Dodge D Series facts for kids

A 1968–1970 Dodge D Series

Dodge D Series, 1978

The D Series was a popular line of pickup trucks. These trucks were made by the Dodge company. Dodge is a division of Chrysler. The D Series trucks were built for many years, from 1961 to 1980. After 1980, Dodge changed the name of these trucks. From 1981 onwards, they became known as the Dodge Ram trucks.

Even with the new name, the basic design of the trucks stayed similar until 1993. Then, in 1994, the Dodge Ram got a completely new look.

What is the Dodge D Series?

The Dodge D Series trucks were known for being strong and reliable. They were used for many different jobs. People used them for work, like hauling goods. Families also used them for everyday driving. These trucks came in various sizes. Some were light-duty, like the D100. Others were heavy-duty, like the D300.

Early Models (1961-1971)

The first D Series trucks came out in 1961. They had a simple, sturdy design. These early models were built to be tough. They could handle rough roads and heavy loads. Over the years, Dodge made small changes to their look. They also improved the engines. This made the trucks more powerful.

• 1961-1964: These were the first generation. They had a classic truck look.
• 1965-1971: The design was updated a bit. They introduced new features. This included better suspension for a smoother ride.

Later Models (1972-1980)

In 1972, the D Series got a big redesign. The trucks looked more modern. They also became more comfortable inside. This new design was very popular. It lasted for many years. Dodge offered many options during this time. You could get different engines and body styles.

• Special Editions: Dodge also made some cool special edition trucks.
  • The Li'l Red Express was a very fast truck. It came out in 1978 and 1979. It had a powerful engine and a unique look. It was bright red with big exhaust pipes.
  • The Warlock was another special truck. It had custom wheels and fancy wood trim. It was designed to look stylish.
  • The Dude was a special trim package in 1970. It had special decals and a sportier look.

D Series in Pop Culture

Some D Series trucks became famous. One well-known example is "Squad 51." This was a 1972 Dodge D-300 truck. It was used in the popular TV show Emergency! The show was about paramedics. This made the D Series truck very recognizable to many people.

Images for kids

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  Rear view of a 1964 D-200

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  1966 Fargo, sold only in Canada as a Dodge D-series clone

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  1968–1969 Dodge D-100

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  1970 Dodge "The Dude" pickup

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  1979 Li'l Red Express truck

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  1977 Dodge Warlock

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  D200-based M880 CUCV

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  1983 Dodge Ram D150 shortbed

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  Squad 51, a 1972 Dodge D-300, built by Universal Studios for the TV series Emergency!

See also

In Spanish: Dodge D Series para niños