1963 Dodge D100 truck review from North America
"Still better than a new Dodge"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The truck/beast was given to me by a friends father. The brakes were seized. After a gruesome overhaul of the brakes I replaced the tires.
General comments?
Big and nasty. Rust had eaten away most of the lower sections of the body. Not much left of the wood bed. The overly large 'Y' block motor spewed out fumes and leaked oil like a factory, but never the less it never failed to start even during the harsh winter months. Front end was in need of dire attention, I think the king pins were worn completely, thus creating white knuckle driving on the interstate. Never a pleasant ride. Smell of oil and blaring sounds only added to the misery of the tremendous effort to drive the thing. RED-NECK's love it...
Recommended reviews
| 1972 - D100 Custom 225 Slant 6 A good, solid truck |
|
| Better than most Chevy and Ford of same vintage |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1963 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 318y Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2002 |