Vehicle Description
1960 Dodge D100 Pickup
In the 1960's car buying was an adventure with dealers at the
advantage, and plenty of added on items were real profit
generators, and Dodge Dealers were no exceptions. Modern buyers
might be amused by some of the options - heater at $49.70 or
$68.10, depending on whether fresh air intake was desired; rear
view mirror ($3.30); turn signals ($20 to $28.50); AM radio ($59);
and right-side sun visor ($3). Buyers could also opt for a
one-quart oil-bath type air cleaner at $6.60 on sixes or $8 on V8,
replacing the standard air cleaner; chrome-plated front bumper for
$14; and larger capacity oil filter for $9.30 on the six.
For consignment, a utilitarian but snazzy Dodge D100 in great
original format as a farm truck. A smooth runner, and great driver
with a nice older repaint and some of those nifty extra cost
options listed above. Grab your straw hat and bib overalls and
let's go for a drive.
Exterior
Bathed, (not literally!), in an older application of the original
dark green, this fleetside hauler shows with some chips and
inclusions but what farm truck doesn't. These aren't flaws, they're
character marks from age and use, each with its own story to tell.
Factory fenders, and all straight and true, watching it sit still
it appears as moving...how'd they do that?! Upfront the white
bumper floats below a body-colored gravel shield and white painted
bezels for the dual headlights, and a pristine badged stainless
grille. A quasi wraparound front windshield nestles nicely being
the original shaped big hood and is trimmed with black rubber
gaskets. What little chrome that peppers this truck is in excellent
condition, including Dodge D100 hood decor emblems, factory door
handles and aluminum finished mirrors. The bed presents as used
with a multitude of paint chip offs, but no rust and very few dents
are seen, and the original DODGE embossed tailgate hangs between 2
simple round tail lights. Simple black steel wheels are shod in
blackwall rubber and complete the farm truck look perfectly.
Interior
A swing of the solid doors and we see the original door design with
a swooping gray buttoned and tuck and roll panels with bright
chrome for the actuators and cranks. The rest of the doors are
factory steel still wearing their original green paint with a touch
of rust forming on the lower lips. Jumping inside we land on a
cushy gray tweed bench seat that replicated the door panels in
design but is missing the button dress up. An exterior matching
steel dash, covered in what is believed to be the original paint,
with a Jetsons era shaped instrument cluster is embedded with a
central speedometer and surrounding supporting gauges sit within a
black background. Simple but elegant and dripping with early 60's
jet age style. Protruding from that iconic dash is the factory
black plastic 3 spoke steering wheel along with the stalk for the
optional turn signals. Lightly soiled gray carpet floods the floors
and is protected by black rubber Dodge mats.
Drivetrain
Making this rig capable of hauling the goods is a 230ci flathead
inline 6-cylinder topped by a 1bbl air cleaner underneath the black
oil bath air cleaner assembly. This flattie is backed up by a Borg
Warner T85 3-speed manual transmission. The engine bay, with a fair
amount of patina and surface rust presents as original. Power goes
back to a 4.10 geared rear axle.
Undercarriage
Well done and preserved with a healthy dose of road dirt, patina,
and surface rust, but no invasive rust is noted. Single exhaust
snakes its way rearward with a matching patina and ends just behind
the passenger's rear tire. Progressive rear springs, in the D-100
models, automatically compensate for changing loads. Tension-type
rear spring shackles aid stability, reduce noise, and need no
lubrication. Up front are more leaf springs and drum brakes are
noted all around.
Drive-Ability
This truck started and drove nicely along with all functions
being...well functional. On our test track it performed with good
acceleration, capable handling and bias free braking. All in all, a
good hauler, and frankly it blends right into the farmland that
surrounds Morgantown, PA. A word of caution, our consignor notes
not to use the wipers as the right side needs replacement and may
scratch the glass.
A truck ready to perform any task you can throw at it and look good
all the while. A hauler and a shower maintaining all the original
lines and even some extra options and we have a winner! This is a
shining star in our halls here at Classic Auto Mall, so come on
down, and have your wish granted!
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
