cool. I love the simplicity. Thank you.
I love how jays door is just rattling while going down the road
He still had to do the doors seals as indicted at 8:29
@@smokenwhisky9163 yeah I heard I don't think jay shut the door all the way
You could also see the looseness when he closed the first back door. But hey, I could be wrong!
Great episode! I love the old vehicles in their original condition.
I love this kind of restoration.Just like walking into a time machine and walking out and here is this perfeclty done just beautiful work truck.American greatness on display.
In 1965 my father bought a Chevy Carryall . Same 4 speed with granny transmission big straight 6, 2 doors three rows of seats.
I drove it all through high school, it was very popular with my friends. Sometimes I would have to fill it up twice in one night.
Happy days.
It's so friggin' hilarious that you two look like little kids beside this beast...I love it! I'd drive it daily, for sure! Thanks again, Jay and crew for yet another well done episode!✌️❤️🇨🇦🙂
I was 16 years old at this time and this was a "Truck" ! Oh how I wanted one but damn, the dealers wanted money for one, which I didn't have. I look at this Dodge and then I look at my 2021 4x4 Ram sitting in the driveway and all I see is a flimsy 2021 Daisy. My first 4X4 was a 1972 Dodge Power Wagon with most likely the same 318 V8 and drivetrain.
BEAUTIFUL job restoring it,, i remember the Power Wagon on the Lassie show parked in the driveway.
I love how you just bounce around in there, no cushy ride from that baby
Jay 67 was the 1st year for the DUAL master cylinder, my Father had a 66 Toronado and it had the single
Love when he has these old oddball vehicles
What a great truck. That interior is beautiful.
This is one of my favorite episodes...keep up the great work, Jay
I was walking down the street one day, I was about 8 to 10 years old when this Power Wagon (somewhat similar to the one featured here) it was the Sheriff's department's in Larimer
County Colorado. It pulled up next to me and stopped. To my surprise My uncle who was the Under Sheriff at the time was driving. He asked me if I wanted a ride. I was probably 4'8"
tall so it seemed way up there. Fortunately there was a step and I got in. Of course it had all the Sheriff markings and the big bubble gum machine red lights on the roof. I was surprised
how spartan the interior was. I felt pretty proud as we drove off.
A friend of the family had a '61 Dodge Power Wagon with a PTO, winch, he bought used from Wege Dodge, Pasadena. He bought it to travel to treasure hunt in Mexico after Poncho Villa's hidden gold. That truck was the ultimate go anywhere truck! The hubs were engaged by pulling and turning levers at each front hub.
Very cool truck, and Steve seems like a really great person. Well done, Steve!
That's a rare beast for sure. Awesome!
The Man, The Hot Rod King The Legend Jay Leno!!! Awesome !
I had a 1965 Dodge pickup that had the power wagon tags on the hood, ( it might have been 1964) toughest, best p/u I ever owned. It had 100,000 on it when I got it and the big block 318 was done. I got a small block 318 and put rings and bearings and oil pump in it and drove it for 10 years and gave it to my bro' for some tools. Six or seven years later he gave it to a pal of his who drove it for years after that. What a rig.
Those old Chrysler slant-6's, 318s, and 383s were really good engines.
It was of course, based off the Dodge truck of the 1950s but interestingly, when the trucks were restyled, they kept the old style for these models.
This is the Dodge C Series cab sheet metal that Dodge continued to use until.1975 in heavy duty trucks. First used in 1954,. Check out the rare Dodge Big Horn and see this cab styling ( different grill , hood ).
In the '70s the Dodge Ram Charger continued with this theme using the D Series sheet metal.
wonderful job on restoring it.
I'm glad it came back home to So Cal where it belongs. I have a 66 Town Panel wagon. Fun to drive, for sure.
I remember a family in our church and school in little rock arkansas had a 2 wheel drive 1 of these still painted orange from the AHD, probably carried a survey crew for them. Love these simple robust and stout old vehicles. Excellent restoration. Thank you guys for showing it. It's a privilege to witness such history.
I love that thing. VERY cool! I bet the nice lady you acquires it from is very pleased with the wonderful restoration that's been done on it.
I can’t believe Jay didn’t try the horn “they always overlook the horn”
Once again, Thank you Jay! The true heros are the people that resurrect these vehicles but you deserve credit for showcasing them and renewing interest in old styling. As an aside, you have a remarkable wife, why don't you showcase her and her passions once in a while?
Nice job on the restoration. We saw a older power wagon (WW2) era, love the simplicity of that type of vehicle. Thanks Jay
66 was the last year for the single master cylinder. Jay, you have it in your 66 Hemi Coronet and I have it in my 66 273 Coronet. Awesome truck; reminds me of the Batman TV series and all the Dodge vehicles (some looked like this; others may have been Fargos). So cool. Nice to see it in its original condition.
Can you imagine what the exhaust manifold looks like on that thing. It's probably ½" thick cast iron.
I love it! I would put this in my top five of Jay's Collection!
The scale of everything is so funny in this video.
Having been born in 58', I was around to see many of these older vehicles while they was still being used on a daily basis.
I have a 1966 A100 van. It drives. In the end, all that will remain are pyramids, slant six engine blocks, and Dodge door hinges. These, they built strong.
I had a few A-vans myself. The one I miss the most was my 69 A-108 van....318/auto. Used it as a daily driver for several years. Idiot me sold it. Ug.
True statement lol
Dodge needs to look at this and bring this back. This thing would sell like crazy today.
Would eat the so called "New Bronco"'s lunch !!
Lol it wouldnt sell that great. Unless it was just super cheap, which it wouldn't be.
Beautiful truck. My dad always bought GMC Suburbans, those vehicles have a very country feel
Inspired by this episode to keep going on my Eggshell White 1963 Dodge Town Wagon. I learned to drive in it. It's in tough shape, but the rebuilt engine is running well, and that's a start. Thank you.