Vehicle Description
Wearing a high impact paint scheme draped over its rock solid form,
this 1978 Dodge Power Wagon is one sharp looking truck. It's also
got a vastly upgraded engine holding court underneath its hood that
comes alive with just a tap on the accelerator and teams with four
wheel drive surefootedness to make this pickup a force to be
contended with over rough terrain. With its curb appeal and power
already well-looked after, just a few more steps will take this
classic to an undeniable level of awesomeness.
Clad in a maroon exterior that's ornamented in black around its
lower base, with a pair of bright stripes added to mark the
transition, the vintage curb appeal of this pickup is substantial.
Its primary pigment lies under a strong clearcoat that appears to
have received a recent buffing, so it's smooth to the touch and its
contrasting accents were very applied and really line up well. Up
front, the factory grille still sits securely in place - it could
use a little attention to take it to a higher level but is more
than presentable just as it is. Clear, unblemished glass surrounds
the cabin and the exterior alignment looks to be on point, with
nice, even gaps surrounding the doors, both of which wear mirrors
that are also likely original and seem to be in good shape. The
color-matched bully bar just behind the cabin adds a great
finishing touch.
A fresh looking black vinyl bench seat featuring a fold down arm
rest is at the center of the interior, sitting over an expanse of
newly installed and well-fitted black carpeting - and with a Hurst
shifter perched on the transmission tunnel. This Power Wagon left
the factory with air conditioning already on board, and while the
compressor stands by beneath the hood, the system will need some
work - none of it major - to get back online. In back, the bed area
has been well-protected by its spray-in bed liner, so you'll find
no noticeable scuffs or scratches within its walls. The burlwood
grain instrument panel still harbors its factory gauges and a
recessed space at the center of the dash awaits your choice of
audio system to fill the cabin with sound.
When this '78 debuted, the country was in the midst of its second
gas crisis and Dodge, as well as the other American manufacturers,
were charting a new course for their vehicles toward increased fuel
economy that would relegate go-power to the backburner. The move
may have left plenty of vehicles with less than inspired
performance capabilities, but there are no such worries with this
truck. The upgraded 383 cubic inch engine beneath its hood is armed
with a pair of aftermarket heads and a Holley 4-barrel carb to
elevate its output, as well as badged chrome valve covers and a
matching air cleaner for added eye candy. The engine sits in a very
tidy engine bay, surrounded by fresh hoses and wiring and teams
with a smooth shifting 4-speed manual transmission. When the desire
for off-roading strikes you, the lever engaging four-wheel drive
surefootedness is within easy reach inside the cabin and the
feature works flawlessly. Power steering makes this rugged vehicle
easy to navigate and power brakes that include discs up front will
bring prompt, low-effort stops, once the brake system receives some
attention - it likely needs to be bled. A set of black steel wheels
outfitted with beefy Kenda Klever A/T tires gives this Dodge a vice
like grip on asphalt and dirt alike.
This 1978 Dodge Power Wagon presents a great opportunity for the
pickup truck enthusiast looking to get behind the wheel of a strong
running, great sounding classic. Call today!
