1979 Dodge Lil Red Express Truck

Condition:	Used
Date of Manufacture:	07/1979
Kilometres:	52,000
For Sale by:	Private Seller
Doors:	2
Manufacturer:	Dodge
Colour:	Red
Model:	Lil Red Express
Engine Size (litre):	6.0
Type of Title:	Clear (most titles)
Body Type:	Utility
Safety Features:	Back Seat Safety Belts
Options:	Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, AM, FM Stereo, CD Player
Transmission:	Automatic
Right, Left Hand Drive:	Left-Hand Drive
Fuel Type:	Petrol
Price:	AU $34,500.00
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1979 Dodge Lil Red Express pick up Truck
Exterior: Medium Canyon Red, excellent conditionInterior: Black, excellent conditionA very good example of the limited production Red Express Trucks builtonly in 1978 79.Motor: 360 cu in V8 with 4bbl Thermoquad carb, 225 hp.Transmission: 727 auto transmission, heavy Duty Torqueflite Trans (labelled LOADFLITE) Gearing: for acceleration with 3.55 ratioCold A/C,Bucket seats just been recovered, Power steering and brakes, AM/FM. 10 CDstacker hidden awayRe-sanded oak bed with coats of marine grade clear, with stainless steelstrips, chains and hardware, New oak side boards. Solid 304 stainless dual steel exhaust stacks that exit behind the cab, Dual-snorkel fresh air intake, chrome valvecovers, heavy duty valve springs, cold air induction. It is fully equipped with powersteering, power brakes, air conditioning and 3-spoke steeringwheel. Chrome everywhere. Nice wheels and rubber. Decals and wood and everything about this truck is stock. Everything is factory with no modifications so this will suit the purists. Below are some sales pitches on explaining these trucks lifted from the net.Introduced by Dodge in March of 1978, the LilRed Express was engineered as muscle truck and built on the short wheelbaseD150 platform. In 1978, only 2,188 were produced and in 1979 the productionjumped to 5,118. Uniqueto the Lil Red Express were bright red paint with gold striping chrome exhauststacks with heat guards step-side bed with wood trim and factory AM/FM.Being top of the line model this vehicle is well optioned for vintage truckwith power steering power brakes AM/FM radio vinyl bench seat seat belts andaluminum wheels with white letter radial tires. What better way to stand out atthe cars shows than to pull up in limited edition truck!The Lil Red Express is iconic and instantlyrecognizable with its dual-exhaust system consisting of chrome-plated verticaltailpipes mounted behind the cab, giving it that Semi Truck feel. Otherfeatures include small-block Dodge V8 engine with four-barrel carburetormated to an automatic transmission. The truck is finished in Medium Canyon Redwith black interior. Gold accent striping and decals contribute to thetruck's distinct look, along with the wood trim on the bed, alloy wheels, andchrome plated side steps. The truck also has power steering and brakes. TheLi'l Red Express is truly customized vehicle for the Dodge enthusiast and itcame fully equipped in this basic manner from the factory. This represents thefirst of only two years of limited production for this model.At the time the Lil' Red Express was built itwas the fastest American vehicle at the time from to 100 mph. In the late '70's government emissions standards relativelykilled all muscle in cars. Dodge decided to rebel with the ''Adult Toys'' linethat also included the ''Warlock'' and the ''Midnight Express''. The Lil' RedExpress had special High Performance 360 C.I. 4-barrel small block enginecode (EH1) which was modified version of the 360 police engine (E58) producing225 net horsepower 3800 RPM. The package also included Hemi style mufflerswith crossover pipe breathing through chrome stacks located behind the cab,a special 727 transmission and 3.55:1 rear gearing. These trucks are mean andcertainly stand out in the crowd as rare, bold American production trucks.Check out some video by copying this into your browser https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4LDXsTGdrs or email john at edicustoms dot com dot au or phone 0417733057 or come by and take it for drive.

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