1970 Dodge Truck D300 Custom Cab 383 Loaded Fully Restored Frame Up on 2040-cars
Augusta, Georgia, United States
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Up for auction is a 1970 Dodge D300 Truck with flatbed. This truck was stripped down to the bare frame rails and fully restored over about a 6 year period. This truck started life as a cab and chassis setup with a van body on the rear. The previous owner who we purchased it from locally in '95 kept the van body. He was told and supposedly at one time had paperwork showing that this truck belonged to Bobby Allison when he switched to Dodge in '70. I do not have anything to prove that nor have I put much effort in trying to confirm that. I did meet Donnie Allison in person about 12 years ago but he couldn't confirm anything at that time. The inside of the van body doors did have notes scribed in for different track setups and it did have racks underneath the rear of the frame for acetylene tanks. As far as I know the guy locally still has it so there is a chance of being able to get pictures of that at some point.
This is a 1970 Dodge D300 Custom Cab truck, factory 383 with automatic transmission. Factory A/C, am radio, power steering, power brakes, 159" w.b. Heavy Duty gauge cluster with tach. Polished aluminum grille, rare factory west coast stainless steel mirrors and arms. Factory stainless steel drip rail trim and inside door panel trim. If it was an option, this truck came with it. These were not items I added, this truck came with them originally. As I said, this truck was stripped down to the bare frame rails, they were blasted/cleaned and powder coated. The sheetmetal had all rust cut out and replaced with either NOS or good used pieces. Scoured the country from late 90's to late 2000's for NOS parts, including the NOS D300 emblems and Custom emblems. Antenna, cab and marker lights, door handles/arm rest, sunvisors, anything that could not be restored or reused, parts were found to repair/replace. Even to the point of original factory decals and reproduction ribbed style hoses under the hood. The electrical system was completely gone through by Mike Rhode, one of the best in the business. The motor and transmission were both rebuilt, runs and shifts great. The entire power steering system and axles gone through, inspected and rebuilt. Has rare factory front and rear shocks. The a/c was completely torn down and rebuilt, updated with Sanden A/C Compressor and running off modern R134. Truck has the 3 speed automatic with Dana 70's w/4.88 rearend ratio. I've looked into changing the ratio from 4.88 to 4.10 but have not done so as yet. At 70 mph truck runs at 3500 RPM's. I've had it higher but the truck runs more smoothly and comfortable around 3000 RPM's. I did add carpet (not an option) as it's very difficult to find an original rubber floormat. I also added a AM/FM radio w/CD player and 2 external speakers (under and behind CD). The behind the seat fuel tank was removed (still have and can go with truck) and a 45 gallon frame mounted tank added. Truck currently has around 2500 miles on it. Restoration started in spring '04 and was mostly completed by early summer 2010, with a majority of the work being done by myself, my Dad and Mike Rhode. One of the first trips out and first show was June 2010 in Sevierville, TN at the All Mopar Smoky Mountain Mopar Show. Truck was driven up and back, over 600 miles while easily winning first place in the truck class. It draws attention every time I take it out and every time it goes to a show, having already one several first place trophies locally since then. I added a CM Truck bed to the back, they worked with me to custom spec the bed to fit the contours of the rear of the cab. This truck will come with a bill of sale and proof of registration in Georgia. There is no title. Georgia doesn't require one for a vehicle 25 years or older. It has been registered and insured since 2010. I do not have to sale this truck but currently looking for another project, so time to move on. Partial trades will be considered including late 60's/early 70's Cuda/Challenger/Road Runner/GTX/Duster/Charger. Please do not ask what the reserve price is, I will not disclose it. Truck sold as is. There will be a few extra parts that come with it, including 2 original lock rim style wheels (had to replace with modern one piece in order to put simulators on front axle, rear axle still running lock rim wheels). Also including a few NOS power steering hoses and a couple other odd and end items. For all the restoration pictures, please check on the page on my site. olddodges.com/pictures/index.php?cat=11 I have not seen another truck out there restored to this condition or one of this model with all these options. This truck has been garaged during and since being restored. It has been a joy to drive and show. I've tried to include as much information as I can in the description, if you have additional questions please email me. Thanks for looking. |
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