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Dodge D100: 1970
1970 Dodge D100
D-series · 1968-1971 generation of Dodge trucks is most collectible. Sw... · Mopar muscle in a pickup — the underdog of classic trucks
Highly Collectible
1970 Dodge D100
1970 Dodge D100 — AI-generated studio reference image
Production & Overview
Total Production
98,766
Original MSRP
$2,456
Assembly Plants
Warren, MI · San Leandro, CA · Windsor, ON
Wheelbase
114 inches
Body Styles
Sweptline Pickup · Utiline Pickup
Curb Weight
3,500 lbs
Notable Packages & Production
383 Magnum Engine — 383Magnum
Rare muscle car engine in a pickup — extremely desirable
2.5-4x base
2,100
produced
Adventure Package — Adventure
Top trim equivalent — chrome grille, deluxe interior
1.5-2x base
18,000
produced
Available Engines
C 225ci — inline-6
Slant Six — nearly indestructible base engine
145 hp
G 318ci — V8
Base V8 — most common engine
230 hp
K 360ci — V8
360 4-barrel — strong mid-range option
255 hp
L 383ci — V8
383 Magnum — rare and highly desirable in a truck
330 hp
Buyer Checklist
⚠ Clone warning: 383 Magnum matching numbers significantly valuable — well-documented 383 trucks are rare. Fender tag confirmation is key. Most standard trucks have been engine swapped.. Always verify with cowl tag, engine stamp, and registry before purchase.
✓Decode fender tag — most important Mopar truck documentation
✓Verify 383 Magnum — check engine stamp and fender tag
✓Cab corners — primary Dodge truck rust location
✓Floor pans front and rear
✓Frame rails full length inspection
✓Sweptline bed — check for rust at stake pockets and floor
✓Adventure trim — verify chrome grille and specific badging
✓Slant Six or V8 — check for oil leaks common on high mileage
✓Door bottoms and lower door skins
✓Check rocker panels behind steps
Known Problem Areas
⚠Cab corner rust
⚠Floor pan rust
⚠Frame rust more common than Ford/Chevy equivalents
⚠Fewer reproduction parts available than Chevy/Ford
⚠Clone 383 — 318 trucks converted to 383 appearance
⚠Missing fender tags
What Drives Value
↑ Increases Value
383 Magnum with fender tag documentation
Adventure trim short bed
4WD Power Wagon
Sweptline body solid
↓ Decreases Value
Rust damage
Missing fender tag
Clone 383
Frame rust
Restoration Overview
Difficulty Medium-Hard
Parts Availability Fair — less support than Ford/Chevy but growing
Driver Quality Cost $12,000 – $28,000
Show Quality Cost $35,000 – $75,000
Key Suppliers LMC Truck (Dodge section) · Year One (Mopar) · Mopar Connection · Classic Industries (limited)
Pop Culture & Legacy
Dodge trucks are the underdog of the classic truck market — lower prices mean strong value opportunity
383 Magnum D100 trucks are among the most desirable Mopar trucks
Power Wagon name carries legendary 4WD off-road heritage
Growing collector interest pushing prices up from historically undervalued levels
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