I was doing one of my deliveries the other day, out of town I might ad, and a very nice early 70's power wagon came rattling in. Yup rattling...had a cummins in it! So the guy was sitting in drive thru so I decided to talk to him briefly about his truck.

I asked what year the drivetrain was...he said it was a 93. I asked if he got the intercooler and everything behind the stock sheet metal and grille...Yup. The I asked what year the truck was...He said it is a factory 1972 Fargo Power wagon W300 one ton regular cab!! I knew how rare that was and told him. He was thrilled that I actually knew what the heck he was talking about. He says most people hear what it is and shrug their shoulders and walk away. It was an absolutely gorgeous truck, and I wish I was carrying my camera at the time. Would have loved to see under the hood too.

 

Cool! I'll bet that was sweet. First year of that body style. Divorced transfer, front drums. Those were REAL trucks!

 

You know that without pix of that truck, your story is no different than my niece telling me she had a visit from the tooth fairy, right ?


Camera on you at all times !!!!


Bad Cow thrasher

 

If front drums make it a real truck, I'm glad they don't make " real" trucks anymore.

 

Yea, take the drums away and it would be ultimate. And the harsh ride. And maybe the tinny, uninsulated interior. Then theres those bench seats. And oh yea the poor milage. And the - guess real trucks have come a long way huh.

 

Very cool! Too bad about the pictures though. I had a 72 Fargo a couple years ago that I thought about converting. Regret selling it most days

 

I know, I know I should keep my phone on me at the very least. Hope he comes around again on one of my deliveries so I can snap a pic of two.

It was painted factory T5 - Bronze fire metallic, and yeah metal door panels and everything.