1969 Dodge cabover

Mieh Kram · New User Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 4 Report to Moderator

I have a 1969 Dodge D-600 cabover. The truck is in good shape but I plan to take the bed & hoist off for a newer truck. I have never seen another truck like this one. I plan to take it to the crusher unless anyone thinks it can be used. Should I try to part it out or sell whole? Also what engine is in it? I have heard it could be a 360 or 413. The distributor is on the front right side in at a 45 degree angle. I will try to send pictures in a few days.

Mieh Kram · New User Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 4 Report to Moderator

I think it is an L-600.

Kris Golden · Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject: Re: 1969 Dodge cabover

don't crush it! L models are kinda scarce. someone should want it just because there aren't many around. Does it look like this?

http://www.theironalley.com/30-65%20Dodge.JPG

HalWA · Guest Report to Moderator

If the distributor is at the front, it is a big block. Chrysler "wedge" big blocks were made in several different sizes, including 350 (1958 only), 361, 383 (in both low and high block versions), 400, 413, 426, and 440. If the engine in your truck is the one it came with, it is probably a 361, 383 or a 413.

I am not sure I have ever seen a cabover Dodge of that era, only conventional cab models. If it is in good shape, I bet someone would give you more than you could get just selling it to the junkyard. Maybe it could be used again as a working truck, or maybe someone might want to restore it, considering its rarity. It wouldn't take that much effort to advertise the truck a little.

I hate to see stuff just wasted. I am aghast that one of the parts of the government "clunker" program is that the engines and transmissions of the vehicles traded in must be destroyed rather than parted out or reused. It makes me sick! What a waste of cores for rebuilding, if nothing else.

J Johnson · Guest Report to Moderator

I have been looking for a cabover Dodge to use as an antique tractor hauler. Please email or call me at 937 698 5815. Where are you located?

Jerry

noncompos · Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2009 8:59 am Post subject: Re: 1969 Dodge cabover

Last I heard it was just the engines that had to be destroyed, that the trans (and apparently anything else) were being, or could be, stripped before crushing...
If correct, I assume the theory is the old engine is gone, reducing fuel usage, but if your own engine is still good, and you can"t afford a newer car, trans etc pieces may still be in wrecking yards.

Mieh Kram · New User Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 4 Report to Moderator

Yes, It looks just like the truck in the pic except it is white.
Where sould I advertise it and what is it worth?

Jon Hagen · Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:03 pm Post subject: Re: 1969 Dodge cabover

I also have one of those, a 70 D600 cab over with 361,5 spd, two spd with posi locker axle. I have a 5th wheel mounted on it and use it around the farm as a small semi tractor. Have only seen 1 other like it in our area. looks like the front of a 60's Dodge van.

Kris Golden · Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject: Re: 1969 Dodge cabover

http://www.olddodges.com/literature/md/mdd6.jpg OK then - heres a white one -- enjoy

J Johnson · Guest Report to Moderator

Hi,

In order to help figure out what the truck is worth, we need more information and photos. What is the condition of the mechanicals, body, interior and so forth?

This site is as good as any as far as advertising, in my opinion.

As I said in my earlier post, I am interested in buying the truck but you need to give me a call or email if you want to sell it.

Jerry

Kentb ofSWMO · Regular Joined: 12 Aug 2009 Posts: 21 Report to Moderator

The clunker law/money ONLY applies the 1985 and newer.

Kent

Mieh Kram · New User Joined: 05 Aug 2009 Posts: 4 Report to Moderator

Here are a couple picturs of my truck that I want to sell. The bed and hoist are not for sale. I am located in Leavenworth, Kansas.

J Johnson · Guest Report to Moderator

Looks good. Please email me @ olivers55@msn.com---I am interested in purchasing.

Jerry