1965 Dodge TownWagon Cummins Power Wagon

[@mikeroll9868]

Very cool. That truck is a way back machine for me. My best friend bought a 61 town wagon surplus from the navy. It had a straight six in it, He painted it Omaha orange. This was his first vehicle in high school we graduated in 1970. Two years later 4 of us drove it down Baja Mx before it was all paved. It was two wheel drive at the time. We built a rack on top from 10’ plywood. Two guys slept up there and there were two bunk behind the back seat, later he added a diesel engine and 4x4. Even later he cut he back off behind the front seats and added a utility body and made it a early adventure camper. As far as I know he owned that truck until death. I am 71. We camped all over the desert and Baja he in his truck and me in some of mine.

[@HighDesertDerelict]

What an awesome story! I appreciate you sharing it!

[@edmessina8392]

Thats how its done. Creative and well engineered resto that gets driven as intended. Awesome.

[@HighDesertDerelict]

Thank you! We sure enjoy it!

[@sonandsanford4963]

oh man.... my dream ride only in a panel and solid gray. luv it! Nothing sounds better than a 12v cummins.

[@johnlong384]

12 valve with the P 7100 is the best.

[@rickreese5794]

Right On 😊

[@billfunk1219]

I love this , great restoratrion and conversion to Cummins.

[@erickriebel4366]

Nice one super strong! Congratulations that's a good build!

[@tonystambaugh4422]

I had one of these about 17 years ago I wish I could have it now had to sell it when I moved it was a good driver

[@dawabbitt3079]

Might I suggest doing another video on the suspension? This is a really 'clean' looking build!

[@HighDesertDerelict]

I have thought about doing a more in-depth video for those interested. So, I appreciate the comment! I may have to do that.

[@Hajnik79]

Perfect place for a 12 valve!!😉🇨🇦

[@jameshatton4211]

I like radio delete. I'm the same. I play music where I'm stopped and relaxed 😎 Lovin' the 6 pot Cummins. Smooth as silk for a diesel Oooh and locking front hubs as well 👌 naice

[@josephvavken3235]

Wow that’s beautiful keep that in the family forever!!

[@RedBud315]

Back in the mid 70's my older niece was one of Carol Kings daughter Sherri's best friends. I had a crush on Sherri but, I was 13 on a bicycle and she was 16 in a BMW. Any, to the story. Carol King had a near same year Power Wagon that was lifted so high we would look down on the people riding the RTD buses. Hers was a copper color and I think had a 440 in it. She named all her vehicles and the PW was named Sheppard. Not sure what part of Idaho you're in but, I wouldn't be surprised that if Carol still has her PW it might be at her ranch in the Sawtooth National Forest. Your is very beautiful.

[@HighDesertDerelict]

Very cool story! I'm not terrible far form the Sawtooths. Beautiful area. That would be neat if she still had her old TownWagon!

[@thyslop1737]

Those power wagons are the bomb. And this one is the MOAB. Would love to own a Power Wagon. Getting harder to find and prices thru the roof.

[@DWRogersSR]

Those seats will outlast your dad, you, and your kids. I had a pair of boots nothing could hurt them.

[@tracykooken2606]

impressive😊 !!!!

[@turbogrin]

Driving dow the road I said to myself, that looks like Idaho! LOL Great looking ride and build thanks for sharing !

[@walterfoster5682]

It's great you got it right for your daddy ❤

[@fabieneldridge3414]

That thing will be around for along time. The metal has to be twice as heavy. The conversation was excellent. I don’t think yellow but it’s a very nice Truck ! 🇺🇸👍

[@timg926]

Yeah that's pretty sweet

[@carmiethompson2676]

I'd prefer the Town Wagon to the Power Wagon. Not that I wouldn't have both. Thanks for the video.

[@Pioneer_Classic_Trucks]

Nice Wagon! I’ve got a ‘64 Town Wagon and similar plans for it.

[@alancummings5651]

What an awesome truck

[@JDDOWDY]

Very nice rig Thank you for sharing your video with us.

[@Thedavidsavage]

Anyone that makes fun of your rig is jealous. That's a cool ride brother 😎

[@kbobdonahue1966]

I believe 1966 was the last year for the Dodge Town Power Wagon. Jay Leno has a '66 Power Wagon. Love yours though, you have an awesome wagon. Those wagons were really cool. Sorry for the correction.

[@Weezor]

Beautiful rig keep it strong

[@johnlong384]

Nice job and I'm glad to see that you have the best engine & Bosch P 7100 set up too!

[@teddyhammack2195]

Sweet day to day panel wagon.

[@panchoadelo]

Want. Super nice build.

[@johnkizziah108]

I love it great job..

[@brianclark2790]

Awesome ride!! Thanks for sharing

[@bryanblackburn7074]

Nice truck I like that you made it a diesel.

[@jmpstrnl2007]

Sweet rig. Someone in NE Portland has a very similar-looking truck: yellow, but white above the belt line, not just the roof; great condition; clear indicators; and 5-spoke alloys. I did a double-take and checked my camera roll from spring ‘22.

[@ericdee6802]

Beautiful truck, thanks for sharing!

[@tonystambaugh4422]

Sweet Ride

[@offgridmangogrower]

I agree another on suspension….what transfer case…and axle ratios

[@ReaperRestorations]

the power giant series was introduced in '57 but the '57 dodge was a one off and had single headlights so it looks different than the other Power Giants. i used to own two '58's i wish i still had the W200!

[@fredeschen3783]

That is the coolest suv I’ve ever seen.👍

[@frasermacdougall7610]

Beautiful vehicle 1

[@mikekuczynski1552]

It’s very cool . Nice job and thanks for sharing.

[@138NastyNate]

Beautiful!

[@kevincadden1814]

Really nice I like it from a Duramax man.

[@brcron007]

Cool including the elephant skin

[@Tinovodanovic]

Absolutely love the truck.

[@thomaskappauf7345]

Very nice truck

[@rogerray7820]

Great piece of work!!!!

[@BryceBarker99]

1A>than 2A lol looks good my friend.

[@bobbyblenio4571]

Absolutely Hate Diesel Engines…Absolutely Love This Wagon💥🔥

[@wesleymarkmusic403]

Very Nice!!

[@brandons9398]

Very nice build! Very very well done.

[@mikeharrison1012]

Y'all did a very good job

[@davidkeeton6716]

If not a 440 then the 6BT is just fine, loads of torque.

[@Askyourmother424]

6bt best engine ever built

[@Askyourmother424]

6bt best engine ever built

[@ron6575]

Bad ass brohiem! Looks killer!

[@nigel900]

Very nice. 👍🏻

[@thyslop1737]

Dad sounds interesting. How come you are not introducing him here?

[@HighDesertDerelict]

He just might one of these days!

[@suburbanator91]

Those wheels are the 17" steel wheels used by the 4th generation 2500's.

[@Maidoumurnot]

Be nice to put something on that to keep the planet clean. Other than that I love coming, so I think your truck is awesome.

[@jameswest685]

Very nice.

[@leddygee1896]

I love that thing!!! Just not in yellow… Camouflage or Desert tan. Or Dodge green😁

[@jetman1979]

Nice rig👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@dugandugan2430]

So pretty

[@robertr4193]

Nice truck.

[@wtz650]

99.9 % done ( it needs a radio ) !! then it 's a 100% !

[@markhoul6909]

ill be doing the same thing with mine.... im in the collecting stages still. mine will be built on a 93 12V.

[@HighDesertDerelict]

That will be a cool build! Good luck with it!

[@ronsawyers5114]

how did you controll the trans in O/D and lock up?

[@HighDesertDerelict]

Both are wired into simple push/pull type switches. Because of the shift kit in the trans I was never able to get the pressure switch option to function reliably.

[@davidmartin8946]

1966 was the last year of the Dodge town wagon

[@WiWa-t8p]

This was a Dodge Town Wagon, not a Power Wagon. Notice no Power Wagon on the hood. It's a nice 2 wheel drive converted to 4x4

[@rammy630]

very nice ,make the grills satin black! my2c

[@chrisowen5497]

Beautiful truck! What kind of fuel mileage with that setup?

[@HighDesertDerelict]

Thank you! It gets around 19mpg when it is not towing. Sometimes better, but can't complain for a large brick on wheels!

[@chrisowen5497]

That is pretty good!

[@fredeschen3783]

Paperwork… and guns😂

[@bbrcummins1984]

Cool 😎

[@rickreese5794]

Wow, Bitchin Mopar 💯🤙🏻😎

[@jaymorgan7615]

Sweeeet!!

[@rajendraharyotejo388]

👍👍👏👏

[@raymondfrank9202]

nice

[@RodCalidge]

Well, I love the truck. Your Dad, not so much. I thought we learned from the last century, but I guess not.

[@gregwexler4702]

For sale??? Price ??

[@HighDesertDerelict]

It's really not for sale. Unless someone makes an offer that we can't refuse! ;)

[@barrypierce9100]

What about seat belts...

[@wileecoyote5749]

Hello,would you accept $5K cash for Wagon?

[@kd9856]

nice ride except for the elephant upholstery too bad they don't have open season on big game hunters

[@HighDesertDerelict]

Interesting story if you will allow me to share: My Father has had a connection to Africa for a long time. He has spent quit a bit if time in Zimbabwe and surrounding countries, at times going months without any connection to the outside world. Zimbabwe (as well as other similar countries) has massive inflation, and fees to hunt any animals. This applies to the local villagers as well. Due to this, many locals resort to growing gardens inside their own huts, as well as staying inside the huts at night to keep predators from harming them or getting their food supply. Some of the more remote villages my dad travelled through had never been visited by an American, as there were no roads of any kind. But they all had the same issue with predators. Firearms were not legally allowed in country unless you were a certified hunting guide or a visiting hunter. Thus one local man had successfully killed a leopard with a club he made himself that unfortunately was killing his companion. They are a braver people than I will ever be. My dad was unfortunate enough to witness a woman that had been trampled to death by a bull elephant when she went to get water (the bulls are very territorial). As well as multiple homes destroyed by elephants in order to get to the crops grown inside. Leaving the families with no shelter or food for the season. My father ended up going after one of these very bulls after deciding to pay the government their un-holy fees. Now, when an elephant is killed there, it is a big deal for the locals. If it is killed in a certain village's territory, not only will it create more security for the time being, but they get any meat and recourses from the animal. At the time a loaf of bread had inflated to almost $20k Zimbabwe, which was more than some locals made in a week.Hence, every village was desiring the hunt to be in their territory. The big bull was shot while charging my father and his guides, forcing a less than ideal shot with his double barreled muzzle-loader (yes, I'm not pulling your leg). The big mammal fell, and the group went to work skinning, and preparing the bull. Before the skinning was done (which took a dozen men) the entire village had shown up: men, woman, and children. When the guides announced they were done, it took less than an hour for the villagers to clean up what was left of the bull. The men would use knives and homemade hatchets to harvest and give to their families who would bundle it up to carry home. When finished there was less left of the elephant carcass than what is typically left from harvesting a cow in most countries. It was a VERY eye opening and humbling experience. All hunting should be done with respect to the animals. Leaving it to waste is not OK. But never had he seen a people that were so grateful for a hunt, than those villagers.

[@brianstephen5895]

I would love to have that I was jacked out of a deal a guy sold one out from under me I was going to do exactly what you guys did. Please entertain an offer I would love to own it

[@HighDesertDerelict]

What a bummer to miss out on! This one really isn't for sale, but for a good enough offer anything is possible;)

[@brianstephen5895]

@@HighDesertDerelict I have no idea what you would want 50k ?

[@HighDesertDerelict]

@@brianstephen5895 Solid offer, but can't part with it for that. Honestly It is not worth the money it would take to get my dad to part with it.

[@timclements-dh9sq]

They don’t make them that good anymore

[@dmc9791]

very nice looks kind of soviet

[@Carla-tz7qw]

And put a cummins in it 😅😅

[@richardschneider4775]

of all the animal skins available elephant is the least ethical choice for any truck. nice build bad choice

[@HighDesertDerelict]

Interesting story if you will allow me to share: My Father has had a connection to Africa for a long time. He has spent quit a bit if time in Zimbabwe and surrounding countries, at times going months without any connection to the outside world. Zimbabwe (as well as other similar countries) has massive inflation, and fees to hunt any animals. This applies to the local villagers as well. Due to this, many locals resort to growing gardens inside their own huts, as well as staying inside the huts at night to keep predators from harming them or getting their food supply. Some of the more remote villages my dad travelled through had never been visited by an American, as there were no roads of any kind. But they all had the same issue with predators. Firearms were not legally allowed in country unless you were a certified hunting guide or a visiting hunter. Thus one local man had successfully killed a leopard with a club he made himself that unfortunately was killing his companion. They are a braver people than I will ever be. My dad was unfortunate enough to witness a woman that had been trampled to death by a bull elephant when she went to get water (the bulls are very territorial). As well as multiple homes destroyed by elephants in order to get to the crops grown inside. Leaving the families with no shelter or food for the season. My father ended up going after one of these very bulls after deciding to pay the government their un-holy fees. Now, when an elephant is killed there, it is a big deal for the locals. If it is killed in a certain village's territory, not only will it create more security for the time being, but they get any meat and recourses from the animal. At the time a loaf of bread had inflated to almost $20k Zimbabwe, which was more than some locals made in a week.Hence, every village was desiring the hunt to be in their territory. The big bull was shot while charging my father and his guides, forcing a less than ideal shot with his double barreled muzzle-loader (yes, I'm not pulling your leg). The big mammal fell, and the group went to work skinning, and preparing the bull. Before the skinning was done (which took a dozen men) the entire village had shown up: men, woman, and children. When the guides announced they were done, it took less than an hour for the villagers to clean up what was left of the bull. The men would use knives and homemade hatchets to harvest and give to their families who would bundle it up to carry home. When finished there was less left of the elephant carcass than what is typically left from harvesting a cow in most countries. It was a VERY eye opening and humbling experience. All hunting should be done with respect to the animals. Leaving it to waste is not OK. But never had he seen a people that were so grateful for a hunt, than those villagers.

[@LizCal-yp3jr]

@@HighDesertDerelict bad ass story bro sheesh got any hide left lol I wanna build my crew cab Cummins can you give me any advice ?

[@HighDesertDerelict]

@@LizCal-yp3jr Unfortunately we lost the family ranch in a forest fire a few hears ago, and that is all the leather left! (Not that it would be for sale haha). I'd say to take your time. The extra time in fitment and fabrication during the build pay off big time down the road as you fit and finish your truck!

[@bpeterssen]

Great story to hear. Super nice truck that any man would love. Good to see it's in Adams County. I'm across from boundary County in Montana.

[@InnercityHillbilly]

A pair of p100d Tesla rear duals, with two Tesla 3 batteries. This thing would be a instantaneous 1500 horse Beast!

[@RandyLaye]

How much??

[@HighDesertDerelict]

It's really not for sale. Unless someone makes an offer that we can't refuse! ;)

[@RandyLaye]

@@HighDesertDerelict I understand 😎

[@RandyLaye]

@@HighDesertDerelict I understand 😎