1963 Dodge Truck Line-up

Appearance remained the same for 1963 Dodge pickups as 1962 models. With minimal changes made, Dodge Truck had one of its best years since 1952. Standard engine and transmission was a 140hp slant six with a heavy-duty 3 or 4 speed manual transmissions.The standard transmission came with wider gear teeth for longer life and is the equal of heavy duty transmissions. Heavy duty cab construction makes the structure permanently rigid, roof rails, door posts, windshield posts, step wells and cab back.

The Dodge Sweptline comes in 2 model, a 6.5 on a 114" wheelbase and a 8 foot box on 122" wheelbase. While the Dodge Utiline pickup comes in 3 models, a 6.5, 7.5 and a 9 foot box with up to 66 cubic feet of cargo space. Utiline pickups were set on a D100, D200, and D300 chassis with either the Dodge 140 hp Slant Six engine or the optional 200 hp V8. Models D100 and D200 have a drop frame to lower the cab. Model D300 has a frame with straight side rails.

The Dodge Tradesman comes in 2 models with max GVW ratings of 5,100 and 7,500 lbs both on 122" wheelbase. The body is available with either two or three lockable, weatherproofed compartments on each side while the center loading space of 72 cubic foot capacity.

Dodge Town Wagon comes with removable seats and a double rear door proving itself to be a handy and versatile vehicle. The Dodge Town Panel is similar to the Wagon and carries 155 cubic feet of cargo on a 114" wheelbase.

1963 Dodge Truck Specification and Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
T6-D100 Series - 1/2 Ton - 114 in. wheelbase
T6-D100	Chassis & Cowl	$1,468	2,540 lbs	Note 1
T6-D100	Chassis & Cab	$1,703	3,095 lbs	Note 1
T6-D100	Utiline Pickup	$1,809	3,405 lbs	Note 1
T6-D100	Sweptline Pickup	$1,823	3,505 lbs	Note 1
T6-D100	Town Panel	$2,007	3,565 lbs	Note 1
T6-D100	Town Wagon - 6P	$2,272	3,795 lbs	Note 1
T6-D100	Town Wagon - 8P	$2,319	3,845 lbs	Note 1
T6-D100 Series - 1/2 Ton - 122 in. wheelbase
T6-D100	Chassis & Cowl	$1,503	2,565 lbs	Note 2
T6-D100	Chassis & Cab	$1,737	3,120 lbs	Note 2
T6-D100	Utiline Pickup	$1,844	3,470 lbs	Note 2
T6-D100	Sweptline Pickup	$1,857	3,600 lbs	Note 2
T6-D100	Platform	$1,880	3,495 lbs	Note 2
T6-D100	Stake	$1,928	3,695 lbs	Note 2
T6-D200 Series - 3/4 Ton - 122 in. wheelbase
T6-D200	Chassis & Cowl	$1,599	3,070 lbs	Note 3
T6-D200	Chassis & Cab	$1,843	3,625 lbs	Note 3
T6-D200	Utiline Pickup	$1,949	3,975 lbs	Note 3
T6-D200	Sweptline Pickup	$1,963	4,105 lbs	Note 3
T6-D200	Platform	$1,985	4,000 lbs	Note 3
T6-D200	Stake	$2,033	4,200 lbs	Note 3
T6-D200 Series - Crew Cab - 3/4 Ton - 146 in. wheelbase
T6-D200	Chassis	$2,451	3,973 lbs	Note 3
T6-D200	Utiline Pickup	$2,557	4,285 lbs	Note 3
T6-D200	Sweptline Pickup	$2,571	4,385 lbs	Note 3
T6-D300 Series - 1 Ton - 133 in. wheelbase
T6-D300	Chassis & Cowl	$1,757	3,220 lbs	Note 4
T6-D300	Chassis & Cab	$2,021	3,775 lbs	Note 4
T6-D300	Utiline Pickup	$2,147	4,175 lbs	Note 4
T6-D300	Platform	$2,193	4,475 lbs	Note 4
T6-D300	Stake	$2,252	4,675 lbs	Note 4
T6-W100 Series 4x4- 1/2 Ton - 114 in. wheelbase
T6-W100	Chassis & Cab	$2,379	3,900 lbs	Note 5
T6-W100	Utiline Pickup	$2,486	4,210 lbs	Note 5
T6-W100	Sweptline Pickup	$2,499	4,310 lbs	Note 5
T6-W100	Town Panel	$2,792	4,370 lbs	Note 5
T6-W100	Town Wagon - 6P	$3,058	4,600 lbs	Note 5
T6-W100	Town Wagon - 9P	$3,104	4,640 lbs	Note 5
T6-W200 Series - 3/4 Ton - 122 in. wheelbase
T6-W200	Chassis & Cab	$2,430	4,070 lbs	Note 6
T6-W200	Utiline Pickup	$2,537	4,420 lbs	Note 6
T6-W200	Sweeptline Pickup	$2,550	4,550 lbs	Note 6
T6-W200	Platform	$2,573	4,445 lbs	Note 6
T6-W200	Stake	$2,621	4,645 lbs	Note 6
W200 Crew Cab Series - 4x4 - 3/4 Ton - 146 in. wheelbase
T6-W200	Chassis	$3,149	4,259 lbs	Note 6
T6-W200	Utiline Pickup	$3,256	4,569 lbs	Note 6
T6-W200	Sweptline Pickup	$3,269	4,669 lbs	Note 6
W300 Series - 4x4 - 1 Ton - 146 in. wheelbase
T6-W300	Chassis & Cab	$2,943	4,090 lbs	Note 7
T6-W300	Utiline Pickup	$3,187	4,645 lbs	Note 7
T6-W300	Platform	$3,313	5,045 lbs	Note 7
T6-W300	Stake	$3,360	5,345 lbs	Note 7
T6-W300	Stake	$3,420	5,545 lbs	Note 7
T6-WM300 Series - Power Wagon - 1 Ton - 126 in. wheelbase
WM300	Chassis & Cowl	$3,140	4,095 lbs	Note 8
WM300	Chassis & Cab	$3,388	4,520 lbs	Note 8
WM300	Utiline Pickup	$3,531	4,920 lbs	Note 8

Notes:

1. Production total for the Dodge D100 = 19,375 (6 cylinder), 4,166 (V8).
2. Production total for the Dodge D100 = 12,920 (6 cylinder.), 7,392 (V8).
3. Production total for the Dodge D200 = 7,324 (6 cylinder), 4,639 (V8).
4. Production total for the Dodge D300 = 4,571 (6 cylinder), 2,930 (V8)
5. Production total for the Dodge W100 = 951 (6 cylinder), 445 (V8)
6. Production total for the Dodge W200 = 2,385 (6 cylinder), 764 (V8)
7. Production total for the Dodge W300 = 298 (6 cylinder), 335 (V8)
8. Production total for the Dodge WM300 = 3,386 (plus 1,302 MDAP).

1963 Dodge VIN Decoding

VIN Numbers

Serial Numbers were stamped on a plate on the left door lock pillar.

First & Second Symbols - Model 11 - D100 23 - W300 12 - D200 24 - WM300 13 - D300 30 - P100 - Forward Control 21 - W100 31 - P200 - Forward Control 22 - W200 32 - P300 - Forward Control

Third Symbol - Number of Cylinders

Last Seven Symbols - Sequence Number

1963 Dodge Truck Brochure

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