1969 Dodge W300 Power Wagon

Description

Introduced in 1946, the rugged Dodge Power Wagon was initially based on automaker's 3/4-ton WC series military trucks from World War II. The W300 one-ton model was released in 1958. 

The four-wheel-drive 1969 W300 Power Wagon was equipped with a 318 cubic-inch V8 engine, which produced approximately 210 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque. The engine was paired with a four-speed manual transmission and four-speed transfer case, and the truck also had a heavy-duty suspension system that allowed for robust off-road capabilities.  Externally, the W300 Power Wagon was characterized by its utilitarian design, with steel bumpers, cab roof lights, dual mirrors, and often a heavy-duty winch. 

This 1969 Dodge W300 Power Wagon, showing 17,878 original miles, remained with its original owner — the Newport Township Fire Department in Lake County, Illinois — for more than five decades until April 2021. It was most recently used as a brush truck, so the tailgate was removed to make equipment loading easier; the tailgate is included in the sale. 

Highlights 

• 1969 Dodge Power Wagon showing 17,878 original miles 

• Remained with its original owner from new until April 2021 

• Finished in original red paint with “Newport Township” lettering over original black vinyl interior and vinyl/cloth upholstery 

• Powered by original 318 cu-in, two-barrel V8 rated at 210 hp and 285 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed manual transmission  

• Four-wheel drive with two-speed transfer case 

• The chassis number (2381909678) decodes as: 

  • 2 – Dodge truck 

  • 3 – Medium duty 

  • 8 – V8 engine 

  • 1 – Standard cab 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • 0 – Detroit assembly plant 

  • 9678 – Unit number 

Features 

• One-ton stepside truck with thin galvanized steel covers on top of rear wheel wells 

• Cab roof lights and raised rear emergency lights with search lights 

• White painted grille 

• Freshly repainted white steel front bumper with (unpainted) winch 

• Passenger side exterior toolbox 

• Black painted steel rear bumper 

• Heavy duty suspension 

• Four-wheel drum brakes 

• Cooper Discover Radial 33X12.5X16.5LT tires 

• Federal Signal Corp. CB radio with horn/siren controls (all beacons and accessory lighting works, along with siren controls) 

• American flag decals on both rear fenders 

• Illinois Secretary of State Police VIN Verification and Truck Inspection done before titling the vehicle in Illinois 

Known Imperfections 

• Original paint with patina, commensurate with the age and use of the vehicle 

• Broken reflector on passenger front fender 

• Small quarter-size paint bubbles and a few chips on bottom exterior corner of driver and passenger doors 

• Paint chips on toolbox  

• Roof plug to cover hole from previous antenna 

• Paint chips and scuffs on rear bumper 

• Wood bed replaced in 2008 and is lightly worn and sides are scratched 

• Light 10-inch scratch on driver’s side outer rear fender flare 

• Headliner is missing and light surface rust present 

• Light surface rust and staining on floorboards 

• Rust has worn through along the driver’s side door sill where outer edge and rocker panel meet 

• Interior of doors have minor chips and scuffs from normal wear 

• Bench seat upholstery has a split on driver’s side 

Included 

• Used tailgate and hardware 

• New front turn signal lenses for grille 

• New backup lenses 

• New amber fender reflectors 

• Factory owner’s manual and warranty booklet in original folder 

• Original photo of truck when in service with the entire fleet 

Ownership History 

The Illinois seller of this 1969 Dodge Power Wagon has owned it since April 2021, when it was purchased from the Newport Township Fire Department, the original owners.