1963 Dodge Sweptline |
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
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1963 Dodge Truck Brochure
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