Dodge Medium-Tonnage Conventional Cab
The Medium-Tonnage Conventional Cab Dodges changed more then any other big Dodge built during its lifetime. The Medium Tonnage went from 1961 until 1973 using the "Sweptline" Body style and then changed in 1974 to the same sheetmetal that the pickups were using at the time. They would last in the states until 1977 when they, like their bigger brothers, were dropped. They continued to produced them in Mexico though, through about 1999 when Daimler-Benz bought into Chrysler and the company became Daimler-Chrysler. This was due in part to Daimler-Benz already having interest in the medium-duty truck market and not wanting the Dodge Trucks to cut into that segment. They continued to 1993 with the pickup style sheetmetal, and from 1994 until their demise, they used the sheetmetal of what is commonly referred to as the second generation Dodges. They were offered as a 4500, 5500 or 6500 models. Rumor has it and sources continue to say that we will once again see medium-tonnage Dodges being offered in the United States as soon as 2007, offering the 4500 and 5500 models. This particular page is broken down into the following years, 1969, 1970-71, 1972-73 and 1974-77. These were the years in which definite changes could be found in these trucks. Below are two links for Medium-Duty Literature.
1967 Medium-Duty Diesel-Powered Literature
The year was 1969, the grille used in the Dodges at the time was only done for '68 and '69. The hood was in it's first year of use and would be the design until '73, the last year for this body style.
Available in GVW's from 12,000 to 25,500 lbs., the new Dodge conventional cab models retain all the most valuable features of previous models. Features like solid all-welded construction with box section beams at stress points, husky door hinges reinforced deep into doors, thick cushioning rubber body mounts, and extensive protection against rust. At the same time, several important changes have been made to modernize the truck's appearance and add more comfort safety. For example, the front end has been restyled, instrument cluster and controls have been streamlined, new two-speed wipers have been included as standard equipment, and shoulder belts have been made available as an option (regular lap belts are standard, of course). The Dodge medium-tonnage conventional cab is just about the most durable tightly built cab going, and an exceptional value by any truck user's standards.
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Standard Interior The new standard cab interiors are color-keyed, complete with color-compatible headliner fabric. Seats are of longwearing heavy vinyl, with the premium of strong (but really comfortable) coil-spring construction. And door handles are recessed safety in fiber glass door trim panels. Check the standard equipment list below for the many other standard interior features. |
Optional Custom Interior Above, you'll see the optional Custom Interior Package. Your Dodge Truck Dealer will be pleased to show you the many refinements included in this economical option. Also, ask him about the handsome details of the new Custom Exterior Package option, designed to "dress up" the conventional cab of your choice. |
Standard Equipment
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Crew Cab A 6-man work crew can travel comfortably in this specially designed hauler. It's built as a factory production model to give you factory quality control and save you money, too. The Dodge Crew Cab on a medium-tonnage chassis comes on wheelbases from 157" to 221", with GVW's that range from 12,000 to 25,000 lbs. Power Wagon-W500 Delivers stump-pulling power wherever it touches the ground. This 4-wheel-drive chassis-cab model is essentially like other Dodge medium-tonnage conventional cab trucks except for its awesome 4 x 4 traction. Available on 157" and 175" wheelbases, the medium-tonnage Power Wagon also comes as a chassis-cowl model (for special body application) and as the 6-man Dodge Crew Cab. |
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The years of 1970 and '71 saw trucks built they really incorporated no change from one to the other. The big change in design from '69 to '70 was that of the grille, cab lights and side marker lights. Beyond that you had change in GVW's and models offered. The D800 was once again reoffered, staying off the options list for '69.
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Standard Interior The new standard cab interiors are color-keyed, complete with color-compatible headliner fabric. Seats are of longwearing heavy vinyl, with the premium of strong (but really comfortable) coil-spring construction. And door handles are recessed safety in fiber glass door trim panels. Check the standard equipment list below for the many other standard interior features. |
Optional Custom Interior Above, you'll see the optional Custom Interior Package. Your Dodge Truck Dealer will be pleased to show you the many refinements included in this economical option. Also, ask him about the handsome details of the new Custom Exterior Package option, designed to "dress up" the conventional cab of your choice. |
Standard Equipment
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Power Wagon-W500 This is one four-wheel-drive model in the Dodge medium-duty range. Very similar in appearance and specification to other models in this range except for its tremendous off-the-road performance. It is available on the 157" - and 175" - wheelbase lengths, as a chassis-cab unit as well as chassis-cowl for special body applications, and is also available with the Dodge 6-man Crew Cab. Crew Cab Away for six men to travel to and from the job site in comfort and out of the elements. This is a factory built cab, so the controlled quality and economy are built right into it. This Dodge Crew Cab comes on wheelbases from 157" to 221" and with GVW's from 14,000 to 25,500 pounds. |
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1972-73
Model years 1972 and '73 saw the last use of the Sweptline Style Sheetmetal. The list of trucks offered was dropped down to just the D500, D600 and D800. For the most part, everything else on the trucks remained the same.
The three Dodge conventional cab medium -duty models (D500, D600 and D800) span a GVW range from 13,500 pounds to 29,500 pounds, making them ideal, economically priced units for such applications as dump, can, stake and tractor-trailer service. The cab is of rugged welded construction with box-section beams at stress points, heavy-duty recessed door hinges, rubber cab mounts, and extensive rust and corrosion protection contributing further to long, trouble-free cab life. Other features adding still more value to these models include standard two-speed windshield wipers and the optional Custom Cab package. This Dodge cab has earned a reputation for ruggedness under severe kinds of service, and as a cab that is a great value.
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Standard Interior The new standard cab interiors are color-keyed, complete with color-compatible headliner fabric. Seats are of longwearing heavy vinyl, with the premium of strong (but really comfortable) coil-spring construction. And door handles are recessed safety in fiber glass door trim panels. Check the standard equipment list below for the many other standard interior features. |
Optional Custom Interior Above, you'll see the optional Custom Interior Package. Your Dodge Truck Dealer will be pleased to show you the many refinements included in this economical option. Also, ask him about the handsome details of the new Custom Exterior Package option, designed to "dress up" the conventional cab of your choice. |
Standard Equipment
Check 70-71 year model for information.
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1974-77
The final three years of the medium-tonnage models in the states saw the introduction of a totally new truck. Gone was the use of the "Sweptline" sheetmetal, already two years gone from the pickups, and new was the introduction of the sheetmetal used on the current line of Dodge pickups. Back was the option of a D700 as well as a slight increase in GVW for this line.
Kary Van. The Dodge medium-duty Kary Van is available in six body lengths
& six wheelbases, and two models. It comes "road ready" from Dodge.
Whatever you're looking for in a medium-duty Conventional Cab truck, Dodge has it. In addition to the D500, D600, D800, and W600 models offered before, there's a brand-new D700 which fills the gap between the D600 and the D800 models. They all offer a range of wheelbases, springs, axles, and engine options that lets you practically customize your medium-duty truck to fit your exact requirements. With a GVW range that goes from 14,800 pounds to 29,760 pounds, you can put this husky Dodge medium-duty Conventional Cab to work as a dump, van, stake, or tractor. Features and equipment on the Dodge medium-duty trucks include Electronic Ignition System, the solid-state voltage regulator, and an optional four-speed automatic transmission. Contributing to Dodge Truck dependability are optional heavy-duty frames and reinforcements made of 50,000 PSI steel for added strength.
