This 1949 Dodge Power Wagon was acquired by the seller in 2017 and subsequently refurbished and modified by Desert Power Wagons LLC in Scottsdale, Arizona. Work included extending the cab and installing rear-hinged rear doors, building a wood-lined bed, repainting the truck in black, reupholstering the seats in black leather, and installing a rebuilt 5.9-liter Cummins turbodiesel inline-six, a four-speed 48RE automatic transmission, and an NP271 dual-range transfer case. Additional equipment includes a Braden front winch, King coil-over shocks, Fuel Beast wheels with 40″ tires, Vintage Air climate control, a Pioneer sound system with navigation and Bluetooth connectivity, side and rear-view cameras, an alarm system, and power accessories. This first-series Power Wagon is now offered with a clean Texas title assigned to the seller’s trust.
The cab was extended to accommodate custom-made rear-hinged rear doors and then the truck was repainted in black. Features include a Braden front winch, halo-ring headlights, amber driving lights, side and rearview cameras, Amp Research electric side steps, and a single-exit exhaust system with a chrome turn-down finisher.
The bed was assembled by the seller who states that the sides were sourced from Vintage Power Wagons and the front panel and rear tailgate were obtained from DCM Classics. The white oak bed floor is fitted with bright divider strips and is stained and varnished.
Multi-piece 17″ Fuel Beast wheels are accented in bronze and mounted with 40″ Toyo M/T Open Country tires. The truck rides on King coil-over shocks with remote reservoirs, and stopping power is provided by four-wheel disc brakes with red-painted calipers and a Wilwood master cylinder.
The five-place cabin has been trimmed in black leather with red accent stitching that extends to the door panels. The power-adjustable front seats are said to be sourced from a Cadillac CTS, and amenities include Vintage Air climate control, an alarm system, rear lap belts, power windows and locks, and a Pioneer sound system with navigation and Bluetooth connectivity.
The two-spoke steering wheel has a 1949 Franklin half-dollar coin set into the horn button. Dakota Digital instrumentation includes a 160-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The digital odometer shows 1,400 miles, which is said to represent the distance traveled since the completion of the build. Total mileage is unknown.
The rebuilt 5.9-liter Cummins turbodiesel inline-six was installed during the refurbishment and is said to feature 0.020″ over cylinders and a polished crankshaft. The turbocharger, pistons, manifolds, pumps, and seals were reportedly replaced prior to installation.
The seller states the truck is equipped with a four-speed 48RE automatic transmission, an NP271 dual-range transfer case, and two custom driveshafts. The axles were reportedly sourced from a 2007 Dodge 2500 and include a Dana 60 front equipped with Yukon Gear locking hubs and a Dana 70 rear.
Photos of the refurbishment and modifications are provided in the gallery below.
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