1975 Dodge Power Wagon sat in backyard for 37 years, what seemed like an easy rescue is anything but

This 1975 Dodge Power Wagon that had been sitting in a backyard for 37 years seemed like a relatively easy rescue, but it turned out to be the exact opposite.

YouTube channel WD Detailing had been tipped off about the Power Wagon sitting beneath a ‘tent’ in a back yard.

The truck was in pretty shoddy condition, but the team remained optimistic that they could easily remove it.

But as things began to unfold, it quickly became apparent that this wasn’t the case.

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Retrieving a 1975 Dodge Power Wagon after 37 years of inactivity

If there’s one job that’s bound to have complications, it’s moving a car that has been stationary for years.

The period of time in which a vehicle has been kept off the road can vary massively.

We’ve seen a 1935 Chevy that had been missing in action for 50 years, a 1930 Chevrolet that hadn’t moved in 70, and a Lancia Fulvia unmoved for 50.

So by comparison, 37 years doesn’t sound so long.

But these guys had a huge job on their hands.

The truck’s owner informed WD Detailing that the Dodge had spent some time inside a barn, where it accumulated dust.

At some point, it was then moved outside and placed under the tent structure.

This would have provided some protection from the elements, but not a whole lot.

The doors couldn’t even open, the camper top was coming apart, and the license plate looked mangled.

But all of that could be fixed later on.

The most pressing issue was this – how were they going to get this thing onto their trailer?

Did these YouTubers bite off more than they could chew?

The first few attempts to pull the Dodge out of the tent were duds.

“This is going to be…problematic,” commented one of the hosts.

But perseverance pays off, and they eventually managed to shift it.

It was weird to see this thing out in the daylight.

The color was a lot lighter than originally perceived.

But the rescue mission wasn’t over yet – they needed to get this truck fitted onto their trailer, and that was looking like a tall order.

And we mean that in a literal sense too; the roof of the camper top was too big.

They resorted to lifting it off the truck themselves.

From there, it was time to get cleaning, and this truck was long overdue for one.

Layers of dirt and grime came off to reveal the truck’s original color – a sandy gold, rather than a dirty brown.

To see the restoration process of this 1975 Dodge Power Wagon for yourself, head over to WD Detailing’s YouTube channel.

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