Project Vintage Adventure 1953 Dodge Power Wagon

[mylilpwny]

Thanks. You bet I just completed the KDP fix . Also adding 3200rpm gov spring, fuel plate, 75hp injectors, and all the free tuning. Gonna stick with stock turbo for now.

Very nice seems as you have some experience with the 12v. My first was a kdp that let go lol. What size fuel plate are you planning to run? I wonder with the 3200 springs and injectors if it will keep up or just get into a fuel dumping problem. I had a 0 plate and 3200 springs plus all the injection pump mods but no injectors and it couldn't keep up. I was planning on doing the 12v hybrid turbo but ended up getting rid of the truck prior.


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[Wade Trimble]

Haven’t picked the plate yet. But

Very nice seems as you have some experience with the 12v. My first was a kdp that let go lol. What size fuel plate are you planning to run? I wonder with the 3200 springs and injectors if it will keep up or just get into a fuel dumping problem. I had a 0 plate and 3200 springs plus all the injection pump mods but no injectors and it couldn't keep up. I was planning on doing the 12v hybrid turbo but ended up getting rid of the truck prior.


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this is a 98’ that came with the 5 speed so they are rated higher than the 94-97 and the autos. I know the 94-97 and the autos needed the injection pump modified to put out enough fuel.
2nd one I’ve done like this, so not anticipating any issues, but we’ll see.
I’m not trying to make big up, just a little extra.

 

[Willp_07]

Very cool. Love seeing the old iron brought back to life. Great looking fab work as well.

 

[jim lee]

Wow! Ambitious project! I'm just trying to "fix" mine. You're changing yours into a different truck altogether!

-jim lee

 

[Wade Trimble]

Frame boxed

 

[Wade Trimble]

Engine mounts and cross member to hold the heavy ol 6BT

 

[Wade Trimble]

Drilled out frame for F250 Saginaw steering box, then inset tubing, welded both sides and plated frame. Should be strong enough now, and may ad hydraulic assist in the future depending on tire size I go with.

 

[WE ROME]

Wow!!! VERY impressive.

THANKS for sharing, I know it is extra work to post pics, much appreciated, keep up the great work.

THEN sell it to me :-)

 

[Wade Trimble]

Installed a new Cummins lift pump and mounted fuel filter and water catch.

 

[Wade Trimble]

Order up a 19 gallon scout 2 fuel tank, perfect size. 24.5X24.5X10
Will be custom building a tool box/aux fuel tank/battery box in the bed of truck. So I’ll have a total of about 45 gallons of fuel.

 

[Alaska.hermit]

@Wade Trimble that truck is an inspiration! I can’t wait to see the finished product. Looks awesome so far!

 

[Wade Trimble]

I'll get some more pictures up next week, but ordered some more goodies.
Holset HE351CW turbo
DFI 5X12 90hp injectors
4000rpm gov spring and 60lb valve springs
4" down pipe kit
0 fuel plate
This set up has been proven reliable, with little to no smoke when tuned properly, and approx 400hp

 

[Wade Trimble]

My wifes uncle is doing a great job on the body work. Here's the new floor starting to go in the bed. And The Endura Dark Green paint that I chose.

 

[Tinker]

Fantastic! Love seeing these old trucks being brought back to life, well done & looking forward to watching for more.

 

[Ericwc]

Awesome build!


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[The Ocular Engineer]

I fully endorse this insanity.
If it is worth doing, it is worth OVERDOING.

Carry on.

 

[Flipper]

Cool truck, found one of these behind Aspen on a trail completely surrounded by full grown trees. Must have been sitting there 20-30 years. Your build looks great!

 

[4wheelspulling]

Subscribed to this thread! Nice job and thanks as been said, for the great pictures as you go about the build. Benz.

 

[Wade Trimble]

Tailgate hinge supports and fabbed hinges

 

[Wade Trimble]

New door latches.