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1978 Dodge W100 Conventional Cab w/ Sweptline box (Fleetside), 4WD

1978 Dodge W100 (Conventional Cab w/ Sweptline box (Fleetside), 4WD, 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/1978.yml).
Confidence 95%
W14BE8S319014
5.2L (318 cu.in.) V8 2-barrel (E)
Engine
Conventional Cab w/ Sweptline box (Fleetside), 4WD
Body
Warren Truck #1, Warren, MI
Plant
Malaise Era
Era

Source: LMC Truck Dodge Truck/Van VIN references; ramchargercentral.com; vintagemilitarytrucks.com.

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1978 Dodge W100

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Model Code W W100
Chassis rating code 1 1
Body Code 4 4
Gvwr code B B
Engine Code E 5.2L (318 cu.in.) V8 2-barrel (E)
Year Code 8 1978
Plant Code S Warren Truck #1, Warren, MI
Serial Number 319014 Unit #319014

Basic Information

MakeDodge
ModelW100
Year1978
Body StyleConventional Cab w/ Sweptline box (Fleetside), 4WD
ManufacturerChrysler Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine5.2L (318 cu.in.) V8 2-barrel (E)
Cylinders8
Displacement318 cu.in. CID
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor2-barrel
Assembly PlantWarren Truck #1, Warren, MI
Plant CodeS
Pattern SourceDodge Truck