The Power Wagon is Coming Alive! - Restoration Part 9

We are now one step closer to getting it on the road! We got the horn, turn signal lights, brake lights and much more fully working. I rewired everything and was able to save the original Signal Stat turn signal switch and original 1951 vintage front turn signals. All that is left now to do is fix the original Flathead 6 230ci engine!
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[@danielgaughan4243]

I bought a 1950 and I'm watching for inspiration.

[@DIYSCOTT]

That's awesome. It's definitely a big project but have fun with it. You kinda have to decide what level of restoration you want to do and how original you want to keep it. I will be kinda forced eventually to get rid of my patina since that doesn't fly in a tract neighborhood lol but I think it looks great. Good luck on yours!

[@mikesilva5069]

I really have enjoyed your videos so far. Even though I don't own a vintage power wagon, I'm rebuilding a 47' Dosge Deluxe, and started working on my wiring last week. I love to see people like us, restoring old vehicles and enjoying it. Keep it up.

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks! Good luck on your Dodge!

[@cameronmcpeak5183]

Too cool! Awesome watching another young guy working on these old Power Wagons. Many a night i spent working on my truck laying in the grass and grease haha. These trucks deserve way more content than they have on youtube.

[@DIYSCOTT]

Trying to learn the most I can from the ol timers. Just put out another video. Thanks for watching!

[@larryhicks9093]

You are doing great. The cab lights too

[@DIYSCOTT]

You mean like an interior light or the cowl lights on the A pillars?

[@JDawghasaTruck]

Good job! In all seriousness though, make sure you disconnect the battery when you’re done for the night! Resign yourself to replacing ALL of the wiring! Add fuses on just about everything! You don’t want to burn down your parents house!!! I suggest solder and heat shrink on your connections. Crimping won’t last very long!

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yeah I have been keeping it disconnected just for that reason and to trickle charge it. Yes I really just need to replace some of the old bigger gauge wires and should be all new. When I get closer to having it more permanent I will solder and heat shrink. I don't know why I didn't think of that. For the fuses can I just do inline fuses? I definitely don't want to have any chance of fire risk. I was worried about it that when it was at the mechanic doing the brakes because they had some really expensive rare cars they were restoring right next to the dpw. Thanks for the advice hope all is well!

[@DIYSCOTT]

Hi! I am super excited that we are getting much closer to my goal of being able to drive it around. I love hearing your guys ideas and advice so make sure to let me know by leaving a comment down below! If you like this video hit the like button and if you want to stay updated on the project please make sure to subscribe!!! Hope you have a good rest of your day :)

[@dnovello]

Great work!!

[@royworks28]

Lights!!! That’s awesome

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yes! Once I am done with the engine then I can put the front fenders back on and get the main headlights too

[@Shark0101]

definitely my dream vehicle, good job

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks! Hope you get yourself one some day. So much fun!

[@dacei8296]

I found when making wires longer soldering is best you'll have stronger current. Plus if you do have problems down the road your not checking every connection of extra wire mainly the connectors at the ends. Trucks looking good giving me motivation to start doing mine 🤣

[@DIYSCOTT]

That's smart I have a lot of butt connectors so as I go down the road and fine tune things I will definitely keep that in mind. Yes hahaha you have to start somewhere! Hopefully you can learn some things from my mistakes. Good luck on it!

[@dacei8296]

@@DIYSCOTT thanks mine has a few different things since it is military all the water proof stuff . But yes your vids showing some good insight as well. By the way I been looking into those connectors that use heat shrink and automatic soldering, by use of a solder ring already inside . Heard any good things about em?

[@DIYSCOTT]

@@dacei8296 No I've never seen those before but I haven't explored much passed the normal crimp connectors. These look pretty decent www.amazon.com/Connectors-Haisstronica-Waterproof-Connectors-Heat-Connectors-Self-Aircraft/dp/B088ZXW4ZR/ref=asc_df_B088ZXW4ZR/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459719488307&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14994874643892075988&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031293&hvtargid=pla-975126236800&psc=1

[@dacei8296]

@@DIYSCOTT yeah I was just looking at those after I wrote that comment imma probbly get em n try em ! Hows the engine you guys got it started?

[@DIYSCOTT]

@@dacei8296 I took all the valves out and was gonna lap them but kinda ran out of time because I am going back to college. The last mechanic forced compressed air (leak down test) into the engine and it was coming out of the dip stick which most likely means the the compression rings on the pistons are bad. I didn't want to spend a bunch of time trying to get them back in (with the wrong type of spring compressor) and still have it not work so I am going to take it to the machine shop to get it rebuilt. A little more money upfront but I think I will be really happy when I have a good reliable engine and since I am keeping this thing forever I want to give the engine the best chance to make it

[@blanefisher5917]

awesome work

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks dude!

[@DIYSCOTT]

Couldn't of done it if I didn't have a master welder do the seat for me

[@JDawghasaTruck]

Oh yea! Looks like you got the same “beehive” heater I got😉

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yes that's what I was thinking

[@liam7822]

This is my dream truck, my only problem is I'm in Ireland, this is an American truck and there isn't any in Ireland so for me to get one i have to buy one in America which is expensive enough and then to ship it back to Ireland and tax and what not it's extremely expensive, the dream will happen though

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yes it will!

[@frankdavidson9675]

i found a kit with all new horn button parts m37 power wagons at V-P-W---- in iowa

[@DIYSCOTT]

We had to switch out the steering column and the part the plate the horn button notches into got lost so I'll have to take a look in the VPW catalog. Thanks!

[@Murphyslawfarm]

G'day nice video mate

[@DIYSCOTT]

Thanks glad you liked it! :)

[@glennbelldc1651]

your lights are flashing faster then they should because your using a 6 volt battery and 12 volt flasher and bulbs. at least that's what I believe is the cause.

[@DIYSCOTT]

It is a 6 volt flasher but hard to say on the front indicator bulbs. I agree though I think it's some sort of hyper flash that's supposed to let me know a bulb is out or something

[@nordicgod32]

You should wire up those marker lights on the roof. And what are the front facing light wells on the side of the cab for? Also markers? Or turn signals?

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yes definitely. The lights on the side of the cab are called cowl lights basically used as marker lights. From what I understand they they are something left over from the horse and buggy era because they didn't want to leave their gas lamps on if they weren't driving. They can be wired now to be turn signals too but weren't originally so I think I might just put them on their own switch.

[@tracywright5526]

Are you getting everything working before you actually start the restoration?

[@DIYSCOTT]

@@tracywright5526 everything is done besides the transmission - I really messed that part up and now need to pull it all out again

[@frankdavidson9675]

i have a 1953 m37 since 2011 i am willing to help list your problems???

[@leonsalomon2967]

boy is assembling the lights before body restoration?!

[@DIYSCOTT]

Good point. haha...getting it ready to drive first and need lights to drive on the road...promise I'll get the holes patched up eventually

[@leonsalomon2967]

@@DIYSCOTT you ready drive without gas pedal and half floor rust?!hahahaha.

[@DIYSCOTT]

@@leonsalomon2967 Gonna need an accelerator lol

[@flytrapguy7431]

Great truck! I recently got one of my own and will eventually be posting restoration videos as well. As for your rapid flashing hazards and turn signals, the speed is controlled by a flasher module. Should be as simple as buying one that has a slower flashing rate and switching them out. Will you be sticking with six volt, or upgrading to 12 volt?

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yeah I think I'm gonna try a different flasher. I decided to stick with the 6 volt

[@flytrapguy7431]

@@DIYSCOTT Cool, I dont know what Ill do yet, but owning a six volt vehicle does come with bragging rites! Only thing to watch out for is if you ever have to jump start the battery from a 12 volt. If you ever do, make sure the key is off. Charging the battery would work fine, but If you let the 12 volt power run through the system you can fry your 6 volt gauges and lights.

[@DIYSCOTT]

@@flytrapguy7431 Yeah that's a good point. I'm also gonna do some sort of hidden battery disconnect to reduce voltage leakage when it's parked and prevent anyone from trying to steal it

[@curtismccorkel6985]

Painless wiring fix the whole ptoject

[@DIYSCOTT]

Yeah I enjoy wiring it up. Fun to look at the old manuals and pencil in the new colors and such. Just posted another video go check it out!

[@alexfrausto88]

I have a 1941 6x6... where did you find the wiring diagrams?

[@DIYSCOTT]

The one I reference the most is from the owners manual that I bought from Vintage Power Wagons. The blinker one I just found online. Might be harder to find yours because it is military. Good luck on your project!