1978 Dodge Warlock Pickup V8 - Mopar Muscle Truck

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I thought you'd like a look at this nicely restored 1978 Dodge Warlock pickup. This truck is very similar to the Dodge Little Red Express trucks from the same time. This truck looks like new, both inside and out. The black paint is ultra slick, it has nice gold pinstriping details, and the interior is extremely well kept as well. Under the hood, the V8 is nicely detailed and is topped with an Edelbrock intake and four barrel carb. The bed has been completely redone and it's riding on a set of American Racing wheels with Hoosier tires. This truck needs nothing and is ready to go. Thanks for checking it out!
Filmed at Gateway Classic Cars near St Louis, MO
www.gatewayclassiccars.com
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MacLeod's description:
Genre: Blues
Length: 3:15
Instruments: Guitar, Bass, Kit, Organ, EP
Tempo: 90
With a jumping bass and off-beat syncopation, this is straight from Memphis' Beale Street. The Hammond organ and electric guitar play together as longtime friends, while the melody changes hands from guitar to organ to electric piano. 011
ISRC: US-UAN-11-00709
Bouncy, Grooving 2010

[@maxredrum1240]

I still have mine that my mom bought off the showroom floor in '78. over 500k miles and still running strong and fast.

[@bulldoggarageapparel7511]

me and my mom have a 79 little red express keep it and pass it down

[@K9-Crazy]

That was my first model as a kid and the little Red. Im a huge fan of MOPAR.

[@RamblinAround]

They are great looking trucks for sure. Thanks for taking a look!

[@gene978]

Boy, oh boy Jeff! Brought back some memories. In 1980 my best friend Bob picked up the 360 cubic inch version of the LIL RED EXpress as a '79 left over. We were both 18 and I always loved my sports cars and he loved MOPAR all the way and he thought he was something in this. Those side pipes got me a few times with the black carbon when I was talking and he'd start the truck I was speckled in black head to waist. Hahaha.

[@MikeC-g8f]

I remember them doing that. I heard of owners drilling a drain hole in the pipes to let moisture out so that wouldn’t happen on a cold start

[@metallicus918]

the people working on this truck sure did a great job !!

[@rossdevin9799]

I'm 50 and a Ford man but I love these older muscle trucks/cars, they sound so tough not like the candy ass vehicles of today. I mean you can put a kick ass exhaust on a Ford escort and make it sound tough, but there ain't nothing under the hood to back it up. These older vehicles just sounded tough and looked mean. Love them great video

[@glenkelly2007]

My God. What a beautiful little truck. I need a rear bumper like that for my 86 w150 royal SE

[@RamblinAround]

They are a rare sight these days, that's for sure. Thanks for having a look!

[@AMCmachine]

There was one of these in my neighborhood a few years back. It was the factory light green; used as a work beater by an Hispanic man. Sadly, it was pretty well rusted and he likely had no idea what he owned! Eventually I didn't see it anymore so it probably gave up the ghost and got junked. No idea which engine it had, could have been a 400 or 440 for all I know. Also, a Lil Red Express sat on a vacant lot near my home for years; eventually the lot was developed and the truck was gone.

[@danielreyes34dr]

I'm sure he knew he owned a work truck

[@AMCmachine]

@@danielreyes34dr Yes, probably did know that much! : D

[@bruiserdave2424]

Love the sound of classic MOPARS

[@cnkilts]

Love seeing unique and under appreciated cars and trucks like this. Very nice video.

[@RamblinAround]

It really is nicely restored. Thanks for checking it out!

[@RamblinAround]

They are asking $16995. Thanks for watching!

[@texasfossilguy]

Thats really not bad at all.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it. Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!

[@RamblinAround]

It sure is a nice, clean truck. Thanks for watching!

[@RamblinAround]

You definitely don't see too many of them anymore. Thanks for checking it out!

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you liked it, thanks for checking it out!

[@georgemoser3212]

Damn I love DODGE!!!!

[@josej.eduardo6827]

The sound is beautiful.

[@4406bbldb]

Lots of memories for me. I worked in vehicle development at Chrysler from 69 on. My 78 Harley was the same color scheme at work they often thought that I was using Design Lab Secrets because in 1970 I also drove a purple Plymouth and they thought I stole that from the paint lab I'm just insightful. The little red truck that they won the race with that labeled it the fastest in the country that year was really worked over and I did most of the dyno work. We were vary happy with the resaults. Oh 360 4bbl..

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for taking a look, I appreciate it!

[@bokesnmokes]

My dad had a 79 Lil Red Express Truck! I was 16 in 1979, I was jealous of that truck!

[@MegaMadmax1000]

Wow I have an exact model of this very truck.....The memories...

[@RamblinAround]

That was a pretty cool truck for an 18 year old. Glad this one brought back some memories. Thanks for taking a look my friend!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for having a look!

[@jeffreyfelder7981]

Beautiful, I own an 87 Dodge D150, full bed, low miles..... good luck, I'm sure it sold by now...

[@RamblinAround]

I really like step sides too. This is definitely a nice one. Thanks for taking a look my friend!

[@RamblinAround]

It really is a super nice truck, thanks for taking a look!

[@kevinc4632]

The guy who does these vids is just great how he does it.You know no yelling snd jumping around and thsnk God music only in beginning and not always in background. Keep up the grest work young man/ Gateway thanx.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it. Our new videos don't have any background music at all during the walkarounds. You can go to our channel page and check out the recent vids. Thanks for watching!

[@rayvelez3736]

Bad ass ... nicer than the new one

[@cliffordadams2285]

My dad bought one that was '76 black with a 440 and a Holley 1150 racing carb. Wicked fast.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for checking it out Alberto. It really is a nice truck.

[@RamblinAround]

I like those old Ramchargers too, they definitely have a tough look to them.

[@MrDjh66]

I remember this truck as a kid I built a model of it cause my parents had a 77 trail duster keep up the great vids ramblin you are the best out there honest and sincere and can tell you love what you do

[@jerrylocklear311]

MrDjh66 .

[@RamblinAround]

They are asking $16,995. Thanks for checking it out!

[@sampatterson8368]

Way to awesome.

[@lirr408]

Beautiful. Thank you for posting this.

[@TrayonWooard]

mad respect for this truck i love it

[@bryce1916]

I have a friend that had this Black Warlock with the gold trim and we would go out on the weekends to race and get in trouble , we also swapped in a a Dodge Charger 440 for a little more power .

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, you don't see them very often. The Little Red Express gets all the attention. Thanks for taking a look at this one!

[@ilovewamtns]

Dodge made some sweet trucks in the 70s. My neighbor used to have a 78' Ramcharger and I always thought that thing looked sweet

[@RamblinAround]

It's definitely a nice, clean truck. You're right, those tail lights are very similar to the GM's. Thanks for checking it out!

[@vikingrobot4179]

There was one of these for sale in a used car Lot in 1989. I was having trouble in highschool and my Dad whom was divorced from my Mom told me that if I graduated he would buy me that truck. So I doubled down and finished up all my late work and Testing and just barely graduated. So I visited him in East Palestine Ohio and we passed the used car lot where that truck was and I said “Hey Dad …there’s that truck I really want……remember what you said to me if I graduate you’ll buy that truck for me?” He said “No….I said if you Make honor roll.” I just laughed cause I knew another let down was coming but I just wanted to check. Anyways that year I ended up buying a 71 swinger with a 198/6 and three in the tree. It was such a fun car to drive. I since sold that car but found a 67 notchback Cuda that took 12 years to build with a sick 360/4 speed and 4:11 gears, rook cage, custom interior, custom hemi orange and stripe scheme. One of a kjnd . A mild 550 HP and handling capabilities of a police pursuit car. I’m so glad my Dad didn’t spoil me because sometimes let downs just make us tougher go getters but they do teach us things like to always be a man of your word and to teach others the skills you learned in life.

[@RamblinAround]

The Little Red Express had a high performance 360.

[@sampatterson8368]

Sweet and gorgeous.

[@Daniellopez-tx5xq]

Beautiful never knew that Chrysler had a dodge warlock along with the lil red express trucks 👍👍

[@yavin99]

I went to high school in the late 80s with a guy that had a Warlock and a Lil Red Express, him and his dad restored Mopars back then and I had a drunken neighbor that had a really crusty Lil Red Express that he painted black.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Haha not about 1upping but just remembering cool shit. a neighbor had a his and hers set of lil reds, 1st yr with the round headlights.

[@bmac3394]

It should have an E58 Police 360. Oh, and the fastest can in 1978 was the 1978 Dodge Monaco with the E86 Police 440, tested at 148mph!

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah a 440 would be great. Thanks for checking it out!

[@antoninstancl9198]

Wicked Looking Warlock!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for the info, I hadn't figured it out yet.

[@neildriedger637]

Beautiful truck!!!Sounds strong!!

[@stager89]

THAT'S ONE SWEET DODGE I DO THINK THOSE TRUCKS ARE UNDERRATED JUST STUNNING...

[@GeneralGHustler]

I always loved the step side pickup truck awesome video

[@antelope259]

this is so beautiful

[@stevelee4653]

friend of mine, had a warlock dodge.. it was a sweet ride!!!

[@billyfoster3223]

Beautiful truck!🤟 Keep em going!😄

[@bisquik3006]

Outside the box thinking. One thing Mopar has always done. Great find. On a side note, I got a brochure from Gateway when I was in KC last night. Small world.

[@josephlambert4679]

I wish my 1980 power wagon was this clean 🥵

[@vicenteortega6633]

Keep up the good show on ur vehicles love watching them love it

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent video & sharp looking Warlock!!

[@BryansWorldOfWheels]

Reminds me of the Lil Red Express truck they did around the same time. I wish I had this one!

[@TheEZGZ]

I worked with a fellow in the 80's who had one of those. I loved that truck. He on the other hand did not take care of it and beat on it regularly. I think it was a 360 and real pouch.

[@steviedee71]

I never really cared for dodge trucks but that one is sick af 👌💯

[@glenkelly2007]

I never even heard about a demon carburetor until I saw this video. But I understand that it's a Holley. I just put a brand new Carter on my w150. My God! That is the sweetest warlock ever!!!! Ever!!!!!!!

[@securi-t]

My dad had one of these trucks when I was a kid. I don't know which one of us was sadder when he traded it in, him or 8 year old me...

[@churchofnatasa]

I do not believe what I see,This was my dream truck when I was 11 years old.I had a promo picture from the company hanging from wall,thanks I though it did not exist.The truck should have a 360 and it is missing the wood bed sides,oh how I wish I had money to buy it

[@Mike_Collins392]

I have always wanted this or red Xpress. If I ever get either or those I have a selection of early Chrysler 392 engines that would fit nicely.

[@dlm9477]

Mike Collins, there was aslo the midnight express truck. Looked like lil red but in black and had the 440 in it.

[@clifffoltz651]

Beautiful truck, my brother had a 78 litter red with 360 cu.in. I believe the vin code for both warlock and the little red engine codes were e58 ! Very truck !

[@STEVEN-vl1ji]

I had bought a 1977 Dodge 100 Fleetside with a short box two wheel drive, but I got the truck from the bank. I seen this truck sitting in this bank parking lot under a big pile of snow. I went into the bank about the truck. Manager said if you dig that truck out of that snow pile you can have it free, it took me 3 hours with a plastic snow shovel you keep in the vehicle for winter. When I got the truck out and the owner of this gas station came over and told me that they will push my truck inside to thaw out for free. But as I learned more about this truck nobody in town knew where this truck came from. The next morning I was over at the gas station to work on getting it running. This one guy told me that this truck is correct number truck, except for the box but this truck had a 440 Magnum engine in it already from the factory. It was fast every weekend I had to replace back tires I just burn them off, it had 100 miles per hour speedometer and I have had the needle laying on 45 , so I think it would be 145 mph?

[@LEYENDASDELCAMINO]

Wonderfull truck!!!

[@AMCmachine]

I like to think/hope that the Lil Red that sat around the corner from me was bought and restored by someone, but it probably went to Muscle Car (And Truck) Heaven. A friend of mine also owned a Lil Red Express for a short time and it was darn fast. Still another languished in a yard the next town over from me, at a house that always had Challengers, Chargers, etc. sitting about. There was also the rare Midnite Express package--I saw one, or a clone of one, at a Mopar/AMC show back in 2000.

[@gf4353]

I saw the same Midnight Express, took pictures of it and owner with name and phone #.

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

Really nice.

[@MikeC-g8f]

Had a new 80 model short bed 2wd. 318 auto w/air. Black and silver two tone. Kept it 16 yrs and 90,000 miles Still in great shape when I sold it to buy an 88 4wd Wish I’d kept it!

[@Curious-c1c]

I REALLY liked these when they were new - I was all of 13...lol. I preferred them over the "Li'l Red Express" - there's no stealth in red...and I envisioned that I would have needed it

[@julianv.5848]

I LOVE THE 70'S AMERICAN PICK UP TRUCKS..............

[@killbillyapocalypse4230]

Dream truck

[@Jeeproz]

what a beast.

[@creamofcardstv]

That sure is a beautiful truck.

[@videoshares]

i like the Stepside bed truck, looks convenient. Also the rear tail lamps seems to be the same ones used my GM trucks like the GMC and Chevrolet trucks. Great video and a clean desirable truck

[@redstang9302]

Great video. Just picked up a 78 warlock 360 W-150 4x4 4-speed and i was wondering what it looked like new if i restored it. Funny thing is it has a factory sunroof.

[@torcher78]

Wow that must be a rare one!

[@SomethingFunny454]

That's really cool. I thought they were mechanically identical to the Little Red Express and I'm almost sure they were all autos and two wheel.

[@glenparks5175]

Nope they made some Warlock power wagons too 4/4

[@EnigmaticJack]

RED STANG hey, just curious if you still have your truck and did you ever restore it?

[@curtekstrom9531]

Still running my 1978 warlock 4x4. On its Second 360 V8. I did a Full Restoation on it in 2011. And still refuse offers to sell it.

[@travis_8833]

Nice truck

[@brianharriman4617]

I had one like it ,it was fast loved it

[@MuddSlinger99]

love this truck

[@jaydaniels3073]

Nice!

[@michaelhorn4540]

This and the power wagon were the best trucks ever made

[@RamblinAround]

I've seen quite a few with the wood stake sides, but I'm not sure if they all had them.

[@mminc81]

That was probably one of the sexiest trucks I've ever seen.

[@805ROADKING]

Never heard of a Warlock before!! Seen tons of Lil Reds though!! Good stuff Bud!!☺

[@kingelvis7035]

You could get the 440 on the Warlock as it came out a year or two before the LRET.

[@not2fast4u2c]

NICE !!!

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, the Ramcharger had the same basic styling. They also made four wheel drive trucks called the Power Wagon Macho edition.

[@eduardofigueroa2978]

Hermosa las RAM las mejores camionetas del MUNDO

[@mohammedalmamari7494]

Man.. I would kill a village to get one of those beauties

[@johnbaker8387]

Love that trucks

[@wtbm123]

A lot of stunt driving teams used the Little Red Express . They were cool trucks.

[@SonnyGTA]

HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH HOW MUCH!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

[@charliejohnson4166]

About 25 k

[@19NUTZ66]

ohhh myyy Lord... superrrr nice...

[@glenkelly2007]

Beautiful truck. But it was 79 when the lil red Express truck was the fastest production car around.

[@RamblinAround]

This one has a cam, intake, and Demon 4 BBL, so I'm sure it runs decent.

[@georgemondschein3789]

so cool

[@richardthompson1942]

Nice 👍