1961 Power Wagon"Fenway"

[Kevin Mienke]

Thanks everyone. I lost track of the hours I had with the paint finishing, but you're right, it was worth it. I have more respect for this truck than any other project I've done. I really wanted it to be right. The question I've heard the most from my friends is...Will you be afraid to drive it? The answer is no. I built it with the intention of making it fun to drive. It is the sweetest vehicle I've ever owned and I can't see hiding it in the garage. Thanks again for the comments and compliments.

[BobbyMike]

Definitely sweet truck, Kevin. You've done a good thing. Makes me want to buy a beater truck so I could take "Old Yeller" off the road long enough to restore him.

[Bruce]

Just Imagine??

Old Yeller would look pretty sweet, gussied up w/ new yeller paint!

[jbell]

IAFF sticker

Hi Kevin, Beautiful truck! I see by that sticker in the rear window you're a fellow firefighter.........John

[Kevin Mienke]

Yes, firefighter's Local #4. I am assigned to Engine Co. #6 on the south side of Des Moines. Where are you located?

[jbell]

Hi Kevin,
Local 253, Granite City, Illinois. I'm now a captain with 25yrs. We're right across the river from St. Louis......John

[Gsmith]

Beautiful truck!

[Kevin Mienke]

I had a dream

I had a dream...

[Bruce]

You Are Bad

What a cool pic, good going Kevin, wish I thought of that!
Regards,

[Warren Watt]

61 WM300

WOW - Great looking truck Kevin. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to read the story on the resto.

[Kevin Mienke]

I am putting the finishing touches on everything over the next couple of weeks. If everything goes well, I will be sending the story to Gordon by St. Patty's day. Thanks again for the replies, they are greatly appreciated.

[Jake]

The site of a restored Power Wagon is still a treat after all these years, they have a timeless, rugged apeal. Nice Work.

Jake

[Jake]

Hey Kevin,
Graet job on the Power Wagon, you do nice work. I read your story in the PW advertiser and was I thought you not only told the story very well but you also won a huge victory over cancer.
Well done and thanks for the inspiration.

[Kevin Mienke]

Thanks Jake, I would do it all over again, just for character building.

[Jake]

Hey Kevin,
You did such great work on your truck, my question is where did you find the rear fenders?
Or did you fix the original fenders?

Thanks
Jake