64 Dodge D100 Utiline CSS Walkaround

The 64 D100 Utiline Custom Sports Special
A video showing the prior owner/builder of this truck here: • 1964 Dodge D100 CSS Ut... not much changed on the truck until I bought it.
I've since
MoPar cop car rims and Michelin LTX tires
- Scarebird front disc conversion, Pirate Jack dual master/booster kit
2" dropped 71 straight axle from Sid's Dropped Axle, 1250 lb front springs
Performer 440 intake and rebuilt Thermoquad, 4-seconds flat ECU (ballast resistor delete), Pertronix coil, solid state alternator regulator
Wizard cooling aluminum radiator, HD SPAL fans, no-buzz fan controller
wiring updated, gauges fitted, sound and heat insulation, carpet install in progress, etc.
next on list is an aluminum driveshaft and start working on rear of truck

[@Dr.Frankenstein65]

Very cool truck. Looks like a rare one 👍

[@Kevscancave]

Beast Mode Love it! Looks great in Black! 👍👀👍

[@skipsdarkhollowgarage8695]

That is one sweet truck right there!!

[@RhiaBlack]

Man that's my dream truck ;-;. What a gorgeous ride!

[@moneywelder]

These are some of the most enjoyable trucks to restore. Not many affordable trucks around.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Seems like the early 'shop truck' market has cooled off some and there are good ones out there. Later model trucks seem to be popular at the moment, but for me it would feel weird to 'restore' a 90s model.

[@shaunclifton5281]

I Love 64 / 65 Dodge trucks

[@snake_eyes_garage]

When I saw pictures of this truck, I knew I had to buy it. You either love it or you don't. The dislikes don't bother me - but my favorite thing to do is to invite people to sit in the truck at car shows if they love the way it looks. :-)

[@shaunclifton5281]

@@snake_eyes_garage Cool. Yeah I am the type of guy who if I like something, I don't care if Everyone else in the world hates it and vice versa. Others tastes or opinions mean absolutely nothing to me.

[@adventuresofafirestarter3718]

Not many of those left!

[@garybrown4671]

Nice!

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thanks!

[@markweston8081]

Very nice ride man love the old Dodges I have a 69 myself

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thank you Mark. I appreciate your comment. Keep on trucking.

[@markweston8081]

@@snake_eyes_garage that's funny you say Keep On Truckin I have a big white sticker on the tailgate that says Keep On Truckin .right back at you

[@Truckman1980]

Really nice old truck sounds good too

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thank you :-)

[@jballard1979]

Very nice 64 D100.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thanks!

[@terrybotts2109]

very cool.

[@josephsanchez5351]

I WANT !

[@YouMotorcycle]

Not gonna lie, I'm an F150 fan, but with a beauty like this, I'd consider myself lucky to make an exception. Really cool insight on your walkaround. I learned a lot and understood everything even though this is totally out of my wheelhouse. Were the inside door panels originally like that or did you get that done? Good idea on the brake and suspension upgrades. That thing sounds beautiful. What does it idle at?

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Having owned a '68 F100 :-) I understand. I have two interesting Ford trucks in my area. One guy has two Ford Lightnings. And there is a guy nearby that has an original '70 F100 390 shortbed (original black truck). Killer trucks. This truck was originally white, so the color is not original. From the information I got from the truck, the prior owner bought the truck in its original state. The engine the prior owner used was a typical 70s luxury motor, the glass-packs make the difference. As an aside, the local machine shop helping me with a stroker build for this truck, just finished a 427 build for a '73 F150 - not sure what bed style. I told him about my disc brake swap as that thing makes some serious top end power, and will need all the stopping power it can get.

[@philpeterson7182]

Great truck! If you ever want to sell it...

[@snake_eyes_garage]

I will say one thing about KZbin, is that you can always find a friend. Thank you!

[@indyme2]

Cool truck!

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thank you! 👍

[@no_handle_required]

Damn, that's pretty.

[@BigBlock402]

Very cool truck.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

If the D100 Utiline CSS returned for 1966, it might have had the 426 Street Hemi as an option!

[@snake_eyes_garage]

I'm building a '64 426 Hemi for the truck. That engine is going to be much heavier than the 440. We will see how that works out. :-)

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@@snake_eyes_garage Good luck!

[@Charger383Mopar]

Beautiful truck

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thanks!

[@touchofgrey8922]

According to motortrend there were only 50 of these trucks made over 3 model years. I'm confused over your truck as you say that it was born a slant 6 truck. The whole reason for the css was the 413/426 motor that they were factory optioned with. Yet your truck has the proper dash and a custom vin. They also came factory with a push button trans selector. What you have is unique and confusing. It's been 2 years since you posted, I'm sure that you've been enjoying it. Congrats.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thank you for watching and commenting. I really need to go into more detail on the truck. I found out about the truck on Sweptline.org through a longtime member there. He offered me the truck for a good price (for both sides). I had just missed out on a 'sister' of this truck that came up for sale on Bring-a-trailer. That early '65 D100 CSS Utiline had the original poly 318 with pushbutton automatic. (The person I bought this truck from had been a prior owner of the other truck prior to it changing hands.) I then learned quite a bit about the CSS buying and researching literature, sales records, magazines, etc. The CSS was simply a 'sport trim' package that could be (but wasn't often) purchased with any configuration. This one was ordered as a Utiline /6 3-speed manual column shift. The CSS that is most often considered the CSS was the CSS HP which initially had a 413 and then the 426 (street wedge). There were a few non-CSS HP trucks at the end of the run for the street wedge. For some reason, Dodge was not interested in offering a 440-version when that motor was released late-66. Not sure why, other than Dodge's interest in 'hot rod' trucks came and went and continues to do so even today. BTW, another early-65 CSS Utiline (318 push button) showed up near me (barn find) but it promptly disappeared/sold to an unknown buyer... I feel very lucky to have been able to buy this truck even though it is not completely original.

[@bartk85622]

Nice work! Love the truck. I have also been upgrading my 66 Utiline, but the original engine and trans remain. I have done brakes, all new wiring harness, and currently working on a floor replacement and new wood for the bed. Got to keep these old trucks from being junked!!!

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thanks for reaching out! Sadly, I do think many of the old Dodge trucks ended up in junk yards - but great to hear you are putting the work into yours. Would love to see a video when you are done. 👍

[@bartk85622]

@@snake_eyes_garage You can count on that. I have also been posting videos throughout the restoration process!

[@buck99]

I THINK IM IN LOVE WITH HER 😍

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thank you Buck. When I put out the call for help finding a Sweptline, one of the Sweptline owners with 'too many' shared a photo of a few that he'd part with. It didn't take me long to make the decision on this one.

[@buck99]

@@snake_eyes_garage TAKE CARE OF HER. I HAVE MY EYE ON A 63 D100 AS WELL.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

@@buck99 Nice! Love the earlier years.

[@kevinsukdolak5007]

Love the front end on that truck

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thank you! 👍 Growing up the kids called me 4-eyes. 🤓 Rather than let it get to me - I embraced it. 😎 Kind of like this truck does! 😂

[@lukesmotorshop]

Sick truck man!! Love the 440!

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thanks man, ‘preciate it 👍

[@2HacksGarage]

Gorgeous truck 👍🏻

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thank you very much. I appreciate it.

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

My first vehicle was a 62 D100 short bed. 318 with a 3 on the tree. I converted it to a 273 and s4 speed. Then had to sell it. I would love to have it back.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

I heard those 318 Poly 3-spd column trucks were difficult to drive. I bet the 273-4-spd made it much more fun. Those early short beds are difficult to find for sure.

[@kennyleejohnson5253]

@@snake_eyes_garage it was what I learned to drive on. I thought it was easy. But then again I was happy to have a set of wheels !! The 273 and 4spd was fun but I wish I had a 340 or big block to put in it.

[@markadkins6608]

what size wheels and tires are on yor truck. love the look. l am bilding one now and would like to know.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

These are 15x7 4.5 (large bolt pattern) 68-later MoPar cop rims, with poverty hubcaps.

[@markadkins6608]

@@snake_eyes_garage thnks, thats the rims i got. whats the tires size. i am going to be runnig a 3:55 diff .i need to know how tall of tire ill have to help me pick my cam and converter.

[@snake_eyes_garage]

@@markadkins6608 I bought Michelin Defender 235/75 R15 109T. They allow a higher tire pressure which helps with front manual steering ease despite the wide width. If you go with a wide T/A style tire, the pressure is relatively low and with the aggressive tread steering will be more difficult. But you can always work on your muscles. I have 489 3.23 Sure Grip currently - good all-around gearing. I can break the tires easily, I did a power slide lane merge next to a city bus and never felt out of control (though in hindsight, a maneuver that doesn't reflect my age). I bought a 2.76 Open Diff that I plan to use for long distance trips. Then my future plan is to get a 3.55 for playing around. Of course, then I'd have to get wider rear tires to swap in. :-)

[@carnut7436]

Is that console from a 66 charger?

[@snake_eyes_garage]

The console in the truck now came out of a ‘64 Polara. The original console (long gone) was much shorter.

[@pedroklock9670]

Top👍

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thanks Pedro!

[@robertjordan9075]

Love that truck 😎😎😎

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Thank you Robert. I appreciate your kind words.

[@jackburton9214]

That center console looks great

[@snake_eyes_garage]

I appreciate it. The prior owner had the good idea to use a 64 Polara console. Needs new carpet and trim straightened. The chromed pot metal in these consoles are making them hard to find in good condition. This one is better than most. Metal polish is the key.

[@1956ct]

HI just stumbled on your vid nice truck you said you hade the stainless trim is it available still for sale pete

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Sorry no, the trim is extremely hard to find and should stay with this truck. All the best in '22.

[@longboardluv2]

Cali plates?

[@snake_eyes_garage]

Ha yes, still need to take care of that.