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Vintage Dream Machines’ 1946 Dodge Power Wagon was featured on PowerNation’s Under the Hood. Explore the YouTube feature that premiered January 16, 2026, a separate Facebook video, and the episode information below.

Our 1946 four-door Dodge Power Wagon takes the spotlight in Under the Hood. The PowerNation YouTube feature premiered on January 16, 2026—a chance to see the truck in motion and hear the story behind the build.

[ Under the Hood ]

POWERNATION FEATURE

PowerNation’s Under the Hood puts our 1946 Power Wagon in front of an audience that appreciates the decisions behind a custom build. The episode listing and original videos below offer different ways to explore the feature.

Episode
S1 · E10
Title
Power Wagon
Listed runtime
12 minutes

Listed by DIRECTV (opens in a new tab) as part of PowerNation’s Under the Hood. January 16 marks the YouTube premiere.

PowerNation reaches automotive enthusiasts through television and digital platforms. This feature gives Vintage Dream Machines a way to share the Power Wagon and the craftsmanship behind it with people beyond the shop.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The PowerNation feature highlights one of our most distinctive builds. You’ll get a closer look at the creative process and the passion that drives a Vintage Dream Machines project from conception to completion.

Viewers can explore the transformation of a classic vehicle into a custom restomod. We’re bringing the energy, innovation, and craftsmanship that the PowerNation audience loves to see.

PowerNation describes Under the Hood (opens in a new tab) as a conversation between builders and hosts about the choices behind a vehicle’s transformation. Its official series page features our truck under “1946 Power Wagon resto-mod” and links directly to the video.

This is more than just a collaboration—it’s a celebration of automotive passion and custom builds that inspire and excite the community.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Get a closer look at how Vintage Dream Machines creates its iconic builds. From the initial design conversations to the final touches, every custom project has a story beyond its finished appearance. Our PowerNation collaboration gives us another way to share that work.

The team brings technical expertise, creative vision, and dedication to each project. This is an opportunity to see how automotive passion translates into a finished custom build.

In its feature description (opens in a new tab), PowerNation highlights the truck’s all-steel four-door conversion and 5.9-liter Cummins diesel, reporting 500 horsepower and 1,100 lb-ft of torque. The segment puts those mechanical details alongside the character of the original Power Wagon.

Our original PowerNation collaboration preview.

WHY THIS FEATURE MATTERS

For Vintage Dream Machines, this collaboration with PowerNation represents recognition of our craftsmanship and our ability to create builds that capture the imagination of automotive enthusiasts everywhere.

Through the PowerNation feature, we’re bringing our work to viewers who appreciate quality, innovation, and the art of custom automotive builds. It’s an opportunity to inspire the next generation of builders and enthusiasts while staying true to our core mission: creating extraordinary machines.

[ PowerNation × Vintage Dream Machines ]

WATCH & EXPLORE

The YouTube feature, a separate Facebook video, and the official episode details—all in one place.

PowerNation · YouTube · January 16, 2026

9,100 POUNDS OF PURE MUSCLE

PowerNation takes a closer look at our custom four-door 1946 Dodge Power Wagon.

Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
DIRECTV · S1 E10 · 12-minute listing

Under the Hood: “Power Wagon”

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PowerNation · Official series page

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