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Image 3 of 7: The Power Wagon name didn't arrive until after the Model year saw probably more changes than in any year before or since: A new pickup .
The two rectangular gauge housings have the instrument lettering on the glass instead of the face of the gauge. Interior configurations remain similar to standard production Ram. A six speed manual transmissions was standard, with an automatic transmission optional. A manual shift-on-the-fly transfer case is the only available, the electronic shift on-the-fly has never been an option. In other projects Wikimedia Commons.
The Dodge Power Wagon is a four wheel drive light truck that was produced in various model series from to by Dodge , then as a nameplate for the Dodge Ram from to , and, most recently, as an individual model marketed by Ram Trucks.
It was developed as the WDX truck, and until about it was internally known by its engineering code T — a name still used for the original series by enthusiasts. The Power Wagon was the first mass-produced 4x4 light truck, and represents a significant predecessor to the many modern four wheel drive trucks in use today.

Updated variants continued in production until Following Chrysler Corporation policy of badge engineering to provide a greater number of sales outlets overseas, Power Wagons were also marketed around the world under the Fargo and De Soto badges. The civilian Power Wagon continued the lineage of limited production Dodge 4WD trucks from the s, that proved basic four wheel drive design concepts, primarily for the military.
During its development phase, it was initially named the WDX General Purpose Truck, a name still used on some of the preliminary materials handed out by Dodge, before sales began in March In the was replaced with the cubic-inch flat head six.

The Power Wagon W continued to use the cubic-inch L-6 engine. The new cubic-inch engine the was able to power the med. Its maximum payload was 3, pounds. A big-block V8 engine became an option starting in From to the body was called the "Sweptline," then transitioned to a more modern body image from through with varied grilles and paint schemes. In the 4-wheel drive became full-time with a 2-speed transfer case; this was changed back to part-time 4-wheel drive in due to the energy crisis.
A huge boost in sales followed the release of the extended "Club Cab," popular with families and camper hauling. The 4-door Crew Cab was far less common and is quite desirable to collectors for restoration. Utility and function was unmatched by few competing models, as the towing, payload, and snow plowing capacity of the Power Wagon equipped with " Dana 60 " 8-lug axles was very popular with municipal and regional road crews.
The Power Wagon was sold through the model year. A number of engineering and styling improvements were made over the years as the truck grew in size and weight, but the basic package remained generally constant throughout its life and underwent one last major body change in The two rectangular gauge housings have the instrument lettering on the glass instead of the face of the gauge.

Looking at these bed sides from the rear, the top rail section of the bed angles out at 45 degrees with a rounded top edge. Looking at the bed sides from the rear, the top of the bed is flat, with a rounded edge. Group of 4 gauges in the center of dash Fuel, Amp, Temp, Oil with black faces.
NP Synchronized Transmission also used. These trucks featured conventional cabs and front sheet metal and the cargo boxes used on the 2WD models. Their 4WD mechanical components—axles, transfer cases and transmissions—were sourced from outside manufacturers. The two-ton W Power Wagon only a chassis cab was built was introduced in as the C3-HW, and lasted through the model year.