A100 Panel van?

Posted By: BB70DUSTER

A100 Panel van? - 08/19/10 10:48 PM

did 60s A100 vans ever come as a "Panel"??? I bought a van with no doors other than the front (driver & pass) and the 2 rear doors? like a delivery... anyone ever seen one of these??? cant wait to get her on the road!!!

Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/19/10 10:54 PM

drivers side...

Posted By: stubbs300

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/19/10 10:58 PM

I think you got a rare one there, but I'm not sure. The side doors where a option. There's a few out there with doors on the drivers side, but most have them only on the pass side. Hard to tell from the pics, is there any indication on the inside that they were welded up? I say take care of that van and find out more about the doorless ones. Nice score!

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/19/10 11:01 PM

Yep, they are often referred to as "no doors" even though they have the front 2 and the rear 2.
If they have doors on both sides they are called "8 doors".
Then you have the no window or "panel" which may or may not have the rear doors windows, the "display" style with windows on the passenger side, and the "window" vans which may also be termed wagon or sportsman.

I saw the drivers side picture of this over on the vintage vans forum. Are you thinking of buying?

Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/20/10 04:08 AM

I'm thinkin it must be pretty rare... I can't seen to find any others online....

Posted By: Pale_Roader

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/20/10 11:14 AM

I did not think there was such a thing... My brother has one just like that, though with side doors obviously.

Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/20/10 02:43 PM

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I did not think there was such a thing... My brother has one just like that, though with side doors obviously.

I didnt think so either... but the proof is in my driveway!!!

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Posted By: A38s!

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/21/10 01:19 AM

. Keep the info coming!

Posted By: KIDINTHEYARD

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/21/10 05:11 PM

wouldn't that be a delivery van by chance since it has no side windows or doors??

Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/22/10 08:39 PM

Yeh Jeremy, the guy I bought it from called it a panel van... Was definitely a work type van, has the visor and arm rest deleted on the passenger side...

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/23/10 02:11 AM

Welcome to the club!

This isn't mine, just another no door.

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Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/23/10 04:15 AM

Wow... another one! Ive only seen 2 others now!

UPDATE... I peeled all the carpet out, floors look good! put a battery in it and cranks but no start yet... gonna put points in it and try again!!!

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/23/10 06:34 AM

another

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/23/10 06:35 AM

one more

Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/23/10 07:06 AM

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another

That one is BAD A$$!!!

Posted By: OzHemi

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/23/10 07:11 AM

You know you want too...

Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/23/10 06:54 PM

NOPE...

Posted By: kick_the_reverb

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/24/10 06:22 PM

Congrats Hate, welcome to the club.
The no doors are pretty rare, but as RodStRace showed you, they can be found from time to time.
I had a "display" type and replaced it for a panel van (but with pass side no window side doors). For practical purposes, the side doors are very useful, but of course, no doors look cooler

Enjoy,
Ran

Posted By: bboogieart

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/24/10 06:39 PM

Gotta wonder how many of those custom painted wagons had the doors filled in. Sweet vans in either case. Have fun and good luck with your rare find. Are you planning on modifying or back to stock cause of rarity?

Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/24/10 09:46 PM

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Gotta wonder how many of those custom painted wagons had the doors filled in. Sweet vans in either case. Have fun and good luck with your rare find. Are you planning on modifying or back to stock cause of rarity?

Well... Rare doesnt alway equal valuable... I bought it with plans of either slamming it, or putting a big block in the rear for a weelie popper... I put it in the classifieds, just in case some purist saw it as the holy grail and had to have it... but no responses yet...

Posted By: bboogieart

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/24/10 10:26 PM

Yeah not alot of love for those fellers.
I say go with the big block in back and steer with the rear brakes like Bill Maverick.

Myself I like modified, They were only trucks when they were new and for me that hasn't changed.

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/25/10 12:26 AM

Hate, does this get the brain spinning?

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Posted By: BB70DUSTER

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/25/10 04:26 AM

Yup, thats Gavin/SLIM's van... had a big block mopar, then a built 318... he sold it recently...

Posted By: KIDINTHEYARD

Re: A100 Panel van? - 08/25/10 08:02 PM

you should go with a rear moutnted big block
casue look what my old worn out small block did imagine with a 440

Posted By: A100-Bubba

Re: A100 Panel van? - 11/28/10 09:11 AM

I just bought a "Black no doors" 1966 A100 in Indiana...it was used as a "Cemetery Van" and I have the original title that states that. Only has 23,000 original miles with a 170ci 3spd manual. I am putting a 62' aluminum 225 in it and bum around in it until I get my 67' A100 restored.These are the pics of it when I picked it up. Less rust than my 67' Arizona find (and less sun dry out damage). With the smooth sides it lends itself to some cool paint...will post pics when I can afford that "special paint" work.

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Posted By: boydsdodge

Re: A100 Panel van? - 11/28/10 05:11 PM

I'd love an 8 door.
Only saw one once up here and turned it down at the time, but would love one now.

Posted By: In_The_Pink

Re: A100 Panel van? - 11/28/10 05:25 PM

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I just bought a "Black no doors" 1966 A100 in Indiana

Nice.

Now head out to Menards and hope they still have one of these left:

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: A100 Panel van? - 11/28/10 08:19 PM

Hate, any progress? New pics?

A100-Bubba, looks tasty in the before shots, any of it cleaned up?

Posted By: NicksGarage

Re: A100 Panel van? - 11/29/10 01:00 AM

John, did you notice that his no-door has the correct A100 full wheel covers? At least 3 of them.

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: A100 Panel van? - 11/29/10 02:57 AM

No. I have the wheels I'm going to run, and only 2 or 3 of the right stockers, I think.

Got 2 with the PU, had one spare in the van...
I have 3 of the silver poverty caps, but not a full set.
I'd have to go with the stock rear wheel wells on the van if I went with stock wheels. Doing the flares I plan on for the 15X10 Cragars would look silly with 15X5s.

Posted By: NicksGarage

Re: A100 Panel van? - 11/29/10 03:42 AM

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I just bought a "Black no doors" 1966 A100 in Indiana...it was used as a "Cemetery Van" and I have the original title that states that. Only has 23,000 original miles with a 170ci 3spd manual. I am putting a 62' aluminum 225 in it and bum around in it until I get my 67' A100 restored.These are the pics of it when I picked it up. Less rust than my 67' Arizona find (and less sun dry out damage). With the smooth sides it lends itself to some cool paint...will post pics when I can afford that "special paint" work.

Some chrome landau irons from a hearse would look just right on that.

Posted By: clarendon

Re: A100 Panel van? - 03/12/13 01:51 PM

I'm replying to an almost 3 year old question but perhaps this gets the answer into the system for future use. My 1968 sales brochure says:

"The Dodge A100 vans (both the 90" - and !08" -wheelbase models) are available with 19 different door and window combinations (plus three door choices for the panel vans) to suit your particular needs perfectly."

The page is too large to attach. It shows PANEL VAN with no side doors or windows and glass in the rear doors; VAN with side doors and no glass in the rear doors; VISION VAN-CURBSIDE with curbside doors and five windows on that side only but no glass in the rear doors; and VISION VAN with curb-side doors and five windows on both sides plus windows in the rear doors. No mention is made of an 8-door option.

Posted By: RodStRace

Re: A100 Panel van? - 03/12/13 04:05 PM

Thanks for the update and the DODGE marketing names!
I've got a 1968 90" 8-door all window (vision van package).

Here's a small brochure image from Ebay showing the different 108 versions.
I'd also love to hear from the 2 panel van owners in this thread with updates.

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Posted By: DusterJeff

Re: A100 Panel van? - 03/13/13 08:25 AM

Neat Find..Enjoy it!!!!