This 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express truck is finished in red with gold graphics over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 360ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes an oak-trimmed bed, vertical exhaust stacks, a chrome rear bumper, running boards, a hitch receiver, and a wood front bumper. The truck was purchased by the seller in 2002.
The Li’l Red Express was based on the Dodge D150 pickup with…
This 1979 Dodge Li’l Red Express truck is finished in red with gold graphics over black vinyl upholstery and is powered by a 360ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes an oak-trimmed bed, vertical exhaust stacks, a chrome rear bumper, running boards, a hitch receiver, and a wood front bumper. The truck was purchased by the seller in 2002.
The Li’l Red Express was based on the Dodge D150 pickup with the Utiline stepside bed, and 5,118 examples were produced for the 1979 model year. The model features stacked quad headlights, a flatter hood, and a revised grille, and is finished in Medium Canyon Red (PY3450) with an oak-trimmed bed, chrome bumpers, vertical exhaust stacks, and gold pinstripes and graphics. Additional equipment includes a hitch receiver, a wood front bumper, and silver running boards.
Silver 15″ American Racing wheels are mounted with 255/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. Braking power is provided by front discs and rear drums.
The cab features bucket seats upholstered in black vinyl joined with a matching dashboard and door panels with wood accents. Amenities include a Sanyo AM/FM/cassette stereo, manual windows and door locks, and tilt-out vent windows. The driver’s seat has a tear that has been patched with black tape, and a fire extinguisher is mounted under the driver’s seat.
The two-spoke steering wheel fronts an 85-mph speedometer, an AutoMeter tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 64k miles.
The 360ci V8 was factory rated at 225 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque and features an air cleaner with “360 Express” graphics.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.