1979 Dodge Commercial Van Sportsman Maxiwagon (extended body), 2WD
1979 Dodge Commercial Van (Sportsman Maxiwagon (extended body), 2WD, 1/2 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/1979.yml).
Confidence
95%
The "CB300" nickname (vintagemilitarytrucks.com 1974-77 table, "C3 = CB300 Commercial Van") names the 1-ton C3 trim specifically; lighter C1/C2 commercial vans are not separately nicknamed in any source found.
C16DA9V169832
7.2L (440 cu.in.) V8 4-barrel (A)
Engine
Sportsman Maxiwagon (extended body), 2WD
Body
Warren Truck #3 (Compact), Warren, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Dodge Commercial Van
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Code | C | Commercial Van |
| Chassis rating code | 1 | 1 |
| Body Code | 6 | 6 |
| Gvwr code | D | D |
| Engine Code | A | 7.2L (440 cu.in.) V8 4-barrel (A) |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Plant Code | V | Warren Truck #3 (Compact), Warren, MI |
| Serial Number | 169832 | Unit #169832 |
Basic Information
MakeDodge
ModelCommercial Van
Year1979
Body StyleSportsman Maxiwagon (extended body), 2WD
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine7.2L (440 cu.in.) V8 4-barrel (A)
Cylinders8
Displacement440 cu.in. CID
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantWarren Truck #3 (Compact), Warren, MI
Plant CodeV
Pattern SourceDodge Truck