Powell Trucks

Cliff54 · February 09, 2007, 06:56:02 AM

I want one of these trucks. ;D

Cliff54

Go Fleiter · February 08, 2007, 10:44:06 AM

In the black window this very folder states a 6 Cylinder engine!

Bob · February 08, 2007, 10:17:14 AM

I just was rereading the article I mentiioned earlier, under the specifications it states that the engines used was the in-line six, 201ci, 90hp engine from the '40's and '50's.

I was hoping there would be a photo of the engine compartment, but there wasn't.

Seems to me that there must have been a misprint in the brochure.

FourDoor · February 08, 2007, 10:02:18 AM

You would have to wonder why a company would print up something with as blatant an error as that unless it's not an error?

Bob · February 07, 2007, 02:55:42 PM

Yes, it sure does say 4 cylinder Plymouth engine.

Seems to me it has to be a misprint.

Sure is odd, but then again.............

FourDoor · February 07, 2007, 10:13:54 AM

I can't get a good image of the Powell truck brochure,it breaks up when I try to magnify it, but does it not say the trucks have "4 cylinder" engines from Plymouth?

Jim Benjaminson · February 06, 2007, 11:51:56 PM

You are correct - the Powell was built on a 1941 Plymouth chassis. The 41 Plymouths were the models P11 Deluxe and P12 Special Deluxe. Engines came from any source the Powell's could find - Plymouth, Dodge, Industrial, etc. You should be able to find the original engine number stamped into the frame rail - left rear wheel area. You'll have to remove the wheel to look for it buts on the frame rail as it faces you. The engine number of your car is a state assigned serial number from California. If you've seen the Powell Registry (link on this website) you'll see how many Chuck, Jeff and myself have managed to ferret out over the years. To my knowledge, only one Powell has ever been shown at a Plymouth meet - down in Kansas or Nebraska as I recall - but there might have been others in years past. They are unusual creatures - a "new" used car in their day. And they are recognized by the Plymouth Club.

POC-Admin · February 06, 2007, 04:56:55 PM

Here is the inside of the brochure.

POC-Admin · February 06, 2007, 04:44:56 PM

Here are (in two posts) some shots of a brochure I saw on eBay a while back - did not buy it but stole the images. These are the outside of the flyer.

POC-Admin · February 06, 2007, 04:42:42 PM

Jim Benjaminson and I both like the Powell trucks.

Jim I am sure has some things to say about them - to bad the idea never got too far. Better to make a truck out of your old Plymouth than to scrap it!!!

Not sure where I got these photos - I think this truck was for sale in MO a while back.

Mark

Bob · February 06, 2007, 10:42:27 AM

Rance,

If you can get your hands on a copy of the Feb '04 issue of "Vintage Truck" There is a very good article on the Powell Trucks.

In the article it says that the engines came from 1940 to 1950 Plymouth cars, but there is a chance that some Dodge and Chrysler industrial engines where used.

Hope this help
Bob

TodFitch · February 05, 2007, 07:24:15 PM

I believe the Plymouth Club recognizes Powell trucks. Certainly there have been articles about them from time to time in the Plymouth Bulletin.

When I saw the thread title I thought I'd pass you Chuck's contact information to you but it looks like you already found him. Next time you contact him, say "hi" to Barney for me. :)

I don't recognize the engine number as anything Plymouth. I was under the impression that Powell used chassis from a number of different year Plymouths. Chuck would know for sure.

Rance · February 05, 2007, 06:50:39 PM

Guys, I'm new to this board and wish to ask the Plymouth Club's view of Powell pickup trucks.? Is its questionable lineage as a legitimate Plymouth overlooked, or are they something that respectable Plymouth owners are too embarassed to talk about and turn away in shame if Powells are so much as mentioned in polite conversation? :))

Hopefully the rough edges of the Powell can be overlooked by you fine Plymouth folks and you can answer a few questions for me.
I just bought a '56 Powell and am starting to look for information in order to restore it.? Chuck E. and the Powell Registry have been a great source of info but I thought I should look on the Plymouth side as well.? The engine serial number is 522541SCAL.? Does that correlate to having come from a '41 Plymouth?? Supposedly Powells were built on a 1941 "Q" series Plymouth, but the only info I can find is for "P" series.? What's the difference?

Thanks,
Rance