Gosh, there's so much to take in here. That's why I've been so indecisive the past year or so. I already have an 01 2500 dodge. It's been a great truck, but two things bother me: not four wheel drive and can't run vegetable oil fuel. I'm growing tired of making biodiesel, so I'd like a diesel that can run on heated waste vegetable oil or anything else I can capture (waste motor oil, transmission fluid, kerosene, etc).
The Power Wagon is a great blend of simplicity, strength, and ability. The only accessory I would want in a work truck is air conditioning. On the other hand, I doubt the Power Wagon could handle towing a trailer and 9000 lb excavator, which is the largest toy I have now. In essence, I'm trading one compromise for another. I think I am spoiled by the ability of my current 3/4 ton truck, and may be asking too much of the Power Wagon.
Deuce and a half is wicked cool, but seems biased to off-road duty. I'd prefer a slant towards a mostly on-road rig with the ability to go off-road. I have no plans to take it truly off-road. This is still a work truck.
A duece with axle delete and reduced weight:
The other trucks mentioned are mostly off-road. I'd throw the Unimog and other military trucks into this batch. The g-wagon is very cool, but too small, I think. It's smaller than most 3/4 ton trucks these days, right?
Ford cab-over. Very cool. I saw one on eBay the other day. I need to look them up.
Larry, I like your idea best. Put the Power Wagon body in a newer chassis. In fact, I would prefer a truck with a multi-use bed. Ideally, I'd like a flat bed with dump capacity, and removable sideboards. Add tanks for dual fuels and we've got a winner.
rwebb, transparent footwells?
look171, I am not technically a builder or remodeler. I grab up real estate deals (foreclosures and distressed RE), and then go in the direction necessary to turn the properties around. If it requires rebuilding a house, so be it. If the property needs cosmetic details before listing it for rent, I'm game. Sure, there are a few newer 3/4 ton trucks that would do what I need, but I'm a sucker for doing things the hard way.
