1966 Dodge Town Wagon Power Wagon | Jay Leno's Garage

Dodge’s answer to the Suburban was this massive utility vehicle that was actually classified as a station wagon!
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[@garywilson3183]

This is the coolest vehicle you've done in a while! Please do more of these types

[@nipponjim7815]

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.

[@jiveturkey9993]

All the modern cars are getting stale. Definitely need more stuff like this.

[@matthewrinehart2367]

Makes me wonder what ICON could do with these.

[@72cut87]

@@matthewrinehart2367 over do it and make it too expensive

[@AxLWake]

It does look really cool. That wagon body so high up on its wheels. Funny looking but cool. Definitely cool.

[@nickjaynes]

Never has Jay had a vehicle on the show that I've wanted more than this.

[@harryballzack]

For me it’s a toss up between this and the 15 yo kids Mustang.

[@72cut87]

This or the Nash or Plymouth suburban, the “ good old girls”

[@NVRAMboi]

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.

[@stevenbrown6720]

Back when dodge was american owned

[@FrankBullitt390]

Body on frame 4x4's are in and rare! Grab one while you still can, even modern ones, 4runner, tahoe, broncos, wranglers etc

[@gr7485]

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. 👍

[@opera93]

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)…

[@skidoorulz4914]

@@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

[@ToyKingWonder]

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!

[@patrickwayne3701]

@@ToyKingWonder 69 Caddy Fleetwood was built out of better hardware than most 1/2 ton pick ups of the same time frame

[@jiveturkey9993]

@@skidoorulz4914 what engine is in your 64?

[@mountainmandale1587]

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!!!

[@generalripper7528]

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...

[@KelikakuCoutin]

@@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.

[@generalripper7528]

@@KelikakuCoutin No, I think he had to ask Jay Leno to pay for his hobby.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

@@generalripper7528 Rolling drunks though? Could that have been a possibility?

[@AnthonyJones-lz4zk]

@@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

[@GregTaylor-hw5er]

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.

[@FirstGendodgegarage]

Did AI write this story

[@GregTaylor-hw5er]

@@FirstGendodgegarage No AI Here. This is a very true story from the very real people who enjoyed super truck for many years.

[@jorgefernandez-mv8hu]

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.

[@erikpetersen9173]

2017 PW owner. It"s a daily driver, utility, and a mountain climber. Thank you for restoring this massive piece of history.

[@petervitti9]

Excellent episode. I really like when an average car guy is on the show. Plus real vehicles that everyone could buy.

[@guytansbariva2295]

He's more than an average car guy, you can tell he really knows his stuff...at least about this Dodge.

[@dubiousf00d]

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.

[@thyslop1737]

Would absolutely love to have that beast. The color, the styling, everything about it is the bomb.

[@terry94131]

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!

[@earl6969]

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.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

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.

[@earl6969]

They were 305 built by Ace Elliot so they were 30 over minimum. I'd hate to cheat a legend out of cc's.😉

[@ianhughes7805]

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

[@curbozerboomer1773]

It is not beautiful at all...but it has a unique charm to it!

[@LN997-i8x]

@@curbozerboomer1773 It is absolutely beautiful, despite it being a utilitarian vehicle, there's an artfulness to the design.

[@jamesgunnyreed]

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.

[@pointingdog7235]

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.

[@BudFunOne]

He’s such a nice guy. I’m glad he’s got that PowerWagon

[@michaelbyrne8860]

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!

[@josephconsoli4128]

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.

[@sw651]

Lol, you should see my central air unit. 🔥

[@justonemori]

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.

[@sw651]

@@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...

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@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.

[@josephconsoli4128]

@@sw651 I bet it doesn't compare to a '57 Bel Air convertible though! :)

[@adreabrooks11]

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.

[@guytansbariva2295]

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

[@MrWolfSnack]

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

[@bikecommuter24]

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.

[@paulr7547]

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.

[@CoastalAutoReactionCAR]

Way more interesting than “super cars” WAY MORE! Thank you!

[@1966425]

What an awesome manly vehicle. This thing makes any other truck look like a Prius.

[@jimtrucksis1505]

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.

[@LAP1050]

Really do more of these. Seen enough fast cars. Like some of the comments, it’s great he kept it stock… 👍🇺🇸

[@PatrickCurrie1]

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.

[@joshacollins84]

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.

[@stratolestele7611]

Great guy and a great truck. I love these Power Wagons. As a friend of mine would say "I'd buy that at midnight"

[@bmh67wa]

I appreciate that he kept it stock. It turned out great. Love the green.

[@jazzfan6]

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.

[@thecolonel5209]

What a beautifully restored machine, thanks Steve for keeping it original, it is AWESOME. Jay, thanks for pointing this his way for restoration. And thank you both for sharing this piece with the KZbin followers!

[@graycav56]

That is one cool ride. Kudos to everyone who kept it and restored it. Priceless history.

[@brucebelitz3451]

I've always had a place in my heart for these big trucks/wagons! So glad to see it stock!

[@1991pony]

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.

[@savage22bolt32]

It's a little too tall for my liking.

[@CDBC]

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.

[@jamespaul2587]

@@CDBC lol, we should bring back those pumps today! In my part of Canada gas is over $1.85 a litre

[@SubToRandomVideos101]

@@jamespaul2587 yup we are gettin raped without lube up here in ontario

[@rodneyjweltham150]

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?

[@EddieSprouse]

I really enjoyed this. I'm glad there are folks like you two who are interested in preserving our automotive history.

[@seattlebeard]

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? 😟

[@knotes76]

He mentioned needing sure seals. I'll bet it's just loose in the pocket

[@glenncarr2121]

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 😆

[@johnfeight2123]

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.

[@MrWolfSnack]

Seals have to be custom made for something this old, he was likely waiting on an order.

[@tuberNunya]

I sure did. But those things have kind of a double lock so he wasn't in any danger.

[@bicyclist2]

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.

[@writerconsidered]

This thing is absolutely ridiculous and I love it. Really nice guy as well.

[@rodneyjweltham150]

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!!!

[@oldeyeball]

I really like the restorations Vs customizing, keepng "Auto" history alive. Thanks for showing this one, Jay!

[@davidkosach3095]

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 👏

[@fastfoodpitstops]

Can't beat a Power Wagon! Awesome machine

[@DocWolph]

And I now understand why the Power Wagon Truck is such a big hulking beast.

[@kevinhintz1903]

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!👍

[@earnietaylor8527]

Absolutely beautiful restoration.

[@johngilbert9553]

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.

[@GenralMayhem]

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😁

[@matthewrinehart2367]

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?

[@igordewit7357]

Thats one great looking truck...Way cooler than the modern 4X4 stuff!

[@karinlivingston8147]

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.

[@RD2564]

Beautiful machine, Steve has done a great job.

[@MJDENTON]

This is why I subscribed to the channel.

[@stevenkaplan9945]

How nice to see a true Power Wagon inside and out.

[@billdonnelly1134]

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.

[@paulspeakman551]

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.

[@Kevscancave]

Simply the coolest I've ever seen! Park Ranger / Railroad High - Railer for sure! and my Favorite COLOR!

[@SootHead]

I know a lot about those things and that was a very accurate summation of the facts. Well done!

[@doctorzaius4084]

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!

[@aaronconner2010]

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

[@danpals7678]

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.

[@heavenlyblue]

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.

[@kendallsmith1458]

With a rear facing fold down third seat!

[@christiandiemond9595]

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.

[@wyskass861]

As a car guy, working for Jay must be a great gig. It's not profit driven, there is a ton of variety and they have time for their own projects. Plus what sounds like good job security and Jay takes care of them well. Ideal.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

I hope they both have good insurance...that guy is unhealthily large...and Jay seems to look tired all the time recently, and moves rather slowly...I hope he is all right.

[@LN997-i8x]

@@curbozerboomer1773 I mean, Jay _is_ 72 years old, he's getting up there.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

@@curbozerboomer1773 Great point. Those two barely can get out of their own way.

[@rodneyjweltham150]

I was thinking the same thing. The gentleman that owns the vehicle is definitely morbidly obese. Jay's eyesight isn't as good as it used to be by the look of things... I hope he is making some kind of plans for transitioning his amazing car empire into something that has other people doing the demonstrations... nobody goes on forever and it would be sad if there was some kind of issue with the driving. But don't get me wrong : Jay we love you.

[@mattmccleary1278]

Used to have one years ago. Had a Braden PTO winch on front. Use actual gears to use winch by shifting transmission

[@b_altmann]

That’s some proper gauge steel. Solid. And a nice shape overall

[@nighttrainist]

Thank you, Steve, for KEEPING IT ORIGINAL!

[@steveniksid5874]

Great episode! I love the old vehicles in their original condition.

[@leeguild6788]

This brings back a lot of memories. I cut my teeth on my dad's 1959 2wd pickup version of this. He bought it for his Chevron Station in Evanston, WY in 1964. The cab, interior and engine were identical to this with the exception of the grille insert (which they changed yearly.) The one thing that surprised me in your video was discussion on speed capability. My dad's truck would top a 4 mile 6-7% grade hill (at 7,000' elevation) doing 85 mph. [Starting at 75 mph (speed limit at the time) at the bottom.] Of course, it was pretty hard to carry on a conversation due to the engine noise. Dodge put exactly zero dollars into sound deadening material into that truck. My fondest memory of that truck was deer hunting with my grandpa on his ranch at Piedmont WY when I was about 16-17 years old. I was driving and had spun out on a steep hill and had to back down. I took a second run at it and caught a few feet of air as we cleared the top of the steep peaked hill. I looked at him as we bounced back down to the ground and his only reply was, "Well I guesst you got it going fast enough THAT time..."

[@DylanL69]

I love how jays door is just rattling while going down the road

[@smokenwhisky9163]

He still had to do the doors seals as indicted at 8:29

[@DylanL69]

@@smokenwhisky9163 yeah I heard I don't think jay shut the door all the way

[@smokenwhisky9163]

You could also see the looseness when he closed the first back door. But hey, I could be wrong!

[@gabrielchaparro1698]

I've been waiting for the internet to bring this vehicle video for years. Leave it to Leno's garage to do it right!! Thanks for posting 🔥

[@troyg4748]

This is one of my favorite episodes...keep up the great work, Jay

[@ringokidd387]

The Man, The Hot Rod King The Legend Jay Leno!!! Awesome !

[@marvindebot3264]

Beautiful job sir and as much as I like modified ones it's great to see one stock original. I could easily have an entire collection of Power Wagons but wow, if you think the prices have gone nuts in the US you should see what one costs even unrestored in Australia!

[@WillN2Go1]

Terrific restoration. Wonderful that it's stock. A guy who came out to replace a cracked windshield in my Honda Odyssey was telling me about his sideline cutting down windshields for low riders. There were cars that when asked he told them, "Don't chop this model of this car because I will not touch the windshield. This one should stay stock."

[@louiewatson9389]

Dodge needs to look at this and bring this back. This thing would sell like crazy today.

[@pickfairguy]

Would eat the so called "New Bronco"'s lunch !!

[@SpaceGhost999]

Lol it wouldnt sell that great. Unless it was just super cheap, which it wouldn't be.

[@Fevebblefester]

I had forgotten about the wagon version of this Dodge. Good to see it.

[@lisamcdonald7828]

Nice old truck and love seeing the poly 318 in it! The poly and 318 in general are very under appreciated. That poly block can take a 120 over bore and can be stroked out to over 420 cubes. Its a shame no one makes an aluminum performance head for them.

[@jimc3688]

I was wondering why the label on the valve cover did not have it at 230 hp. Was the last year for the poly (except 67 in CA).

[@lisamcdonald7828]

The 57 or 8 with the dual quads made as much hp as the 340 six pack 290 hp. I am pretty sure all the 2 barrel ones were rated 230 hp. The big reason why they moved to the LA was it fit the A body and the poly didn't. Easier and cheaper to just make one universal size small block.

[@jeffring1222]

Offenhauser used to make a single plane aluminum intake to fit 318 poly engines. 1957-1959 mopar had a 260 HP 4 barrel version of this engine also 1958 Plymouth had a dual 4 barrel engine available.

[@wudznutt6732]

Most people don't know that "poly" is short for polyspheric. It was the transition from the "hemi to the wedge head LA motors that were made forever. The "poly" could actually make decent power with porting and decent fuel system. We had Dodge 1.5 ton trucks in the military that had poly's and they were so gutless that they couldn't turn the big 9.00 X 16 DoD tires and were constantly stuck and needed to be rescued.

[@lisamcdonald7828]

I had a 1963 m37 with a flat head 6 in it That thing would go places in Arizona that. would leave skid marks in the uderwear. I find it hard to believe the poly powered trucks would struggle.

[@johnnewcomb1128]

Nice job on the restoration. We saw a older power wagon (WW2) era, love the simplicity of that type of vehicle. Thanks Jay

[@elcheapo5302]

What a great truck. That interior is beautiful.

[@davidjoseph5343]

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

[@ModernNeandertal]

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.

[@flight2k5]

They don’t steer hard. Everyone always says that. You need to drive a unimog with 42” tires.

[@zxtenn]

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

[@ZeGermanHam]

Very cool truck, and Steve seems like a really great person. Well done, Steve!

[@williamgalbraith3621]

I drove one of the Power Wagon pickups in Aviano, Italy in the early '80's when I was in the USAF. It was a crew cab and with a dual exhaust, 4-barrel 383 and granny low 4-speed. It didn't have power steering or brakes but it was fast and loud! To this day, I still can't believe that Uncle Sam actually bought that beast! I thought I was lucky to drive it every day, but it turns out that I was the only one who liked to drive it! One day before I went back to Spain, me and the crew took it behind a couple of the Italian Air Force aircraft shelters. I locked the hubs and put it 4-wheel high while the guys poured a little water on the tires. I revved it up and side stepped the clutch and did several very smokey donuts! The Italian troops got a big kick out of it! When we deployed to Aviano again the next year, I went straight to the motor pool to get my favorite truck. Unfortunately, it was no more. The motor pool had switched over to Fiat minivans.....the Power Wagon beast had been sold for scrap.

[@scottimusgarrett15]

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!✌️❤️🇨🇦🙂

[@geoffballe8766]

Thanks Jay,, I thoroughly enjoy all your shows but this one was excellent,, the Dodge owner is a humble man and I enjoyed his passion for his vehicle,, an absolute credit to him 🇦🇺

[@LongIslandMopars]

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.

[@KelikakuCoutin]

Can you imagine what the exhaust manifold looks like on that thing. It's probably ½" thick cast iron.

[@motorradmike]

Obviously these two have known each other a long time. It’s nice to see a relaxed guest showing his unique vehicle.

[@Catman66]

I love the odd ball stuff too, Steve! I love these old trucks, always wanted one too. By the way my brother had a 1973 International Scout that was registered as a "station wagon" by the D.O.T. also. Back in the good old days the term S.U.V. had yet to be uttered. :)

[@flight2k5]

A new 4Runner is a true suv

[@stevenworthy8462]

when I bought my 99 Jeep Cherokee here in NC back in 2002, the registration had it listed as a station wagon. Later , it was declared a SUV

[@andrewmantle7627]

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.

[@josephgaviota]

Those old Chrysler slant-6's, 318s, and 383s were really good engines.

[@jb6027]

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.

[@regsparkes6507]

I owned a 1963 Power Wagon pickup ( similar to this ) with that venerable 318 and boy oh boy, that had grunt! I couldn't help but notice that when Jay climbed in and 'closed' the door, it didn't sound quite right, and sure enough, there at the 17:17 mark, you can see the door is not shut completely. But what a wonderful ( to me at least ) this Station Wagon is,... I wonder if my buddy John is watching this. Hey John remember crossing that river! Oh well, wonderful and perhaps crazy times we had with that Power Wagon!

[@Tmrfe0962]

Great job! What a great vehicle. Love the way you kept it all stock. Museum quality for sure. Thank you for your decision to do it so well….this made me smile the whole time I watched it! Thanks again

[@user-gc1zn5mn4p]

Excellent stock restoration on a classic commercial vehicle.

[@countryboy63077]

I loved this old power wagon, and I’m so glad that it’s still stock. I’m also glad that Mr. Leno didn’t fall out while driving around. When he got in it looked like his door didn’t close correctly, and through out the video you could see the door moving throughout the drive. I’m wondering if it didn’t latch correctly or there’s a seal missing? Thanks for the great video!

[@therpope]

Probably seals missing, the owner said that before

[@grob318]

Just needs the rubber weather stripping installed.

[@jimpatterson5700]

The latches on these era Dodges after years of use the Star wheel gets worn out where is doesn't latch tightly anymore. There is a guy rebuilding them. I'd say his driver door definitely needs it done.

[@grob318]

@@jimpatterson5700 I have rebuilt my own. I got star wheels from the rear doors of 4 door cars of the late 1950s which are hard to find. The latches themselves are different though. Vintage Power Wagons was making drivers side star wheels from aluminum some time ago.

[@smokenwhisky9163]

8:29 he states the seals are not yet done.

[@danjones815]

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.

[@georgewillgillette]

Jay is so down to earth....And if you love cars he loves you too and your passion.

[@literallyshaking8019]

I love this thing so much. The stance, the color, everything about it is perfect.

[@rcnelson]

Ditto. You could park this truck in my garage anytime.

[@jameslamb7300]

I love it! I would put this in my top five of Jay's Collection!

[@lancecorporal9894]

I've noticed that when the owners are there with their cars, Jay will say "Lets open up the (hood, trunk, etc)" and just wait patiently for the owner to do it. It shows how polite he is and doesn't intrude on the owners 'baby'

[@21Piloteer]

That's a rare beast for sure. Awesome!

[@jfredknobloch]

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…