10 Facts Nobody Knows About The Dodge Lil’ Red Express | HotCars

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In an era when cars and trucks were having their power output cut in half when compared to the same model just a decade earlier, Dodge built this truck and it became an icon of power.

While most v8 powered trucks of the era needed a trip to the speed shop and a platinum card to get them running again, these trucks had the speed, the looks and the power buyers wanted. It was a strange story that these vehicles were killed in just 2 two years.

10 It Had A Cousin Called The Warlock

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This truck was available in black, orange, red and green and was in both 2 and 4-wheel-drive configurations. Whereas the Lil’ Red Express was all about straight-line speed and only available with upswept exhaust and two-wheel-drive. There apparently was a Warlock II available in 1980 after the 1978-1979 run for the Lil’ Red Express.

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The Warlock package apparently started in either 1976 or 1977 depending on who tells the story. The Warlock could be ordered with any of the powertrain options but needed a flareside shortbed.

9 It Used A Free-Breathing Police Interceptor Engine

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The first year of the engine even used competition cylinder heads and a high-rise aluminum intake manifold, while the second year used the basic police package.

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Both years came with a free-breathing exhaust system and could be had with a heavy-duty automatic transmission. The 4 barrel carburetors were 30% larger than most other cars of this era including much larger engines.

8 The Interior Was Much More Appealing Than In A Standard Pickup

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The seat was available as both a bench seat and a split bucket seat arrangement. Of course CB radios were installed by dealers.

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The standard gauge cluster and steering wheel were muscle car styled options and were not the normal truck equipment. This was before truck interiors became luxurious.

7 The 440 V8 Was Never An Option But Two Were Built As A Trial

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There were two built to show what 440-powered versions would look like, and they were displayed in various auto shows in Canada and The United States.

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The standard 360 powered Lil’ Red Express was not sold in California, Maryland, Florida, Oregon, or Washington as it could not meet noise ordinance requirements despite being exempted from emissions requirements.

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6 The Steel Wheels Were Made By An Aftermarket Firm And Fitted As Standard

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The package included 5 slot 15″x8″ wheels, a rear stabilizer bar, heavy-duty shocks, and raised white letter LR60 series

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By: Jason Bagnall
Title: 10 Facts Nobody Knows About The Dodge Lil’ Red Express | HotCars
Sourced From: www.hotcars.com/facts-about-dodge-lil-red-express/
Published Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:30:21 GMT

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