When you own an automotive repair shop, your shop vehicle can be either a representative of your business, or simply a means of getting parts from one location to another. For many of us, a shop truck for a parts supplier is usually a clean, white, modern pickup with the company name stickered all over the truck. A shop truck for an engine shop is usually an old truck that’s been beat all to hell, and while it likely has a pretty nice drivetrain, the body and paint would lead you to believe otherwise.
This shop truck that we found on eBay recently is the epitome of the badass shop truck that can run like a bat outa Hell, but has the weathered, patina look that makes us think it’s just an old beater. But this road racing example is more than just a shop truck, it’s a runner that looks more suited for the track than it does for shucking parts back and forth.
It’s a 1970 Dodge D100 that has been completely customized with a built 360 V8 with a bunch of go-fast goodies under the hood helping it to pump out a healthy 365 horsepower, which the owner has stated was detuned. Behind that is a close ratio four-speed sending the power to a QuickChange rearend and some wide sticky meats all around with Wilwood stopping power all around.
But inside the truck is a parts driver’s dream: a race inspired cockpit with full gauges, leather racing seats, and air conditioning. So if you’re in the market for a new old shop truck, give it a look. But be prepared to plop down some cash, as the “Buy It Now” price is about the price of a brand new truck with such amenities at $50,000. Would you rather have an old truck like this to represent your shop, or a new truck with shiny paint and the never ending fear that one day it will come back with a scratch on it. Oh, this shop truck hides those scratches very well with the custom paint and graphics!