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| | | 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 7 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 7 | Greetings,
I seem to have found a lead on a 77 B300 1 ton, and it is a short wheel base van. My question is, does anyone have an idea of what engine a 77 B300 would have? I'm assuming a 360 would be the one, or perhaps a 318.
Also, would a B300 short wheel base be somewhat of a rare thing? It seems odd to me.
Thank you for your time. | | | Re: 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,285 Likes: 153 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,285 Likes: 153 | Greetings,
I seem to have found a lead on a 77 B300 1 ton, and it is a short wheel base van. My question is, does anyone have an idea of what engine a 77 B300 would have? I'm assuming a 360 would be the one, or perhaps a 318.
Also, would a B300 short wheel base be somewhat of a rare thing? It seems odd to me.
Thank you for your time. Yes! Odd yes and it could even have a 400, or 440. But probably a 318, or better the 360. Maybe a Slant 6 stick! Exciting!! Cool find! Good Hunting!! | | | Re: 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 Master Metal Sculptor | Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 | Are you sure its a short wheel base? I am pretty sure the 300's are the long maxi vans. Is the wheel base a 109" or a 127"?
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| | | Re: 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 7 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 7 | Are you sure its a short wheel base? I am pretty sure the 300's are the long maxi vans. Is the wheel base a 109" or a 127"? I haven't seen it or measured it in person, it just looks like a shorter wheel base, but pictures can be deceiving. It's definitely not as long as the maxivan, but it says B300 tradesman on the side, and has the 8 lug wheels. Here's a pic, maybe you can tell. Picture
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| | | Re: 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 Master Metal Sculptor | Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 | Are you sure its a short wheel base? I am pretty sure the 300's are the long maxi vans. Is the wheel base a 109" or a 127"? I haven't seen it or measured it in person, it just looks like a shorter wheel base, but pictures can be deceiving. It's definitely not as long as the maxivan, but it says B300 tradesman on the side, and has the 8 lug wheels. Here's a pic, maybe you can tell. PictureDo you have a picture of the passenger side? | | | Re: 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 7 stranger | OP stranger Joined: Nov 2022 Posts: 7 | [/quote]
Do you have a picture of the passenger side? Unfortunately not, but I do have this one, slightly better from the same side. Picture | | | Re: 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,397 Likes: 64 veteran | veteran Joined: May 2018 Posts: 2,397 Likes: 64 | This is truly strange or rare, did someone convert a 100 to a 300?
When in doubt..get the sawzall out..
| | | Re: 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 Master Metal Sculptor | Master Metal Sculptor Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 6,256 Likes: 164 | I think someone converted it over to a one ton. I don't think Dodge made any shorty 1 tons in the 70's. I could be wrong but couldn't find any evidence online either to support a 1 ton shorty mid Dodge van | 1 member likes this:
jcvanner | | | Re: 77 B300 Tradesman | Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,285 Likes: 153 veteran | veteran Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 2,285 Likes: 153 | The VIN would be interesting. This was the era of the Dodge Street Van. You could get a lot of special factory options in the Tradesman vans. Dodge Van Clan!
If you could order the big block 400 or 440 in 1977 in a shorty, down to a Slant 6 in this year, maybe your could special order suspension in a shorty as well?
BBC Blue 1990 Chevy G30 L19 7.4 EXT Church Van, maternity division DogVan 1988 Dodge B250 LA series 318 Wedge 5.2 TBI A500 Cabin Cruiser '94 Dodge B350 www.xplorermotorhome.com/Xplorer MH model 230 230 hp LA series 360 Wedge MPI 5.9 A518 OD auto Old vans are getting pricey! | 1 member likes this:
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