Posted By: 1967GTX440
Lil red truck - 05/20/13 03:32 PM
I am not to familar with these trucks in 1978 did they make any with a 440 and if so how may I was told they are rare and only 7 were made.Thanks for any info
Lil red truck
I am not to familar with these trucks in 1978 did they make any with a 440 and if so how may I was told they are rare and only 7 were made.Thanks for any info
Posted By: 76dodgeboy
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 03:36 PM
"Lil Red Express" They all came with 360s but I've heard of 1 or 2 with 440s 
Posted By: cogen80
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 04:51 PM
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Thanks for any info
lil red express trucks came with the EH1 360 4bbl motor,727 and a 3.55 geares 9 1/4" rear. options were a/c and black or red int with bench or bucket seats and thats about it for options.
78 there were around 2000 made and in 79 there were around 5000 made.
Posted By: Mopar2DBone
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 04:53 PM
I have never heard of a Lil Red Express coming from the factory with a 440.. Warlock ? Yes but never heard of one in the Express. But that doesn't mean somebody didn't have the money and means to have one built that way...
Posted By: cogen80
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 04:54 PM
Posted By: Golden-Arm
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 05:05 PM
that's only if you didn't have enough money to order one of the left over hemis. i heard a couple of hemis were built, with some old engines they found in a container in the back lot. 
*of course there were no big blocks.
*of course there were no big blocks.
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 05:05 PM
What are these trucks worth? I seen a 78 that was in poor rusted condition yesterday here in Grand Forks. He wanted 3995.00 for it and honestly with the amount of rust I don't think it would be worth all the $$$ necessary to fix it up. I should take a pix of it and post it to see what you guys think.
Posted By: Mopar2DBone
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 05:29 PM
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What are these trucks worth? I seen a 78 that was in poor rusted condition yesterday here in Grand Forks. He wanted 3995.00 for it and honestly with the amount of rust I don't think it would be worth all the $$$ necessary to fix it up. I should take a pix of it and post it to see what you guys think.
If its a rust bucket that sounds a little high to me.. Really depends on options and how complete the truck was ( Air cleaner, fresh air ducts, chrome steps, stacks, bucket seats, etc...) Supposedly only around 680 or so of the 1978 models have survived...Just like many project vehicles it will never be a money maker but its a labor of love...
Posted By: cogen80
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 06:37 PM
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What are these trucks worth? I seen a 78 that was in poor rusted condition yesterday here in Grand Forks. He wanted 3995.00 for it and honestly with the amount of rust I don't think it would be worth all the $$$ necessary to fix it up. I should take a pix of it and post it to see what you guys think.
they are all over the place.. have seen real nice restored ones that guys are 14+k. but i don't seem to see them actually sell.
78 is worth more than the 79 because of the production numbers.
problem is you have to put a lot of money into it and it and in the end it won't be worth so much. plus the air cleaner, air tubes,wood,chrome stps and stacks are the expensive parts. if they are not there its gonna cost you to get them. some of it is repopped but it sure isn't cheap.
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 07:06 PM
Quote:Well , I took a few pix in the rain; couldn't get the hood open to see what surprises there were. But it is in rough shape; grille dented, lots of rust, bed wood rotten and lots of dents. here are a few pix.Quote:
What are these trucks worth? I seen a 78 that was in poor rusted condition yesterday here in Grand Forks. He wanted 3995.00 for it and honestly with the amount of rust I don't think it would be worth all the $$$ necessary to fix it up. I should take a pix of it and post it to see what you guys think.
they are all over the place.. have seen real nice restored ones that guys are 14+k. but i don't seem to see them actually sell.
78 is worth more than the 79 because of the production numbers.
problem is you have to put a lot of money into it and it and in the end it won't be worth so much. plus the air cleaner, air tubes,wood,chrome stps and stacks are the expensive parts. if they are not there its gonna cost you to get them. some of it is repopped but it sure isn't cheap.
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 07:07 PM
Pix of window for sale sign
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 07:08 PM
Rust areas
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 07:09 PM
Another
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 07:10 PM
Bed; this truck is going to need a lot of love 
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 07:11 PM
Grille
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 07:14 PM
Last one; what's it worth fellas?
Posted By: basketcase
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 07:23 PM
I'd offer $2800, fix the rust, and drive it as a truck.
Posted By: 98RAM1500
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 08:16 PM
It does look rough, I can already see that the original exhaust tips are wrong, & the tailights...I give no more than 2500.00 for it if it has the original engine, trans, aircleaner, chrome valve covers, tubes, wheels, ect, ect.
Try to talk him down for sure.
Try to talk him down for sure.
Posted By: 76dodgeboy
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 09:09 PM
Hahahaha. 700 Left
Another Option was a suregrip otherwise the "Hotrod" Truck was a one wheel wonder
Another Option was a suregrip otherwise the "Hotrod" Truck was a one wheel wonder
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 09:14 PM
Too much ND/MN rust for me to take on and it is about $2,500 too high on the price. 
Posted By: Mopar2DBone
Re: Lil red truck - 05/20/13 09:18 PM
If you are in the market for one of these trucks keep looking. There are better deals out there.. Would like to see pics of interior and under hood for a total assessment.. The original wheels are a big plus as they are very pricey...
Posted By: basketcase
Re: Lil red truck - 05/21/13 03:05 AM
wonder why they never put a 4 speed in those
Posted By: Hooligan
Re: Lil red truck - 05/21/13 05:23 PM
I think a 440 was available in the 1978 Midnite Express trucks, but I might have just been dreamin'
Posted By: redraptor
Re: Lil red truck - 05/21/13 08:55 PM
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1978 Midnite Express trucks, but I might have just been dreamin'
That whole thing is a dream.
Posted By: blaze
Re: Lil red truck - 05/22/13 03:10 AM
I think a 440 was available in the 1978 Midnite Express trucks, but I might have just been dreamin'
Midnite Express trucks weren't factory built were they? Did the dealers put them together?
Midnite Express trucks weren't factory built were they? Did the dealers put them together?
Posted By: slantsic
Re: Lil red truck - 05/22/13 11:43 PM
What a rag I only want 2500 fer my 87 with almost no body rust.tell him 2k.
Posted By: 340SHORTY
Re: Lil red truck - 05/23/13 12:28 AM
WOW I better jack the price up on my shorty bu another grand !!!
Posted By: Golden-Arm
Re: Lil red truck - 05/23/13 04:05 AM
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WOW I better jack the price up on my shorty bu another grand !!!
Posted By: Hooligan
Re: Lil red truck - 05/23/13 02:49 PM
Hah! That must be why they named it the "Midnite" express!
I wish my dream was about the Hemi Express instead!
I wish my dream was about the Hemi Express instead!
Posted By: Hooligan
Re: Lil red truck - 05/23/13 02:53 PM
I have no idea...everything that I know comes from GOOGLE or my "Easy button"!
And I believe everything that I read on GOOGLE!
And I believe everything that I read on GOOGLE!
Posted By: rickstershemi
Re: Lil red truck - 05/23/13 10:51 PM
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I think a 440 was available in the 1978 Midnite Express trucks, but I might have just been dreamin'
Midnite Express trucks weren't factory built were they? Did the dealers put them together?
A 440 option was available in mid 70's pickups with the 6100 GVW pkg only....this I do know
Posted By: Hemi_Ram
Re: Lil red truck - 05/24/13 04:11 AM
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WOW I better jack the price up on my shorty by another grand !!!
Absolutely; as this LRE needs a lot, lot of work.
Posted By: SANDYinNS Canada
Re: Lil red truck - 05/26/13 03:27 AM
Quote:
Thanks for any info
There are 5 known vins of Canadian 440 express trucks D code trucks. I know of 2 . 1 showed up on Kijiji a few years back Heavily modified and apart. Ownwer wanted 40K for it. ..had it been restored or a virgin original, I would have bought it.
The other 1 belongs to a friend of very credible member here. He has seen and verified it as real.
Posted By: moparmojo
Re: Lil red truck - 05/29/13 09:20 PM
Quote:Quote:
Thanks for any info
There are 5 known vins of Canadian 440 express trucks D code trucks. I know of 2 . 1 showed up on Kijiji a few years back Heavily modified and apart. Ownwer wanted 40K for it. ..had it been restored or a virgin original, I would have bought it.
The other 1 belongs to a friend of very credible member here. He has seen and verified it as real.
Proof is in the pudding. I doubt they made any 440 Canadian versions. More likely, a 440 was an easy swap or the truck was doped up to be an LRE when it really wasnt. But like I said get some details, post the vin ect so when can all discuss. However, my 2cents is they don't exist as he LRE crowd is pretty savvy.
Posted By: savoy64
Re: Lil red truck - 05/29/13 11:20 PM
i got a little green truck at my house----made me wonder if you had a Red-Green truck would it be covered in duct tape?...bob
Posted By: rickstershemi
Re: Lil red truck - 05/29/13 11:33 PM
Well one thing is true.....back in the 60's - 70's you could custom order up some wild combo's if you wanted to pay the price.....my cousin ordered a late 60's or early 70's f-100 or 150.....don't quite remember which or what year....with a 427 and car 4-speed and shifter....the only reason I know this to be fact is I picked it up from the dealer for him.....so who knows 
He was a sale manager at Wilmington Ford in Mass.
Rickster
He was a sale manager at Wilmington Ford in Mass.
Rickster
Posted By: Golden-Arm
Re: Lil red truck - 05/29/13 11:38 PM
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Proof is in the pudding.
yes, this.
Posted By: bboogieart
Re: Lil red truck - 05/30/13 01:26 AM
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I got a little green truck at my house----made me wonder if you had a Red-Green truck would it be covered in duct tape?...bob
Sure why not. If you don't find it handsome you should at least find it handy.
Posted By: SANDYinNS Canada
Re: Lil red truck - 05/30/13 06:49 AM
Quote:Quote:Quote:
Thanks for any info
There are 5 known vins of Canadian 440 express trucks D code trucks. I know of 2 . 1 showed up on Kijiji a few years back Heavily modified and apart. Ownwer wanted 40K for it. ..had it been restored or a virgin original, I would have bought it.
The other 1 belongs to a friend of very credible member here. He has seen and verified it as real.
Proof is in the pudding. I doubt they made any 440 Canadian versions. More likely, a 440 was an easy swap or the truck was doped up to be an LRE when it really wasnt. But like I said get some details, post the vin ect so when can all discuss. However, my 2cents is they don't exist as he LRE crowd is pretty savvy.
The first 5 were early 78 d code warlocks converted to lil reds at creative industries. They were sent out as promo rigs for the package why they were 440's who knows but they were I have the vin for the one that was on Kijiji . I believe the other member here may have the rest.
If a decent one comes up I will grab it. Been watching for 1 to surface never say never with a mopar!