Keep in mind, these vans do not normally fit on multi-car haulers, so more limited 2-3 cars haulers are needed to ship your vehicle and will affect costs. Dual headlights were new, as were whitewalls on D-100 and a bright-metal trim package including side moldings, headlight panels, bumpers, and lower grille bar. This truck was delivering milk as late as 1990. Though the Dodge trucks had just been redesigned in 1957, with bigger V8s and the pushbutton automatic; and had gained double-headlights in 1958, with suspended pedals, concealed running boards, hydraulic clutch, and a new instrument panel in 1959, Dodge lost market share throughout the 1950s, with sales rising only starting in 1962; an oddity since 1961 was when new models were brought out, powered by slant six or V8 engines with alternators, and featuring much lower cabs and other amenities. Analog temp, volts, oil, tranz temp. Even after we purchased the van they organized the shipping and sorted out all the necessary documents and certificates we requested. Transport is responsibility of buyer.
An optional compact transistor-type radio mounted on the cab ceiling. Slow progress have a 70 340 almost built for her. The steel body was rustproofed inside and out. The Standard Catalog of Light Duty Trucks noted that Dodge also introduced a new series of medium and heavy duty trucks in 1959 for the 1960 model year , with the first-ever Chrysler use of Cummins turbodiesels; 250 of these were ordered by the Pennsylvania Highway Department alone. Features included exhaust-valve seat inserts and chrome-plated top piston rings. It has no anti freeze leaks and runs cool.
Slant 6, pushbutton automatic trans. We take pride in our abilities to find beautiful, restorable vans from all over the world. This is a difficult question. It had up to six lock-up compartments for tools and supplies plus floor space for larger items. Slant six engine with a push button automatic transmission very original condition needs some minor bodywork Sold as is.
This van is just like the one used by Shotz Brewing Company on the sitcom Laverne and Shirley. The durable Utiline body had a seasoned wood floor, prefinished to resist weather damage. It has a very nice original grille. Sweptline pickup bodies were available on all Dodge low-tonnage chassis, in 6. Please fill out our contact form below so we can present you with options that fit your criteria. Slant six engine with a push button automatic transmission very original condition needs some minor bodywork Sold as is. Has some dents and dings but no rust.
Upgrading your van to more modern day mechanics will allow many experienced mechanics easy servicing and parts replacement. So well built and made it a chore!! The parking brake was independent of the service brake in case of main brake failure. A unique lever allowed drivers to adjust the parking brake system quickly and without tools. This truck was delivering milk as late as 1990. His passion for vintage step vans is infectious and we left feeling even more inspired than before…. We do not deliver personally, but will assist using our network of shippers to ship your vehicle just about anywhere. Offered on D100, 108-inch-wheelbase chassis only.
The clutch was a full 11 inches, standard, with 123 square inches of frictional area. The rears tires are good but the front are cracked. Wherever sales exceeded 500 units of a particular model, the six outsold the eight. According to the Standard Catalog of Light-Duty Trucks, the straight six pushed out a mere 25 net horsepower, while the 318 produced 49 net horsepower. We are happy to provide you with photos, video, and a detailed evaluation of the vehicle, and correspond through email, telephone or video chats for your convenience. Just as we now have tiny houses, we have tiny vintage food trucks. Would make a great food truck or advertising vehicle for your business.
It was standard in all Dodge low-tonnage trucks. The seat adjusted fore, aft, up and down; the seat-back tilted forward for access to the storage area behind the seat. It had in two styles on 116-inch wheelbase D100 and D200 models. No telling how much work! Less than 80,000 miles from a 77 Monoco. Moreover, you can execute searches by location and by vehicle type.
A town wagon hauled people, payload, or both, seating up to eight people or, with the seats out, hauling nearly a 94-ton load. Warning lights indicated oil pressure and generator charge. Raised metal skid-strips eased cargo handling. The L-head six — notably, not the just-introduced slant six — was the old flathead model with 230 cubic inches and 120 horsepower at 3,600 rpm. Van is very complete and intact. The communication throughout the entire process has been amazing. It gets more attention than most other cars on the road.