There’s something about a manual transmission in a pickup that gets to me. I like them in every vehicle, well, maybe other than a boat or a plane. This 1968 Dodge D-100 Sweptline pickup has had a few modifications, as you can see, but the nice part is the original 318 V8 and four-speed manual inside. The seller bought this D-100 to haul a vintage dragster (cool), but their plans have changed, and it’s now posted here on craigslist in Salem, Oregon, and they’re asking $5,000. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Curvette for the tip!
The second-generation Dodge D-series pickups were made from 1965 through 1971, and one of the biggest visual changes was the new grille with just two headlights instead of four. When Dodge redesigned the radically new D-series for the 1960 model year, the frame rails were redesigned to drop the centers, giving these modern trucks lower floors and a lower look overall. Hagerty is at $8,200 for a #4 fair-condition truck, so at $5,000, this one may be a bargain. They’re at $16,000 for a #3 good truck and you can do a lot of work here for $11,000.
The side trim could have been given more thought; it looks like they just winged it in the rear. “Yeah, just put whatever trim we have on there, it’ll be fine.” Otherwise, it’s hard to argue with the Sweptline (not Sweptside) bed design. Dodge also had a version of the “stepside” that they referred to as the Utiline. It’s hard to tell the condition of this truck, given the mottled appearance of the paint. I can’t tell if it’s all been redone or just touched up in sections, and the seller says it has minor rust and dents. There’s no photo of the bed floor, but I’m assuming it’s in good shape.
Velour bucket seats are surprising to see here, but I’m sure it’s a comfortable ride compared to a vinyl bench seat. Plus, with the four-speed manual and floor shifter, it’s probably nice not to have to worry about the middle passenger being in the awkward center seating position. The steering wheel has also been changed, along with the giant gauge on the top of the dash; I’m assuming that’s a tach? The floors are solid, according to the seller, with just surface rust. I’d want to treat those asap.
The engine photos look like those 1940s glamour shots where they put vaseline on the lens to give it a foggy effect. This is Dodge’s 318-cu.in. OHV V8 with 210 horsepower, and backed by the four-speed manual sending power to the rear wheels, this looks like a good buy at five grand. Would you bring this D-100 back to original spec, or keep going with modifications? I’d probably keep it as is, maintain it as needed, and use it, you know, as a truck.
Great 👍 truck
Mayhaps swap the accelerator pedal for that kick pedal!
Five g’s not bad by gosh…long as it ain’t riddled with too much hidden rust and/or bondo (body do look a bit wavy there skipper), and straight away I’d yank those buckets and scour up the proper bench, as well as find an original ‘bus-size’ steering wheel. After that, some other tweaks as you just drive it…like a ‘Scotty’ truck.
Five g’s not bad by gosh…long as it ain’t riddled with too much hidden rust and/or bondo (body do look a bit wavy there skipper), and straight away I’d yank those buckets and scour up the proper bench, as well as find an original ‘bus-size’ steering wheel. After that, some other tweaks as you just drive it…like a ‘Scotty’ truck.
Trucks always have a great following, they touched most peoples lives, a Fox Mustang, not so much. I think a modern RAM owner would think you’re crazy to say this was a direct descendant to their monstrosity, but tis’ true. The D series that used the Studebaker box( cough) the cab was used on the Dodge C series semi tractors, most notably, the Big Horn in 1975, and in Latin American countries until 1978. Again, great find, stick gonna kill it, literally, and will there be any appeal for this in the future? At what I consider a reasonable price, this should by all rights be long gone.
BTW, nobody going to pick up my tip on the Marmon dump truck? Booooooo,,,
Good write-up Scotty. Looks like a reasonable price for a truck in reasonable condition.
Great write up Scotty. Nice to see truck that’s not a Ford or Chevy.
Leaks water into the cab, much like my ’74 Utiline and ’76 Sweptline but not my ’79 RD200. If they leak out of the factory, it’s a bear to find out what’s wrong.
This truck reminds me of the 1956 dodge I had when I was 26…
My dad had a body shop so I had a choice of keeping the original bench seat that I kept the frame and welded in the cushions from a 1967 dodge polara station wagon..
Only the backrest was welded to the frame without having it go up in a big fireball (my father was impressed)
And the seat worked well for getting a bit amorous with the woman of my choice since the seat was more like a queen sized bed.
One time I was doing what teenagers do and there was knock on the driver’s side window..
After getting my pants in place I asked the officer what I did..
He was more interested in the truck than my moves on my lady frend..
True story..😊
I’m sure there is a typo, because at 26 you would be the oldest teenager around. Call Guiness…… :-)
Ha!
I may old and I maybe bent but I had the money till it all got spent…
Actually it should have been 16🙄😊
My 89 5.7 l Chevy had 210 hp. This one is pretty good. My Dad’s 76 Van had only 120hp.
Back when trucks were,You know? TRUCKS!!
Howard A The stick doesn’t kill it here. Wish they still offered a manual transmission in a pickup truck. At one time it made it a REAL TRUCK especially if it had 4 wheel drive. I’ve got an 88 D-100 with the 318 and a slush box. All original. It would be way more fun driving around with a 4 speed.