1972 Dodge D100

Even though Dodge set out to build a new pickup every year, it wanted to keep their well known appearance and comfort rather and improving the little things rather than changing the style year after year. Dodge realized that customers didn't necessarily want big changes in vehicles from year to year but more comfortable with traditional proven appearances. Therefore, the Dodge pickups were designed to incorporate more passenger car-like comfort and convenience. The cab was line with double-wall construction to reduce the noise level and which also gave greater strength to the cab and box. There are independent coil spring in the front and leaf springs in the back to carry heavy loads, while the track was widened for stability and a smoother ride. The standard engine was the 225 slant six or the 318, 360 and 400 V8 engines were optional. The Dodge Pickup could be ordered in 3 different trim options - Adventurer, Adventurer sport and Adventurer Special Edition and 2 camper packages were available - Heavy-duty package and trailer-towing package.

The Maixvan featured one of the largest cargo areas along with the widest side door of any van built in the U.S. and came available in a 109 or 127 inch wheelbase. It was equipped with Power disc front brakes, independent front suspension, 26 gallon gas tank, plus more.

1972 Dodge Truck Specification and Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
B100 Series - 1/2 Ton
B100	Van - 109 in. wheelbase	$2,769	3,470 lbs	13,686
B100	Van - 127 in. wheelbase	$2,898	3,570 lbs	9,717
B200 Series - 3/4 Ton
B200	Van - 109 in. wheelbase	$2,861	3,460 lbs	12,923
B200	Van - 127 in. wheelbase	$2,983	3,570 lbs	35,919
B200	Maxivan	$3,179	3,715 lbs	-
B300 Series - 1 Ton
B300	Van - 109 in. wheelbase	$2,988	3,695 lbs	734
B300	Van - 127 in. wheelbase	$3,117	3,810 lbs	41,270
B300	Maxivan	$3,346	3,985 lbs	-
D100 Series - 1/2 Ton - 115 in. wheelbase
D100	Chassis & Cab	$2,573	3,065 lbs	Note 1
D100	Utiline Pickup	$2,732	3,410 lbs	Note 1
D100	Sweptline Pickup	$2,732	3,470 lbs	Note 1
D100 Series - 1/2 Ton - 131 in. wheelbase
D100	Chassis & Cab	$2,607	3,105 lbs	Note 1
D100	Utiline Pickup	$2,765	3,535 lbs	Note 1
D100	Sweptline Pickup	$2,765	3,565 lbs	Note 1
D200 Series - 3/4 Ton - 131 in. wheelbase
D200	Chassis & Cab	$2,809	3,245 lbs	Note 2
D200	Utiline Pickup	$2,966	3,675 lbs	Note 2
D200	Sweptline Pickup	$2,966	3,705 lbs	Note 2
D200 Series - 3/4 Ton - 149 in. wheelbase
D200	Chassis & Cab	$3,566	3,775 lbs	Note 2
D200	Utiline Pickup	$3,723	4,120 lbs	Note 2
D200	Sweptline Pickup	$3,723	4,160 lbs	Note 2
D200 Series - 3/4 Ton - 165 in. wheelbase
D200	Chassis & Cab	$3,651	3,950 lbs	Note 2
D200	Utiline Pickup	$3,816	4,380 lbs	Note 2
D200	Sweptline Pickup	$3,816	4,410 lbs	Note 2
D300 Series - 1 Ton - 135 in. wheelbase
D300	Chassis & Cab	$2,960	3,795 lbs	Note 3
D300	Utiline Pickup	$3,077	4,290 lbs	Note 3
D300 Series - 1 Ton - 159 in. wheelbase
D300	Chassis & Cab	$2,998	3,890 lbs	2,735
D300 Series - 1 Ton - 165 in. wheelbase
D300	Crew Cab	$3,868	4,750 lbs	115
W100 Series - 4x4 - 1/2 Ton - 115 in. wheelbase
W100	Chassis & Cab	$3,023	3,510 lbs	Note 4
W100	Utiline Pickup	$3,180	3,855 lbs	Note 4
W100	Sweptline Pickup	$3,180	3,893 lbs	Note 4
W100 Series - 4x4 - 1/2 Ton - 131 in. wheelbase
W100	Chassis & Cab	$3,056	3,565 lbs	Note 4
W100	Utiline Pickup	$3,217	3,994 lbs	Note 4
W100	Sweptline Pickup	$3,217	4,023 lbs	Note 4
W200 Series - 4x4 - 3/4 Ton - 131 in. wheelbase
W200	Chassis & Cab	$3,508	3,810 lbs	Note 5
W200	Utiline Pickup	$3,666	4,240 lbs	Note 5
W200	Sweptline Pickup	$3,666	4,270 lbs	Note 5
W200 Series - 4x4 - 3/4 Ton - 149 in. wheelbase
W200	Chassis & Cab	$4,365	4,145 lbs	Note 5
W200	Utiline Pickup	$4,523	4,490 lbs	Note 5
W200	Sweptline Pickup	$4,523	4,530 lbs	Note 5
W300 Series - 4x4 - 1 Ton - 135 in. wheelbase
W300	Chassis & Cab	$4,227	4,320 lbs	Note 6
W300	Utiline Pickup	$4,338	4,515 lbs	Note 6
W300	Platform	$4,640	5,325 lbs	Note 6
W300	Stake	$4,660	5,625 lbs	Note 6

Notes:

1. Production total for the Dodge D100 = 18,370 (115 in.), 73,542 (131 in.).
2. Production total for the Dodge D200 = 23,902 (131 in.), 1,881 (149 in.), 1,057 (165 in.)
3. Production total for the Dodge D300 = 5,681 (135 in.)
4. Production total for the Dodge W100 = 2,978 (115 in.), 4,389 (131 in.)
5. Production total for the Dodge W200 = 7,886 (131 in.), 1,067 (149 in.)
6. Production total for the Dodge W300 = 943

1972 Dodge VIN Decoding

VIN Numbers

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

First & Second Symbols - Model B1 - B100 Van M3 - M300 B2 - B200 Van P2 - P200 B3 - B300 Van P3 - P300 D1 - D100 W1 - W100 D2 - D200 W2 - W200 D3 - D300 W3 - W300 G1 - Post Office X3 - WM300 export

Third Symbol - Body 1 - Compact Van; Conventional Cab; LCF Cab; Standard HD Tilt Cab 6 - Compact Low-Line Maxiwagon; Sportsman; Sweptline Crew Cab 2 - Compact Low-Line Wagon; Sportsman; Crew Cab; Long Sleeper HD Tilt Cab 7 - Compact Mid-Line Maxiwagon; Custom Sportsman; Flat-face Cowl 3 - Compact Mid-Line Wagon; Custom Sportsman; Conventional Utiline 8 - Compact Hi-Line Maxiwagon; Royal Sportsman; Windshield Cowl 4 - Compact Hi-Line Wagon; Royal Sportsman; Conventional Sweptline 9- Forward Control or Motorhome; Incomplete vehicle 5 - Compact Maxivan; Tradesman; Utiline Crew Cab

Fourth Symbol - Gross Volume Weight (GVW) A - 6,000 lbs or less C - 10,001 to 14,000 lbs B - 6,001 to 10,000 lbs D - 14,001 to 16,000 lbs

Fifth Symbol - Engine Type B - 225-1 F - 360 C - 225-2 G - LA318-3 E - LA318-1 J- 400

Sixth Symbol - Model Year 2 = 1972

Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant J - Windsor, Ontario, Canada T - Warren Truck No. 2 N- Burt Road, Detroit, Michigan U - St. Louis, Missouri S - Warren Truck No. 1 V - Warren

Eighth Symbol - Production Sequence Number Sequence numbers began with 500001

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