BF Auction: 1960 Dodge D300
- Seller: William I
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
- Mileage: 92,341 Shown
- Chassis #: 1360115957
- Title Status: Clean
- Engine: 230 cui Flathead 6-Cylinder
- Transmission: 4-Speed Manual
There’s no question about whether this old farm truck is a barn find! It’s been parked in a barn on a farm in Shipman, Virginia, for the past 30 years. It’s a project, but it could be a great winter project for anyone that appreciates classic trucks. So, if you’d love to revive this barn find, you can cast your high bids below.
This D300 is a capable truck with a GVWR of 9000 lbs and a stakeside bed. They made for great farm trucks that could haul equipment, feed, and make trips into town. This example arrived at the farm in 1976 and was probably an essential part of the farm’s operation. It would have likely stayed in use for many more years, but its previous owner passed away in 1994, so the truck didn’t leave the barn until the seller purchased it.
The interior is basic but has all the necessary features to get the job done. It’s in surprisingly nice condition for an old farm truck that’s been parked in a barn. It will need work, but the seat upholstery looks good, and there aren’t any signs of rodent damage. The original owner’s manual, parts, service manual, and a notebook with the previous owner’s service notes are included.
Dodge’s 230 cui flathead inline-6 engine provided power, with a net horsepower rating of 109. Unfortunately, the engine is seized, and the seller hasn’t had luck freeing it. These engines are known to be quite durable and very basic, so you might be able to free it up with patience and some work. In this case, a 318 V8 swap might be a reasonable option to get the truck back on the road. It would also make for a more enjoyable experience on modern roads.
The seller notes that this truck’s brakes are locked up, so getting it on and off a trailer will be tricky. It’s also missing the Dodge chrome strip on the hood and the gas cap. There’s metal diamond plate over the original wood bed, so you may want to plan on replacing the wood. That being said, this looks like it could be a good project for the right price! So, if you’d love to be its next owner, bid. And if you have any questions for the seller, leave them in the comment section below.
Bid On This Auction
william paolercio bid $1,100.00 2024-11-20 11:04:41
Gary Morgan bid $800.00 2024-11-17 08:01:41- william paolercio bid $300.00 2024-11-14 11:25:34
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Comments
That is the factory DODGE flatbed and racks! A bed can be found if your diligently searching, but the racks too? Very cool.
Thanks Lee! A few pieces of wood need to be replaced, but I have all the rack hardware. I was told the truck originally came from the Nelson County, VA School Board. The diamond plate bed was added sometime later.
The stake bed is 9’ in length.
Now my 1st comment didn’t register, so frustrating,,,why is that? What word tripped the filter?
Anyways, long story short, I believe it’s a C series, not a D. The D came out in 1961. The lack of comments is disturbing. I submitted my 1st tip, a classic semi, I wonder if it will make the cut?
I keep sending these great folks a number of cars, trucks, etc., that I find interesting. Eventually they pick out a few and write them up! I always enjoy their descriptions and thoughts as well as the reader’s comments!
Howard, I agree with you and thought it was a C series as well, but the data ID plate says it is a D300. Same goes for the well-used owner’s manual that I found in the glove box.
Hey Howard, Lynchburg ain’t far from here, you gonna come east and help out?
My first reply didn’t show either. Lynchburg ain’t far from here, you gonna come east and help out? Bought a tractor from a guy in Shipman a few years back.
Hi Jim, I’d like to welcome an old friend of mine from the Hemmings/ Old Motor days. You’ll find most of us here are “armchair” collectors now, but some of the memories these posts generate are really what I enjoy. Vehicles we never thought we’d ever see again. Even an airplane or 2. I’m partial to Scotty, that guy posts some wild finds. The writers are a great group, and I try and add what I can if the interest warrants it. I tend to take for granted the site, the replies not being posted has been something we all deal with. The staff are not faceless nobodies, they are actually our friends. Becoming a member has several pluses, no pesky ads, free classified( I think, I have nothing left to sell) and an auction thing that gets a lot of viewers, plus it helps pay the writers salary. Thanks for checking in, pal.
Josh: thanks, who knows why, I do live in the Rocky Mtns. where service is iffy, at best. I heard Spectrum lost 2 more men coming over the pass,,:)
I’ll look to see why your original comment didn’t go through. As for your tip, ones that come through via email take us a little longer to review. In the future, you can submit them through the site and then they are available for our entire staff to see. Here’s the tips page: https://barnfinds.com/tips/
Howard, I thought the same thing, but the ID plate clearly states it’s a model D300.
I own a 1960 D-100 pickup which has been in my wife’s family almost since new. The cab is identical to this one so it is a D series.
Thank you Mike!
Neat truck! It isn’t any bigger than an F150 these days.
A bit small to be a semi tractor.
Good thing it doesn’t have a hemi yet.
I might want it.
I like the truck but it’s to far away for me to even consider bidding on. Tires are flat, brakes locked up, engine frozen up. A lot to overcome even before shipping it. Cool truck though.
God Bless America
Since my initial comment went missing, there are a couple things I’d like to repeat. Interest for this kind of stuff has waned considerable, why, years ago, this is what every car nut would hope to find. A ramshackle barn would almost always have something like this. Jackpot, we’d exclaim. We’d talk to the neighbors, get a number, folks would be overjoyed somebody actually would want grandpas old truck. $100, tops! Drag it home, and everything you got working again, was a celebration. I’m not sure we as a culture have that kind of ambition anymore.
The truck itself, I believe is a C series, even though some ads call it a D.( Geo?) This was the last year for this style, but the cab would be used on HD LCF trucks into the 70s, I think the last was the ill fated Dodge Bighorn in 1975. The truck has some of the “Forward Look”, and a beautiful style, but in reality today, best to drop the cab on a modern chassis and be done. And, submit,,,,
The letter designation for this model was uncertain at best. I was told that 1960 models were still C but ’61 was a D. But then the carryall and panel bodies were used right through the 60s (along with the HD line) so I wonder. And all of the guys I used to know who would know this are now in the next world.
I do find it interesting to see the flathead six in this as most of this late style adopted the Slant Six. Of course the leaning tower of power wasn’t official until ’61 so that antiquated powerplant was used right through. That said, I think a person could drop in a 265 industrial engine and wake that truck up somewhat…
How many wheels are locked?
To whomever posted this truck “Thank you, thank you, thank you for the pictures of the Data Rating Plate!” These were common up through 1971 on the D-series Sweptline and Utiline pickups in the US. I’ve also seen them on LCF cabovers, Cabover (van cab unibody) pickups,1960s Dodge Vans and I believe Town Wagons.
Having this information helps the potential buyer consider engine and transmission swaps (yes, a 318 in this truck would work well with the factory 4.10:1 rear axle! And I’ll bet the New Process 420 Trans would swap right out with a New Process 445).
I believe just the front passenger wheel is locked. I did replace that wheel with spare and now all 6 tires are holding air.
You are entirely welcome and thanks for the info!
This truck is an INCREDIBLE time capsule! The interior alone belies its storage in a barn. The glass appears to be perfect other than a wiper streak. And the paint looks like it could actually benefit from the dreaded patina clearcoat and not hurt anyone’s feelings.Great find!
The seller has lowered their reserve! It’s so close.