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1978 Dodge Powerwagon Ext Cab 4x4 Shortbox Rare, 38500 Actual Miles!!! on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:39000
Location:

Mayer, Minnesota, United States

Mayer, Minnesota, United States

For sale

1978 Dodge Powerwagon Ext Cab 4x4 Shortbox 

Very rare bodystyle combination of the extended cab and short box.
I bought it 8 years ago and drove it from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis.  Overall it is in decent shape for being a 35 year old truck! 

The good:
Only 39000 actual miles.  Originally from Pennsylvania.
360 with 2-barrel carb, plenty of power/torque.
2 1/2 ” aluminum straight pipe dual exhaust with glasspack mufflers and 3” chrome tips that exit in front of the rear tires.  Sounds great, very loud!!
Full-time 4x4.    
Newer battery, alternator, voltage regulator, radiator.
Transmission shifts smooth, tight steering for an old 4x4 truck.
No cracks in dash.  Speedometer/odometer  works.  
 
The bad:
Has sat for most of the last 3 years.  Starts right up and runs/idles good, but could probably use a tune up and some carb tweaking.  Since it has sat, I would recommend trailering/shipping it.
Has some rust that is starting to show (see pictures).
Fuel gauge does not work.  Came from the factory with no radio.
 
My original plan was to restore it.  Would be an easy restoration project or leave as is.  I hate to get rid of it, but I need to relocate for work and won’t have room for it anymore.

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