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Re: Are '72 - '75 Power Wagons Good Trucks?
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11/10/14 06:52 PM
11/10/14 06:52 PM
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SomeCarGuy
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Recently, I have been considering buying a Pickup Truck. I have two V8 CJ 5's Jeeps and a nice M416 Military Jeep Trailer, but at times it would be nice to drive over 55 MPH on the freeway (speed limit when towing a trailer).
Also, it would be nice to have an acceptable tow-vehicle that could manage trailers larger than my M416 Jeep trailer. Thinking about towing a car-trailer occasionally and there might be a Flat Bottom drag boat in my future.
Was considering a '72 thru '75 Dodge 4x4 PowerWagon. First, I kind of like the Fuselage styling of those years, and Second and more importantly, '75 and earlier does not require Smog Inspections, so I can add any engine or performance modifications I would want.
P.S.: I know that 4x4's are not Ideal for towing, but I figure it should still work out.
The guys have run down all the differences. I say look for one that is fairly clean and have at it. The lack of smog check is huge for you and I think any power or MPG concerns can be dealt with over time with a rebuild or just small changes like headers, carb and intake plus tuning. It's never going to knock down modern MPG, but you can help it some.
I see NICE trucks listed in OR all the time. Might be worth watching CL up there and see what pops up. 
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