Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

1942 Dodge D300 - 1950 FFPW

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • 1942 Dodge D300 - 1950 FFPW

    I have a really nice 42 dodge I bought to use as a cab donor for my 50 power wagon. What other parts are the same? Headlight buckets? Hood?

  • #2
    You did say 1942, right? The doors and windshield I believe will interchange, but not even the cab is truly the same. Look at/measure the body valence under the doors and the cab back and see the difference in height.

    Fenders are different, headlights sit in wells in the fenders rathers than the pedestal mounts on the Power Wagon... grill and hood, all different. Power Wagon body sheet metal is unique unto itself.

    cd
    1949 B-1 PW (Gus)
    1955 C-3 PW (Woodrow)
    2001 Dodge 2500 (Dish...formerly Maney's Mopar)
    1978 Suzuki GS1000EC (fulfills the need...the need for speed)
    1954 Ford 860 tractor
    1966 Chrysler LS 16 sailboat (as yet un-named)
    UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FITS

    Comment


    • #3
      Yes the truck is a 1942. Thank you for the help, so even the headlight buckets are different? I have new power wagon bases but everything on this truck is better then on my power wagon

      Comment


      • #4
        Yes...if the fenders look like those on the VC trucks, the buckets nest in wells, or depressions, in the fenders, and are different than those on the civilian Power Wagon.

        If I can be of any further help, please let me know.

        cd
        1949 B-1 PW (Gus)
        1955 C-3 PW (Woodrow)
        2001 Dodge 2500 (Dish...formerly Maney's Mopar)
        1978 Suzuki GS1000EC (fulfills the need...the need for speed)
        1954 Ford 860 tractor
        1966 Chrysler LS 16 sailboat (as yet un-named)
        UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FITS

        Comment


        • #5
          Originally posted by gyman98 View Post
          Yes the truck is a 1942. but everything on this truck is better then on my power wagon
          why don't you build the 42?

          Comment


          • #6
            Thanks again, I really should have posted pics

            Comment


            • #7
              Originally posted by kz1000 View Post
              why don't you build the 42?
              I like power wagons better

              Comment


              • #8
                Originally posted by gyman98 View Post
                I like power wagons better
                Who could blame you?

                BTW, your picture illustrates what I was saying about the valance under the drivers door. See how tall it is when compared to that of your Power Wagon?

                Cowel lamps are the same though...

                cd
                1949 B-1 PW (Gus)
                1955 C-3 PW (Woodrow)
                2001 Dodge 2500 (Dish...formerly Maney's Mopar)
                1978 Suzuki GS1000EC (fulfills the need...the need for speed)
                1954 Ford 860 tractor
                1966 Chrysler LS 16 sailboat (as yet un-named)
                UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FITS

                Comment


                • #9
                  I see why now, I was thinking 1942 WC

                  Comment


                  • #10
                    The WC series ton trucks have the same draw backs, and share no common fenders, hoods or grills as the civilian Power Wagon.

                    cd
                    1949 B-1 PW (Gus)
                    1955 C-3 PW (Woodrow)
                    2001 Dodge 2500 (Dish...formerly Maney's Mopar)
                    1978 Suzuki GS1000EC (fulfills the need...the need for speed)
                    1954 Ford 860 tractor
                    1966 Chrysler LS 16 sailboat (as yet un-named)
                    UVA UVAM VIVENDO VARIA FITS

                    Comment


                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Cheyenne Dave View Post
                      Who could blame you?

                      BTW, your picture illustrates what I was saying about the valance under the drivers door. See how tall it is when compared to that of your Power Wagon?

                      Cowel lamps are the same though...

                      cd
                      Yes I see that now, I compared it to my power wagon and see the difference. Doesn't look to hard to modify though.

                      Comment


                      • #12
                        One more question for you guys, are the headlight Chrome surrounds the same?

                        Comment


                        • #13
                          Originally posted by gyman98 View Post
                          One more question for you guys, are the headlight Chrome surrounds the same?
                          You'll be hard pressed to find a Power-Wagon that was originally equipped with chrome headlight rings. But, yes, they should interchange.

                          Junior

                          Comment


                          • #14
                            When I dragged my 1962 WM300 out of an abandoned garage in 1987 it had chrome rings on the headlights (and still does). I've always assumed they were factory. Is there a chance they are not?
                            Greg Coffin
                            Unrepentant Dodge Enthusiast

                            1951 Dodge M37 - Bone Stock
                            1958 Dodge M37 - Ex-Forest Service Brush Truck
                            1962 M37-B1 - Work in Progress
                            1962 Dodge WM300 Power Wagon - Factory 251, 4.89s
                            1944/1957 Dodge WM500T 6x6 Power Wagon - LA318-3, NP435, 5.83s, Power Steering, Undercab Power Brakes
                            1974 Dodge W200 - 360/727, Factory Sno-Fighter Package

                            Comment


                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Clint Dixon View Post
                              You'll be hard pressed to find a Power-Wagon that was originally equipped with chrome headlight rings. But, yes, they should interchange.

                              Junior
                              Thanks Clint, I'm home for the weekend and had a look at them. The 42 dodge screws to the bucket and the power wagon style clamps to the bucket.

                              I sold the front clip with the buckets and rings

                              Gutted the mouse infested cab last night, almost got it ready to come off the frame.

                              Engine spins free, really wish someone wanted it. Be a shame for it to be outside unprotected

                              Comment

                              Working...
                              X