Classic DODGE TRUCK VIDEO

[blazinid]

Saw this on TCM last night and thought I'd share for all those gear heads out there. I love the old ex military dodge power wagons. This is a short movie filmed when they were filming the movie "King Solomon's Mines" in 1950. Enjoy!!

http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/index.jsp?cid=60965

 

[Pskhaat]

Argh,

Don't mean to harp on this any more, but why must web sites be so FLASH happy? Why can't people choose standards?

 

[Funrover]

Thanks, that weas pretty fun to watch!

 

[BIGdaddy]

way cool. I love technicolor movies...

 

[T.Low]

Excellent video, wish i was there. Thanks.

 

[jcbrandon]

I like the "specially built refrigerator truck." I want one of those for my next expedition. Notice at the end of the film, they rolled into camp, opened the firdge, and cracked a cold, refreshing beverage. Raise your hand if that doesn't seem familiar.

 

[Desert Dan]

Thanks what a great find

I would like one of those old Power Wagon Buses!

Here is another classic video
1957 NAPCO Chevrolet 4xr Promotion!! Pikes Peak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5LYTkRjdno

 

[blazinid]

yeah, I don't think dodge made many 4 wheel drive buses with a winch! That was bad azzzz. Man I hate being behind a desk!

 

[Pskhaat]

Having watched these on some VMs, how very cool and how very tread heavily.

 

[EdoHart]

It was fortunate the lead vehicle in the convoy got stuck in the river with room to let the other vehicles pass it, and while a film crew happened to be shooting.

Pretty cool to see a 2 lever transfer case.:smiley_drive:

 

[Ironduff]

Cool! Thx for the link! I especially liked the gin pole rig for loading.... shows what you can do with a winch and little bit of thought. I notice that the 5-tonners and 'scout car' weren't 4x4's. I did a test drive in an old ('54?) Power Wagon, about 35 years ago. IMO, they're nicer to look at and think about than to drive long-term, at least in stock form. Of course, that drive was just around town, but you definitely needed lots of muscle for steering and brakes. It helped me realize what an all-purpose jewel my ol' Scout 800 was...

Jim H.

 

[chnlisle]

Love this link and sent it to tons of friends who also love it.

 

[4Rescue]

That... is... AWESOME!!!!!! It reminds me of growing up around my Dad's family's logging opperations down in Southern Oregon. Nothing but Power Wagons. Great FInd!!!!!!

Cheers

Dave

 

[James86004]

Straight cut gears sound wonderful when the going gets tough.

 

[92 red cummins]

great vid. Were they gas or diesel?
:Wow1::drool: