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'80 W150 Package Truck

Posted By: B3RE

'80 W150 Package Truck - 03/07/17 03:22 AM

Hey guys,

Does anyone have, or know where I can find, info on the Roundup package. I have a club cab shortbed, and I can't find much of anything about this package.

Thanks,
Posted By: B3RE

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/09/17 02:53 PM

Hasn't anyone heard of this truck? I know it's the only one I've ever seen. Attached is a pic of the bed side decal.

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Posted By: dynotune440

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/09/17 07:30 PM

yes, they made them from 78-80. no source-able info on them has ever turned up...
Posted By: poorboy

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/10/17 04:03 AM

If I remember correctly, the Round Up trucks were a package option offered for a few months out of the year (sort of like the Spring Specials). If you bought a truck during the package option period, you got some popular options at a reduced price through this package. Dodge probably offered the same package discount several times a year, but each package had a different name for the package, and were on sale at different times during the year. Each package had its own sticker set and probably a dash badge, and maybe special paint or seat covers, as part of the option package. It amounted to little more then a sales gimmick. Gene
Posted By: B3RE

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/10/17 04:49 AM

Thanks guys,

I knew they were part of the "customized as purchased" package trucks, but I was hoping to find info on what the package was specifically marketed for, and possible desirability as a collectable. I have been told that they were only marketed in the Northeast, which is where I am, but at this point, I don't have anything to verify that claim. If anyone has any additional information, I'd certainly appreciate being privy to it.
Posted By: buildanother

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/10/17 05:24 PM

Had a similar odd option on a 79 4x4 ramcharger se back in 79. Had the "Prospector" package, which was not explained on the window sticker either.
Posted By: B3RE

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/11/17 09:07 PM

Originally Posted By buildanother
Had a similar odd option on a 79 4x4 ramcharger se back in 79. Had the "Prospector" package, which was not explained on the window sticker either.

I've seen several Prospectors over the years, but I don't recall ever seeing a Ramcharger with that package. Interesting.
Posted By: buildanother

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/11/17 09:16 PM

Yeah, the window sticker listed PP6681-described as "Prospector Decal Program". Could have been just 2 decals on upper rear quarters I guess. think the decals were replaced with metal or plastic real emblems in 1981 or so?
Posted By: Soopernaut

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/12/17 02:10 PM

Here is some Prospector info for 1987. It is basically a group of options combined. For 79 it was probably fewer options.

There is very little info for the Round Up that I can find. I've seen a few trucks over the years. I'm guessing they were all 4 wheel drive due to how the sticker is constructed.

Originally Posted By GrnMagic77
The best info I have is from member *79POWERWAGON*/*DYNOTUNE* (Thanks) The "Round Up" trucks was a limited/regional/promotional package that was intended to increase sales of 4X4's in the '78/'79/'80 model years.All trucks(including Ramchargers) would have had the Round Up decal on the rear of bed (but not necessarily the stripes down the sides).Optional were big blocks and 5 slot chrome wheels like the Red Express.I do not have the original tailgate to see if spur/western theme decals matched rest of truck.My truck is
not that heavily optioned:plain bench seat-no tuff wheel-vinyl floor mat, but did come with 400/4bbl 727/np203-light conv.package and chrome front and rear bumpers to match wheels,other Round Up's may have more options depending on location or specs.of dealership orders.Round Ups were avail.in Brite Tan Poly metallic(AY70MU3),black and ...? Info or corrections on this or any other special(decal)packages always welcomed.




Posted By: Anonymous

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/13/17 04:59 PM

Originally Posted By B3RE
Originally Posted By buildanother
Had a similar odd option on a 79 4x4 ramcharger se back in 79. Had the "Prospector" package, which was not explained on the window sticker either.

I've seen several Prospectors over the years, but I don't recall ever seeing a Ramcharger with that package. Interesting.


I have a 79 RC Prospector that I bought from the original owner (even got the down payment rect from the dealer). Best I can tell is that the prospector package was the decals and the upper body (adventurer) molding.

Was built 318-2, 3 tree, pie plates, vinyl low backs, am radio, silver dash face, no door inserts, no tail light trim, quad head lights. Has generic "custom" badge on dash, no pkg code on under hood sticker.

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Posted By: bboogieart

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/14/17 04:20 PM

My 78 D-150 has both Adventurer, and Prospector tags on it. shruggy

Nothing special that I could tell.
It "had" a nice interior and some chrome trim.
/6 with 727 and 8 1/4.
Figured, a dealer spec. to look nice and be economical.
Posted By: 79beep

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/14/17 07:44 PM

nice Ramcharger! would love to find a RC or a Trailduster to go along with my Warlock
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: '80 W150 Package Truck - 03/26/17 02:00 PM

Originally Posted By 79beep
nice Ramcharger! would love to find a RC or a Trailduster to go along with my Warlock


I get that and wouldn't mind adding 4wd Warlock. Maybe a big block 2wd. Would also go for a 2wd pop top, club cab dually, street van....

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