Vehicle Description
1958 Dodge D100 6 Power Giant Pickup Truck Half-ton, shortbox
stepside modelWraparound windshield, big back window and ?pilot
house? cab 230 CID L-head inline six-cylinder engine Gyromatic
semi-automatic transmission, similar to Chrysler?s Fluid Drive
Alaska White over Aqua exterior with matching interior Heater,
driver?s side-mounted spare tire West Coast-style sideview mirrors
Wide whitewall tires with Dodge Lancer-style chrome wheel covers
108-inch wheelbase and 5,100-pound GVWR In the wake of ?Suddenly,
it?s 1960!? styling the previous year, Dodges for 1958 received new
styling up front, including the pickup trucks, dominated by the
quad headlight craze that took over the industry after federal
approval. Dodge continued the ?pilot house? tradition of
high-visibility cabs with a wraparound windshield introduced in
1955. This example has a big back window as well. This half-ton,
shortbox stepside model, called Utiline, made in Chrysler?s Warren
Michigan factory, is gorgeous and pert with its Alaska White over
Aqua paint and full wheel covers. It is one of 11,862 such examples
made in 1958. The paint and trim are in overall excellent order
with some minor blemishes visible at close range, including the
front bumper. The bodywork is straight and solid, the engine bay is
very tidy, as is the cargo bed. The chrome front bumper fits
tightly to the body. The paint shows well but has solvent pop that
is showing on some body panels on close inspection. (See photos)
Coker Classic bias-ply tires, size G-78-15, are fitted at all four
corners. Each one is mounted to a steel wheel topped by full wheel
covers. Note the driver?s side spare tire and wheel mounted behind
the cab. This example rides a 108-inch wheelbase, has a 5,100-pound
GVWR and a 17.4-gallon gas tank. Under the rig?s hood is a 230 CID
L-head straight six-cylinder engine. Features included
exhaust-valve seat inserts and chrome-plated top piston rings. It
was standard in all Dodge low-tonnage trucks. The engine is backed
by a rather unique transmission, one that rides the fence between a
true manual and true automatic ? a semi-automatic. It came under a
variety of names - Vacamatic, Prestomatic, Fluidmatic (Chrysler),
Simplimatic, Tip-Toe Hydraulic Shift (DeSoto) and Gyromatic
(Dodge). The standard Gyromatic configuration consisted of the
fluid coupling and a manual transmission and clutch in tandem. The
presence of Gyromatic, however, prevented the driver stalling when
taking off from a dead stop. The driver could also come to a stop
in any gear without using the clutch and could then proceed without
shifting or using the clutch. With semi-automatic transmissions,
the driver shifted manually, selecting reverse or a low range and a
high range. Each ?range? had two speeds. To shift between them, the
driver accelerated then released pressure on the accelerator. In
high range, this shift point was about 23 mph. Once the
transmission shifted into high speed range, the driver again
depressed the accelerator pedal, and continued accelerating.
Solenoids on the transmission connected to the carburetor and
ignition system momentarily interrupted engine operation to allow
trouble-free shifting. Inside, the white-and-aqua interior is in
overall fantastic condition. The bench seat folds forward and is in
fine form. The carpet is in good order, and there?s a black,
deep-dish steering wheel with three spokes. The white headliner is
in good order. The white metal dash looks great and the inner door
liners reflect the color scheme set by the bench seat. The shifter
is column-mounted. For 1958, Power Giant models featured all-new
styling from the cowl forward, with a full-width hood, quad
headlights, new grille and heavy-duty front bumper. New fender
housings and two-piece splash shields created a wide engine
compartment, improving engine access. The battery moved from under
the driver?s floor to under the hood. New, progressive-type rear
springs and redesigned front suspension with lowered deflection
rates improved ride quality. The rear springs gave a smoother ride
when the cargo bed is empty yet stiffening when loaded. Chrysler
called the Hemi-powered Dodge trucks ?Power Giant? in 1957 and
introduced power steering and brakes, a three-speed automatic and a
12-volt electrical system. Competition to this D100 in 1958
included Chevrolet?s Apache, Ford?s F-100, GMC?s Blue Chip,
International?s A-series and Willys? Jeep. Whether you?re a Mopar
fan, a classic pickup truck fan or you just like the way this truck
looks, you owe it to yourself to stop by MotoeXotica Classic Cars
to see it for yourself. It?s a beautiful rig that deserves a good
home. VIN: L6D1L04268 This truck is currently located at our
facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer
shows 6,315 miles. It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and
clear, mileage exempt title. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Note: Please see
full terms and conditions listed below that pertain to the purchase
of any said vehicle, thank you.
