Need help identifying my D100
Need help identifying my D100
Hello, I am a new member. I just got my D100 running after it has set for three years and through two moves. I understood it was a camper special when I received it as a gift from my wife's grandfather. I have read through some posts and it seems there it debate and confusion as to what exactly a CSS is (or could be). I just want to be sure. Mine is a 1/2 ton, has a 383/727 combo, has a beefed-up suspension (helper springs), has three gas tanks (20 gal behind seat and two fender tanks @ 16 gal each, and was used with a cab-over camper. My wife, her grandfather and grandmother would go to White Sands and camp in it. So, essentially, I would like to know what it is. I am attempting to post pics and they might not go through, but here goes:
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- oneowner71
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I don't believe the CSS package was available for a 69 model, so that option is out. Most of the info I have found is that the Camper Special package was available for D200 3/4 ton trucks only, but I'm no expert. It looks to me to be a regular D100, though in really great shape! Enjoy the hell out of it now that it runs, and welcome to the site!
Thanks, Clint
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1971 D-100, 318 3-spd
1970 Dude, 383 / A727
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- cudajimmy
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oneowner71 wrote:I don't believe the CSS package was available for a 69 model, so that option is out. Most of the info I have found is that the Camper Special package was available for D200 3/4 ton trucks only, but I'm no expert. It looks to me to be a regular D100, though in really great shape! Enjoy the hell out of it now that it runs, and welcome to the site!
I think there was a debate on a D100 camper special, and it IS publicized somewhere in a production book. Also, there is a member on the board who posted up pictures of his D100 CS. I'd do a search and see what turns up.
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As Clintstated the Custom Sports Special was not offered by the time your truck was producted. If your truck had a slide in camper and I see you still have the tail-gate, call this a good thing. My tail-gate is gone.
I also see that you have dual chromed door mounted mirrors. My 1970 Custom W100 has painted white mounts.
By the photo, we can all see this truck has an A/C system. I have an passenger door mounted "swamp cooler".
Looks as if you have an very good truck to share with your family. Are your plans to keep it as it was purchased ???
Here is an link to what an CSS and other's are ...
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/history/segment9.html
Rodger & Gabby
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As Clintstated the Custom Sports Special was not offered by the time your truck was producted. If your truck had a slide in camper and I see you still have the tail-gate, call this a good thing. My tail-gate is gone.
I also see that you have dual chromed door mounted mirrors. My 1970 Custom W100 has painted white mounts.
By the photo, we can all see this truck has an A/C system. I have an passenger door mounted "swamp cooler".
Looks as if you have an very good truck to share with your family. Are your plans to keep it as it was purchased ???
Here is an link to what an CSS and other's are ...
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/history/segment9.html
Rodger & Gabby
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Rodger & Gabby Colo Spgs 47 De Soto S-11, Loaded 62 Imperial Crown Cpe w/62 Lic Plates, 63 Le Baron w/63 Lic Plates, 66 Le Baron, 70 W100 SWB Loaded Custom, 70 Overlander-Internatioal Dbl, 77 D Shorty 2 x 4, 360,NP, 12 bolt
Here is the link to one of the debates on a "D-100 Camper Special. This is page number 4. Scroll down to where "digdoug" posted a pic of which models dodge offered a Camper Special in. Notice the article includes a D-100.
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http://sweptline.org/modules.php?name=F ... 5a5f057f44
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http://sweptline.org/modules.php?name=F ... 5a5f057f44
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If you keep in mind this truck was "Grandpa's Truck" it'd help ya keep the flames on the quarter panels a little smaller and the louder than normal exhaust "a little more like it".
In Denver is a family with an 31' 1971 Air Stream RV Trailer. The man who now has the trailer likes to tell all that when he was just learning to write his name, he did it on his "Grandpa's AS".
Does this truck still have the era radio ???
Rodger & Gabby
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If you keep in mind this truck was "Grandpa's Truck" it'd help ya keep the flames on the quarter panels a little smaller and the louder than normal exhaust "a little more like it".
In Denver is a family with an 31' 1971 Air Stream RV Trailer. The man who now has the trailer likes to tell all that when he was just learning to write his name, he did it on his "Grandpa's AS".
Does this truck still have the era radio ???
Rodger & Gabby
COS
Rodger & Gabby Colo Spgs 47 De Soto S-11, Loaded 62 Imperial Crown Cpe w/62 Lic Plates, 63 Le Baron w/63 Lic Plates, 66 Le Baron, 70 W100 SWB Loaded Custom, 70 Overlander-Internatioal Dbl, 77 D Shorty 2 x 4, 360,NP, 12 bolt
thecreeper to the site, nice looking truck , the side door's for the two extra gas tank;s where addad by the dealee most likly But they did offer a D100 Camper special , came with the heavy duty rear spring pack , & any engine you order at the time , you got lucky with the 383
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Creeper,
Though your truck is optioned very well,(the same as my 67 D100 camper special),it is likely not one.
First,I have been told the D100 Camper Special was dropped in 68.I can't conferm this as I havent seen a 68 Camper special Sales Brochure,but I believe the sources.
Second,If it was a camper special it would say Camper Special on the fender badge,not 100.
Also the CSS and the Camper Special were two different option pacs. 67 was the last year for both,as far as I know,so far.
You just got to love those 383 trucks!
Doug
Though your truck is optioned very well,(the same as my 67 D100 camper special),it is likely not one.
First,I have been told the D100 Camper Special was dropped in 68.I can't conferm this as I havent seen a 68 Camper special Sales Brochure,but I believe the sources.
Second,If it was a camper special it would say Camper Special on the fender badge,not 100.
Also the CSS and the Camper Special were two different option pacs. 67 was the last year for both,as far as I know,so far.
You just got to love those 383 trucks!
Doug
- cudajimmy
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digdoug wrote: Also the CSS and the Camper Special were two different option pacs. 67 was the last year for both,as far as I know,so far.
You just got to love those 383 trucks!
Doug
I know where theres a 69 camper special. I believe it to be an original truck, too. Are you sure about the 67 part?
69 Barracuda Notchback 440
61 D100 SWB Poly Auto
65 36' Chris Craft Constellation
61 D100 SWB Poly Auto
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Digdoug pretty much summed it up.
The CSS(custom sport special) and Camper Special were 2 different things.
The Camper Special was dropped on the D100 beginning with the 68 model year.
Your truck is not a Camper Special but the original owner probably ordered it with upgraded options to use it with a camper or to pull a trailer.
A Camper Special would have Camper Special badges, plus in 69 there would have been an extra set of lights on the front fenders.
The CSS(custom sport special) and Camper Special were 2 different things.
The Camper Special was dropped on the D100 beginning with the 68 model year.
Your truck is not a Camper Special but the original owner probably ordered it with upgraded options to use it with a camper or to pull a trailer.
A Camper Special would have Camper Special badges, plus in 69 there would have been an extra set of lights on the front fenders.
Nope, no Adventurer badge on it, but this all makes sense. If you knew my wife's grandpa, he is/was the type that would've spared NO expense. Heck, the air even still blows cold AND it hasn't really ran in over 7 years or so. I am pretty excited about this truck. Also, you can't tell in the pics, but it still has the old single ply bias tires on it AND THEY'RE HOLDING AIR!!!! H78-15's.