Vintage Power Wagon Catlogue

[pflaming]

Recieved my parts order and VPW's catalogue. It has detailed and numbered schematices for all major assemblies. It will be an incredible aid for me when I start reassembling. For example: it shows exactly where the choke and throttle cables go. Since my truck had some items removed from the engine compartment I did NOT know the throttle cable actually goes to the footfeed mechanism. Interesting.

Please realize that the Power Wagon is different in many ways, but VPW's salesman fully understood what I needed so call they are very helpful.

Well got my motor mounts so tomorrow the engine goes in. Worked on the tail gate today. Interesting that paint can hide behind surface rust. Called a painter friend today. Clear coat DOES adhere to shiny steel. Often if they have to wait to finish a task, they just shoot a coat of clear coat and stop the oxidation. The painter said he had his tail gate that way for a year and Clear coat will also adhere to good solid rust if it is sanded smooth as if ready for primer. Nice to know.

PF

[Bob_Koch]

If your tailgate acts a bit creaky add some nice sleeve bearings - makes it work real slick. It's in the knowledge section of the DPETCA website.

http://dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/know.htm

[grey beard]

Paul,

If you like those little diagrams in the VPW catalog, you would REALLY like your own parts book and shop manual - prerequisites for the restorer, IMHO.

Thoose diagrams awe from the parts maanuals . . . Repronmts are available for cheap. Chgeck 'em out!