1976 Motorhome Doghouse

[Dan Phillips]

Hey all,

Does anybody know about the differences in doghouses? I visited the junkyard today and compared one from a 1977 van and a 1999 ish van. THey were identical, save the ashtray. So mefigured that they are all the same. Picked out a nice one, got it home and discovered that mine does not have a tranny hump and that it is shorter than the one I picked out (probably due to the A/C vent housing on the 1976). On what years are they compatible?

Thanks!

Dan

[pittwagen]

Typically vans of the 71-77 vintage should fit but there are be some exceptions and/or differences.

Several of us also belong to a 71-77 Dodge van specific forum and there was a recent thread outlining the differences found. You should find that useful. Here is the link:

http://moparbvans.proboards106.com/index.cgi?board=bodysheet&action=display&thread=1199036100

Good luck.

[DANVAN]

From what I know, there r 2 different dog houses available, but I dont know the details.

[Ram3500Dually]

78 was the year of the new dash. As stated earlier 71 to 77 should be the same.

[Dodgevanman]

There were differences early on, like 71-74, then 75-77. 78-97 should basically be the same with minor differences in style. 98-03 were very short covers due to the fact that engine was moved forward significantly.