I just saw this video. This was my cousin Chauncey Uphoff's 1966 Power wagon which we called Super Truck.The truck was beloved by our family. And yes, Jay, the truck is pretty noisy. But it still went to Disneyland many times. It started in Santa Monica, California , lived in New Hampshire for a year and then came back to California. In the 90's sometime it moved to Colorado. My cousin passed away in 2004 and Super truck stayed in Colorado. It's an amazing vehicle and it has many stories. The scariest is one night when we were in Ballarat, California in the Mojave Desert at the base of the Panamint Mountain range. After spending the evening at the local saloon we were going to sleep out back and then continue our camping trip up Surprise canyon to the old mining town Panamint City in the morning. As we settled in to get some sleep, a guy who had been in the bar came out and started talking to us. He wanted to buy Super truck for cash right then. He was very pushy and gave off a scary vibe. We finally convinced him that we weren't selling the truck and he left and was not very happy. We decided that this was not a comfortable situation at all, so we packed up and headed up the mountain a ways in the dark and found a place to sleep. We just felt that the guy was coming back and was not taking "no" for an answer so it would be best if we weren't there.About two weeks later the Manson story was all over the news and we realized that our scary visitor had been Tex Watson, one of Manson's followers who ended up in prison for multiple murders. It turns out that they had been staying in Happy Canyon which is the next canyon south of where we were headed. Watson killed people for no real reason and we had given him one. This is one of the adventures in my life that I consider a close call. But looking back on it, I know Super truck would not have let anything bad happen on one of its' adventures.

This is the coolest vehicle you've done in a while! Please do more of these types

@nipponjim7815

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing, more old jeeps old trucks please, sports and muscles cars are wicked but we need more heavy duty appreciation, more AMERICA, I am canadian btw.

@jiveturkey9993

2 жыл бұрын

All the modern cars are getting stale. Definitely need more stuff like this.

@matthewrinehart2367

2 жыл бұрын

Makes me wonder what ICON could do with these.

@72cut87

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewrinehart2367 over do it and make it too expensive

@AxLWake

2 жыл бұрын

It does look really cool. That wagon body so high up on its wheels. Funny looking but cool. Definitely cool.

Never has Jay had a vehicle on the show that I've wanted more than this.

@harryballzack

2 жыл бұрын

For me it’s a toss up between this and the 15 yo kids Mustang.

@72cut87

2 жыл бұрын

This or the Nash or Plymouth suburban, the “ good old girls”

@NVRAMboi

2 жыл бұрын

If it weren't for his '64 Ford Falcon Sprint or the '02 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 I could agree with you. All of the Power Wagons up to 1955 (?) or so looked like the work they were designed for.

@stevenbrown6720

2 жыл бұрын

Back when dodge was american owned

@FrankBullitt390

2 жыл бұрын

Body on frame 4x4's are in and rare! Grab one while you still can, even modern ones, 4runner, tahoe, broncos, wranglers etc

I like how easy it is to tell when Jay really cares about someone. "His guys" are straight up family to him and I'm sure he paid for a ton of the labor on that thing. Thanks my friend! You are doing the right thing!!!

@generalripper7528

2 жыл бұрын

Just because he is not a TV host, doesn't make him dependent on handouts. I think he can afford to restore this Dodge on his own salary...

@KelikakuCoutin

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalripper7528 I don't. I think he had to convince his granny to sit outside the street corner with an umbrella and a cup held out for alms. That must have been the way it got paid for.

@generalripper7528

2 жыл бұрын

@@KelikakuCoutin No, I think he had to ask Jay Leno to pay for his hobby.

@KelikakuCoutin

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalripper7528 Rolling drunks though? Could that have been a possibility?

@AnthonyJones-lz4zk

2 жыл бұрын

@@generalripper7528yes he can afford it he sitting there living it up while me and my kids are without lights and water and no food no dog food hot in the house with no air conditioner because he decided to go live it up with some other b**** and fake his death and let everyone down I am your wife I will not stop looking for you I'm going to get a lawyer I will prove that you are alive I cannot believe you do this to me you left me with nothing we have nothing and all I want in this world is you I love you I miss you and I want you in my arms again all I want in this world is you I'm not giving up and I'm going to continue to find you I promise you I'm telling everybody if you don't worry about me I'm telling you I mean it you better call me as soon as possible

Nice to see Steve kept everything original, including the brakes. This is what they were in the 60s and we thought nothing of it back then. You just drove it appropriately. Thank you Steve and Jay for sharing this part of history with us. 👍

@opera93

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, a thought….Yes… Interestingly, I am coming “slightly to accept”,safety & Common Sense ( e.g Dual masters, tires , Fluids) updates in vintage……at least the”” Drivers “”, ( not a trailer -Queen, OR Museum DUSENBERG or Auburn,etc)…

@skidoorulz4914

2 жыл бұрын

@@opera93 Single master cylinders were fine for decades. I restored a 64 F100 and people told me I was crazy for leaving it a single master cylinder. I told them I drove tis for 30 years with no issues I will drive it for another 30 if I live to be 90

@ToyKingWonder

2 жыл бұрын

During the late 1980s, my parents were retired and pulled a trailer for a few years to see the country. That was in their 1969 Cadillac Fleetwood with 4 drum brakes. They never had an issue, not once. Oh, and I still have the car, and the brakes work great!

@patrickwayne3701

2 жыл бұрын

@@ToyKingWonder 69 Caddy Fleetwood was built out of better hardware than most 1/2 ton pick ups of the same time frame

@jiveturkey9993

2 жыл бұрын

@@skidoorulz4914 what engine is in your 64?

That is such a great truck. When I was a boy in Cuba, they used to have the Chevy version of this truck with 2WD as our school bus. The seats were wooden benches and one guy was the driver and the other guy opened the rear doors so you could get out. Boy did this bring back some memories. Thanks for this episode and lots of Luck with it to the new owner.

Would absolutely love to have that beast. The color, the styling, everything about it is the bomb.

Excellent episode. I really like when an average car guy is on the show. Plus real vehicles that everyone could buy.

@guytansbariva2295

Жыл бұрын

He's more than an average car guy, you can tell he really knows his stuff...at least about this Dodge.

Kudos to this guy for keeping it as close to original as possible. So easy to to just drop in crate engines and modern amenities these days. Very cool vehicle.

Nice Power Wagon. As I get older I realize that vehicles like this, we are more caretakers than owners, keeping them stock and hopefully one day someone else will take over the caretaking of it, just as Steve has done with this one.

If you ever would see a bigfoot family driving on the highway, it would be in this car. And the stereo is playing "Mississippi Queen " full volume. 😊

Way more interesting than “super cars” WAY MORE! Thank you!

2017 PW owner. It"s a daily driver, utility, and a mountain climber. Thank you for restoring this massive piece of history.

Another delightful outing Mr. Leno! My uncle had the equivalent--a 1959 GMC Suburban, 389 four speed, 4WD with locking hubs, and curiously, the same green color. What a hoot to drive!

This Dodge is awesome! I love it. This, and the truck version, Ram Charger, old Willys trucks, International Scout, old School Bronco's, the first few models of the Suburban and K-5 Blazers have always been favorites of mine. I love the old school utilitarian simplicity. I can appreciate that he went original on the restoration.

@pointingdog7235

2 жыл бұрын

Gunny I have to say that I agree with you about that. I remember the International Travel All. A friend of my Father had one and he used it to tow a 28 or 30 foot Fan camper.

We did Yellowstone from East Texas in a 69 travelall. And did another trip to Cripple Creek Colorado in a 71 Carryall...pulling a 70 mini trail,a 69 ct90 and and two 68 360 scramblers on a flat trailer. Took forever but stayed for a lifetime. This wagon just has the look and reminds me of the heavy service vehicles my young mind gathered while staring out the windows on those long distances from a Howard Johnsons or a Stuckies.

@KelikakuCoutin

2 жыл бұрын

In '68 they would have been 305 Scramblers (I used to have one, '68 was the last year they came out); the 350 came out in '69, although there were a number of them that came out in '68; the 360 never came out till '74.

@earl6969

2 жыл бұрын

They were 305 built by Ace Elliot so they were 30 over minimum. I'd hate to cheat a legend out of cc's.😉

There's definitely an appeal with it today. The grille and '50's style greenhouse are my favorite features. I agree with everything the owner said as to keeping things original, the appeal of unique classics, and that although technology has greatly improved, appealing design has not. I recall my father buying cars when I was a kid and it's was all about how beautiful it looked. He'd step back after washing/waxing and smile with satisfaction. Now typical vehicles have all the appeal of a new central air unit.

@sw651

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, you should see my central air unit. 🔥

@justonemori

2 жыл бұрын

that's great and all until the single master cylinder kills you. Driving one on the street is gambling on turning a mishap into a tragedy.

@sw651

2 жыл бұрын

@@justonemori that's why there aren't any antique vehicles on the road anymore, they all crashed into each other and are gone forever. Oh wait...

@josephconsoli4128

2 жыл бұрын

@@justonemori Like Jay said, people droves these "death traps" for decades. The thing was they were not driving like maniacs of today. I would certainly be sure the system was restored A1 and drive it on back roads.

@josephconsoli4128

2 жыл бұрын

@@sw651 I bet it doesn't compare to a '57 Bel Air convertible though! :)

He’s such a nice guy. I’m glad he’s got that PowerWagon

Jay .... 1971 I got out of the Marines. When I got home my brother in law said we need to go to this auction place that sells RailRoad, MaBell, Power Company cars & trucks....mostly trucks. After walking around for an hour I found a dark green Southern Bell 1960 Chevrolet K20 panel truck. 4 wheel drive, 283 4 speed, 2 door, that was rust free. She had small dents and dings, but nothing you'd notice walking by 10 feet away. I nice solid truck with low miles and high hours. I bid all the way up to $70 bucks, I wanted to stay under $100. The next fall I went again and bought the same truck only it was a 1967 K20 4X4 327 4 speed. I fixed the 72 up pretty nice and kept it untill 1988. The 1960 did all the hunting and fishing. If I went fishing, or hunting via a friend's cabin I always had a place to sleep. The 1972 drove south better than the 1960, very different trucks.

As a Marine in the 70's we had many transportation vehicles, Amtracks, Gamma goats, 6x's, jeeps but we also had the Dodge Power Wagon for field ambulances, MP's, light hauling and some were even setup for packs with a power wagon in a Jimmy/Blazer body? With a canvas covering over wooden benches for 6-8 packs, if you didn't have a case of the roids? After riding a couple hours on that wooden bench with 3/4 - 1 tonne suspension going through the NTA on the Rock! You did! Not anything but a grunt workhorse that hardy ever broke down compared to for mentioned vehicles. Never a Dodge guy! But always like the no nonsense Power Wagon series!

Great guy and a great truck. I love these Power Wagons. As a friend of mine would say "I'd buy that at midnight"

That is probably the best looking vehicle I have seen ever. Never seen one before it looks beautiful and your restoration is superb well done

@curbozerboomer1773

2 жыл бұрын

It is not beautiful at all...but it has a unique charm to it!

@kw9849

2 жыл бұрын

@@curbozerboomer1773 It is absolutely beautiful, despite it being a utilitarian vehicle, there's an artfulness to the design.

Oh Yeah...Premo segment! Beautiful restoration done with love and care. For me this is the best kind of segment. New thousand horsepower exotics mean nothing. Just a rich man's toy. But projects like this? Solid Gold!

What an awesome manly vehicle. This thing makes any other truck look like a Prius.

What a great driving position, left arm on the door belt line, 2 fingers on the wheel, right hand speaking italian!!! Thanks Jay, always great reviews.

I’m so glad to see an old original vehicle. I know we need a balance between old and the brand new but new Ferraris and Lamborghinis or electric vehicles leave me cold. Horses for courses as they say. But I love the old originals like this one. Great video.

21:50 The owner suggested that he has 'yet to get to the door seals.' You can see the driver's door moving in and out as if there is no rubber at all! I find it very hard to imagine that any vehicle in 1966 has single master brake cylinder...wow. what a great review! What a great vehicle! I want one!!!

Absolute props to this guy for curating this bit of history! I, too, feel that someone ought to be keeping a few examples of the original stock vehicles for posterity. There's a place for modernization, artistic flair and even things like rat rods - but, with a rare bird like this, I'm glad some people are keeping to the original spec.

@guytansbariva2295

Жыл бұрын

I've heard, might be an urban legend, that car makers and dealers always keep several examples of every type of vehicle to save for posterity. Probably in a big warehouse somewhere

@MrWolfSnack

5 ай бұрын

Honda does. It used to be top secret and only for employees. But after word got out they decided to open it to the public on an appointment basis. @@guytansbariva2295

I love these things (especially the Town Wagon version)! The "back and forth" between Jay and Steve was nice and easy as well as informative.

That is one cool ride. Kudos to everyone who kept it and restored it. Priceless history.

I've always had a place in my heart for these big trucks/wagons! So glad to see it stock!

A great looking truck. In the early 1970's a childhood friend's dad had one of these Dodge Power Wagons, I thought back then it was a great looking truck. Sure is nice to these specimens preserved. Great channel Jay.

OK, this is pretty cool, and the owner seems like just a laid back, easy going guy. I think I'd need a step ladder just to get into it. That they both got in without one is impressive.

@savage22bolt32

2 жыл бұрын

It's a little too tall for my liking.

@CDBC

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Steve Hofman has a great attitude and a good sense of humour, I reckon. He makes an interesting commen at 24:49 about the price of gas in the middle of the 70's. I remember in June '75 being up in Dawson City and seeing them change the price from 99 cents per gallon to 55 cents per gallon (you then paid double the pump reading) cause the pumps back then wouldn't go higher than 99 cents.

@jamespaul2587

2 жыл бұрын

@@CDBC lol, we should bring back those pumps today! In my part of Canada gas is over $1.85 a litre

@RandomVids519

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamespaul2587 yup we are gettin raped without lube up here in ontario

@rodneyjweltham150

2 жыл бұрын

yes it's amazing that both of them got in without a ladder especially with the 'larger gentleman'. I think he could stand to lose a few, but that's none of my business is it?

Really do more of these. Seen enough fast cars. Like some of the comments, it’s great he kept it stock… 👍🇺🇸

My dad sold these things back in the 60’s. God bless him because there was always food on the table.

I really enjoyed this. I'm glad there are folks like you two who are interested in preserving our automotive history.

Can't beat a Power Wagon! Awesome machine

@DocWolph

2 жыл бұрын

And I now understand why the Power Wagon Truck is such a big hulking beast.

One of my favorite front ends ever. As I was watching this it occurred to me that the nearest thing to this today is the Toyota Landcruiser 78 series "troopy" which isn't even sold in the U.S. Simple by most of today's standards and very rugged.

Jay - you need to get a 1960's era station wagon on our show - they were a big thing back then, and never see them around anymore.

@kendallsmith1458

2 жыл бұрын

With a rear facing fold down third seat!

Simply the coolest I've ever seen! Park Ranger / Railroad High - Railer for sure! and my Favorite COLOR!

This thing is absolutely ridiculous and I love it. Really nice guy as well.

Absolutely beautiful restoration.

Nothing better than watching a couple old timers talking about old cars

I had an uncle who had one of these things… I think it was a 63 or 64. Family reunions were hilarious. He would throw so much crap in there and we just head off to a lake. There was no shortage of things to play with…

I love how jays door is just rattling while going down the road

@smokenwhisky9163

2 жыл бұрын

He still had to do the doors seals as indicted at 8:29

@DylanL69

2 жыл бұрын

@@smokenwhisky9163 yeah I heard I don't think jay shut the door all the way

@smokenwhisky9163

2 жыл бұрын

You could also see the looseness when he closed the first back door. But hey, I could be wrong!

I really like the restorations Vs customizing, keepng "Auto" history alive. Thanks for showing this one, Jay!

I love it! Great job on the restoration. People of "a certain age", have got to memories triggered by this truck. Thanks for sharing it😁

I applaud Steve for restoring this rare Dodge beast! Preservation of historical vehicles in their original form allows you to really see what a true driving experience is and was back in the day! Beautiful restoration!👍

Thats one great looking truck...Way cooler than the modern 4X4 stuff!

How nice to see a true Power Wagon inside and out.

I appreciate that he kept it stock. It turned out great. Love the green.

Many years ago some family friends had a couple old Power Wagons,one very much like this one and I have loved these old trucks ever since.

Thanks so much Jay for sharing these types of stories with us!! Always love the show and your willingness to provide info on such a variety of vehicles

This one just made my day! Bless you for restoring it. The colour is absolutely perfect. Did anyone else notice Jay's door was not completely closed during the drive? 😟

@knotes76

Жыл бұрын

He mentioned needing sure seals. I'll bet it's just loose in the pocket

@glenncarr2121

Жыл бұрын

Yes I noticed that his door was not closed tightly when he got in it at the shop ! I kept asking him too close it tightly all through the drive , but I guess that he could not hear me ! Lol 😆

@johnfeight2123

Жыл бұрын

Yes he said it needed door seals when he was talking about it at the beginning I felt he was doing his best to keep it quiet while he was driving it but yea you could see how it was moving. I would say he probably has the seal installed by now beautiful truck though like everyone else I really like it. Thanks for sharing your truck with us and keeping it real.

@MrWolfSnack

5 ай бұрын

Seals have to be custom made for something this old, he was likely waiting on an order.

@tuberNunya

5 ай бұрын

I sure did. But those things have kind of a double lock so he wasn't in any danger.

I have been looking for this in a 6x6 forever ! This is beautiful, show room quality, looks like it was assembled at Dodge yesterday as a 2022 !! A true artist put this together with his team as a passion build ! Awesome 👏

One of the coolest old trucks, only ever seen a few of them in real life. Never seen one this clean and original anywhere, beautiful work!

I know a lot about those things and that was a very accurate summation of the facts. Well done!

All Dodges are hard to get parts for since they were ALWAYS changing things. So I can not imagine how hard it is to find parts for this truck. I am thrilled that this truck has been saved, and what a cool story as well.

Once again, Thank you Jay! The true heros are the people that resurrect these vehicles but you deserve credit for showcasing them and renewing interest in old styling. As an aside, you have a remarkable wife, why don't you showcase her and her passions once in a while?

The Man, The Hot Rod King The Legend Jay Leno!!! Awesome !

Love the look of that Power Wagon. Power steering by Armstrong. Sure wouldn't have hurt sales if they'd have had 2 more doors.

@flight2k5

2 жыл бұрын

They don’t steer hard. Everyone always says that. You need to drive a unimog with 42” tires.

That’s some proper gauge steel. Solid. And a nice shape overall

Love when he has these old oddball vehicles

I had forgotten about the wagon version of this Dodge. Good to see it.

Love that wagon. I have the truck verson, 64' w100. My neibor bought it after the forest service used it and put a flatbed on it. Its a short wheelbase, turns tight corners like a rock crawler! Its a non LA 318 runs great , love driving it around with my dog! Thanks Jay for all your content!

Great episode! I love the old vehicles in their original condition.

So glad this vehicle is kept original. That what I value myself.

I'm glad to see an old original American truck Great content

Beautiful machine, Steve has done a great job.

Dodge needs to look at this and bring this back. This thing would sell like crazy today.

@pickfairguy

2 жыл бұрын

Would eat the so called "New Bronco"'s lunch !!

@SpaceGhost999

2 жыл бұрын

Lol it wouldnt sell that great. Unless it was just super cheap, which it wouldn't be.

This reminds me of the old adage "They don't build them like they used to". This is very cool. I love the simplicity. Thank you.

The scale of everything is so funny in this video.

It's so friggin' hilarious that you two look like little kids beside this beast...I love it! I'd drive it daily, for sure! Thanks again, Jay and crew for yet another well done episode!✌️❤️🇨🇦🙂

This is one of my favorite episodes...keep up the great work, Jay

“It’s like owning a giant dog” lol simply awesome!

I owned a 1965 and a 1966. Best vehicles I've owned. Had a lot of fun in them. mine were window vans like this one. Also come as a panel van

wonderful job on restoring it.

Jay is so down to earth....And if you love cars he loves you too and your passion.

Obviously these two have known each other a long time. It’s nice to see a relaxed guest showing his unique vehicle.

I love those old Dodges..........I had a 1962 Dodge Power Wagon I bought when I was 16.....now I'm 67,,,, gave it to my son......its still in great shape... stored at my shop......we call it the Predator.....ha ! ....... great job on the restore !!!! thank you for the great vid.

What a great truck. That interior is beautiful.

Very cool truck, and Steve seems like a really great person. Well done, Steve!

Having been born in 58', I was around to see many of these older vehicles while they was still being used on a daily basis.

I don’t know why, but I love this truck!

That's a rare beast for sure. Awesome!

I can’t believe Jay didn’t try the horn “they always overlook the horn”

Nice job on the restoration. We saw a older power wagon (WW2) era, love the simplicity of that type of vehicle. Thanks Jay

Restored.....but kept original. Beautiful.

It's wild to think THAT'S the stock ride height of those things.

@josephgaviota

2 жыл бұрын

Agree! It is HUGE !!

I love that thing. VERY cool! I bet the nice lady you acquires it from is very pleased with the wonderful restoration that's been done on it.

It is bizarrely beautiful, something that magically seems to happen when something is designed primarily to be functional.

I had forgotten these even existed. Thanks so much for sharing this. Awesome.

It was of course, based off the Dodge truck of the 1950s but interestingly, when the trucks were restyled, they kept the old style for these models.

@timothykeith1367

2 жыл бұрын

This is the Dodge C Series cab sheet metal that Dodge continued to use until.1975 in heavy duty trucks. First used in 1954,. Check out the rare Dodge Big Horn and see this cab styling ( different grill , hood ). In the '70s the Dodge Ram Charger continued with this theme using the D Series sheet metal.

I love it! I would put this in my top five of Jay's Collection!

Thanks, Jay and Steve. Great Power Wagon. I love the "click" of the transmissions when Jay was running through the gears. Made this ol' boy's day.

Thanks Jay,, I thoroughly enjoy all your shows but this one was excellent,, the Dodge owner is a humble man and I enjoyed his passion for his vehicle,, an absolute credit to him 🇦🇺

I have a 1966 A100 van. It drives. In the end, all that will remain are pyramids, slant six engine blocks, and Dodge door hinges. These, they built strong.

@21Piloteer

2 жыл бұрын

I had a few A-vans myself. The one I miss the most was my 69 A-108 van....318/auto. Used it as a daily driver for several years. Idiot me sold it. Ug.

@holdfast2776

2 жыл бұрын

True statement lol

I was 16 years old at this time and this was a "Truck" ! Oh how I wanted one but damn, the dealers wanted money for one, which I didn't have. I look at this Dodge and then I look at my 2021 4x4 Ram sitting in the driveway and all I see is a flimsy 2021 Daisy. My first 4X4 was a 1972 Dodge Power Wagon with most likely the same 318 V8 and drivetrain.

I remember a family in our church and school in little rock arkansas had a 2 wheel drive 1 of these still painted orange from the AHD, probably carried a survey crew for them. Love these simple robust and stout old vehicles. Excellent restoration. Thank you guys for showing it. It's a privilege to witness such history.

What a beautifully restored machine, thanks Steve for keeping it original, it is AWESOME. Jay, thanks for pointing this his way for restoration. And thank you both for sharing this piece with the KZread followers!