Car collectors are now buying classic pickup trucks to help diversify their collections. Some feel vehicles from the 40s and 50s like the [International Harvester Pickups] make a good choice from a collectible point of view. While others are scooping up limited edition models built in the 70s. The modern versions offer improved power and comfort over their older counterparts.
Adding a Classic pickup to your fleet makes a lot of sense, because they can multitask. Use it as a daily driver or to run heavy duty errands. They're perfect for hauling classic wooden boats or towing other vintage automobiles to shows. Here we'll focus on the Dodge Lil Red Express pickup truck. This limited edition, sharp looking hauler is instantly recognizable.
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In seventy-nine they went to quad headlights where the high beams had separate bulbs. There's also quite a difference in the front grilles. The first year had a classic look with large crossbars. The seventy-nine model year sported a more modern design.
Stock Power Train Options
Automobiles from the mid to late 70s weren't known for their large horsepower numbers. The Dodge Lil Red Express had the most impressive engine and transmission parts the company could scrape together at the time. The small block 360 CID V8 with a four barrel carburetor is standard equipment. Chrysler Corporation used this engine in their heavy-duty police interceptor and government fleet vehicles. With a horsepower rating of 230 the 360 CID was king of the mountain.
Dodge didn't stop there. They Dusted off some old high-performance 727 three speed automatic transmissions to mate with the V-8. For those that don't remember, Chrysler installed the 727 model automatic behind a few [hemi-powered muscle cars] in the late 60s. You could also find this in [first generation Dodge Chargers] with big block engines. Chrysler had so much faith in this transmission they slid it behind [the second generation Dodge Charger's equipped with a 440 six pack]. These engines produced north of 425 …show more content…
Most Dodge D-150 trucks had a 2:73 highway gear ratio installed at the factory. The Lil Red Express came standard with a performance oriented 3:55 limited slip differential. This means a two tire burnout instead of a one wheel wonder.
Little Red Express Truck Facts
At a time in American automotive history when they only made a handful of interesting vehicles, the Dodge Lil Red Express truck stood out head and shoulders from the rest. Chrysler Corporation once famous for its performance took the word express very seriously. This represented Dodge's fastest production vehicle from the 1978 and 79 model years. Experts report the [Express truck quarter-mile performance] in the fourteen second range. This is Right off the showroom floor with no modifications.
Probably one of the most compelling reasons to own this truck is its one-of-a-kind styling and features. The short bed flare side pickup with functional stack exhaust exiting above the roof line is unique. Beautiful wood details like wooden bed planks and real wood side panel inserts give the truck a refined
Adding a Classic pickup to your fleet makes a lot of sense, because they can multitask. Use it as a daily driver or to run heavy duty errands. They're perfect for hauling classic wooden boats or towing other vintage automobiles to shows. Here we'll focus on the Dodge Lil Red Express pickup truck. This limited edition, sharp looking hauler is instantly recognizable.
Lil …show more content…
In seventy-nine they went to quad headlights where the high beams had separate bulbs. There's also quite a difference in the front grilles. The first year had a classic look with large crossbars. The seventy-nine model year sported a more modern design.
Stock Power Train Options
Automobiles from the mid to late 70s weren't known for their large horsepower numbers. The Dodge Lil Red Express had the most impressive engine and transmission parts the company could scrape together at the time. The small block 360 CID V8 with a four barrel carburetor is standard equipment. Chrysler Corporation used this engine in their heavy-duty police interceptor and government fleet vehicles. With a horsepower rating of 230 the 360 CID was king of the mountain.
Dodge didn't stop there. They Dusted off some old high-performance 727 three speed automatic transmissions to mate with the V-8. For those that don't remember, Chrysler installed the 727 model automatic behind a few [hemi-powered muscle cars] in the late 60s. You could also find this in [first generation Dodge Chargers] with big block engines. Chrysler had so much faith in this transmission they slid it behind [the second generation Dodge Charger's equipped with a 440 six pack]. These engines produced north of 425 …show more content…
Most Dodge D-150 trucks had a 2:73 highway gear ratio installed at the factory. The Lil Red Express came standard with a performance oriented 3:55 limited slip differential. This means a two tire burnout instead of a one wheel wonder.
Little Red Express Truck Facts
At a time in American automotive history when they only made a handful of interesting vehicles, the Dodge Lil Red Express truck stood out head and shoulders from the rest. Chrysler Corporation once famous for its performance took the word express very seriously. This represented Dodge's fastest production vehicle from the 1978 and 79 model years. Experts report the [Express truck quarter-mile performance] in the fourteen second range. This is Right off the showroom floor with no modifications.
Probably one of the most compelling reasons to own this truck is its one-of-a-kind styling and features. The short bed flare side pickup with functional stack exhaust exiting above the roof line is unique. Beautiful wood details like wooden bed planks and real wood side panel inserts give the truck a refined