The Medium-Tonnage Conventional Cab Dodges changed more then any other big Dodge built during its lifetime. The Medium Tonnage went from 1961 until 1973 using the "Sweptline" Body style and then changed in 1974 to the same sheetmetal that the pickups were using at the time. They would last in the states until 1977 when they, like their bigger brothers, were dropped. They continued to produced them in Mexico though, through about 1999 when Daimler-Benz bought into Chrysler and the company became Daimler-Chrysler. This was due in part to Daimler-Benz already having interest in the medium-duty truck market and not wanting the Dodge Trucks to cut into that segment. They continued to 1993 with the pickup style sheetmetal, and from 1994 until their demise, they used the sheetmetal of what is commonly referred to as the second generation Dodges. They were offered as a 4500, 5500 or 6500 models.

The year was 1969, the grille used in the Dodges at the time was only done for '68 and '69. The hood was in it's first year of use and would be the design until '73, the last year for this body style.
Available in GVW's from 12,000 to 25,500 lbs., the new Dodge conventional cab models retain all the most valuable features of previous models. Features like solid all-welded construction with box section beams at stress points, husky door hinges reinforced deep into doors, thick cushioning rubber body mounts, and extensive protection against rust. At the same time, several important changes have been made to modernize the truck's appearance and add more comfort safety. For example, the front end has been restyled, instrument cluster and controls have been streamlined, new two-speed wipers have been included as standard equipment, and shoulder belts have been made available as an option (regular lap belts are standard, of course). The Dodge medium-tonnage conventional cab is just about the most durable tightly built cab going, and an exceptional value by any truck user's standards.