Aftermarket action
(Power) Wagons, ho! Production of the original Dodge Power Wagon ranged from 1945’57. However, Legacy Power Wagon of Jackson, Wyoming, takes the bones of original models and rebuilds them to be modern, with either Chevrolet V8 engines, or Cummins six-cylinder turbo-diesels. Also included are modern front and rear axles, locking differentials, four-wheel disc brakes, Bilstein-brand shocks and 16,500-pound-capacity winches. Each Legacy Power Wagon comes with air conditioning, leather-covered captain’s chairs and a modern 10-gauge instrument cluster. Buyers can choose from the basic pickup body style, custom crew cab or Carryall wagon. Pricing starts at $185,000 and increases to more than $255,000, depending on model and equipment. Full details at www.legacypowerwagon.com.
Smartphone attachment Most cell-phone mounting brackets are designed to attach to your vehicle’s dashboard, where they can be annoyingly intrusive and present a temptation for thieves. A less obvious, yet still effective placement approach is to use the Mountek’s Grip+ Slot Mount. As its name implies, the unit attaches to the compact disk opening of your car’s audio system without screws, tape or suction cups. And best of all, it won’t interfere with the CDs already inside your player. The adjustable Grip+ also accepts most, if not all, currentgeneration smart phones and tablets. It can also be quickly removed and reinstalled in other vehicles. Order for $30 from www.mountek.com.
Racetracks for your wall Design company NOMO sells a neat series of race course posters for your garage or rec room. Prominent layouts for sale include the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Daytona and Talladega speedways, plus various Formula One circuits such as Monza in Italy, Suzuka in Japan, England’s Silverstone and the Monte Carlo road course in Monaco. Each 18-by-24-inch white-on-black poster is printed on heavy stock and is shipped in recycled crushproof cardboard tubes. Select your favorites for $30 each at shop.nomodesign.com.
Put on your jacket Storing your vehicle for extended periods should involve more than simply parking it in the garage. For maximum protection, consider the Car Jacket. This U.S.-made product was developed by a hard-core car collector and is designed to support your existing fabric car cover in keeping dirt, water and mildew away from your prized possession. The Car Jacket functions much like a sleeping bag; once the car is positioned over the base, you simply flip the lightweight 7-mil polyethylene top portion over the car and zip it up. Prices are based on vehicle dimensions and range from $220 to $310, including a pack of moisture-absorbing desiccant material. Go to www.carbag.com for product and ordering info.