What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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I know of a '79 truck that is being advertised a Power Wagon. What will make it identifiable as a Power Wagon if it truly is? I have no experience in this area of Mopars but I want to be armed before I go look at it. From what I can see there is nothing in the VIN that signifies it and the title just says Sweptline.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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Google,it will give u the history on how it came about. bottom line after you read.Check serial number and other info then u can see what motor , 1/2 , 3/4 ton etc the truck is.good luck
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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I think the simple answer here on a 79 is it's four wheel drive. All the 4x4 Dodges from 80 and older are Power wagons. The 81-93 trucks are Power Ram.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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maybe he's worried someone swapped out a rusty Power Wagon body with a 2WD one? there is a value difference to the insurance company.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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Not concerned about anything. Just curious why they are called Power Wagons when these trucks have no badging or no designation from the VIN. Was just thinking, like newer ones, perhaps the Power Wagon might mean upgraded components but looks like not. Some Power Wagons have the Macho graphics and perhaps a roll cage from the factory but I guess that's all.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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Not concerned about anything. Just curious why they are called Power Wagons when these trucks have no badging or no designation from the VIN. Was just thinking, like newer ones, perhaps the Power Wagon might mean upgraded components but looks like not. Some Power Wagons have the Macho graphics and perhaps a roll cage from the factory but I guess that's all. Not sure what you mean when you say "No Badging" The 79 trucks say Power Wagon right on the side of the fender. Just like the 81-93 trucks say Power Ram.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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My 78 and 79 had powerwagon emblems on the hood....from what I remember
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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72-80 had power wagon emblems on the hood. 64-71 they were on the fenders. 61-68 Power Wagons had emblems on the hood. 69-71 had them on the fenders.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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As stated above 78 was the last year Power Wagon was on the hood because the 79 and 80 had the "NEW" flat hood, so the emblems went on the fenders.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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Well all righty then. You guys are correct. I was typing without thinking it through. Forgot about the hood change in 79 and yes 61-68 they were on the side of the hood, 69-71 on the fenders.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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72-80 had power wagon emblems on the hood. 64-71 they were on the fenders. 61-68 "POWER WAGON" was spelled out on the side of the hood, FYI sir.
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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I have an '80 with emblems on the fenders. But I have seen some with decals instead. Why are there both?
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Re: What makes a Power Wagon a Power Wagon?
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Different option packages...some have badges, some have decals.
My Dad's 1976 Power Wagon (now mine) didn't come with the "Power Wagon" badges on the hood (was special-ordered new and has many unique features). My old black 76 W100 (now sold) had the Power Wagon badges on the hood.
As stated, many 4wd Dodge trucks in those years had the Power Wagon badges/decals. These are not comparable to the current Power Wagons, which are special, off-road editions of the Ram pickup. In other words, a '70s Power Wagon or '80s "Power Ram" would not have a factory winch, electronic disconnecting sway bar, electronic locking diffs, etc.
75-79 had NP203 Fulltime 4wd, stock.
1980 started the name "Dodge Ram" and would say so on the tailgate (most models), along with a Ram decal on the front fenders. 1981 started the new bodylines that continued thru 1993, and 4x4s in these years are called Power Ram.
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