Dodge was my favorite truck! We always said we liked all three. We bought the dodges for work trucks, ford because they ride nice and chevys so we had something to work on for the weekends!
Thanks for watching! I'm not strictly brand loyal myself as there are design and drivetrain aspects I enjoy for Ford and Chevy's too. This one just happened to fall into my ad listing page when it did and I was intrigued because it was extremely uncommon for a Dodge truck.
Thanks for taking some time to watch the video! The W series trucks are very tough indeed, and given that its a 4x4, it'll hold its value. I prefer the 78's with the amber turn signals instead of the clear ones. P.S. I think they started putting in amber turn signals only partial way through the 78' model year...
When I was 16 yrs. my 1st truck was a 72, D200 3/4 ton, 4-speed in turquoise, much like the one shown in your video. Mine was the base motel and did not have the bed box on the pass. side. I used it on the farm and drove it like it was a 4WD, which it was not. I cracked the frame under the engine and sold it to a used car dealer for $700 in 78. I pretty much totaled it in 8 years, but I loved that truck. I of course would like another one that I would take much better care of.
Thanks for watching! It sounds like it was quite the rig! I haven't seen too many that are the turquoise color like yours was. I'm always intrigued by the stories of how these trucks were and were utilized. Here in Arizona, I only know a handful of other early 3rd generation D/W series trucks. Best of luck to you in your search for another one!
My dad had what I think was a custom. It had a 360 , ps, pb auto. It had a blue and white paint. It also had large truck tires on a split rim wheel. It did not have the storage compartment.
@@thomasaccuntius9946 Thanks for watching! I can picture that truck perfectly! I don't know all the in's and out's per say on the split rim design, other than the dangers posed. Nonetheless, it sounds like it was a nice truck!
I know it isn't a 1972 Dodge D300, but this truck reminds me of Squad 51, reason I say that is because this is the type of truck that was used in the famous television show "Emergency". The show was centered around 2 LA County Fire Department paramedics John Gage and Roy Desoto working out of a paramedic unit in the fictional Station 51. The cool thing about it was when the show ended, Universal handed the Squad over to the LA County Fire Department, where it was used as an actual squad for a number of years until it was retired and placed into the LA County Fire Museum in Bellflower California.
Thanks for watching! I know the show! My dad had a couple seasons on VHS and when I first found the ad listing for it and showed him the photos, he immediately said it was the same front end as on the rig in the show.
Much appreciated for watching the video! There have been a handful of other 72-93 D/W series trucks I've seen in the area but I have still yet (as of today) to see another 1972.
This is cool i myself have always wanted a 72-73 d200 truck prefer the camper special trim trucks and the 75 d200 dodge club cab long bed 2wd camper special trim truck, but I have so far only owned a 74 dodge d100 adventurer club cab short bed flatbed two tone mint green except the rear seats which were green and all the rest of the interior color was black,it had all of the cab and front sheetmetal trim, but the custom trim interior no ac,tilt,delay wipers am/fm radio, but it had the custom steering wheel but not the three spoke custom normal steering wheel, and it had a tripod stainless steel mirror set on the doors similar to the 80's dodge ram trucks mirrors but in the 70's and it had the cargo light and the full guage pckg except the tach because it was not offered for the trim options for the adventurer trim truck, was originally a 318 and it had a older 318 poly in it with a single barrel holley carb and manifolds and jc Whitney cheap aftermarket dual glass pack muffler exhaust system i refer to as drag pipes they exited out under the middle of the front doors,, and the other full size dodge ram truck i have owned is my current vehicle a 2000 dodge ram laramie slt quad cab long bed 1500 4x4 318 magnum V8
Thanks for watching the video! Sounds like your truck had the works! I find it interesting that trucks prior to 75' (at least from what I've seen) could only choose between the tachometer or clock and not both. I actually have a disassembled 72-74 tach in my garage and another woodgrain gauge bezel with a factory cutout for where the clock and tach would go. I even have the wiring provision for the tach and the light that illuminates it.
I have a 72 dodge D20 short with what seems to be a lil' red express bed and exhaust set up. The body has rust in a few spots, mainly the door sills and corners of the floor pans. The engine was removed by the previous owner about 20 years ago... I don't even know where to start. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for watching the video! Glad to hear that there are more out there, despite the state of the truck as you described it. My 2 cents would be to start by decoding the VIN and cleaning the entirety of the vehicle (to the best of ones ability) and then to step back and really get an overall look at what you have or you'd like to have done.
😂oh for shizzle! A camper 9000! Its bootiful! My dad bought one new here in santa fe in 72. We loaded a hallmark camper on it and drove it to utah then nevada then california and oregon washington and Canada. Hell we dragged a 32' shasta 5th wheeler to cal colorado az hella to missouri. Fun times! It too was orange and cream white 400 cid 😅😅😅
I just heard you got it in AZ. Wow, that's where I live. I live in Phoenix. Mine didn't have that little side pocket there in the back that little compartment mine did have all the Chrome sides. So nice. Like I said I have a pic. I showed everybody on my UA-cam video and I have to go back and see which one I used
Yeah, I've owned it now for the better half of coming up on 3 years, its pretty much been my daily driver, albeit the heat from the summers is less than desirable. The fiberglass insert for the toolbox in the side of the bed is present and fully intact. I think I've kept some spare belts/towels and a tire chalk in there. Also since this overview video, I had sourced and restored the wide-styled woodgrain insert SE trim on the sides of the truck.
Thanks for watching! Right on! 400 I think is a J-code in the VIN correct me if I'm wrong. Does it happen to also have the cruise control which I think was just called "speed control" as well?
Thanks for taking some time to watch the video! Just as the name implies, in the times its rained here the passenger side scallop always collects water. I do like this early style before the change over I believe after 78'. But I also have seen that either hood is interchangeable (minus having to rearrange the hood latch and retainers)
@@Macs_Garage I have put that hood on 80s and up trucks I am currently looking for a 70s hood for one of my projects I normally work on 62 to 70 dodge trucks but like them all
Thanks for watching the video! I had done some snooping a short while ago and saw their company and that they redo the AC/Heater Box (its of course their name) as all of the internals and even the ductwork for the AC vents are present, its just that the housing facing inside the cab has a long crack down the upper side. I didn't know that they could redo the fuse box, knowing that now is absolutely fantastic! Thank you for the info!
Thanks for watching! It still has quite a way away to go in the restoration process. But nonetheless has been a thrilling challenge to find pieces for and a joy to drive and keep moving down the road.
You Sir have done a really great job and have paid attention to detail on restoring this old Dodge . I have a question concerning the transmission. You said it was a New Process 445 , 4 speed . I know about a NP 435 , is the 445 a heavier duty transmission ? Thanks for the very detailed and informative video of your machine. American Iron all the way !
Thank you for watching the video! So from some of the information I can gather, which isn't very much, the standard transmission was the "wide-ratio" NP435. The difference being that this transmission was only synchronized in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear. It seems they only offered the NP445 (also called the Model 4530) between 72-79. This was a close ratio transmission, mated to the Dana 60 (4:56) gears in the trucks rear end. There is some debate about external differences, as my NP445 has two PTO covers, but that isn't really a signifier. It does have its stamp tag with the Model 4530 number on it though.
I just aquired an original paint D200 2wd. 400 auto. Appears to have forged crankshaft. Exhaust manifolds have 3 ribs on them unlike all the other 70s big block trucks I've seen.
Thanks for watching! Since this video, I've put on a different exhaust setup and removed the side pipes and headers. I was given the original exhaust manifolds to the truck and had them blasted and put them back on the motor. I can't picture the 3 ribs you're mentioning, but I can't say I've seen that style myself. Best of luck to you and your truck sir!
Beautiful old Dodge truck ! Very interesting bits of information ! That 360 sounds strong and healthy . I’d love to find a nice clean solid body 72-77 Dodge D100 with a 318 or 360 and fix it up and just enjoy it .
I appreciate you watching! The motor did have a pretty nasty stumble when I first got it, however I since replaced much of the ignition system, (ie, plugs, wires, ballast resistor...) and it responded the most after I properly gapped the points in the distributor. As far as what you're after, despite even the prices of pickup trucks these days, I'd like to think that Dodges are still somewhat an untapped area and from examples I've seen for sale are reasonably priced.
@@NorthwoodsNomad I'm out in Arizona, not sure where you are in the country but we do have a select number of yards to choose from. Desert Valley Auto comes to mind...almost every time I've been out there, I'd have to walk past the industrial shelves with rows and rows of motors to access the Dodge trucks in the lot. Here's their phone #. (623) 780-8024 Again, that's assuming you're interested in purchasing from out of state, the worst they can say is no. But you never know... Best of luck to you! P.S. Here's to finding a Poly-Head 318 too!
Much appreciated for watching! Not perfect by any means but the ball is rolling in the right path towards the restoration and sourcing pieces I still need before repainting.
@@Macs_Garage it was repainted,but beautiful they also put some new 80s style hub caps I took them off and put the old original ones on. I still a pic. I showed it on one of my UA-cam videos.
@@mrpaulvoline1978 My goal is similar to the same premise you had with putting on the original hubcaps. I at some point Lord willing would like to see the truck restored and painted back to its factory color scheme.
Thanks for watching! Everything looks better over video, but I'll take the compliment lol. Glad to hear that despite low numbers, there are still more out there. Much of what I've done to redo or clean the truck is all products I've used from trial and error, so feel free to ask any questions regarding methods of how I've redone pieces to the truck
Thanks for watching! Much much appreciated for the information. I had been told that the toolbox was standard on "sweptline" models with an 8 foot bed", but thank you for the needed insight and correction. I had not known about the mirrors, as I'd tried looking for reproductions some time ago and only came across Ford's.
Thanks for watching! Very cool! Is it by chance a long bed step-side? I believe too that those specific models fell within the "Utiline" of Dodge trucks.
I appreciate you watching the video! Being that the grille is anodized, I do not recommend using #0000 steel wool on the surface, rather I used a mirco-fiber towel and Flitz metal polish to hand polish the brightwork in the grille and the bezels for the headlights. A paste metal polish has worked very well if not using Flitz branded polish. Here is a link you can copy and paste into your search bar that will take you to the metal polish I used. I hope that answers your question, and I'll be happy to answer any more you may have. Metal Polish link: www.micromark.com/Flitz-Polish-Paste-1-76-oz?msclkid=b1d0f105ad801b6b241795b910b6e1f8&NX_NTM_Shopping_Segregated&Polishing
Thanks for watching the video! Glad to hear that there are more of these trucks out there! Just to clarify, is your dad's truck a manual 4 speed on the floor like my truck or a 3 speed column mounted manual (3 on the tree) ?
Thanks for watching! I one hundred percent agree with you! It works out in my favor given that it's not garage kept regularly right now, but as long as I've got it, I'd like to repaint it back to its factory color scheme.
Dodge was my favorite truck! We always said we liked all three. We bought the dodges for work trucks, ford because they ride nice and chevys so we had something to work on for the weekends!
Thanks for watching!
I'm not strictly brand loyal myself as there are design and drivetrain aspects I enjoy for Ford and Chevy's too. This one just happened to fall into my ad listing page when it did and I was intrigued because it was extremely uncommon for a Dodge truck.
Beautiful truck, I have a 78 dodge W150 custom and these trucks are true work horses
Thanks for taking some time to watch the video! The W series trucks are very tough indeed, and given that its a 4x4, it'll hold its value. I prefer the 78's with the amber turn signals instead of the clear ones.
P.S. I think they started putting in amber turn signals only partial way through the 78' model year...
When I was 16 yrs. my 1st truck was a 72, D200 3/4 ton, 4-speed in turquoise, much like the one shown in your video. Mine was the base motel and did not have the bed box on the pass. side. I used it on the farm and drove it like it was a 4WD, which it was not. I cracked the frame under the engine and sold it to a used car dealer for $700 in 78. I pretty much totaled it in 8 years, but I loved that truck. I of course would like another one that I would take much better care of.
Thanks for watching!
It sounds like it was quite the rig! I haven't seen too many that are the turquoise color like yours was. I'm always intrigued by the stories of how these trucks were and were utilized. Here in Arizona, I only know a handful of other early 3rd generation D/W series trucks. Best of luck to you in your search for another one!
My dad had what I think was a custom. It had a 360 , ps, pb auto. It had a blue and white paint. It also had large truck tires on a split rim wheel. It did not have the storage compartment.
@@thomasaccuntius9946
Thanks for watching!
I can picture that truck perfectly!
I don't know all the in's and out's per say on the split rim design, other than the dangers posed. Nonetheless, it sounds like it was a nice truck!
I know it isn't a 1972 Dodge D300, but this truck reminds me of Squad 51, reason I say that is because this is the type of truck that was used in the famous television show "Emergency". The show was centered around 2 LA County Fire Department paramedics John Gage and Roy Desoto working out of a paramedic unit in the fictional Station 51. The cool thing about it was when the show ended, Universal handed the Squad over to the LA County Fire Department, where it was used as an actual squad for a number of years until it was retired and placed into the LA County Fire Museum in Bellflower California.
Thanks for watching!
I know the show! My dad had a couple seasons on VHS and when I first found the ad listing for it and showed him the photos, he immediately said it was the same front end as on the rig in the show.
Only one that I know of in Az. Very cool
Much appreciated for watching the video!
There have been a handful of other 72-93 D/W series trucks I've seen in the area but I have still yet (as of today) to see another 1972.
Im located in Tucson and daily drive a ‘76.
This is cool i myself have always wanted a 72-73 d200 truck prefer the camper special trim trucks and the 75 d200 dodge club cab long bed 2wd camper special trim truck, but I have so far only owned a 74 dodge d100 adventurer club cab short bed flatbed two tone mint green except the rear seats which were green and all the rest of the interior color was black,it had all of the cab and front sheetmetal trim, but the custom trim interior no ac,tilt,delay wipers am/fm radio, but it had the custom steering wheel but not the three spoke custom normal steering wheel, and it had a tripod stainless steel mirror set on the doors similar to the 80's dodge ram trucks mirrors but in the 70's and it had the cargo light and the full guage pckg except the tach because it was not offered for the trim options for the adventurer trim truck, was originally a 318 and it had a older 318 poly in it with a single barrel holley carb and manifolds and jc Whitney cheap aftermarket dual glass pack muffler exhaust system i refer to as drag pipes they exited out under the middle of the front doors,, and the other full size dodge ram truck i have owned is my current vehicle a 2000 dodge ram laramie slt quad cab long bed 1500 4x4 318 magnum V8
Thanks for watching the video!
Sounds like your truck had the works!
I find it interesting that trucks prior to 75' (at least from what I've seen) could only choose between the tachometer or clock and not both. I actually have a disassembled 72-74 tach in my garage and another woodgrain gauge bezel with a factory cutout for where the clock and tach would go. I even have the wiring provision for the tach and the light that illuminates it.
I have a 72 dodge D20 short with what seems to be a lil' red express bed and exhaust set up. The body has rust in a few spots, mainly the door sills and corners of the floor pans. The engine was removed by the previous owner about 20 years ago... I don't even know where to start. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for watching the video!
Glad to hear that there are more out there, despite the state of the truck as you described it. My 2 cents would be to start by decoding the VIN and cleaning the entirety of the vehicle (to the best of ones ability) and then to step back and really get an overall look at what you have or you'd like to have done.
😂oh for shizzle! A camper 9000! Its bootiful! My dad bought one new here in santa fe in 72. We loaded a hallmark camper on it and drove it to utah then nevada then california and oregon washington and Canada. Hell we dragged a 32' shasta 5th wheeler to cal colorado az hella to missouri. Fun times! It too was orange and cream white 400 cid 😅😅😅
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Sounds like it was quite the trip!
I just heard you got it in AZ. Wow, that's where I live. I live in Phoenix. Mine didn't have that little side pocket there in the back that little compartment mine did have all the Chrome sides. So nice. Like I said I have a pic. I showed everybody on my UA-cam video and I have to go back and see which one I used
Yeah, I've owned it now for the better half of coming up on 3 years, its pretty much been my daily driver, albeit the heat from the summers is less than desirable. The fiberglass insert for the toolbox in the side of the bed is present and fully intact. I think I've kept some spare belts/towels and a tire chalk in there. Also since this overview video, I had sourced and restored the wide-styled woodgrain insert SE trim on the sides of the truck.
Cool truck. I have a two-tone 74 D200 as well. Camper 9000 Adventurer with the 400/727 fully loaded.
Thanks for watching!
Right on! 400 I think is a J-code in the VIN correct me if I'm wrong. Does it happen to also have the cruise control which I think was just called "speed control" as well?
My son has a 72 d100, white. Thank for this video
I appreciate you watching the video! An extremely uncommon truck that is very rarely seen on the road today, best of luck to your son and his truck!
nice truck
I love those bird bath hoods
Thanks for taking some time to watch the video!
Just as the name implies, in the times its rained here the passenger side scallop always collects water. I do like this early style before the change over I believe after 78'. But I also have seen that either hood is interchangeable (minus having to rearrange the hood latch and retainers)
@@Macs_Garage
I have put that hood on 80s and up trucks
I am currently looking for a 70s hood for one of my projects
I normally work on 62 to 70 dodge trucks but like them all
I have a '75 , wish had the bed tool box .
Much appreciated for watching the video!
Nonetheless, I'm always glad to hear of more of these early 3rd generation D-series trucks out there.
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Mr heater box in Ontario re does the fuse boxes...nice truck man, you went deep on your renovations...
Thanks for watching the video!
I had done some snooping a short while ago and saw their company and that they redo the AC/Heater Box (its of course their name) as all of the internals and even the ductwork for the AC vents are present, its just that the housing facing inside the cab has a long crack down the upper side. I didn't know that they could redo the fuse box, knowing that now is absolutely fantastic! Thank you for the info!
That's a good looking truck
Thanks for watching!
It still has quite a way away to go in the restoration process. But nonetheless has been a thrilling challenge to find pieces for and a joy to drive and keep moving down the road.
You Sir have done a really great job and have paid attention to detail on restoring this old Dodge . I have a question concerning the transmission. You said it was a New Process 445 , 4 speed . I know about a NP 435 , is the 445 a heavier duty transmission ? Thanks for the very detailed and informative video of your machine. American Iron all the way !
Thank you for watching the video!
So from some of the information I can gather, which isn't very much, the standard transmission was the "wide-ratio" NP435. The difference being that this transmission was only synchronized in 2nd, 3rd and 4th gear. It seems they only offered the NP445 (also called the Model 4530) between 72-79. This was a close ratio transmission, mated to the Dana 60 (4:56) gears in the trucks rear end. There is some debate about external differences, as my NP445 has two PTO covers, but that isn't really a signifier. It does have its stamp tag with the Model 4530 number on it though.
I just aquired an original paint D200 2wd. 400 auto. Appears to have forged crankshaft. Exhaust manifolds have 3 ribs on them unlike all the other 70s big block trucks I've seen.
Thanks for watching!
Since this video, I've put on a different exhaust setup and removed the side pipes and headers. I was given the original exhaust manifolds to the truck and had them blasted and put them back on the motor. I can't picture the 3 ribs you're mentioning, but I can't say I've seen that style myself. Best of luck to you and your truck sir!
Beautiful old Dodge truck ! Very interesting bits of information !
That 360 sounds strong and healthy . I’d love to find a nice clean solid body 72-77 Dodge D100 with a 318 or 360 and fix it up and just enjoy it .
I appreciate you watching!
The motor did have a pretty nasty stumble when I first got it, however I since replaced much of the ignition system, (ie, plugs, wires, ballast resistor...) and it responded the most after I properly gapped the points in the distributor.
As far as what you're after, despite even the prices of pickup trucks these days, I'd like to think that Dodges are still somewhat an untapped area and from examples I've seen for sale are reasonably priced.
@@Macs_Garage I’m looking 👀… I’d like to find a pre 71’ 318 motor . Let me know if you have any leads
@@NorthwoodsNomad I'm out in Arizona, not sure where you are in the country but we do have a select number of yards to choose from. Desert Valley Auto comes to mind...almost every time I've been out there, I'd have to walk past the industrial shelves with rows and rows of motors to access the Dodge trucks in the lot. Here's their phone #. (623) 780-8024
Again, that's assuming you're interested in purchasing from out of state, the worst they can say is no. But you never know... Best of luck to you!
P.S. Here's to finding a Poly-Head 318 too!
@@Macs_Garage Hey there I really appreciate your efforts to assist me .
Thanks so much for reaching out and providing this information.
@@NorthwoodsNomad No worries, glad to offer a possible pinpoint for you, best of luck to you in the search!
Nice truk
Much appreciated for watching!
Not perfect by any means but the ball is rolling in the right path towards the restoration and sourcing pieces I still need before repainting.
I use to have this truck exactly
Hopefully your truck still kept its original paint scheme and wasn't sprayed white like mine. Ha!
@@Macs_Garage it was repainted,but beautiful they also put some new 80s style hub caps I took them off and put the old original ones on. I still a pic. I showed it on one of my UA-cam videos.
@@mrpaulvoline1978
My goal is similar to the same premise you had with putting on the original hubcaps. I at some point Lord willing would like to see the truck restored and painted back to its factory color scheme.
Beautiful
Thanks for watching! I've still got a long way ahead in the restoration process, but the ball is rolling and I'm able to make progress bit by bit.
Nice Billy Goat
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Nice old rig, does that have the 318 or the 360
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The truck has a 360 which is a letter F in the VIN sequence
Cool
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My 1972 D100 stepside 318 automatic two wheel is a short bed
Very solid truck!, best of luck to you and your project!
mopar is simply the best!
Thanks for watching !
O Senhor é a minha luz e a minha salvação;
de quem terei temor?
O Senhor é o meu forte refúgio;
de quem terei medo?
- Salmo 27:1💗💕
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I have a 72 dodge d200 too, yours looks better lol
Thanks for watching! Everything looks better over video, but I'll take the compliment lol. Glad to hear that despite low numbers, there are still more out there. Much of what I've done to redo or clean the truck is all products I've used from trial and error, so feel free to ask any questions regarding methods of how I've redone pieces to the truck
tool box was option / the mirrors were debar brand also option from dodge with chrysler part number
Thanks for watching!
Much much appreciated for the information. I had been told that the toolbox was standard on "sweptline" models with an 8 foot bed", but thank you for the needed insight and correction. I had not known about the mirrors, as I'd tried looking for reproductions some time ago and only came across Ford's.
I have a 1972 Dodge D100 stepside 318 automatic two wheel
Thanks for watching!
Very cool! Is it by chance a long bed step-side? I believe too that those specific models fell within the "Utiline" of Dodge trucks.
What did you used on your grill for polish
I appreciate you watching the video!
Being that the grille is anodized, I do not recommend using #0000 steel wool on the surface, rather I used a mirco-fiber towel and Flitz metal polish to hand polish the brightwork in the grille and the bezels for the headlights. A paste metal polish has worked very well if not using Flitz branded polish.
Here is a link you can copy and paste into your search bar that will take you to the metal polish I used. I hope that answers your question, and I'll be happy to answer any more you may have.
Metal Polish link: www.micromark.com/Flitz-Polish-Paste-1-76-oz?msclkid=b1d0f105ad801b6b241795b910b6e1f8&NX_NTM_Shopping_Segregated&Polishing
@machal5771 thank you so much
@@CarlosGarcia-bw3gl No problem
My Dad has the same model but mannual
Thanks for watching the video!
Glad to hear that there are more of these trucks out there! Just to clarify, is your dad's truck a manual 4 speed on the floor like my truck or a 3 speed column mounted manual (3 on the tree) ?
Its got a bad paint job
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I one hundred percent agree with you! It works out in my favor given that it's not garage kept regularly right now, but as long as I've got it, I'd like to repaint it back to its factory color scheme.