Working Survivor, what does that mean, SG? I’m glad you asked. The seller of this sweet Sweptline survivor 1966 Dodge D200 (3/4-ton) pickup says they use it every day in their landscape business. So, while it’s a survivor, it’s still put to work every day as trucks were meant to do. They have it posted here on craigslist in Sequim, Washington, and they’re asking $6,500. Here is the original listing, and thanks to Curvette for the tip!
What a good-looking truck, as honest as the typical politician, and… er.. No, just kidding, this beauty is much more honest than that. I think the condition of this 3/4-ton D200 is about as perfect as it gets for an old pickup: not too nice so you’re afraid to use it, as the seller does every day, and not a beat-up, well, beater. I believe this is Toreador Red, and I always thought the straight trim at the end of the beautiful Sweptline bed was unusual. I’m not sure why that doesn’t sweep down at the end to follow the lines of the bed? Design 101: D- for Dodge in that regard, otherwise, A+.
A+++ on the scared-eye headlights on the second-generation D-series pickups. That’s my favorite, and some folks don’t like that look at all. Then again, some people love watching fake reality shows like the Kardashians and those “bachelor”-type shows. It’s a big world, we can either love or hate big, weird headlights and still be friends. There are a few dings and some possible rust lurking, and the missing rear bumper isn’t mentioned in the listing.
The second-generation D-series Dodge pickups were made from 1965 through 1971, and this seat looks much nicer than anything I would have imagined that Dodge offered, and nicer and cleaner than any landscape truck I’ve ever seen! But wait, Dodge did offer a very similar seat in both pattern and fabric to this one in their optional Comfort Package, as seen on page 5 of this brochure. The 4-speed synchro-shift, extra-heavy-duty transmission was optional as well.
The radiator is new, of course, and I love seeing optional power brakes, but I’d rather have the optional power steering. Speaking of options, the engine is an option, Dodge’s 318-cu.in. OHV V8 with 200 horsepower, and this one has a new “wiring harness, tires, disc front brakes, electronic ignition, seat cushion and stock fabric, list goes on.” They also mention a new water pump and tune-up. Hagerty is at $13,200 for a #3 good-condition truck, so this one at $6,500 is a steal. Any thoughts on this working survivor D200?
Just love these “pie plate headlight” Dodges. As I’ve mentioned, Dodges were rarely seen in the city. It’s as if there was the Ford/GM, camp, and then Dodge/ IH/ Studebaker. We all know who won out there. The “synchro-shift” is a bit misleading, it was the compound low( aka granny gear) transmission, with 2, 3,and 4 synchro. It has the classic, “can’t find ’em, grind ’em” shift lever, and has an aluminum radiator. No seat belts, that dash looks mighty hard,,,but a really nice truck,,nothing more.
Good trucks for sure. That Poly-head 318 would run forever it seemed. This version of engine was considerably heavier than the next generation. I sometimes wonder if the newer one was actually better. I know that the newer engines I played with had some problems with the rocker arms and shafts.
My co-worker got a near twin to this one. It was given to him just for removing it from a lady’s backyard. Turned out that the engine was seized. It was only one or two cylinders. I wasn’t concerned because I’ve brought some engines back from the scrap heap and they ran just fine, albeit using a bit of oil.
They were a good truck overall. You couldn’t work them to death…
I see that the comfort package and the brochure shows the armrest as well. Nice seat.
Great looking old truck, just add driver!