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Dodge Li'l Red
Express Truck
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About The 1978 Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck |
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Above:
1978
Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck. Photo from the 2003 Mopar
Nationals. |
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The Dodge
division of the Chrysler Corporation released the Li'l Red
Express Truck In 1978 one of the most unique Dodge trucks
that had ever been produced. The Li'l Red Express was not
only a real looker but these trucks were also real
performers also. In 1978 The Dodge Li'l Red Express was the
fastest American made vehicle from 0 to 100 MPH as tested by
Car and Driver magazine.
Because of a
loophole in the emissions regulations the 1978 Dodge Li'l
Red Express Truck's did not have catalytic converters what
the Li'l Red Express did have was a special High Performance
360 C.I. 4-barrel small block engine code (EH1) which
was a modified version of the 360 police engine (E58)
producing 225 net horsepower @ 3800 RPM. The package also
included Hemi style mufflers with a crossover pipe breathing
through 2 chrome stacks located behind the cab, a special
727 transmission and 3.55:1 rear gearing.
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Above:
1978
Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck. Photo from the 2003 Mopar
Nationals. |
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The 1978 Dodge
Li'l Red Express Truck rode on GR60x15 raised white letter
tires on 7-inch Chrome wheels up front and LR60x15 on 8-inch
chrome wheels on the rear and there was no spare included.
All 1978 Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck's were automatics the
interiors were available with a standard bench seat in red
or black or with optional buckets and a fold down arm/rest
console which was available both years. 1978 and some early
1979 Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck's used the
"tuff" steering wheel.
The
Dodge Li'l Red Express Truck was a hit with dealers and
public 2,188 were produced in 1978
making these truck's very sought after and very valuable
these days. |
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