Dodge truck ID

[TK73]

Found this sitting a block down the street.
NOT buying it, just curious...

Tried to look for dash plate... wiped dirt away and did not see one where the cars have 'em.

Approximate year?

Where do I find VIN?

[bull]

It's between 1973 and 1977, that much I know. I'm going to guess 1975.

[Todd Wilson]

Drives door edge.............


Todd

[694spdRT]

Looks to be a '73 or '74 going by the grill and what looks to be cab mounted gas tank. I had a '75 and that had a frame mounted tank.

[moparstuart]

 It's a 72

[694spdRT]

Looks like 1972 and 1973 had a different grill.

[moparstuart]

so that narrows it to 74 

[bull]

Dudes, look at the grill in TK's pic compared to the one I posted of the '75. They're the same.

[moparstuart]

Dudes, look at the grill in TK's pic compared to the one I posted of the '75. They're the same.

yes but the tanks in the cab !!!!!!!

[bull]

Dudes, look at the grill in TK's pic compared to the one I posted of the '75. They're the same.

yes but the tanks in the cab !!!!!!!

I don't know what that means.

[moparstuart]

  gas tank in the the cab behind the bench seat. gas filler hole is right there behind the cab door.  If the tank was frame mounted the filler neck would be in the side of the bedside.

[Todd Wilson]

74 thru 76 shared the same grill. Its either a 74-75-76 truck.



Todd

[Todd Wilson]

It definately has a tank inside the cab. It could have a frame mounted tank as well. A better picture would tell. There is a slight mark where the frame tank fill hole could be on the picture but not clear enough to tell. I have a 76 3/4 ton that has both with the factory tank switch setup.   My 74 club cab 3/4 only has a frame tank.  They also had an option for a 3rd tank back where the spare tire would be and a fill hole on the rear side of the rear wheels.


Todd

[TK73]

Gas cap is on the cab behind driver door... the truck is sitting by the road at a trucking company, haven't asked about it... tags expired 5/07. Was curious as to the engine in it... might talk to 'em later.  It is an automatic.

Actually, I'd like to have it so I probably shouldn't go ask about it... just what I need, another Mopar project 

[SeattleCharger]

I had two 76 pickups and one '74,  a 74 dodge van, and a 74 ramcharger wagon,  looks like a 75 I would guess     

   What's up Chris?   haven't got to many speeding tickets in your new black Mustang GT   I hope,               hey, where's the burn out smoke the tires  icon?   

[WingCharger]

I like the 77-79 trucks. Favorite grille. If I found a 78, I could make a Midnite Express out of it!

[magnum]

I had a 75 4x4 with the same grill and the tank wasn't behind the seat, might be an earlier that year model, my guess is that it is a 75 

[magnum]

I had a 75 4x4 with the same grill and the tank wasn't behind the seat, might be an earlier that year model, my guess is that it is a 75 

Would it matter that it is a small 6ft bed cause mine was an 8ft?

[Todd Wilson]

I've got a 76 3/4 ton long bed that has both tanks.


Todd

[bull]

The tail lights usually have the year molded into them.

[UFO]

That usually only applies to the first year they were used.

[TK73]

   What's up Chris?   haven't got to many speeding tickets in your new black Mustang GT   I hope,               hey, where's the burn out smoke the tires  icon?   

No tickets yet 

[TheGhost]

   What's up Chris?   haven't got to many speeding tickets in your new black Mustang GT   I hope,               hey, where's the burn out smoke the tires  icon?   

No tickets yet 

It's a Mustang.  Probably couldn't get a ticket if you tried.  Not fast enough.

[TK73]

   What's up Chris?   haven't got to many speeding tickets in your new black Mustang GT   I hope,               hey, where's the burn out smoke the tires  icon?   

No tickets yet 

It's a Mustang.  Probably couldn't get a ticket if you tried.  Not fast enough.

HELLUVA lot faster than the Charger   

[Finn]

HELLUVA lot faster than the Charger   

fight fight fight! 

[Bandit72]

Gas cap is on the cab behind driver door... the truck is sitting by the road at a trucking company, haven't asked about it... tags expired 5/07. Was curious as to the engine in it... might talk to 'em later.  It is an automatic.

Actually, I'd like to have it so I probably shouldn't go ask about it... just what I need, another Mopar project 

as far as engine...it is most likely a 318 or a 360  could be a mighty slant six...or could even be a 400 or 440 but its not to probable...

[TK73]

Gas cap is on the cab behind driver door... the truck is sitting by the road at a trucking company, haven't asked about it... tags expired 5/07. Was curious as to the engine in it... might talk to 'em later.  It is an automatic.

Actually, I'd like to have it so I probably shouldn't go ask about it... just what I need, another Mopar project 

as far as engine...it is most likely a 318 or a 360  could be a mighty slant six...or could even be a 400 or 440 but its not to probable...

I figured a 318 or 360, big block would be cool!!

[Magnumcharger]

1972 was the first year for this style cab. The 1971 style was the Sweptline style (like the Dude).
In 1972, the tank was behind the seat - just like 1971.
However, in 1973 the tank was positioned OUTSIDE of the cab, down to inside the frame rail, primarily for safety reasons.

[RallyeMike]

However, in 1973 the tank was positioned OUTSIDE of the cab, down to inside the frame rail, primarily for safety reasons.

Not true in all cases. My 76 Power wagon 4x4 shortbed had the tank in the cab. Not hard to remember, I can STILL smell the %$#@ing fuel.

Id'ing the year for this cab style by the grille is loser. Not hard or uncommon to be changed.

A quick look for big block oil filter will get you the small/big block answer in a hurry. With a 4x4, you wont even get your knees dirty.

This one is a 74. I can just feeeeeel it.

[Todd Wilson]

See my above message. I have a 76 truck that has both the cab tank and the one below the bed.


Todd

[Magnumcharger]

See my above message. I have a 76 truck that has both the cab tank and the one below the bed.
Todd

That being said - as you absolutely certain the cab wasn't changed at some time?

[jackel440]

I too have a 75 and it is the same grill.I also have a 77 d200 thats a camper special model that has the tank in the cab.also one under the bed.

[Todd Wilson]

See my above message. I have a 76 truck that has both the cab tank and the one below the bed.
Todd

That being said - as you absolutely certain the cab wasn't changed at some time?

Yes I am sure.


Todd

[Todd Wilson]

My  factory service manual states that the  belly tank  on conventional cabs is an auxiliary tank.  The D100 and D200 club cab trucks the belly tank was the standard tank with no in cab behind the seat tank.

On the conventional cabs  the standard tank was the tank inside the cab.  I know this is correct thru 1976 year trucks.


Todd

[694spdRT]

Interesting about the cab mounted tanks. I thought those were done after '74. My '76 club cab has two factory frame mounted tanks and I junked out a '75 with a frame mounted tank. All the other trucks I have owned were '77 or later and had frame mounted tanks.

My dad has a '73 with the cab tank and we have a '75 W300 fire truck with a tank in the cab. If figured it was just a leftover chassis used by the company that built the truck. Come to think of it the 4wd does have the full time 203 transfer case though. I think 1974 still had the divorced transfer cases. Also, the dash style changed somewhere around 1974 also.

[Todd Wilson]

Interesting about the cab mounted tanks. I thought those were done after '74. My '76 club cab has two factory frame mounted tanks

Where was your 2nd tank on the club cab? Was it back where the spare tire was?
I think by 77 the cab tanks were gone. Havent ever seen a 77+ with a cab tank.

Todd

[694spdRT]

Interesting about the cab mounted tanks. I thought those were done after '74. My '76 club cab has two factory frame mounted tanks

Where was your 2nd tank on the club cab? Was it back where the spare tire was?
I think by 77 the cab tanks were gone. Havent ever seen a 77+ with a cab tank.

Todd

Yes, the 2nd tank is mounted where the spare tire was.