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D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare?

Posted By: ramblebee

D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/09/15 04:53 AM

D100 regular cab short bed with j code. What would be yalls best guess as to the rarity of one of these? More than d code? I realize there are no numbers out there just wanting y'all's opinion.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/09/15 06:00 AM

Quite rare, I'm guessing about the same as a 440 shortbox. Lots of longbox 400 trucks built though.

Sheldon
Posted By: 69HemiGTX

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/09/15 06:11 AM

I don't think they're as well known because people always focus on the 440 trucks. They're the often forgotten big block trucks. I do know they're uncommon. I've only seen one, but it was in a junkyard.
Posted By: chrisf

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/09/15 06:43 PM

this is my old 78 J code truck. rare? I guess so. 180hp gas pig

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Posted By: poorboy

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/09/15 07:22 PM

In my opinion, the 400 motors got a bum wrap. They were good motors and worked well in work trucks. As far as numbers, I suspect many 400s were called 440s making it appear there were more 440 trucks then 400 trucks, but I bet reality is the other direction.

Back in the day, I had a lot of guys tell me they had a rare 2 bbl carbed 440 motors. Yep, those 2bbl 440s were so rare you couldn't find tune up info for them.

By 78, any big block truck was a rare item, the perception was they were harder on gas then a 360 truck, but at least for me, I always got better gas mileage from the 400. The only 440 truck I had was a gas hog. Gene
Posted By: streetkit

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/09/15 07:35 PM

My 73 J code shortbed stepside. Lot's of fun to drive.

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Posted By: rickstershemi

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/10/15 03:36 AM

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My 73 J code shortbed stepside. Lot's of fun to drive.



^^^^^ Beautiful Truck

Rickster
Posted By: dynotune440

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/10/15 03:48 AM

Have a 76 D100 400 2 bbl NP445 manual...
Posted By: Grizzly

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/10/15 08:18 AM

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this is my old 78 J code truck. rare? I guess so. 180hp gas pig



Harsh, yet fair.

I caught a ride to work with a Guy who had a long-box one. For about 3 weeks. He put a rod through the side of the block when we were heading home. He floored it everywhere.

First, and so far the only vehicle I've been in that flew apart. Power-wise, I have to say, I understand why they use the 400's for stroker builds. That thing ripped.
Posted By: MachoMan

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/10/15 03:51 PM

I wouldn't say rare. I have more 400's listed than 440's. But then again that ain't saying much.
Posted By: hemi70se

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/13/15 10:55 PM

I once found a 1973 D150 Adventurer 2wd with a for sale sign on the side of the road. Popped the hood to find a 400 2bbl. Guy wanted $350 IIRC, so I went back to pick it up. Drove it home. On the way home I realized it had the factory Tach in the dash. Didn't even cross my mind to look , but hanging underneath was an 8 3/4 diff. Checked the gears and low and behold 3:55's and Suregrip!! Turned out to be a sweet score!
Posted By: Webster

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/14/15 04:42 PM

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this is my old 78 J code truck. rare? I guess so. 180hp gas pig



Yes but very nice looking
Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/14/15 06:24 PM

Thanks to all who replied. I went ahead and bought the truck. I figured any 2wd short bed factory big block truck is worth saving. I'll post a few pics when I get it home.
Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/18/15 05:19 PM

Well it's home. Not the holy grail d code but a big block sb nonetheless.

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Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/18/15 05:24 PM

Another pic.

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Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/18/15 05:28 PM

Runs at least well enough to drive on the trailer. I figured 800 bucks was fair.

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Posted By: adventurer

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/18/15 09:39 PM

Cool looks like a pretty good starting point. Sweet deal for that price.
Posted By: dynotune440

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/18/15 10:41 PM

Would love to know whats on the equipment label. Now what would be rare would be a spirit of 76 truck with a bigblock...
Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/20/15 05:30 PM

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Would love to know whats on the equipment label. Now what would be rare would be a spirit of 76 truck with a bigblock...


Here are a couple of pics of equipment label. Vin on label does match. Am I reading this correctly? 16" wheels? It does still have the paint to match front bumper and green interior and 400. Also 9 1/4 limited slip 3.21.

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Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/20/15 05:33 PM

Tough to read but here is another.
Sorry I didn't realize the pics were sideways.

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Posted By: MachoMan

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/28/15 11:06 PM

16" wheels is correct and extremely uncommon.
It is weirdly optioned. I love it.

Nice save!!
Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/29/15 03:55 AM

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16" wheels is correct and extremely uncommon.
It is weirdly optioned. I love it.

Nice save!!


I've owned quite a few of these old trucks over the years and never knew 16" wheels were an option on a half ton. It is very weirdly optioned. I've done some investigating and I am the third owner. The truck was originally a Albequerque Police Department truck. That explains a lot of the funky electronics under the hood and probably the funky options too. I just wish they had opted for the "D" in the fifth digit instead of the "j". I'm pretty pumped about the old truck. I'm not veering far from stock with this one. It won't be getting its 16" wheels back. I'm thinking lowered a bit with 15" steelies and dog dish caps.
Posted By: Robbins

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/29/15 04:54 PM

Na....not rare at all.....you just need to send to me .lol

Cool find! Stroke the 400!
Posted By: dynotune440

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/30/15 02:55 AM

Po-po truck...that is neat....but wonder what the deal was with a green gut....
Posted By: elmor353

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/30/15 06:08 AM

I had a 76 Warlock with a 400 4bbl. The guy I bought it from was getting a divorce and didn't want his wife to get it. Came with the same bucket style bench seat the the LRE had. Needed a left rear fender and paint, but it ran like a scalded dog.
Posted By: 76dodgeboy

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 01/31/15 10:17 AM

I assume the 16s arent on it anymore. Nice score
Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 02/01/15 03:51 AM

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I assume the 16s arent on it anymore. Nice score


No, the factory wheels are long gone. They've been replaced with some 15" white wagon wheels. I wish the originals were still on it.
Posted By: 76dodgeboy

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 02/01/15 11:08 AM

How's the Clubcab doing?
Posted By: ramblebee

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 02/01/15 06:15 PM

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How's the Clubcab doing?


Unfortunately life threw a few curves a few years back and the old club cab was sold. All good now though.
Posted By: 76dodgeboy

Re: D100 2wd short bed with factory 400 rare? - 02/02/15 05:04 AM

sorry to hear
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