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My 69 D100 came back to me 20 years later....
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05/16/15 10:27 PM
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Well guys, after some hard times the last 5-6 years (which included closing down my business, having to sell my 79 LRT I owned since 1987, my 77 Warlock 4x4 and my 78 440 Trailduster, all very nice driver/local show quality trucks, because of financial problems) but now getting back on my feet, I acquired one of my very early builds back 20 years later after selling it to a friend back in 1995. It's a 1969 D100 sweptline, was a rust free 318 3spd on the tree truck back when I picked in up in 1994 out of Wyoming. First thing I did was rebuild a 78 E58 360cid, 10 to 1 pistons, ported and polished big valve heads with MP springs, 484 Mopar Purple camshaft, adjustable rockers, MP electronic ignition, Edelbrock performer intake, Holley 650, ceramicoat headers and 40 series flowmasters. Next was build a 727 with Kevlar bands, Turbo Action kit and TCI converter, then installed a 3:55 sure grip chunk in the 8 3/4 rear. Last but not least I lowered the truck by pulling leaf springs and installed the Weld Drag Stars with Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires front and rear. Now that the truck was done, except for paint, my buddy had to have it, so I sold it to him with about 200 miles on the drivetrain. He did the right thing and tore the faded paint body down including removing all glass and interior then had the truck painted, installed new front and rear glass plus all seals and gaskets, now this is all back in 1995...So don't be surprised by the color... He drove it a total of 500 miles in 20 years and it sat in his 4 car garage all this time, well he called me about 6 months ago and asked me if I wanted to buy it back, I couldn't say "Hell Yes" fast enough, we agreed on a deal and it's mine again. Can't tell you how good it feels to be back in the 69 again..Still putting finishing touches on truck(stainless, chrome, etc.)but I am driving it, I'll keep you guys updated on progress and pics. Thanks, Greg
97 Cummins 3500
79 Li'l Red Express
77 Warlock 4x4(for sale)SOLD!!
78 TrailDuster 4x4 440cid
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Re: My 69 D100 came back to me 20 years later....
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05/16/15 10:58 PM
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Yep, already looking into painting bumpers, grille and D O D G E on tailgate an off white color.. I have already installed chrome headlight rings, new door handles from Vanns and a NOS stainless gas cap.
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Re: My 69 D100 came back to me 20 years later....
[Re: mopargreg]
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05/17/15 12:40 AM
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great story, glad you got it back. Not so sure on the color...but to have a ready to go truck, especially that vintage, and did I say not have to do anything to it....it would grow on me. I agree on the white bumpers and grill.
Dave
1981 Dodge D150 360 auto
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Re: My 69 D100 came back to me 20 years later....
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05/17/15 09:56 AM
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My buddie told me the color choice was a 1993 Isuzu Amigo Coral Reef, color code #805/R906P802-0.
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Re: My 69 D100 came back to me 20 years later....
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05/17/15 10:15 PM
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My buddie told me the color choice was a 1993 Isuzu Amigo Coral Reef, color code #805/R906P802-0. This is what I was referring to. No matter, the salmon is a great color on those trucks!
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Re: My 69 D100 came back to me 20 years later....
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05/18/15 08:35 PM
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Be different. Keep the color, go dark scallops, maybe navy blue or a forest green?. I was thinking flames, but IMHO the scallops would look better with the horizontal lines of the body. I'd keep it level with the nose a little lower than tail, looks pretty good to me now. Maybe paint the wheels the same color as the bumpers.
Back in the day I had a thing for 1932 - 1934 Ford trucks, eventually owned three, sold the best one. The thing is, when I was hunting them down, they were newer than the Sweptlines are today! My '64Dog is 51.
R.
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Re: My 69 D100 came back to me 20 years later....
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05/18/15 10:26 PM
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dogdays has it. It looks way too 80's right now but I couldn't think of a good way to fix it. Scallops would suit the body perfectly and get rid of the Coddington curse.
Sheldon
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