How to identify a Dodge Warlock?

Lots of good info guys. It looks like it's going to be tough to tell.

Is there no information on the fender tag? Also what is the underhood sticker going to look like and what numbers am I going to be looking for on it?

It's tough to just accept the fact that it could be a Warlock because it has some pin stripes, buckets and a tuff wheel. You never know if someone just added that stuff on at a later point.

My core support/fender tag had no information that would specifically designate it as a Warlock but paint codes could be a starting point.

With any luck the underhood sticker is still in place and legible...mine was gone.There is also always the possibilty that the hood could have been changed at some point or etc..etc...find the original color of the truck,see what panels actually match up from overspray if you can find some and go from there.Without a build sheet matching the VIN and all stamped numbers on body,there is no proof positive way I am aware of to ID these trucks other than what you see and can determine to be original to the package.

ultimately, the warlock is only as valuable as you feel it is. available on any stepside as a package, why would a plain jane /6 be an awesome find, as a warlock? maybe a 400 or 440 would be hot, but really it depends how much you're willing to pay for some easily added, readily available pinstripes. the wood stakes are also readily available, as well as the plaques. buy it for what it is, not what it might be. that way, either way it goes, you're happy, right?

No I understand. It's kind of like why is an H code Duster worth more than a regular slant Duster if the slant Duster has been replaced with all the same parts as the H code. In the end it's the exact same car that just has different numbers stamped on it. Yet it's worth a few thousand more. It's stupid when you think about it.

I just like keeping the vehicles original. So if I'm looking for a Warlock then I'd like to find one that originally had the Warlock package and bring it back to that. Doesn't really matter in the end whether you fix up a D100 or Warlock but its kind of nice to know that this is the way the trucks life began.

Oh and of course there are better packages or more valuable ones but you can't always afford those. I'd take a Midnight Express over any of them but I'd need to have a lot of money to burn.

Buildsheets aren't entirely unheard of.
chances are "unlikely". can always look in usual spots. never know luck might be with you.

if someone who is trying to clone one, almost always forgets the chrome side steps.

then again, i've seen more than my share of people who just because they have a stepside think it's automatically a warlock.

really color and specific options i mentioned earlier are really only identifiers.

then there is 78-9 where color palette grows and 79 bucket seat was not automatic.
they really do get tricky w/o docs.

I have a complete code book for 76-79 Warlock trucks which states: For 76/77&78 the body package Warlock code will be shown as GK9601. The 79 Warlock II codes are GK9724 & GK9725 2WD and GK9726 4WD. A basic Warlock includes the following initial options: D100 (2WD) with 115" wheel base, oak wood utiline (stepside) body bed rails, chrome plated bed steps and painted road wheels (usually gold), 15x7" front and rear H70x15 raised white letter tires, convenience package required, power front disc brakes frt / drum rear, frt anti-sway bar. special gold accent tape, special tailgate decals (79/79), 5000 GVW pkg, oil pressure gauge, 15" steering Tuff wheel (1976/77/78) and early 79), 15" steering wheel SPORT (1979). The basic code that is shown on the equipment code sheet is usually located under the hood. Now there are the black bucket seats with the center buddy seat code KB5. Paint codes for 1976 to 1979 are : J3 7858-Citron Red, 3450 Med Canyon Red, R7 3441. Canyon Red Sunfire Metallic, SG8 7883 Teal Green Sunfire Metallic, SL3 5233 Sunburst Orange, 3435 Sable Brown Sinfire Metallic, X9/TX9 4004 Black/Formal Black, PX8/PY 4009 Sunfire Black Metallic. The 76/77 Warlock tail gate will only have a 'Dodge' decal in Hemi Font, the 78 will have 'Warlock by Dodge' on the tail gate and the 79 will have Warlock II on the tail gate. There are many other option codes depending on how many accessories each truck was made with. Hopefully this will help you determine if you have the real deal. But remember this. The Warlcok is essentially just a trim package so any one could make a D100 (2WD)or a W100 (4WD) into a Warlock by installing the necessary stripes, paint, wheels. and interior. I am restoring a 77 Warlock (pic attached before restoration) and it's a good looking truck no matter if it came from the dealership or it was made by an individual. Good luck. mikeymopar68@aol.com

We have found a broadcast sheet in the top of the drivers upper control arm! It was a 25K original mile 79 Lil Red, couldn't believe it was still there and we were able to steam it a little and it unfolded just fine and we were able to read the codes! I have had several Warlocks and they were available with any engine EXCEPT the E58 360 4-bbl, they were reserved for the Lil Red.

just to add to this,
-GK9*** is a package code used on all years.

-78-79 equipment labels will have code GK9, 76- 77's do not.

-wheels are 15x8's (all info i have are all 8inchers.)

-79's only avail w/chrome 5 slots

-78 as well but have heard of an orig owner
w/gold. all info i have is chrome

-all have code RU9- on equipment label for "Special wheel" code

-2 oranges avail sunrise and sunburst.

-76-77 equipment label/invoice states YE0- bucket seat package and KT1- black trim set. 78-9's have KB5- bucket seat and console

-all 76-77 have on equipment label/invoice GP2- Model Conversion. 78-9's do not.

-all have NF5-decal tailgate delete code.

all this info is from equipment labels, invoices and schedule notices.

Excellent information guys. I'm going to save all these codes and package descriptions so I have a good amount of information in case the truck is missing its documentation.

well played, peter parker, well played.

I have what I think is a 78 dodge warlock. Any certain numbers I should look for other than the ones listed. there is a set of numbers that starts with a GP9. I am just trying to figure out if its an original or not it has all the other things to believe its a true warlock. PLEASE HELP

The Sweptline that everyone wants is the Sports Package with the 426 Wedge.

To answer a year-old post, the difference from an H-code Duster is that the Duster DOES have more than an appearance package and it was originally a neat and hot car, so if one restores it it will be in fact a real one, not a clone or a look-alike. In the world of collectors it makes all the difference, and as long as there is someone out there willing to pay a lot more for a restored H-code Duster than a re-engined slant six Duster, it will mean something.
And I'm sorry, local dude, but a 318 powered 1974 Road Runner is not a muscle car, even though it carries the name.
R.

I had a 79 4x4 warlock II. The V I N started W13JF9S, and I don't believe any of those characters designated it as a warlock.

What is the group thoughts on this:

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/4098923367.html

Haven't been to look yet, but have taken notes from above.

No smooth chrome rear bumper

my uneducated guess is "no" ..