1968 Dodge A-100 Pick-up One Owner 43 Years on 2040-cars
San Bernardino, California, United States
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One owner for 43 years! 1968 Dodge A-100 Original California black plate truck. This truck belongs to my wife’s Uncle Russ. In December 1971 Russ purchased this truck
from Van Nuys Chrysler-Plymouth in Van Nuys, Ca. for personal transportation
and as a run-about for his manufacturing business. The A-100 was just what he needed with
adequate hauling capability and excellent visibility with windows all
around. The only thing Russ didn’t like
was driving a stick shift around Los Angeles that didn’t have synchro in 1st
gear. The solution was to install a
318CI V8 and automatic transmission.
Much better! The A-100 actually
did come with a V8 and automatic so the transplant took advantage of stock
parts without modification. The
differential was also changed to match the V8 automatic. This A-100 is original
with the exception of the drive train, which was installed more than 40 years
ago, and is correct for the period. Russ is 86 years of age now, and his definition of
retirement is that he only goes to work 3 days a week, and he doesn’t drive the
Dodge anymore. The A-100 was used as a shop truck for a number of years, and then in the 80’s the shop-truck work was turned over to a Toyota T-100 and the A-100 just sat. In the early 2000’s Russ decided to refresh the A-100. The red and white paint showed its age and use, plus the truck was not reliable mechanically, and there were some other cosmetic issues. Early in 2001 the engine and transmission were removed and taken to Mazzolini Racing in Riverside, Ca. Mazzolini’s were not expected to make the A-100 into a racing machine like the “li’l Red Truck” but to make it run well. Following is a list of work done on the engine in addition to the normal rebuild job Align bore Deck Block Balance Turn and polish crank .030” New valves New valve springs Hardened seats New valve guides New Pushrods, Rocker shaft and Rocker arms 2 sleeves The 727 transmission was rebuilt at the same time. Following is a list of NEW items that were installed as the truck was being made ready for the road. Master cylinder Head liner Wheel Bearings- Rear Exhaust System – Complete U-joints Speedometer cable Tires Paint Wheels 15X7 Magnum
500 x 4 King Pins Oil Pump Break Lines Weather stripping Edlebrock intake manifold Torque converter Flexplate Carburetor Electronic ignition kit Starter Battery Brake shoes Shocks Brake Hose Wheel Cylinders Lug nuts Motor Mounts Radiator core Heater core Thermostat Rear Springs In August of 2001 the A-100 was entrusted to Julio’s Auto
Body and Paint in San Bernardino for the bodywork and paint. Rust was NOT
an issue as this A-100 spent all it’s time in Southern California and had no
rust. The truck was repainted with the original Red and White. The windows were reinstalled with new rubber.
New weather stripping was installed on the doors. The Dodge looked pretty, sounded healthy and
just needed some sorting-out to be ready for Route 66! But things at the shop changed (the business
got real busy!) and the final sorting-out did not happen and the truck was put
in a shed. In April 2013 Russ decided to sell the A-100. Obviously he was not driving the truck and no one was enjoying it. I helped Russ pull the truck out of the shed (it was covered with dirt) and we got it started, but it would not draw fuel from the tank. A new tank was fabricated and installed the fuel pump was replaced and the carb was rebuilt. When the transmission was rebuilt a shift kit was installed, but Russ didn’t like the way it shifted, so that was adjusted so it shifts firmly but not violently. Now the goal of having a vehicle to enjoy has been achieved. There are 2 things that Russ decided to let the new owner decide. The chains that fasten the tailgate have not been installed, and a door in the heater has not been installed. All The gauges work, but the fuel gauge seems to be backwards (When the new tank was installed), the lenses and reflectors are all in good condition, but I’m not sure of the operation of the back-up lights. The original AM radio is in place, but you must be prepared
to Sing, Rap or upgrade. It does not
work. I drive a vehicle with power disc brakes, the A-100 has no power drums, so it's harder to brake. If you would like to talk to Russ about the truck call 909 815-9771 Pacific time. |
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