Dodge Power Wagon Rally, 2018

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Every year in June in Fairfield, Iowa, the National Power Wagon Rally is held which attracts owners from across the country. In 2018 I drove out for the meet as I have always felt that the Dodge Power Wagons were the best looking trucks ever built. I had the opportunity to interview Dave and Jens Butler, owners of Vintage Power Wagons and organizers of this annual meet. Here's their story...
GPS Location: 41°00'24.9"N 91°57'45.8"W

[@ronnieroberts9478]

The most beautiful truck ever built I love them

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Aren't the gorgeous?

[@carlachambers3771]

Even for being low bid.😅

[@FauziahMahmud-o5d]

The legends still looking strong

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Yes it is!

[@vickiespencer5305]

My grandfather had one. I remember riding in it as a child. One of my favorite memories as a a little girl.

[@DP-wi6hm]

Real trucks ! The POWER WAGON reigns supreme.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I agree!

[@carlachambers3771]

M715 is tougher.❤

[@falconron4217]

Fan Dam Tastic, thanks guy's for keeping old Iron Alive. Love the music selection.

[@brucewilson1958]

I lived in this town for 20 years and consider Dave Butler a friend. His business adds a lot to this town of ten thousand. The annual parade is big fun.

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

excellent show, thanks‼️ Great equipment, super design to withstand the test of time wonderfully… Thanx again‼️ 👊🔥 🪖

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked it!

[@LandieFreak]

Back in 1963 it was in Palembang, Indonesia ... my dad restored Dodge Power Wagon ... I don’t know what year of made (I think ex WW II) and after couple of months, she’s turned up became a beautiful truck, named “Lucy”... painted in Army green, red bumper complete with big PTO and she had dark green khaki tarpaulin to cover on top of the rear box and planted two long teak-wood bench for passengers ... and for couple years she’s became famous among travelers between city of Palembang and Jambi ... during wet season, she’s the only one who able to cross those muddy dirt road with huge pot holes along those tiring 280 km ... unfortunates buses & trucks got bogged down in the mud was pulled out by her, Lucy the savior ... I think later on my dad put her on sale before we leave to another city ...

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Great story!

[@charlesharrison2248]

Hi from Ireland, my father had 2 which he adapted to pickup style, these were used to make roads thru the peat bogs,they would load them with gravel with shovels,them haul about 2 miles to the roads,empty with shovels,slow work, but in 1950s Ireland, they were the only method of travelling on the swampy conditions in the bogs,straight 8 petrol engines,or 6,..one had big end failure,and 1 cylinder was made redundant by blanking the oil hole in the crankshaft,removing the conrad and piston,and it worked for years,had to because spares were not available here at the time,so needs must.!!.

[@giovannigonzales5152]

Man, I miss 2018 so much. 2 years before COVID-19😁

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

We didn't know how good we had it, right?

[@thomasbreneiser1605]

Been an absolute fan of these iconic american vehicles since i was a child back in46'. My favorite was the ambulance.sorry there weren't more ex amples at the meet.God Bless and thanks for the effort !! Tom b. LL,n.m.

[@RobertGott-c3f]

A great video from 2018 of a top truck😮😮😊

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I love these trucks!

[@markbriehl6860]

I WISH I WOULD HAVE HAD THE SUPPORT TO GET ONE OF MY OLD POWERWAGON'S TOGETHER.

[@rigging1377]

Fantastic, my father has a 47 wdx that he’s restored. I grew up riding around in M37’s and Power Wagons.

[@hamidhamid332]

Lovely trucks.

[@matthewgauthier7251]

Best looking pickup ever.

[@toomanyhobbies2011]

These guys deserve credit for bringing all these Power Wagons out. They're making some of that stuff up though. The German's, in fact all, WWII militaries had 4x4 vehicles. For example the Germans had the Leichter Panzerspähwagen in the same class as the Power Wagon, and the half-tracks (which were more like the American 6x6 with tracks).

[@alexisashley6975]

I forgot how cool these old bad boys were now I want one too .....

[@joeyb7373]

It's history at it's best plus it's a family bonding time it's good what we need spending quality time. Maybe one day I will own a piece of history.

[@mikeklaene4359]

Looks just like the 3/4 ton truck that I drove while in the Army in 1966 to 68.

[@Wiseguy1408]

The platoon I was in in the Army had 8 of them, they were great off road, but on the hwy top speed was about 50 MPH and that was pushing them really hard! I think the Army set the speed limit in these at 45 MPH.

[@kerriwilson7732]

4 door at 2:50. Love it!

[@zahan5683]

This video certainly has nostalgic appeal. I'm stunned. Great video 👌👍

[@TheRoostersGarage]

These were made at a time when trucks were built tough because they were doing tough work. No frills, just tough work vehicles that got maintained by their drivers.

[@KMT_1954]

Love the Dodge Jeeps and war vehicles

[@johnnyantonio8530]

Some day i will buy that power wagon.

[@clooperman3745]

Had a friend that drove a 1963 Power Wagon when he worked the Saudi oil fields in the 70s, he said it was a great truck and never got stuck with its wide balloon tires but was very slow, flat out it would only just get over 40mph.

[@Carla-tz7qw]

M-715 surpassed this rig. 5 quarter ton and could run 60mph

[@ohyeahgamer3736]

I've seen a few of these 1940s Dodge trucks at air shows in Indianapolis Indiana about 10 or 12 years ago.

[@karlk6860]

I have owned old Dod pickups for many years mainly M37 military 3/4 ton pickups did lots of work making 100% reliable again after neglect by previous owners and I sold my last M37 about a year ago. Along the way I hav collected a warehouse full of both US and German Military trucks and then a few years ago I bought a 1950 Power Wagon it had 18K original miles and NO RUST!! I have done a complete frame off chassis restoration including EVERYTHING is either rebuilt or brand new I had the the frame powder coated along with axle housings had to replace both Ring and pinions and all new bearing, rebuilt and new bearing in both trans and transfer case of course all the casings are powder coated along with virtually every component of this truck! I am getting very close to the point where I will take the completed chassis to the restoration shop and have them mount the cab and box for me they have been working on those parts for 6 months or so. When I get it back from them I have wiring and mounting tail lights and radiator, then mount the fenders and front body components and I really want to partake in this rally at least once before my truck gets sold! They are a long bygone era of AMERICA back when it meant to much more than it seems to NOW!! (at least to some people)

[@hugocueva3984]

Es una maravilla de vehículos, creo que nunca llegaron a Sur América en su momento. Que los conserven toda la vida.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Ellos son hermosos vehiculos!

[@NeuKrofta]

This is freaking awesome! I always wanted a WC but now this makes me want one even more! Btw the song at the end is Unicorn Heads - My train's a coming

[@pathbelow6652]

I have a 52 powerwagon. I restored it years ago. Replaced original engine with a 440 v8. Added power steering and power brakes and a/c. I use it on my ranch. It can take abuse at times. Eventually I would like an automatic and disc brakes on the front. I suggest finding the ex- military trucks and fix them up.

[@PipoZaro]

Awesome machines, and very nice city..!!! Regards and best wishes from Copiapó, Chile.

[@johnossendorf9979]

Love Dodge trucks that are older than l am. They are from an era when Chrysler products were worth owning. To bad that era ended in 1969 !

[@michaelpalm2210]

Then jeep got the military contract again with their Gladiator pickups in the 1960's -70's

[@seadog686]

I would extend that era out to 1969 - Dodge Charger Daytona - 200 mph NASCAR wonder!

[@johnwilliams640]

What a great video. I really enjoyed this. Have to save this video. Thanks

[@markbriehl6860]

THIS IS AWSOME, THEY SHOULD DRIVE THROUGH NORWALK HURON COUNTY OHIO AND GIVE THESE PEOPLE A HISTORY LESSON ON QUALITY AUTOMOBILES.

[@BobCummins]

Awesome!

[@lazarkentera2683]

Awesome vehicles. Thanks!

[@D3Sshooter]

I love these truck, the look so cool

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Yes they do!

[@georgecass8529]

This is what the new Dodge Ram should look like

[@georgecass8529]

@Jarrod Correll i liked the looks from 40's to 2002

[@manursemarak8172]

OLD IS BEAUTIFUL TRUCK

[@robc.5745]

Talk about some nice old iron,Whew.PS did the guy with the truck @ 3:07 drive that from New Jersey ,Man if he did. Truly a truck worthy of flying the US flag.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I have no idea.

[@leomartinus7]

I love car Dodge like this👍

[@JoaquinIguera]

Desde Panama Me gusto el modelo del bus dodge powerwagon

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Those were nice too!

[@rogerbuck9136]

I have a 1980 Dodge Power Wagon , not as sexy as theses, but I am glad I kept it !

[@alexdesslin]

bravo, belle vidéo ! 🔵⚪🔴

[@rusdayatiidrus9468]

Wow. U Americans r very lucky people to hv these symbols of power. N they hv contributed to t making of peace all over t world.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

They are neat trucks.

[@vigorousboredom7016]

My dad had a 1948 Dodge Power Wagon but sometime in the early 70's some neighbor kids set it on fire and burned the cab and the bed. He ended up selling what was left of it to someone interested in restoring it.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Sorry to hear that.

[@bigred3966]

If the power wagon didnt appear until 46, how did my 41 wc52 have a dodge power wagon tag with the military tag?

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Good question.

[@truckdaddy1957]

And a Longhorn to boot!

[@zahan5683]

I ought to share it!

[@washingtonrodriguez5694]

SALUDOS . Dónde están lo yonker ...oh cementerio de estas cosas hermosas traidas de otro mundo.. Y cuando es la parada oh desfile de estas bellezas aquí en California.

[@alansmlth7989]

I love these power wagons, but UNIMOGS are the LEGENDS.

[@willemdezeeuw5918]

had a unimog when i"ve been to Libya for rally. They are great!

[@detectoraid5985]

Kamaz rules Mog's drool!

[@willemdezeeuw5918]

@@detectoraid5985 we had a Ural 4320. Also a brutal truck!

[@alansmlth7989]

@@willemdezeeuw5918 My whole life i was told and read about in Military mags on how Unimogs were legends in their own right, then 2 years ago i came across one for sale that came from The United States Department of Defense and bought it. Heavy Duty German Built to say the least and it can craw like a tractor.

[@alansmlth7989]

@@detectoraid5985 Watch out Kamaz, the Mog may drool as it is running over the top of you.

[@davidvogel6359]

The green and white wrecker @ 7:13 with the tandem rear axles, was that built that way and are both axles powered? Then after that there were two that were 4 door and were they built that way? Great show!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I'm pretty sure the 4 door was custom made later on. Not sure about the wrecker though.

[@dlucas527]

Are these easy to get parts for?

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Not really. Some parts are next to impossible to find.

[@dlucas527]

@@historyinyourownbackyard2363 that's what I thought. So when I get one I need to make sure to keep everything fabricate or custom build anything I might need. Good to know.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

@@dlucas527 There is an outfit in Iowa that has quite a few "parts trucks" and parts for sale. It's called "Vintage Power Wagons".

[@antr7493]

I wish this wasn't so far away. 2:47 Is that a Power Wagon on the right? The purple one?

[@larrydunlop378]

Yes. Called a town wagon, power wagon.

[@Carla-tz7qw]

Did you choose that color or have free paint?

[@miguelsandoval4410]

Hi guys Need advice on wheels and tires, cant find modern wheels onn that bolt pattern 5 lug 6 7/8

[@zahan5683]

DODGE! The Pride & Glory of Pakistan Army in '60s.

[@imgettinby]

but, but, but it is too far to drive my 'new' addition from Oregon to there, at 45mph. 😥

[@jasonconklin8172]

As far as im concerned 1 of 2 of the toughest usa 🇺🇸 built truck of 40s thru 1971 when changed whole trk tho bein 1 of 2 trucks w 4x4 IHC MADE 4X4 IN 40S ALSO THE FIRST USA MADE TRK 1907 ran a v8 much earlier than dodge pw

[@AFloridaSon]

A '46-'47 *Power Wagon,* is my dream vehicle. Next, I want a1971 *AMC AMX Javelin.* And I guess I'll get a Lamborghini, just for picking up superficial chicks. Then when I'm ready for a real woman, I'll use the Power Wagon and Javelin 👍. Just kidding. I don't really have a Lamborghini on my list. I'm not into superficial women (or superficial _people_ for that matter) - lol 😆... I'm in my 50's, and as a teen, I tried to help some friends get their F-100 out of a mud hole in a swamp road, but they were axle deep. Eventually, someone's relative pulled in with a brand new Ford F-150 4X4... and it got stuck. So they called for a farm tractor, and it got stuck. Then a guy pulled in with a Power Wagon. He pulled out the tractor and the Ford 4X4, but that ripped the road up even worse, so the F-100 spent the night there. The next day the guy with the Power Wagon came back with shovels, ropes, chains, and a railroad jack, and we got the last truck out (or, he did). I was impressed. *_Very_* impressed.

[@R3TR0--93]

Oh it's that truck in GTA 5

[@xenitra]

7:19.... Close the damn door!

[@martinneps9387]

I would really love to have one of these as a car Carrier totally redone with a car Carrier flatbed on the back I sell a lot of jeeps and I go to do you auction and this would be ideal to go to the auction and pick up what I purchase and when I have to pick up vehicles and do repairs On them a Jeep on the back of one of these would look so crazy please comment back thank you for this video

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I agree Martin! There is actually a website that features these trucks for sale. Here's the link to it: www.dodgepowerwagon.com/classifieds/

[@timalfrey1874]

I would love to see Chrysler build these trucks again of course with the same quality and hefty style heavy duty 46 style

[@kirkstinson7316]

Says "WC series" and shows pictures of M37s. They are not Was.

[@kirkstinson7316]

That's WCs

[@imgettinby]

nor are they Power Wagons

[@marcofloresmfcs1]

What's the music at the end?

[@harrybaulz666]

Give those two guys some coffee

[@hanhle4234]

Viet nam 💖

[@charlesbranch4120]

Music credit: Jason Shaw via audionautix.com Royalty-free music.

[@carlachambers3771]

That yellow is hard to look at 😢😢

[@johnippolito2463]

Good lord look at all those sexy curvy ladies. I wish i had the mechanical skills to restore one of them. Detroit needs to look at these rugged honeys and get back to basics.

[@rollfpeters5159]

So I like these cars --just running --no pc and overpowered electic stuff--so my problem --I live in GERMANY --do you know the sice off an old VW hippiecar --I´m close to 2 meter --so the dogge in PICKup is more for HOBBIT´s than for people above 175 cm --calculate by yourself --I love these trucks--just drive slow--and show up savelly at your destination --sorry for my bad englese and us -englese --I´m just DEUTSCHER--tue rollf

[@КарабулакКарабулак-ж7щ]

Так вот с чего списали ЗИЛ 157 м.

[@brianlinke1856]

As I understand it, many WW II Power Wagons and their variations would have another 'life' in the IDF. Eager for arms... the new state of Israel would 'paw through' the junk yards of Europe (early 50's) looking for military transport that could be taken back to Israel, refurbished and re-purposed. In films of the 1967 Six Day War you will see many of these trucks in use. Finally France (for a while) would become Israel's principle arms supplier. However, many WW II surplus 'goods' would appear again in the hands of the IDF as France handed off its remaining U.S. Lend/Lease 'stuff' to Israel... as well as selling new French arms to them.

[@bradkaberline5828]

They didn't call them power wagons they called them kraz ural and zil trucks before the war and technically not dodge they would be old farmall international trucks with Cummings international motors international scouts ect. Yes them old soviet boys and gals are pretty smart. The reason behind the us not having them until joining the alliance with russia in WW2 but based off Russian and Prussian trucks from Siberia loggers and farmers and such. After the war burned out scrap was plentiful to bulid such trucks old scrap yards and recovering lost or junked out on the roads came to use.

[@bigwink7]

Best in Show 9:50 12:10

[@ВасилийАрхипов-х3з]

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[@daevedsam4582]

😥😥

[@ВасилийАрхипов-х3з]

Очэн

[@barbarakonefa6917]

Wygląda jak ruski zil 157 . Tylko mniejszy.

[@requiemheidireprisal7824]

Yellow is the worst color for this truck.

[@typicalquip2025]

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