1978 Dodge B300 Tradesman Maxivan (extended body), 2WD
1978 Dodge B300 (Tradesman Maxivan (extended body), 2WD, 1 ton); model year from the Dodge Truck VIN System (ramchargercentral.com 1978-80 VIN chart; LMC Truck DC_VIN-Chassis_ID.pdf) (see config/vin_patterns/dodgetruck/1978.yml).
Confidence
95%
B35BD8X132037
7.2L (440 cu.in.) V8 4-barrel (D)
Engine
Tradesman Maxivan (extended body), 2WD
Body
Missouri Truck, St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
Source: LMC Truck Dodge Truck/Van VIN references; ramchargercentral.com; vintagemilitarytrucks.com.
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1978 Dodge B300
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | B | B300 |
| Chassis rating code | 3 | 3 |
| Body Code | 5 | 5 |
| Gvwr code | B | B |
| Engine Code | D | 7.2L (440 cu.in.) V8 4-barrel (D) |
| Year Code | 8 | 1978 |
| Plant Code | X | Missouri Truck, St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 132037 | Unit #132037 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelB300
Year1978
Body StyleTradesman Maxivan (extended body), 2WD
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine7.2L (440 cu.in.) V8 4-barrel (D)
Cylinders8
Displacement440 cu.in. CID
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantMissouri Truck, St. Louis, MO
Plant CodeX
Pattern SourceDodge Truck