Quick, name the fifth-largest U.S. state by land area. You’re right, Alaska is the biggest, but New Mexico is the fifth biggest. It would have been easier to just say that this 1970 Dodge D-100 came from New Mexico, but since when do I do things the easy way? This one can be found listed here on Facebook Marketplace in St. Francis, Minnesota, and the seller is asking $12,900. Here is the original listing, and thanks to T.J. for the tip!
In case you haven’t looked it up yet: Alaska, Texas, California, Montana, and New Mexico are the five biggest states in land area. Even though New Mexico is so huge, it’s #36 in population out of the 50 states. This truck would fit in great in New Mexico, with its somewhat similar-colored landscape, and its simple but hard-working ethic. New Mexico is pragmatic, but still has a lot of fun attached to it. It’s useful, practical, and honest, just like this Dodge pickup. Ok, it can be a little rough around the edges, too, like this truck. You can see a few dings and dents here, maybe some rust here and there, but overall, like New Mexico, it’s solid.
Hagerty is at $16,000 for a #3 good-condition example with a 318 V8, and this truck may not quite be there, but the seller is asking $12,900, so it may be priced pretty fairly given the current values. Dave, how about that steering wheel?! This isn’t the factory steering wheel, so this must be one of the upgrades the seller mentions in their description. They also say it has all new brakes, and the entire fuel system is new or has been gone through from the tank to the carb. You can see the 4-speed manual in this lone interior photo, and the interior looks much nicer than I would have thought. Here’s a 1970 Dodge pickup brochure to check out.
This is Dodge’s 318-cu.in. OHV V8, which would have been rated at a healthy 210 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque for this era. Backed by the 4-speed manual sending power to the rear wheels, the seller says it’s remarkably solid, and it has new tires and “cop car wheels with red ring dog dish” covers. I’d paint the bumpers and mirrors, and just keep everything maintained and drive it. Any thoughts on this New Mexico Dodge?
Scotty.. I think I’m beginning to see a patern here with you, and this particular generation of Dodge trucks lately. I may be wrong…… But…… Then again…… For all I know I may be right. ( why is Billy Joel going through my head???)
Anyways. That Dodge Charger steering wheel, though not original, is at least something from the Mopar factory, and I kind of like it. In fact I like the whole truck. Maybe Scotty isn’t the only one around here liking these so much. It’s got some bumps and bruises but rust seems to be a non issue here. 318 is a true Bread and Butter engine from Chrysler corporation. Thanks Scotty and TJ for the find too.
Perhaps Don Knotts had a profound influence on the author, The Dude! Oh, I know for some reason we feel sorry for Mr. Knotts, but I read at the time of his death(2006) he was worth in excess of $20 million dollars. While it’s not disclosed what Chrysler paid him for that, it couldn’t have been much.
Me liking them very much too!
Another great truck! A simple work truck that will be around until the last gs pump goes dry.
Scotty, TJ, keeping digging stuff like this up please.
There’s a “New” Mexico now? If it wasn’t for the site, and Scottys underlying interest in these, we’d probably never see one. Not sure why, I never see one out here. I read, the 2nd generation D series ’65-’71,( including The Dude) was the most popular, with exactly 72,344 D100 pickups sold. So where are they all? Best that I can figure, with Dodge not as popular, few saved a Dodge, OR, they were stashed away, used sparingly in rust free environments,, and are just now seeing the light of day.
My 2 nemesiseseses,,$13 grand is a lot of coin for this, and of course, the stick will limit any sales. I truly hope Scotty gets one. With all his interests, he could sure use one.
Scotty, Another great truck find.. We will make a truck man out of you yet!!! As said above this will make someone a great back up daily driver and all around homeowner work horse that they can drive to cars and coffee and enjoy themselves. Another entry level vehicle to the antique truck hobby. If you go to the effort of painting the mirrors, you would have to paint the bumpers also.. Some TLC needed!!! Some good cleaning wax should improve the present finish to acceptable (Not Concourse) local show quality.
I have one in much better shape, no rust, listed for $14,500.
This old girl fits in perfectly with most of the places I’ve been in NM. I think it would be cool to cruise around in, especially in the back country. I like the interior too.. I haven’t seen a seat cover like that in decades, but the steering wheel was a conundrum until Driveinstyle clarified things. It kinda looked to me like somebody glued an old Thermos cup on it upside down. ;-)
That doesn’t look like the 318 POLY engine that was used in 1970. My buddy’s Dad Had one of these with the factory poly engine and a 4 speed and that truck was Bad Ass running machine
Listing update: this one must have sold, the seller has removed the listing.