1968 Dodge Truck Line-up

In 1968, there were 31 Dodge pickups to choose from helping Dodge post its highest production total in history. The produced a full model line-up including everything from compacts to heavy duty diesels. With a slight change in the front end appearance consisting of a new one-piece grille, gave the Dodge trucks a fresh, new look. The Custom Sports Special was replaced by the Adventurer, which boasted many glamorous features including a center console, chrome moldings, four different color options inside and 13 colors to choose from outside. The standard engine was the 225 slant six while the 318 and 383 V8 engines were optional. The Adventurer came equipped with door-to-door carpeting and other options including a 383 cu. in. V8 engine, vinyl trimmed bucket seats, textured vinyl roof, Chrysler Airtemp air conditioning and a Cushioned Beam Suspension for the luxury of a smooth ride. Dodge also introduced a Tradesman Van to allow consumers to put their business on wheels. The custom van came with over 2 dozen specially installed interiors that were equipped to make a "tradesman's" job a lot easier and efficient. Features included air conditioning, power steering, automatic transmission plus 18 factory installed extra equipment packages were available consisting of shelves, drawers, hanging bars and partitions.

1968 Dodge Truck Specification and Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
A100 Series - 1/2 Ton - 90 in. wheelbase
A100	Pickup	$2,047	2,910 lbs	Note 1
A100	Panel Van	$2,132	2,910 lbs	Note 1
A100	Van	$2,183	2,930 lbs	Note 1
A108 Series - 1/2 Ton - 108 in. wheelbase
A108	Rear Door Panel Van	$2,291	3,125 lbs	Note 2
A108	Van	$2,342	3,142 lbs	Note 2
D100 Series - 1/2 Ton - 114 in. wheelbase
D100	Chassis & Cowl	$1,656	2,540 lbs	Note 3
D100	Chassis &Cab	$2,056	3,090 lbs	Note 3
D100	Utiline Pickup	$2,163	3,470 lbs	Note 3
D100	Sweptline Pickup	$2,189	3,520 lbs	Note 3
D100 Series - 1/2 Ton - 128 in. wheelbase
D100	Chassis & Cowl	$1,691	2,590 lbs	Note 4
D100	Chassis & Cab	$2,090	3,110 lbs	Note 4
D100	Utiline Pickup	$2,220	3,600 lbs	Note 4
D100	Sweptline Pickup	$2,225	3,660 lbs	Note 4
D100	Platform	$2,251	3,535 lbs	Note 4
D100	Stake	$2,300	3,735 lbs	Note 4
D200 Series - 3/4 Ton - 128 in. wheelbase
D200	Chassis & Cowl	$1,756	3,095 lbs	Note 5
D200	Chassis & Cab	$2,165	3,650 lbs	Note 5
D200	Utiline Pickup	$2,273	4,090 lbs	Note 5
D200	Sweptline Pickup	$2,301	4,150 lbs	Note 5
D200	Platform	$2,325	4,025 lbs	Note 5
D200	Stake	$2,374	4,225 lbs	Note 5
D200 Series - Crew Cab - 3/4 Ton - 146 in. wheelbase
D200	Chassis	$2,859	3,973 lbs	Note 5
D200	Utiline Pickup	$2,979	4,335 lbs	Note 5
D200	Sweptline Pickup	$2,993	4,385 lbs	Note 5
D300 Series - 1 Ton - 133 in. wheelbase
D300	Chassis & Cowl	$1,876	3,220 lbs	Note 6
D300	Chassis & Cab	$2,305	3,775 lbs	Note 6
D300	Utiline Pickup	$2,446	4,355 lbs	Note 6
D200	Platform	$2,496	4,560 lbs	Note 6
D200	Stake	$2,556	4,760 lbs	Note 6
W100 Series - 1/2 Ton - 114 in. wheelbase
W100	Chassis & Cab	$2,696	3,735 lbs	Note 7
W100	Utiline Pickup	$2,818	4,095 lbs	Note 7
W100	Sweeptline Pickup	$2,831	4,145 lbs	Note 7
W200 Series - 3/4 Ton - 128 in. wheelbase
W200	Chassis & Cab	$2,800	3,945 lbs	Note 8
W200	Utiline Pickup	$2,922	4,385 lbs	Note 8
W200	Sweeptline Pickup	$2,935	4,445 lbs	Note 8
W200	Platform	$2,960	3,890 lbs	Note 8
W200	Stake	$3,011	3,890 lbs	Note 8
W200 Series - 4x4 - 3/4 Ton - 146 in. wheelbase
W200	Chassis	$2,582	4,375 lbs	Note 8
W200	Utiline Pickup	$3,703	4,735 lbs	Note 8
W200	Sweptline Pickup	$3,716	4,785 lbs	Note 8
W300 Series - 4x4 - 1 Ton - 133 in. wheelbase
W300	Chassis & Cab	$3,100	4,090 lbs	Note 9
W300	Utiline Pickup	$3,508	4,645 lbs	Note 9
W300	Platform	$3,649	5,140 lbs	Note 9
W300	Stake	$3,700	5,345 lbs	Note 9
W300	Stake	$3,762	5,545 lbs	Note 9
WM300 Series - Power Wagon - 1 Ton - 126 in. wheelbase
WM300	Chassis & Cowl	$3,761	4,095 lbs	Note 10
WM300	Chassis & Cab	$4,141	4,520 lbs	Note 10
WM300	Utiline Pickup	$4,295	4,920 lbs	Note 10

Notes:

1. Production total for the Dodge A100 = 18,756 (6 cylinder), 2,613 (V8). 2. Production total for the Dodge A108 = 17,548 (6 cylinder.), 16,248 (V8). 3. Production total for the Dodge D100 (114 in.) = 10,126 (6 cylinder), 3,930 (V8). 4. Production total for the Dodge D100 = 18,505 (6 cylinder), 27,384 (V8) 5. Production total for the Dodge D200 = 7,451 (6 cylinder), 20,422 (V8) 6. Production total for the Dodge D300 = 3,394 (6 cylinder), 6,979 (V8) 7. Production total for the Dodge W100 = 721 (6 cylinder), 752 (V8) 8. Production total for the Dodge W200 = 2,759 (6 cylinder), 3,178 (V8) 9. Production total for the Dodge W300 = 175 (6 cylinder), 693 (V8) 10. Production total for the Dodge WM300 = 2,461 (plus 1,958 MDAP).

1968 Dodge VIN Decoding

VIN Numbers

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

First & Second Symbols - Model 11 - D100 20 - A100 Wagon 12 - D200 21 - W100 13 - D300 22 - W200 18 - A100 Pickup 23 - W300 19 - A100 Van 24 - WM300

Third Symbol - Number of Cylinders

Last Seven Symbols - Sequence Number 2,135,000 (Michigan) 7,020,000 (Missouri) 7,020,000 (Missouri) 6,000,000 (Canada) 1,780,000 (Michigan)

1968 Dodge Truck Advertisements