1940 Dodge RAM 100

1940 Dodge VC Series 1/2 Ton Panel Truck The Dodge T & V Series was a family of trucks introduced for the 1939 model year. The T & V Series succeeded the Dodge Fore-Point Series, and was offered in a range of configurations, including 1/2 ton, 1 ton, 2 ton, and 3 ton.  These rear wheel drive trucks were powered by a range of inline six engines and were commonly referred to as the 'Job-Rated' trucks.  For the first year of production, this family of trucks were known as the T Series, but for 1940, the name was updated to V Series.  Production ended in 1941 with the introduction of the Dodge W Series. For consignment, a 1940 version of the Dodge VC Series 1/2 Ton Panel Truck.  This truck is the beneficiary of a body on restoration and it is truly a stunning example inside and out and is as close to perfect as a car can get.  No rust, just beautifully sculpted straight steel and a spartan but functional interior all wrapped up to be an excellent presenter and driver. Exterior With the front of the truck looking very similar to the Dodge cars of the day, it is well preserved with all the correct chrome trimmings, a rounded V grille with horizontal wings stretching towards the big round fenders.  On top of the grille is a vertical strip that makes its way from the middle of the grille through the hood ornament and fades back to the windshield.  A nicely preserved bumper runs across the front and also frames the rounded front fenders.  On top of each of these fenders is a seal beam headlight with separate mounted amber turn signals in the round.  These fenders streak past the hood, and dive downward towards a running board.  This running board allows easy access to the cab and ties into another rounded rear fender then moves upward from the rear portion of the board and frames the rear wheel as well as butts up against the steel cargo sides.  A beige insert is adorning the tops of the cargo sides and is begging for your business logo and phone number.  On back is a single tail light on the left access door along with round tail lights adoring the swooping rear fenders on either side, and another nicely preserved bumper running across the back.  On all 4 corners are dog dish style chrome wheel covers with Dodge logo centers wrapped in 16-inch wide whites.  Near flawless Arbor Green coats the bulbous body, while black is reserved for the swoopy fenders and running boards. Interior Pure utilitarian with a smooth black vinyl door panel supporting shiny actuators and window cranks.  Moving inside we see a beautifully original black painted dash with a simple single circle speedometer and outboard rectangles supporting gauges which have aged and mellowed wonderfully.  The original steering wheel in black bakelite is fronting this dash and reached out to two front low back buckets which are covered in more smooth black vinyl.  Rubber is on the floors and seen protruding is a black long shaft shifter and black handbrake lever.  Behind the seats is the very original appearing cargo area which sports oak flooring and the remainder of the interior is black steel all perfectly preserved. Drivetrain A lift of one of the cowls and we behold a 201.3ci L-headed inline 6 cylinder in a natural and patina surface rusted finish.  It is topped by a 1-barrel carburetor, has a 3-speed manual transmission on back and a 4.88 rear axle. Undercarriage A fine coating of surface rust is seen on all the undercarriage surfaces that have not been oiled either from the engine, or wheel grease.  Things remain structurally sound with no rust through, and it appears a recent exhaust system has been installed.  Body hangers have surface rust but are still holding strong on the running boards.  Leaf spring suspension provides the ride, and drum brakes are on all 4 corners. Drive-Ability A quick starter and on the track it drives like a dream.  It felt like it had power steering; it was that smooth and easy when I got it