1977 Dodge Adventurer SE 150 Short Bed Pickup
"The popular Dodge conventional cab pickup is destined to be more popular than ever this year. That's because, like all Dodge pickups for '77, it combines proven Dodge durability advantages with new features that offer even more value for the money. New front end styling, for example, that includes a bright, new grille and nine exterior colors, new options such as smart wheel covers, full length body side moulding, (sic), and Sky Lite roof. Plus new interior style; striking Adventurer SE, Adventurer, and Custom interiors that set new standards for truck trim." From the 1977 Dodge Truck brochure.
For consignment, a 1977 Dodge Adventurer SE 150 short bed pickup truck, showing 6,306 miles which are non actual. The original sales brochure is wonderfully simple, showing tough Dodge pickups in a variety of settings in which you might find yourself. On top of a cliff carrying your hang glider, on the coastline with a bed cap that offers a camping opportunity, on a construction job site, and finally, a black Warlock edition whose driver is conversing with some young ladies on motorcycles. Dodge also offered the heavier duty Ramcharger in '77, but the Adventurer provided the preferred pedestrian adventure.
Exterior
That bright grille Dodge talks about is instantly recognizable as it spans the width and puts vertical marker lights to the inside of the round headlights, and they share a bezel. There are hints of body color up front but a large chrome bumper underscores the grille and takes up front real estate and all of this metalwork is in great condition. There's plenty of color in profile and in this case, it's a shade of brown known as Russet Poly, fitting for the era, and looking good on the square body and bed of the truck. The wide side molding carries from the front to that back and takes in the wheels surround trim in a clean presentation while the tailgate is dominated by a full trim panel with a geometric design that is epic 70's. While in back, we note a clean rear bumper with flat edges and square design over dual exhaust chrome tips. 15-inch chrome wheels accentuate the truck and carry 70 series tires, and a vinyl tonneau smooths out the bed covering a clean, body colored space. The only imperfections are a few bubbles down low on the truck.
Interior
"Trucks never had it so stylish!" proclaims the brochure, and for this period of time, it's hard to argue! The door panels are a, yes, luxurious compilation of rich, black vinyl over a carpeted kick panel and surrounding a dark woodgrain center section where the black grains of the wood aplenty seamlessly with the truck's interior palette. Black bucket seats flank a kid-friendly jumper seat in the middle and all are in very good shape. Wood grain adorns the steering wheel center and the dash itself as a plastic panel where four small gauges sit to the side of the speedometer and the AM/FM/Cassette player to the right, followed by a tachometer rather roughly added. The floor is covered with black loop carpet and a textured panel in the ceiling serves as the headliner, also in decent condition along with smooth visors.
Drivetrain
A relatively clean engine is found in the bay and it's a 360ci V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor and an A727 Torqueflite 3-speed automatic transmission back it up and sending power to the 8 inch rear. This truck has power steering and air conditioning along with power brakes as front disc and rear drums.
Undercarriage
Sufficiently clean underneath with the typical appearance of surface rust on certain components. Since the gas tank is on the left side, the dual exhaust runs in tandem to the right of the driveshaft and travels through glasspack style mufflers before splitting to go around the spare tire and head out the back, split wide. A drop of oil on the pan and only residual oil is found on the transmission pan and the rest of the underside is dry and free of debris. Suspension is fairly standard with coil springs up front and leaf springs in the rear.
Drive-Ability
Utilitarian simplicity is met with a touch of woodgrain luxury, (albeit faux wood), and this produces a comfortable cabin with narrow pillars and lots of window space making for great visibility. The 360 starts up without issue and carries us onto the test loop where the truck runs fine, tracks well on those tall tires, and handles with the gentle roll of trucks from this era. When vehicles are simple like this, that can only mean one thing. Less to break! And indeed, all of the functional items in the truck work as intended save for the tachometer not tracking rpm's and we did note a slight miss in the engine. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase. '
What once was common and unexceptional is now cool in its austerity and what a '77 lacks in creature comforts, it gains in uncomplicated but stylish interiors and rugged steel exteriors. This was before plastic became dominant trim and there's a strong permanence to metal that plastic just can't duplicate. A great period color, a clean interior, a fine V8, and a covered and clean bed make this Dodge pickup one to have! Are you ready for your personal adventure? Get in on this brown beauty!
D14BF7S182779
D-2 Wheel Drive
1-1/2 Ton
4-Standard Cab Fleetside
B-6001 To 10000 GVWR
F-360ci 2bbl V8
7-1977
S-Warren, MI Assy Plant
182779-Sequential Unit Number
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