Truck Week EP38 - Dodge D100
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Steve discovers a first-year “Sweptline” series D100 pickup truck with a very special frame and a little remembered connection to Dodge Dart passenger cars. And what was a Custom Sport Special? Watch this Junkyard Crawl video and find out!
Guinness Book of World Records record for Longest Truck Week
Fine by me.
Steve Magnante belongs in the Guinness Book of World Records. As (at least) Best Automotive History Teacher (Professor).
I'm enjoying the abundance of these TRUCK WEEK videos. I could easily watch this TRUCK WEEK all month! As a matter of fact, I'd love to see your programming on the TRUCKS staggered in with the Cars every other month bases all year long!
I grew up in the 50's , back when hardly anyone owned a pickup. Look around you now, everyone owns a truck! Just notice how many parts company & repair catalogs are available and have been for a long time. And today's Truck's, they're practically all 4 door models with very little cargo capacity! People love their TRUCKS and SUV's that can pull trailers to haul when needed.
Get Well Steve! We need you out here working, making videos on the Truck's of Today's hauling world.
Great vid, love those old Dodge trucks! 🙂
Hope your doing OK Steve. 🤜🤛
I like 'em too. There's a lot of appreciation for old Ford and Chevy trucks but not as much it seems, for these old Mopars. Too bad. I think they're sharp looking.
It all depends on what circles you hang around with and what dealers were available in your location back in those days. The same goes for the farming community as for what tractors they bought. Where I live, it was either Oliver, Farmall, or Ford. That was it. Drive 90 miles in any direction and start seeing different colors, makes, and models.
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How are you feeling Mr Magnante? 🙏
Hey Steve, what up, ..... trust you are doing well and getting stronger every day, stopped by for my daily dose. 👊
Thank you Steve!👍
Exner was a mad genius.
i remember the ford camper specials.the rear axle was set back farther on frame to transfer more weight to the front suspension.sure it worked well.but looked weird without a camper on.
WOOHOO more trucks!!!!
If she is really a 61 she's wearing a 62-64 grill. Also, I think 61 was the only year for white gauge faces. Fun to watch the old car and truck videos Steve. Thumbs up!
My 62 has white gauges
Another great, informative video! I want a ‘64 with the 426 Wedge! Can you even imagine???
Thanks Steve! Good wishes!
There's a video somewhere here on CZcams of one at a car show. Possibly a Dennis Gage (My Classic Car) video but I can't be sure of that.
You and me both, buddy...you and me me both
That would be cool!
Best wishes Steve in your recovery
Here's to another day closer to you returning to the yards. I just flew through Detroit's Coleman Young airport, so it's unique to think how many vehicles featured here were made very close to where that is. Detroit's airport (DTW) is in Wayne County where Ford has a plant. As stated last time:
This is possible code "J" Turquoise exterior paint. The VIN on this one is a mystery of sorts. 1961 Dodge D100 VINs should be something like 11 for D100, then six or eight for 6 or 8 cylinder equipped, then the plant code (1 or 2 for Warren, MI assembly for example), then the rest is the production sequence with the "stack" determining the model year. The only thing that lines up here is the 11 for D100. Strange.
There are known discrepancies with the production information on these early trucks, so it's anyone's guess how it may have worked back then. Yes, that's an internal modification detail certifying that the modification was done by Chrysler for a specific purpose (as stated, a slide in camper). Ford still does this today with "This vehicle is equipped with the Ford Ambulance prep. package".
The super duty chassis is the bread and butter of the ambulance upfit industry.
@@Daniel-lv8ze Indeed it is. I deal with dozens of them every year.
I believe he misread the S.O. Number (shipping order) for the VIN, this doesn’t appear to be a 61, rather 62-pre February 65. 61 had a one year only mesh aluminum style grill that was very fragile, as well as a round gauge cluster with 5 gauges, in appearance very similar to the “Heavy Duty” gauges offered till 65, just without the tach.
@@landonproductions2373 Perhaps. He often did that at times.
I'm so glad to see that you're back, Steve. I learn SO much from your wealth of knowledge. Love ya, brother!
This was a very popular Dodge color! My family had a few Dodge trucks in this color in the 60's and even early 70's.
Thanks Steve, you always do a great job and I am really enjoying all the truck video's.
We're all pulling for you Steve. Hope to see you back in the Junkyard soon
good to see u back mate
Had a 65 stepside 383 3 speed on the column. Loved that truck.
What did Dodge call that “Utilaline” or something like that?
Back for today's infusion of history. And working the algorithm Steve 👍
Lots of fun trying to find all the changes between this and my old 1971 Dodge! It was a good truck in its day, but now it would be likened to a riding lawnmower in ride and other creature comforts. Of course, that was when base line trucks were cheaper than base line cars, and it showed!
Yeah, a vinyl covered seat, a cardboard headliner, and a rubber floor mat. Everything else was sheet metal. No need for a radio, because between the rattles and the lack of sound proofing, you couldn't hear yourself think! But I still love 'em! 😁
The two door dart was STUNNING in side and rear view.
Ever since I was a kid and saw the movie fire in the sky I've loved these trucks!
We missed you, Steve. You're a national treasure ❤
Boy that brings back some memories! I’d forgotten about that one, thanks!😄👍
Mr. B. Here ! ☕️👀😎👍✏️📓🎓🍎 Class is in session !
Well said, that was a nice truck back in its day
@@jeffclark2725 Mr. Clark for a short time the Mrs. & I live in MA that was pretty much paper thin truck, New England eats metal .
@debbiebermudez5890 so after the first year, the body rot was bad then?
Steve, your knowledge of vehicle's and presentation is amazing.
LOVE YOUR MOPAR EDUCATIONAL ON ALL MOPAR NOT JUST MUSCLE CARS. ❤
I always wanted one or those but with that cool slant 6
Can't wait till you get back Steve Hope you're feeling better
Loved revisiting this video again!👌😎👍wishing you’re doing well Steve!🙏
❤ keep on truckin 🤓🇺🇲
So glad to see you back Steve!
I'm In the far northwest suburbs of Chicago, and I almost never see any 60's Dodge trucks! I can think of one, and it was a friend of mine.
Cool ole truck! Neat Dart/Exner connection
Proportionally, that Stromberg carb looks like it came off a lawn mower in relation to that 318 Poly. I remember a later 60s magazine article I’d read- probably a 1967 Popular Mechanics, testing the Big Three’s light trucks. The Dodge got high ratings as the most “car-like” based on way it was equipped. Anyway, thanks for still posting these videos and again, still praying for your swift and full recovery.
Sweptlines are the best looking trucks ever made.
Boy that Sport version was a good looking rig! Thank you again, and keep feeling better sir! ~ Chuck
I actually like the first gen of the 1961 trucks better then the later ones with the "pie plate" single headlights. If you look at the grill it is very similar to in shape to the 1961 Chrysler 300. Chrysler wasn't shy about borrowing styling touches from its sister divisions.
the man is a wealth of knowledge get well Steve
Great you are recovering, looking forward to your return!
Slowly working on a 68 D200. There is just something about the simplicity of the Sweptlines I like. They did the job without a bunch of sissy crap like new trucks. Fortunately, mine has the optional AM radio, and it still works so it's staying.
Until about 66 heaters were optional, factory built in ac wasn't offered till 69. I'll roll the windows down. 😂
Glad your feeling well Steve
Dependable Dodge 👍🏻🇦🇺.
It would be cool to see some one on the fab shows, build one of these with the buckets seats, console and the 426.
This Gentleman has forgotten more than I will ever know.
The front end to me always looked weird
If they used the valiant headlight bezels it would have looked so much better in my opinion
That's a great looking truck
It'll be great to see Steve in some new episodes too.
Get well my friend. We miss you 💜
I’m old and I can’t remember ever seeing this truck. Interesting … and available with a 426 and push button shifter. Can’t imagine what thi$ would co$t today refurbished.
Great video.
Keep them coming!!
I had a 62 short wide with a slant 6, very cool truck. I got it for $250 because it was only running on 5 cylinders. Took it home, the no 1 plug hasn't been changed for years because you had to take the generator loose to get to it, apparently that was too much work for the po. A fresh set of plugs and it was running great and back on the road. Sold it to my neighbor a month later for $800.
First time seeing you back in action Steve. Very glad you are doing better man, keep putting this info out.
Much appreciated
never heard of the 1961 Dodge Dart P.U. man that would of been the truck to buy back in the day. very interesting stuff. thanks for sharing brother. stay safe out there man 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Another cool truck and another great video!!
Thank you Steve
DanE!! Where are you??
Up a ladder screwing sheet-metal to a house to keep them dang squirrels out...
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Get well Steve!!!
Keep the videos coming, really enjoy watching them.
Hope all is good Steve ... im enjoying the truck vids✌️
I would sure like some news on Steve.
I am enjoying the truck videos but would love to see some new material. Looking forward to seeing you back in action.
Best Wishes Steve
Edelbrock - aluminum Poly heads and efi for these engines, please! Well, maybe not but it would be fun to play with.
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Dodge should have offered the 426 Hemi in their truck. They got close but never materialized. How cool it would have been to have a Hemi Truck with a 4 speed pistol grip in high impact colors, bumble bee stripe! I'll take mine in J6 Green Go please!
In 1965, Dodge changed the bed to a double-wall bed.
Mine from TX. 63 wedge head push button.. still worked everyday..mine had no rust at all.
Replacing that heater core would be easy!
Love the Dodges
Be well,Steve.❤
That would’ve been a heluva unit with a camper on it
Great trucks, although I am a classic Ford Man.
Looks like a solid frame, could be saved! And ls swapped!
That truck is worth saving...rare Dart model? ..lol
VISE GRIP GARAGE said to check you out.
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That looks like the dodge truck that was in planes trains and automobiles
Ya I would have to like one them air cleaner on my 318 satellite maybe it I would have 10 more hp ? Love watching your channel!!
That old girl seems savable
Aren't those the air cleaners they would use when you had 3 duces on a old hot rod ?
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Steve didn't dodge make a race truck like that
Fast forward to 1:03, upper left corner, it's the scene stealing yard dog !!!
How are you doing. Hopefully getting better.
did Dodge build a version of this truck for Studebaker?
under-hood maintenance real estate for days!
Was that (really) a dual barrel carb?
I could only see one choke plate!
The single plate is for the choke. the base plate is where you,ll find the two throttle blades. Thanks for watching and writing! Steve Magnante,
Hello.
How I doing 🙏✌️💪👍🤛👊🤜🤙/ always love junk yards 🛻🚙
@9:27 is that a cigarette lighter knob sticking up in the dash?
dart=d100.
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Nothing against Virgil Exner but Chrysler/Mopars were just ugly styling compared to Ford and Chevy