In this exciting new history of Dodge and Ram trucks, award-winning automotive author Patrick Foster details the genesis of today's hot-selling Ram pickups, vans and four-wheel-drives. Beginning with the Graham Brothers, who built the first trucks sold through Dodge dealers, Foster traces the path of Dodge commercial vehicles through the terrific Dodge trucks built during the Roaring Twenties and into the Depression Thirties. Foster then takes us into the war years, 1941-1945, when Dodge manufactured a broad array of war materiel including the mighty WD and WF trucks, which later morphed into the now-legendary postwar Dodge Power Wagons. Next, Foster dives into the decade of the fabulous 1950s, a golden era for American pickups that brought us the equally fabulous Dodge B and C series trucks. Entering the 1960s, Foster tells the story of the growing popularity of Dodge trucks. The story grows as the Dodge line expands in size and in sales. The Dodge D-series and four-wheel-drive W-series are covered in a following chapter, while another is dedicated to the Dodge cabover trucks. The book ends with an Addendum dedicated to the delightful Dodge cabovers. The final chapter of Dodge and Ram Pickups: An Illustrated History covers the turbulent years 2000-2020 when Dodge went from being part of a bankrupt company to its present position today as the number 2 selling full-size pickup in the world.

Historien om den amerikanske varebil Dodge, med step-by-step vejledning i istandsættelse af bilen

Haynes offers the best coverage for cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and motorcycles on the market today. Each manual contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions linked to hundreds of photographs and illustrations. Included in every manual: troubleshooting section to help identify specific problems; tips that give valuable short cuts to make the job easier and eliminate the need for special tools;notes, cautions and warnings for the home mechanic; color spark plug diagnosis and an easy to use index.

From 1939's first modern-era pickup to 1978's 440 V-8 D150 Adventurer SE, Dodge-built pickups introduced many innovations that were later copied by the entire industry. Tough, rugged and practical - three words that describe Dodge Pickups. Here is a comprehensive photographic history of the pickups that earned Dodge its reputation as a leader in engineering and style.

Dodge built its first pickup in 1916 and has been building tough, dependable trucks ever since. This historical overview of the maker's greatest trucks from the World War I era through today highlights the following: -- "Job-rated" pickups of 1939 to 1947 -- Panel trucks -- Trucks for military usage -- The Li'l Red Express -- Ramchargers -- Today's popular new Rams and Dakotas. The text and vivid color photographs focus on the postwar years, especially the 1950s and 1960s. While examining the company's history, the book also highlights Dodge's technical achievements and wartime manufacturing efforts.

The mysteries of the versatile LS series engines are unlocked in the Haynes Techbook Cummins Diesel Engine Manual. Covering everything from engine overhaul, cylinder head selection and modification, induction and fuel systems, camshafts and valve train, to beefing-up the bottom end, turbo and supercharger add-ons, engine swaps and extreme builds, this manual will help you get the most from your LS-powered vehicle.

This book is an essential resource for all classic truck enthusiasts. It provides accurate information about locating and interpreting serial numbers (VINs) used on Dodge, Dodge Brothers, Graham Brothers, Plymouth, Fargo and De Soto trucks built from 1917 to 1980 in the United States and Canada, also from 1953 to 1963 in Australia. The material was compiled from hundreds of factory books and verified by checking thousands of trucks. You will find straightforward information about the year, models, engine sizes and wheel base options for each serial number. The pictures of tags and frame number locations along with the tables, and explanations lay out a clear path to finding and decoding the serial number for your truck. Whether you are searching for information to identify a new purchase or verifying the year and model of a restoration project, this book gives you the tools you need!

Traces the development and unceasing popularity of the pickup truck in America

Dodge's most famous trucks from WWII through the '80s; military and civilian versions with mechanical specifications and production figures.