Rare 1978 Dodge Diesel Powerwagon 4x4 Factory Diesel At/ac/pdb One Owner Strong on 2040-cars

Year: 1978
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Dodge
Model: Power Wagon
Trim: Rare DIESEL Adventurer Prospector SE
Cab Type (For Trucks Only): Regular Cab
Drive Type: 4x4 Automatic
Options: 4-Wheel Drive
Mileage: 147,000
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Green

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Deserves a full restoration or even a transplanted shell from a common truck."

 Super Rare and from what I've gathered less than 1000 of these were made making them much rarer than a Lil Red or Warlock. Conversely, the diesel six option cost over $1000 more than the 440 option in 1978. This one runs like a top and all fluids have been freshly serviced. It starts and runs fantastic and had no problem starting all last winter without the block heater ever being plugged in. The transmission was also serviced with a drain pan AND torque convertor drain plug installed and it had no swarf in the pan, it shifts flawlessly and crisply. The 4x4 and differentials are in excellent condition and work well. No silly noises or vibrations anywhere from the drive line. The truck drives on or off road very well, zips right on up to 60 with ease and will effortlessly cruise 70. It gets phenomenal fuel mileage.

This truck is geared 3.54 front and rear, works very well with the LoadFlite 727 and relatively high revving diesel. It could pull taller cogs or tires. It has Dana 44 up front, not sure if HD or not and a 9.25 rear with posi.

I have lots of the scarce diesel only spare parts for it and also have a very nice green dash with glove box cover to replace the original units. I thought eventually I'd score some door panels yet upon obtaining nice dash pieces, I realized they do not age with the same patina and decided I'd obtain most any color door panels and dye them all at the same time. That didn't happen but that was the plan.

I have a huge file on this truck including the original sales agreement and the factory diesel supplement. It cost $11,087 new. I have dealer repair/service orders and many parts receipts. Factory service manual and even original title.

You can get in this truck and drive it anywhere. The brake lights aren't working right at this moment and I'll update when I get them working. The windshield wipers need the bushing but the motor and switch works fine. I have a new blower switch which it needs. Some of the tires are better than others and if I were to consider taking it for a long drive, I'd bring a spare or two since it does not have a spare wheel and tire with it at all.

I dropped the tank earlier this year, cleaned it although it was spotless, replaced the sock and fuel hoses, added a Caterpillar pre-filter moisture separator and it's good to go.

It's lots of fun and plenty of die hard mopar fans have never seen or heard of one. Many got the V8 transplant as that was much easier and cheaper than a turbo upgrade back in the day.

Best would be to come take a look and drive but this rare truck would make a great bug out beater, veggie oil burner, or full restoration candidate. It's extremely rare and there is much misinformation about how they came to be. The engine is simple as an anvil, as reliable too with it's gear drive timing, has an injection pump which is a copy of the simple bosch MB unit and is the same unit put in 2.5 ton Fuso Fighters of which millions were made. Engine parts are cheap and easy for this one although it sounds and runs beautifully. I changed the oil in January, it's only done maybe 100 miles and the oil is still as clean as it came out of the cans.

I also have a new Borg Warner R2S compound twin turbo unit that could be negotiated on during the sale of this truck and it is perfectly sized for this 4 liter 6 cylinder diesel. I wish I had time to do it, throw lots of love at it, taller tires and have a bigger rare monster.

If you have questions, feel free to call 615-478-6836.

I hate to let this one go but I have way too many projects and toys while also being in the midst of relocating. Somebody into Dodge trucks needs to give this one a good home and make something fine of it.