1975 Dodge Power Wagon Adventurer 440 CI 7.2L Gas

Summary:

An absolute beast!!

Faults:

Sediment built up in the fuel tank, surged through the fuel filter, and seized up the fuel pump.

The drag-link became loose and wore out the steering components.

Wore out the wheel bearings, which I had to special order.

These trucks in 1975-79 came with a full-time built Dana 44, which goes through bearings like a b*****d, and the 1975 does not have any grease nipples, therefore making it a bad idea to drive it through water and mud. I wouldn't recommend lifting these or running nubby tires, because it will wear out the ball joints faster than you'll burn a tank of gas.

General Comments:

This truck is an absolute tank and has never stopped surprising me. Now over 33 years old, it still out performs any new truck! I have been places in this thing that most people couldn't hike to! Mountain tops beware, the Dodge is coming!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 18th May, 2008

27th Jun 2008, 10:25

I purchased my W200 Power Wagon new in 1976. It has proven to be almost bullet proof. There are grease zerks for the front bearings but they must be accessed thru a hole in the front rotor. I have gone thru 2 sets in over 300,000 miles and I have traversed a lot of water and mud. The full time 4wd can easily be changed over to part time. I won't comment on fuel mileage because I don't get any with a 360 4bbl and 4sp trans. This truck has been overloaded, thrashed, over extended and sometimes abused and has never let me down. I am still running the OEM transmission and transfer case and only the second clutch. Both axles have been rebuilt/replaced once but considering where this truck has been, that ain't bad. The ride is very rough, the cab is cramped and noisy, but I would never consider getting rid of this truck.

1967 Dodge Power Wagon w200 318 V8

Summary:

I just don't like it

Faults:

It makes popping sounds when I drive after about 2 months of owning it.

It barely makes it up a hill.

The door handles on the inside don't work.

The windows don't roll down all the way.

General Comments:

It's fuel economic and it's fairly comfortable to drive, but I prefer Dodge over Chevy.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 12th August, 2007

1978 Dodge Power Wagon W150 360

Summary:

One of the best pickups I have ever had

Faults:

I drove my 78 for 13 years and put nothing other than lube's. It was the one you see in the brochure, burgundy with black side and white spoke wheels. It had air tilt wheel and black bucket seats. I had lots of power and was not bad on gas 15-18. I liked the full time transfer case because if you get into a slick spot for example, you will not have your pickup trying to swap ends with you.

I have a 2002 2500 Ram diesel quad 4x4 5 speed now, but really miss my 78.

General Comments:

See above.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 30th July, 2007

1974 Dodge Power Wagon 318 V8

Summary:

This truck does not mess around

Faults:

Well, the transmission leaks wear the shifter stickes out.

General Comments:

This truck is very reliable and does not mess around the 318 V8 engine is so powerful and you cannot kill it. I do not regret buying this truck and I will stick to my power wagon.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th March, 2006

1978 Dodge Power Wagon 1/2 ton four 318 c.i. 2bbl carter

Summary:

One ugly, tuff, old goat

Faults:

I have done nothing except routine maintenance, unless I went stump jumping and accidentally tore up something.

General Comments:

My old Dodge Power Wagon just won't die!

I am extremely hard on it and have used it all its life as a farm truck.

Still running the factory engine, transmission, transfer case, and both axles.

Rusted out from the headlight to tailight, floor to ceiling, fun to drive.

Everyday driver, weekend warrior.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 5th November, 2002