My dad had 74 step side dodge refered to as warlock because it changed color corresponding to sunlight. Sometimes it looked brown and at times it looked green. It was actually black with the large gold metalflake paint. Loved that truck. I can actually see that truck in my head set up to 4wd .
@@NightWrencher ALso add you cant get the large metal flake they used on the warlock. A guy ran into the back left side and crunched the bed . My dad told the insurance to total it and give him $4000 cash. They wouldn't go for it but dad told them it's a collectors truck and the only way he he will accept it is if it matches original . They ended up supplying dad with rental car for 8 months. Lol The old guy that finaly supplied them a fender charged $1200 for the fender and bed side. Meanwhile we rode in a brand new mecurary couger . The rental car stipulation was insurance paid lowest rental estiment between out of 3 quotes. I guess they thought quote from Mercedes and porch dealership were to high.
@@NightWrencher happened in 1984 and there value has increase very well since. Dodge was first to see factory truck hotrodding which is why they are so sought after. I mean you had customized Van's and trucks but these came factory aimed at custom and performance.
I've been a dodge guy for my entire adult life. I had a '78 power wagon, and regret selling it years ago. I've been looking for another old dodge 4x4. This video contains more information than anything I've found so far. Thank you for sharing.
Mopar engine only in these Dodges. I have a 1980 W150, 4 speed, 318, factory locking hubs, disc brakes short bed that needs a lot of body work that I’m working on someday.
@@NightWrencher how high is your lift and where can I find those shocks? Mine is on a 4 inch lift from sky jacker but my shocks gotta go.there old and I can compress the shock by hand any advice on different shocks for off-road performance ?
Im using factory rear blocks but overall its about a 6 inch lift. You can get the shocks at oreilly. They give you options based on how much lift you have
I think the older military M-power wagons are pretty much unstoppable 💪🏽😎👍🏽
Pretty much all the trucks from that era were million mile trucks 👌
@@NightWrencher my step father has a first gen Cummins 2500 ext cab 5spd 4x4 it’s a tow beast
I've never owned a first gen cummins but I have had several 12v and 24v second gens. Solid trucks. Run forever
Just bought an M882 with 19k original miles, she's mint!
My dad had 74 step side dodge refered to as warlock because it changed color corresponding to sunlight. Sometimes it looked brown and at times it looked green. It was actually black with the large gold metalflake paint. Loved that truck. I can actually see that truck in my head set up to 4wd .
Those are pretty cool trucks. The warlock trim was pretty famous. I've seen some 4x4 step sides, they dont look half bad!
@@NightWrencher ALso add you cant get the large metal flake they used on the warlock. A guy ran into the back left side and crunched the bed . My dad told the insurance to total it and give him $4000 cash. They wouldn't go for it but dad told them it's a collectors truck and the only way he he will accept it is if it matches original . They ended up supplying dad with rental car for 8 months. Lol
The old guy that finaly supplied them a fender charged $1200 for the fender and bed side. Meanwhile we rode in a brand new mecurary couger . The rental car stipulation was insurance paid lowest rental estiment between out of 3 quotes. I guess they thought quote from Mercedes and porch dealership were to high.
Only 4 grand to total the truck?? Right now prices are crazy for the step sides
@@NightWrencher happened in 1984 and there value has increase very well since.
Dodge was first to see factory truck hotrodding which is why they are so sought after. I mean you had customized Van's and trucks but these came factory aimed at custom and performance.
I've been a dodge guy for my entire adult life. I had a '78 power wagon, and regret selling it years ago. I've been looking for another old dodge 4x4.
This video contains more information than anything I've found so far. Thank you for sharing.
my dads got a 72 w100 with the shortbox and hes put alot of work into it. i guess the shortbox for that year is super rare.
They have their quirks but they're great trucks.
Nice budget truck. Thumbs up from a fellow creator 😅
Thanks man 👍
Mopar engine only in these Dodges. I have a 1980 W150, 4 speed, 318, factory locking hubs, disc brakes short bed that needs a lot of body work that I’m working on someday.
It'll be an awesome truck when its all done!
I have a complete bed and Fenders and I'm located in Los Angeles
Picked up my 75 for 600.00😎 CA pre-smog
Very nice 👌
What shocks and leaf springs?
Stock replacement taller rancho shock and rearched leaf springs
@@NightWrencher how high is your lift and where can I find those shocks? Mine is on a 4 inch lift from sky jacker but my shocks gotta go.there old and I can compress the shock by hand any advice on different shocks for off-road performance ?
Im using factory rear blocks but overall its about a 6 inch lift. You can get the shocks at oreilly. They give you options based on how much lift you have
@@NightWrencher oh okay I’ll definitely go check it out