New to PW's and looking to buy this truck

[C O D Y]

Hello,

Neat site! This is all still new to me and like most newbies all exciting.

I found a Power Wagon and I would like shorten my learning curve by listening and learning from people with more knowledge than I have about them. When buying a project what are the major things to look for (i.e. common rust areas, common missing parts or areas that are modified)? Is there anything that would stop a person from buying a PW project (i.e. frame damage)?

I think I found an okay project and like most I'm very excited to get started, but also know the value of listening to people who have been around these trucks. I come from the ebody world and have done restorations before, just nothing as old as a PW. I have done metal work and have most the tools I will need including a paint booth.

Thanks in advance for the help.

~Cody

(Hope the links to the photos work)

[C O D Y]

More photos...

[C O D Y]

The owner seemed pretty up front and honest. Said it's pretty solid, but has some surface rust. He's had it for 40 years and lives in CA except for the one year he drove it to Alaska to do survey work. I have photos of that trip and they are so cool. Anyone know this PW?

[Ron Rose]

more info

the truck has pontenchial but more info is needed on truck. Maybe some more pictures of frame, interior, ect. chances are it needs a total breaking system rebuild, and wireing upgrade.

[C O D Y]

I'll have more photos soon. I pick it up this weekend and my plan is to take it apart and restore it. I finished this Challenger last year and I'll probably do this truck the same way... everything will be gone over and restored.

the truck has pontenchial but more info is needed on truck. Maybe some more pictures of frame, interior, ect. chances are it needs a total breaking system rebuild, and wireing upgrade.

[C O D Y]

Here's the Challenger all done....

[Ron Rose]

Impressive work, this should be a walk in the park.

[Gordon Maney]

Boy, I'll say. We want to watch! I envy your autobody skills.

[Gordon Maney]

You take some good photos. I believe there is one or more great articles for the magazine, Power Wagon Advertiser, to be found in your intended project. Let's communicate about that.

See the contact us link below.

[C O D Y]

Once I start the resto I'll stay in touch with you and see what I can do to help. I'll be looking here for help a lot too.

Here's a 3 part set of videos I made to show how I restore / polish stainless steel trim.....

Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWy9awGv6so

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc1iY08HU7w

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTxR8LB9iek

You take some good photos. I believe there is one or more great articles for the magazine, Power Wagon Advertiser, to be found in your intended project. Let's communicate about that.

See the contact us link below.

[Gordon Maney]

Once I start the resto I'll stay in touch with you and see what I can do to help. I'll be looking here for help a lot too.

Here's a 3 part set of videos I made to show how I restore / polish stainless steel trim.....

Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWy9awGv6so

Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nc1iY08HU7w

Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTxR8LB9iek

Very nicely done!

[texcwa]

Great job on the challenger. I too am just starting a frame-off restoration on a 1949 B-1 PW and have finished the tear down and begging the rebuild.

Parts are fairly easy to find, I have already acquired all new oils seals, bearings, bushings, ring and pinion gear (front was pitted out), brakes including all cylinders and brake lines, set of good used front springs, ect to get a fresh rolling chassis going. Had to make a few special tools to help out on removing some seals, bushings ect so ask away, this site has some valuable info and soon you will find yourself helping others.

Good luck

[KRB64]

Welcome. Looks like you have a good candidate for a resto and the skills for it too (and more).

I'd like to see pictures of the trip to Alaska in the Advertiser - if the PO gave permission. Be neat if he could write a desrciption too. What year was that?