Dodge Power Wagon in military use (was: Dodge DD4-60)

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally posted by Tony Smith
The reason for my original query is that the DD4-60 appears to have different features from any other Dodge such as a WW2 WC- series, a Power Wagon, or the M37.
The Power Wagon was used by the RAAF and had a 250ci flathead six cylinder engine. Note the wheels are disc wheels with split rims. The radiator surround is quite rounded in comparison to the WC series Dodges, with similarities to the T-234 Burma Dodge. I think the RAAF PW's were US sourced.

Tony,

Dodge used two different engines in the Power Wagons between the years of 1946 and 1968. The 230ci Flat Head 6 was used from 1946 until 1960 and the 251ci Flat Head 6 was used from 1961 onwards.

Although the model designation DD4-60 does not ring a bell to me, Dodge used a bewildering array of model designations, both under the Dodge and Fargo names. Most if not all were built in the US, but many were assembled overseas. As far as I can see, there is nothing special about the Power Wagon you pictured, apart from the "tray".

Yes, they are different from the WC and M37 series - see http://www.t137.com/ and http://www.dodgepowerwagon.com for more info about the Power Wagon.

Hanno