1965
| Production | 1965–1971 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 170 cu in Slant-6 I6 225 cu in Slant-6 I6 318 cu in A V8 273 cu in LA V8 383 cu in RB V8, 258 hp (192 kW) and 375 lb·ft (508 N·m) gross 318 cu in LA V8, 160 hp (119 kW) |
| Transmission | 3-speed dash mounted or column mounted lever shifted automatic |
The D Series was redesigned for 1965. Big news was a wider tailgate and the replacement of the A series engines with the updated LA series. In 1967, the D Series trucks received big-block 383 2-barrel engines as a standard option.
From 1965 until the early 80's, the D series were assembled by the Automotive Equipment Group (מכשירי תנועה בע"מ) in Israel at a new factory located at Nazareth-I'llit (תעשיות רכב נצרת-עלית), using straight 4 & 6 gasoline engines with manual transmission. This factory also produced the Jeep Wagoneer SUV for the Israeli army, and UK Ford Escort & Ford Transit vehicles for the civilian market. The D Series were made both for the civilian market and for the Israeli army. The models were D100 & D200 light trucks, D500 truck, and the D600 truck with the straight 6 engine and having on-demand 4 wheel drive. There was also a bus version made (mainly for army use). This bus was a 20 seat bus built on the chassis of the D500 truck using the straight 4 engine with front & rear hydraulic doors, complete D500 front end & hood, and D500 dashboard.
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