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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: 70Challengerse]
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08/05/05 09:44 PM
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I am sorry if I offended anyone with my opinion on the 77-78 grille. I appologize, but I still don't like them.
As for the letter, I am attaching a copy of it. I'm not a computer geek so if it does come out, you will notice I covered over some personal identifiers with electrical tape.
As for the total produced, when I first wrote to Chrysler I was expecting to hear that about 200 or so were built. This was based on my own observations, opinion and sincere belief that I was some sort of a wiz on Mopars of that era. I was surprised at their response, but as for now, this is the best information I have available and it is from the cats who built the truck.
If you will notice in my ads for the truck, here and on ebay, I state that I have a letter from Chrysler that states 74 were produced. This is true; however, it also serves as a disclaimer to a certain extent. It would be totally different if I were to definatively state there were only "X" number produced.
I hope the letter attachment works. It is similar format to other such letters I have seen from Chrysler at car shows and such.
In my request to Chrysler for the production figure, I also asked for the last date of production for a 440 D-150. This was because my truck has a mid May 1978 build date and yes I was hoping to find out mine was the last one!
Last edited by D14BD8S; 08/05/05 09:53 PM.
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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: 70Challengerse]
#5692
08/05/05 11:34 PM
08/05/05 11:34 PM
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Dang, just felt like I got a lesson on trucks  love to see that letter also,many more were built,my  
Seems those who don't own D14BD8S trucks feel there were alot more produced. 
The letter is dated from 1995 too, perhaps they had the records still at that point.
That is one nice truck you have D14BD8S.  Thanks for posting that letter. 
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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: 76440]
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08/06/05 10:12 AM
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Dang, just felt like I got a lesson on trucks love to see that letter also,many more were built,my
Seems those who don't own D14BD8S trucks feel there were alot more produced.
The letter is dated from 1995 too, perhaps they had the records still at that point.
That is one nice truck you have D14BD8S. Thanks for posting that letter.
my computer sucks. can't open adobe. darn it.
i have VIN's on 12 D14's. that's 16.2% of the total. that doesn't include the stepsides and clubs. which is why i believe more were built if Chrysler is grouping all 150's together.
D14BD8S, i wasn't knocking you. just curious to see the letter,(which i still am, lol).
like i said your truck is weirdly optioned compared to others. which should make it "shall i say a 1 of 1" nice catch for someone who won't see another like it.  
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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: MachoMan]
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08/06/05 02:59 PM
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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: smokn440]
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08/06/05 05:12 PM
08/06/05 05:12 PM
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dont worry Ric,,,,I'm with you on this one,,,I think 77-78 grills are the nicest,, 
Glad to see someone besides me likes the 77-78 grills the best.
77 Dodge Adventurer SE 440 2wd SWB
78 Dodge Adventurer SE 440 2wd Utiline
90 Dodge D150 SWB 2wd 318fi 4speed
60 Desoto Adventurer 2dr
67 Dodge Dart Gt Conv. 273 4bbl
04 PT Cruiser GT Turbo
14 Ram R/T
"Life's to short to drink cheap beer."
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Re: 440 trucks
#5698
08/07/05 05:30 AM
08/07/05 05:30 AM
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CA, Proprietor; The "PALOMINO"...
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if 74 is the number, I have owned 2 of them, and still have 1 of them left, 1978's D14bd8s trucks that is. if it doesn't meet your reserve, I would be currious to talk to you more about it. Quote:
I am sorry if I offended anyone with my opinion on the 77-78 grille. I appologize, but I still don't like them.
As for the letter, I am attaching a copy of it. I'm not a computer geek so if it does come out, you will notice I covered over some personal identifiers with electrical tape.
As for the total produced, when I first wrote to Chrysler I was expecting to hear that about 200 or so were built. This was based on my own observations, opinion and sincere belief that I was some sort of a wiz on Mopars of that era. I was surprised at their response, but as for now, this is the best information I have available and it is from the cats who built the truck.
If you will notice in my ads for the truck, here and on ebay, I state that I have a letter from Chrysler that states 74 were produced. This is true; however, it also serves as a disclaimer to a certain extent. It would be totally different if I were to definatively state there were only "X" number produced.
I hope the letter attachment works. It is similar format to other such letters I have seen from Chrysler at car shows and such.
In my request to Chrysler for the production figure, I also asked for the last date of production for a 440 D-150. This was because my truck has a mid May 1978 build date and yes I was hoping to find out mine was the last one!
Dinuba, California, Home of the PALOMINO ranch and 440 truck farm, where dodge trucks have a home. Have Four 1979 dodge PALOMINO trucks now.
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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: smokn440]
#5700
08/07/05 01:21 PM
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Hi Guys well here is the pic of the grill swap. The new grill is in the truck and the old one is the one on the ground... You will notice that there isn,t much differance do to the quality of the pic but to see them in person there is a huge differance...... Oh Yeah I love them 77-78 grills and the Bird bath hood
I was the Black Warlock but now Iam the Fargo Freek
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1951 Fargo spring special
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2008 Magnum AWD
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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: Fargo Freek]
#5701
08/07/05 03:45 PM
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thats purty,,,,,heres one for u guys,,,,,front bumper guards or not,,,,,I started to put mine back on but they didnt fit the new bumber quite right,,,,gotta grind em a little and then rechrome them,,,,,I think it looks a little beefier up front with them on
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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: adventurer]
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08/07/05 06:05 PM
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Well we got soaked at the truck show it rained & rained & rained some more. About 50 trucks. 4 Dodges my 77, a 37 Military truck, A Quad cab Runble Bee & another Quad cab 4x4 with big tires and suspension lift. The folks with the Rumble Bee were going to bring their Lil Red but decided against because of the rain on that wood is not a good thing.
77 Dodge Adventurer SE 440 2wd SWB
78 Dodge Adventurer SE 440 2wd Utiline
90 Dodge D150 SWB 2wd 318fi 4speed
60 Desoto Adventurer 2dr
67 Dodge Dart Gt Conv. 273 4bbl
04 PT Cruiser GT Turbo
14 Ram R/T
"Life's to short to drink cheap beer."
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Re: 440 trucks
[Re: 70Challengerse]
#5707
08/07/05 10:21 PM
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I like that, but here is some competion for that... Auke Bay, Alaska.... Quote:
Off topic here for a sec...Smokin what does your daughter think of this? 
Dinuba, California, Home of the PALOMINO ranch and 440 truck farm, where dodge trucks have a home. Have Four 1979 dodge PALOMINO trucks now.
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yes Smokin, you are correct,and then74-76.lol....
I found a grill for my truck and it has NO dents and very minor scratches,,, In fact you have to get really close up to see them. All for the sum of 200.00 bucks Canadian and that works out to about 160.00 USD to you guys in the US. So I think I scored well and Ric I will post a pic of it when I clean all the dust off it. It was hanging in this guys garage for about 3 years. He told me about it when I was at the last show with the truck , so I got my Butt over there ASAP to see it 
