Lil’ Red Back from the Dead!

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1979. Three Mile Island has a potential meltdown after someone fell asleep at the water cooling division. First Class stamps continue to rise in price reaching a staggering .15 cents. And John Wayne passes on into the next frontier. Dodge continued their “Adult Toys” advertising campaign with the final year of the Lil’ Red Express truck and everyone left wondering what that big black thing in the glovebox was with an on/off switch? Anywho, minor changes came from the 78 model. A new grille, 8” wheels all around, and catalytic converters were some of the more notable changes. But the stacks were back for another year!

















So here’s my new to me Express. All original, unrestored, sitting since 1999, and ready for its next adventure. What’s that gonna be? Not sure. Once it gets here next week I’ll do a once over and develop a game plan. This could go one of two ways; restoration or full restomod fun daily driver. So stay tuned, more to come!!

Cheers
Dave