Picked up this 1967 Dodge D200 Custom Camper Special longbed from Scott a couple of years ago. Pretty rare "luxury" crew as it is also a 318 automatic. Haven't done much else to it than cleaned the body with toilet cleaner and scotchbrite pads (it was really oxidized and had quite a bit of surface rust), cleaned up the engine and installed new fuel and water pumps, alternator etc and pressure washed the undercarriage thoroughly. It seemed that the truck had been in a flood as there was mud everywhere and water in the trans. Hope to install a rebuilt trans and converter and rebuild the brakes before next summer. Also bought a nice set of west coast mirrors because Scott had thrown away the originals (yeah, lol!). Can't wait to get to take it for a drive, love the patina but hope to get new Custom seat covers and a carpet at some point...it also needs new windshield and rear window rubber. Looking to replace the split rim wheels with regular ones also...
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Thanks for the kind words! I do have the correct crossmembers, I am waiting to get a rebuilt transmission from the US. Here's a couple of interior shots, the beautiful (but slightly torn) Custom seats are hiding behind some cheap black vinyl covers...
Trying the mirror on, this photo shows pretty well how oxidized the paint was...
On the way home from the shipping company in my work truck :)
Yeah, the straight body and lack of rust through makes me want to preserve the patina....the trans in the truck had a lot of water (thus rust) in it and there aren't too many short tail cores here (Finland/Sweden). On top of that the prices for a rebuild I got quoted (unless no broken hard parts) were in the $2000-3000 range....that is insanity. I should probably look into doing that stuff myself.
The truck came from Scott Blaylock's (HellBelly) inventory (thanks again Scott, had a great time in Texas!) and I trailered it to Houston. The one pic is not from inside a container, it is inside of a reefer truck I used to drive in Finland. Working in Sweden now...
I read somewhere there's a mag feature coming out. Got a link?
Thanks guys! And not yet Crusty! We found out yesterday it will be in January's issue of 8 Lug (on the shelves in the middle of December) but we haven't heard from Diesel World. Supposedly they are running a story as well. I don't have dates from them yet but will keep everyone posted.
Well, I only have a smartphone so I can't upload any pics. Just bought a 63 d200 crew cab step side with a 4bt Cummins and turbo 400 tranny. Divorce mounted twin stick np205, gm power steering and hydroboost. Some rust on doors and top front corner of the cab. Floorpans and frame are good. Chevy 3/4 ton axles. Payed $2000 for it...