Vehicle Description
1940 Dodge VC Series 1/2 Ton Panel Truck
The Dodge T & V Series was a family of trucks introduced for the
1939 model year. The T & V Series succeeded the Dodge Fore-Point
Series, and was offered in a range of configurations, including 1/2
ton, 1 ton, 2 ton, and 3 ton. These rear wheel drive trucks were
powered by a range of inline six engines and were commonly referred
to as the 'Job-Rated' trucks. For the first year of production,
this family of trucks were known as the T Series, but for 1940, the
name was updated to V Series. Production ended in 1941 with the
introduction of the Dodge W Series.
For consignment, a 1940 version of the Dodge VC Series 1/2 Ton
Panel Truck. This truck is the beneficiary of a body on restoration
and it is truly a stunning example inside and out and is as close
to perfect as a car can get. No rust, just beautifully sculpted
straight steel and a spartan but functional interior all wrapped up
to be an excellent presenter and driver.
Exterior
With the front of the truck looking very similar to the Dodge cars
of the day, it is well preserved with all the correct chrome
trimmings, a rounded V grille with horizontal wings stretching
towards the big round fenders. On top of the grille is a vertical
strip that makes its way from the middle of the grille through the
hood ornament and fades back to the windshield. A nicely preserved
bumper runs across the front and also frames the rounded front
fenders. On top of each of these fenders is a seal beam headlight
with separate mounted amber turn signals in the round. These
fenders streak past the hood, and dive downward towards a running
board. This running board allows easy access to the cab and ties
into another rounded rear fender then moves upward from the rear
portion of the board and frames the rear wheel as well as butts up
against the steel cargo sides. A beige insert is adorning the tops
of the cargo sides and is begging for your business logo and phone
number. On back is a single tail light on the left access door
along with round tail lights adoring the swooping rear fenders on
either side, and another nicely preserved bumper running across the
back. On all 4 corners are dog dish style chrome wheel covers with
Dodge logo centers wrapped in 16-inch wide whites. Near flawless
Arbor Green coats the bulbous body, while black is reserved for the
swoopy fenders and running boards.
Interior
Pure utilitarian with a smooth black vinyl door panel supporting
shiny actuators and window cranks. Moving inside we see a
beautifully original black painted dash with a simple single circle
speedometer and outboard rectangles supporting gauges which have
aged and mellowed wonderfully. The original steering wheel in black
bakelite is fronting this dash and reached out to two front low
back buckets which are covered in more smooth black vinyl. Rubber
is on the floors and seen protruding is a black long shaft shifter
and black handbrake lever. Behind the seats is the very original
appearing cargo area which sports oak flooring and the remainder of
the interior is black steel all perfectly preserved.
Drivetrain
A lift of one of the cowls and we behold a 201.3ci L-headed inline
6 cylinder in a natural and patina surface rusted finish. It is
topped by a 1-barrel carburetor, has a 3-speed manual transmission
on back and a 4.88 rear axle.
Undercarriage
A fine coating of surface rust is seen on all the undercarriage
surfaces that have not been oiled either from the engine, or wheel
grease. Things remain structurally sound with no rust through, and
it appears a recent exhaust system has been installed. Body hangers
have surface rust but are still holding strong on the running
boards. Leaf spring suspension provides the ride, and drum brakes
are on all 4 corners.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter and on the track it drives like a dream. It felt
like it had power steering; it was that smooth and easy when I got
it rolling. All simple functions were working perfectly during my
drive. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Just a beautiful show example that could be a daily driver, but you
would not want to foul up that amazingly done paint. A definite
well done restoration and preservation on a rarely seen truck, and
a real looker too!
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I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
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anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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