What a pleasant woman! I never realized how powerful these were/are. Very nice sound on a very nice truck. I have such a fondness for the late '70's. A great time in my life.
As the muscle cars were fading away, the manufacturers started offering some cool packages on their pickups and persuaded many to buy their first pickup . This Dodge was the best example of those pickups being offered being more than stripes and custom wheels with the unique wood trim, wood floor in the box and most of all those pipes that really set it apart. If you were around at the time you were very aware of these pickups and if you are seeing one for the first time here you will be impressed and become a fan. Gina is a smart lady. When she had an opportunity to learn about cars she did. To all the young people out there, learn as much as you can about cars and whatever as it will always pay off down the road. Thanks Gina and Lou for bringing this level of variety to My Car Story.
Thanks. Interestingly I bought my FIRST PICK,UP truck in 2007( GMC CANYON LE/2 W drive/4 CYL/ air/Cruise/AUTO/tilt/PS& PB/ tow / light package.....) first new Vehicle In Years, as my first “two”: 70 CORONET 383/loaded,; & 77 TRans AM Spec/ Hurst/loaded., were sort of PERFORMANCE...Actually, the 2007 CANYON was perfect size ( about half as big as the newer pick ups,reasonable mileage & price).. Now I kind of like the CYC,LONES, TRX, ETC. TRUCKS, BOTH big Regular, & the smaller trucks,
I think a Lil Red Express like Gina's is best owned by a Gen X'er or Boomer who knows how to adjust a carb, and has great memories of that era. I got my license in '87, and was a car crazed teen. Every time I saw a Lil Red Express on the road, I was salivating like a puppy, wishing I could afford one☺
I had a neighbor who had a brand new Lil Red Express, after the break in he must have left 3 sets of tires on ground around town. Gina is great!!!! Car girls are ok but they don't beat a great truck chick. Thanks for the great lil truck today Lou, keep'em coming 👍👍😁
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Very nice Lil Red Express! She’s right- the stacks, stepsides and wood just are not seen any more. You’re right, it was the fastest American vehicle available at the time. This one is in impeccable condition. Thanks for sharing Lou!
I am looking for one but that had to fight my friend had one and he totaled it and I should have bought it but I didn't great drug in great lady behind the wheel 2 great
Thanks.. yes, to bad in some way: I in 78-1979 I still had my 1977 HURST/Hatch/77 Special ED /loaded/400(6.6L) TRANS am;; that we ordered in OCT 76 ( finally getting **March 77, less most decals/ pin Stripes)..Anyways, that Pontiac 400 was real Low On Horsepower( though I opened engine up with DIST/carb/intake/transmission redo,etc): though best **driving Car we ever drive , Etc.! I have I imagined THAT TransAm, with a lightweight recent Engine of some 500 HP, AS SOME Pontiac Engineers would have Really Built It!, The gas Crisis in 1974-80,etc : was a real,bummer on engines then: can imagine my 77 Trans Am , withsome of today’s engine/tires ( the FITTED UNiroyal P6 were barely OK)
Super truck. Fantastic combination, great machine and components, but the best upgrade Dodge made was the charming and nice lady. Congratulations for that truck and this charming video ! 🎈
You just gotta love the Li'l Red Express Truck! I love the twin stacks and the wood trim, too. Gena finally got her truck, and what a clean example. Thanks, Lou!
Hi, Lou! Now here's a lady who really knows how to Express herself! Gena is quite the Adventurer indeed! Thank you both for picking us up in this Little Red pickup!
Fabulous and super clean Dodge truck! That sound of 360 V8 is really badass! I like Trail Dusters, Ramchargers and so on. These are trucks with a muscle car spirit! Very nice ride and video, Lou. I enjoyed it. Have a nice day.
Love the lil' red express ! Dodge did those right! Gina keeps this one beautiful, too.! I'm glad she's not afraid to drive it, Lou. When I get a hot rod ,it will be driven - fast ! Didn't know about the non- numbers matching on those... Police engines - go figure! That's cool ! Great feature, lou. Thanks !
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you "Love the lil' red express" :-) You're right, she enjoys driving this one. Glad to read you enjoy this feature, and you're welcome, Lou
Awesome Lil Red Express. Gena is right, you don't see trucks like this anymore. Just seeing this beauty in the driveway would bring a smile to my face.
Well, alright! My phone just notified me of this epic truck being shown on Lou's video! I love Gina's enthusiasm, and her pick in wheels! She graduated in 1979, I graduated in 1982. Long time ago now! But I feel OK, especially thanks to this video!
Hi Michael, Glad to read you're getting notified, and happy to read you enjoy this one :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Fantastic owner!!! Great Lady with a beautiful and awesome truck. Love how she drives it like she stole it, like it was meant to be!!! Really good one Lou!!! 👍👍👍
Ha! This reminds me of the episode from the “Home Improvement” television show when Tim dropped the I-beam from the crane onto Jill’s ‘55 Chevy Nomad. At the end Jill wanted to fix the Nomad and keep driving it because, “These kids like to pull up next to me at a red light and rev their engines. Then I rev MY engine and waste them off the line!” I can imagine the “dislikes” will be from those young’ins in their coffee-can, Rice-burners who endured the same thing with this nice lady, until the lack of the aerodynamics of the truck took over!
OMG Gina thanks for the ride along. My Father always wanted a Lil Red Truck. I see how you can't stop smiling like 2 teenagers ( at least from our generation) when you are driving it.
Hi Pointing Dog, Thank you for viewing and sharing your Father always wanted one like this. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Finally, you review a rod that I have in my arsenal! These trucks ROCK!!! I have a 1979 as well. 110,000 miles on it now. Restored in 1994. Ours has A/C and factory cruse control. My wife and I used it in our wedding in 1995! Sold my 1971 Charger R/T FE5 Red in 2011. Lucky to still have this! Sweet review!!
Oh now that was fun and what a fun lady too! I so remember these trucks and the Warlock that was green too. When I bought my new 1979 Dodge Aspen SE there was one in the showroom floor. I wanted it soo bad but it was much more money than my loaded up Aspen SE. These trucks were sure head turners and I loved them soo much. I am so glad she got the truck she always wanted as they are very scarce in this kind of conditon. Boy that 360 engine really throws you back doesn't it Lou! Nice it had air and power steering and brakes and a nice stereo from the factory. Just a all around fun vehicle! Now that is really a keeper! Thanks for sharing Lou this was fun!
As a Dodge service tech when those trucks were new I can tell you a little about the emission standards for them. In 1975 EPA mandated catalytic converters on all cars and light trucks below a certain GVW. The 100 series trucks fell into this category. By increasing the GVW by 500 LBS. they were above the requirement. That's why in 1975 the 1500 series trucks came out. This was true for all of the big 3 manufactures. Dodge knew that starting in 1979 the government was going to raise the GVW requirement. So in 1978 they decided to have one last hurrah and built the little red express. By the way it was the fastest 0 to 60 and 1/4 mile vehicle produced by any domestic manufacture in 1978. The truck carried on into 1979 but had catalytic converters on it. If you noticed the emission decal on that truck said catalyst on it. The converters didn't slow it down that much as it was using the police interceptor engine.
I love these trucks. So cool to see an owner enjoy this one the way it was meant to be enjoyed. I have never seen one in person. Oddly though I have seen a Warlock in person. Which is even more rare. Thank you for sharing this very cool truck and fun owner. Take care.
Hi YKXZWX, Happy to read you're able to see one right here. Good news! Here is the 1978 version for you too, enjoy! Lou czcams.com/video/3U7pdH8c7Gs/video.html
Lil Red's were so cool and so were the Plymouth Warlock's (which I believe were available with a 400 or a 440) Such a unique truck that sounded awesome and were also a quick truck in their day. So nice! GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Nice truck!!! She didn't change points unkess converted. They all had electronic ignition. And lou your correct, all lil reds had a automatic. I I love it came with a/c, kicken butt with the windows up.
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Very nice Lil' Red. My neighbor across the street has a fetish for these and owns 2 of them.. One is as pristine as this and the other is a resto mod in the works with a procharged 440 in it! Dude also has a Warlock with a 383. So refreshing to sse a lady on the channel! Gena seems like she would be a blast to hang out with. Thanks for the cool vid.
Hi judgegixxer, Happy to read you had a few of them running around your neighborhood. Yeah...Gena and I managed to stay out of the local police station answering questions that day, so it was a lot of FUN :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Looks like you were both having a great time😃‼️ Beautiful condition, always thought they were such a great looking truck, there used to be quite a few of them around here.....either that or I kept seeing the one driving around town! Lol. They also had a black version, I forget what they called it though.
Hi Trip Reviews, Glad the video shares the FUN we're having :-) Glad this one brings back memories of the one(s) you saw in town. The Black one is called the "Warlock", Lou
Lou Costabile warlock? It doesn’t ring a bell, but then it was a long time ago and the black wasn’t as popular either so I probably have totally forgotten the name🤪. All pickups look good on red too.
Nice, love the wood in the bed and out and cool they hooked up the headers to the stacks. I worked with during that time who bought his wife one in MA and the underneath rusted away, such a waste
Congratulations! Magnific, perfect, wonderful. I have miniatures this model truck in various color. A great surprise this model truck in your Channel! Thank you Lou!
Hi DCA RAIL AND CAR, Happy to read you have fun models of this one :-) Fun to mix it up a bit and put this "surprise" on the Channel. You're welcome, Lou
Awesome lil red truck i remember seeing one of those at a car show years ago I have a a lil red express from Johnny Lighting they also were made in limited numbers
@@loucostabile I'm kinda hoping to sell my 2001 Tundra and buy one, or maybe a 454 SS, if my Wife agrees to it/price is right. I had a '73 Fury III back in the 90's with the 360 motor. Was just a 2 barrel, daily driver I bought for 800 bucks, but it was a good runner, put duals on it/kept it tuned, was a fun daily driver☺
Lot of Character for sure, bout as rare as hen’s teeth, very clean driver, side stacks are ultra cool, sounds fantastic under throttle. Little bit of Patina, which makes it authentic.
I've always loved those trucks and this one is in such good condition. I was in my early 20's when this came out and it was a time of smog devices and low horse power. I think the pickups could get away with a little less of the junk on them and could put out more power. The stacks always made people look twice when they saw one. Ram should put the stacks on the TRX and make it really impressive.
Hi Harold, Hope that is a good thing? Lou P.S. My wife always amazes me & only 25% of the time I'm glad about it.......and this is why I video cars to share with you :-)
I love it. I am just bored with keep saying I love it because I have never seen a video from lou I don't like. Even cars that are in not my favorite category are great in their own right. Lou you have a good way with owners. I would be interested in how u started this. You should be recognized nationally for your efforts and demeanor. America needs to see these videos. I hope this post helps you feel as though it's worth whatever troubles it takes to continue these videos on a consistent basis. I. Don't know if there is a.monetary gain for you doing this but I am glad.either wayThanks from my heart it helps my depression if only temporarily
Hi Keith, I'm happy with "I love it" :-) Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you. My pleasure sharing with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
I had the chance to buy 1 in the early 90s, but it needed ALL the wood. Nice to see 1 that is this complete and perfect. The L code 360s had all the best parts that Chrysler had left and when found in trucks, really moved ( No ELBs. Cats were added on some to meet some states emission requirements). 1 of the fastest domestic vehicles you could buy in 79. Only the ultra rare 78s with the U code 440s were faster...
@@loucostabile, because they used the HP engines from police cars, they only came with the 727 automatic transmission. The manual transmission was not available for this specific model.
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Awesome as usual lou and the owner of this truck can work on her own vehicles its great to see a lady under the hood not too many ladies do great video
I rember the first time I saw one irl and I was like dad look at that stepside with stacks and he told me cause his neighbor had one and I was like thats the coolest truck ive ever seen
Hi REPENTLESS, Happy to read this truck brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
When I was a kid I had a neighbor with a early 70s short bed dodger similar to that. His wife thought it was an eyesore and bugged him to get ride of it. Finally in the 90s he did and then bought the current year version of his old truck much to her dismay.
Fastest 0-60 in 1978 and 1979. Beat out the Corvette even! Yes they all were automatics and all had 360 EF1 police engine 225 Horsepower. Could order a 8 track or factory CB radio along with the AM/FM Stereo. Another fact is the red paint. 1978 had "Bright Canyon Red" paint and the 1979 had "Medium Canyon Red". A little darker red then 1978. Hood was different as well as the headlights. Single in 1978 and the quads in 1979. That steering wheel is unique to 1979, as the 1978 used the Tuff wheel.
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LOL!!! "It's just a sexy truck," LOL!!!! Hell yeah. As a kid, with all the down sized cars, detuned engines, and Honda's invading the US car market, it was the last true hotrod on the road. These trucks were the fastest US production auto produced in 78 and 79. I was 12years old, when these hit the market and I was so pissed off when my Dad bought another boring Chevy Scottsdale. These trucks had it all: guys thought they were cool looking, girls thought they were "sexy" or cute, fast, and macho..... It summed up the time to a T. But then again, this might be the last true Chrysler innovation of the old school car engineers, until the Viper hit the road. I mean seriously, at the time, there was nothing on the road like it and custom trucks were not manufactured. Another Chrysler innovation they never got credit. Thanks Lou. Lots of good memories in one rig. Very cool.
Hi Chuck, Happy to read you think this one is "Very cool". "this might be the last true Chrysler innovation of the old school car engineers, until the Viper hit the road." I think you're right. Lou
Hi mouse, 1978 & 1979 were the only two years for the Lil Red Express. Here is a 1978 one (different grill & headlights), enjoy! Lou czcams.com/video/3U7pdH8c7Gs/video.html
Hi Subhagata Datta, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker & her pickup :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
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Nice truck, I always liked these-some differences in 78's were no cats, 100 MPH speedometer, narrower front vs rear wheels, and two round headlights vs 4 rectangular.
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Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)
Hi randy mills jr., Happy to read you appreciate this truck :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Hi Dave, Agreed, it would be great to have more like this. According to CZcams analytics 8% of my audience is women (and I'm going to guess that 60% of that is men watching this Channel on their wives devise). I'll say maybe 2% of my episodes feature a woman, however....when I find woman with vehicles, you'll see them, so stay tuned, Lou
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Just the way it was when they were new.. the Dodge dealers only got a few and had a hard time selling... Just like the yenko camaros... bought a new one in 1968 and the dealer still had all 6 he was allocated... 3 years later time to sell that yenko so I put a ad in the newspaper.. 1968 yenko camaro modified engie $2200.. not one call in 2 weeks.. sold it to my brother for $2000.. so back then cars that were hard to sell are worth big money today....
Well that's a great waker upper this morning.
GOOD MORNING!
What a pleasant woman! I never realized how powerful these were/are. Very nice sound on a very nice truck. I have such a fondness for the late '70's. A great time in my life.
Hi Joseph, Happy to read you learned something, enjoy the sounds, and great news the late 1979's were a good time for you :-) Lou
I was a high school freshman when that truck was new! Disco notwithstanding, the late 70s were good times! Actually, disco was pretty cool. 😊
Well....Keep On Truckin' Gena! Thanks Lou!
Hi Brian SD, Happy to start the morning with a Lil Red Expresso :-) You're welcome, Lou
It's always nice to see someone who really enjoys their car or truck. I am so glad this lady was able to get the truck that she always wanted.
Happy endings are nice :-)
As the muscle cars were fading away, the manufacturers started offering some cool packages on their pickups and persuaded many to buy their first pickup . This Dodge was the best example of those pickups being offered being more than stripes and custom wheels with the unique wood trim, wood floor in the box and most of all those pipes that really set it apart. If you were around at the time you were very aware of these pickups and if you are seeing one for the first time here you will be impressed and become a fan. Gina is a smart lady. When she had an opportunity to learn about cars she did. To all the young people out there, learn as much as you can about cars and whatever as it will always pay off down the road. Thanks Gina and Lou for bringing this level of variety to My Car Story.
Hi Allen, Thanks for sharing your knowledge and advice. My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Thanks. Interestingly I bought my FIRST PICK,UP truck in 2007( GMC CANYON LE/2 W drive/4 CYL/ air/Cruise/AUTO/tilt/PS& PB/ tow / light package.....) first new Vehicle In Years, as my first “two”: 70 CORONET 383/loaded,; & 77 TRans AM Spec/ Hurst/loaded., were sort of PERFORMANCE...Actually, the 2007 CANYON was perfect size ( about half as big as the newer pick ups,reasonable mileage & price).. Now I kind of like the CYC,LONES, TRX, ETC. TRUCKS, BOTH big Regular, & the smaller trucks,
I think a Lil Red Express like Gina's is best owned by a Gen X'er or Boomer who knows how to adjust a carb, and has great memories of that era. I got my license in '87, and was a car crazed teen. Every time I saw a Lil Red Express on the road, I was salivating like a puppy, wishing I could afford one☺
I had a neighbor who had a brand new Lil Red Express, after the break in he must have left 3 sets of tires on ground around town.
Gina is great!!!! Car girls are ok but they don't beat a great truck chick.
Thanks for the great lil truck today Lou, keep'em coming 👍👍😁
Hi Pat, Happy to read this car brings back memories of the Lil Red Express in your town :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
Nice truck I remember those when they came out no one wanted to race against these, and don't forget the warlock.
Hi Johnnie Ours, Happy to read this one brings back memories, Not forgetting about "Blackie" :-) Lou
Or the midnite express?
very collectable these beauties are, nice video Lou !
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Very nice Lil Red Express! She’s right- the stacks, stepsides and wood just are not seen any more.
You’re right, it was the fastest American vehicle available at the time.
This one is in impeccable condition. Thanks for sharing Lou!
I am looking for one but that had to fight my friend had one and he totaled it and I should have bought it but I didn't great drug in great lady behind the wheel 2 great
Good morning L. I always loved these. I had a die cast replica model when i was about 11. It was a 78 with the round headlights. Same truck tho.
Hi Jeff, Happy to start the morning with a Lil Expresso :-) Lou
@@loucostabile Ha!
Thanks.. yes, to bad in some way: I
in 78-1979 I still had my 1977 HURST/Hatch/77 Special ED /loaded/400(6.6L) TRANS am;; that we ordered in OCT 76 ( finally getting **March 77, less most decals/ pin Stripes)..Anyways, that Pontiac 400 was real Low On Horsepower( though I opened engine up with DIST/carb/intake/transmission redo,etc): though best **driving Car we ever drive , Etc.! I have I imagined THAT TransAm, with a lightweight recent Engine of some 500 HP, AS SOME Pontiac Engineers would have Really Built It!, The gas Crisis in 1974-80,etc : was a real,bummer on engines then: can imagine my 77 Trans Am , withsome of today’s engine/tires ( the FITTED UNiroyal P6 were barely OK)
So nice to see you feature a rig owned by a gal, more please
Hi J F, You're right, it's nice to see a rig owned by a gal :-) Might be challenging to find more, but I'll see what I can do, Lou
50's, 60's & 70's Mopar engines were just something else!! Loved those 360 CI engines - sound sooo goood!
Hi Kelly, Happy to read you're enjoying the sounds from this 360 :-) Me too, Lou
Super truck. Fantastic combination, great machine and components, but the best upgrade Dodge made was the charming and nice lady. Congratulations for that truck and this charming video ! 🎈
Hi Felipe, Happy to read you enjoy this video :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
I have to agree with you there.
You just gotta love the Li'l Red Express Truck! I love the twin stacks and the wood trim, too. Gena finally got her truck, and what a clean example. Thanks, Lou!
Hi TheGunfigher45acp, Happy to read you "just gotta love" this one :-) Me too! You're welcome, Lou
Hi, Lou! Now here's a lady who really knows how to Express herself! Gena is quite the Adventurer indeed! Thank you both for picking us up in this Little Red pickup!
Hi iswc27, Happy to share Lil Red Expresso with you :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, Lou
Always been a Dodge truck fan
Hi Chris, Happy to share this one with you :-) Lou
Fabulous and super clean Dodge truck! That sound of 360 V8 is really badass! I like Trail Dusters, Ramchargers and so on. These are trucks with a muscle car spirit! Very nice ride and video, Lou. I enjoyed it. Have a nice day.
Hi Plymouth Die-Cast Replicas, High praise for this truck :-) Wishing you a nice day too, Lou
Love the lil' red express ! Dodge did those right! Gina keeps this one beautiful, too.! I'm glad she's not afraid to drive it, Lou. When I get a hot rod ,it will be driven - fast ! Didn't know about the non- numbers matching on those...
Police engines - go figure! That's cool ! Great feature, lou. Thanks !
Hi Kevin, Happy to read you "Love the lil' red express" :-) You're right, she enjoys driving this one. Glad to read you enjoy this feature, and you're welcome, Lou
"Lil' Red Express, baby you're much too fast." (With apologies to Prince!)
:-)
Awesome Lil Red Express. Gena is right, you don't see trucks like this anymore. Just seeing this beauty in the driveway would bring a smile to my face.
Hi James, Happy to read you enjoy this one :-) Me too, Lou
More truck! More truck! Out did yourself with this episode of "My Car's Story!"
High praise for this episode!
Well, alright! My phone just notified me of this epic truck being shown on Lou's video! I love Gina's enthusiasm, and her pick in wheels! She graduated in 1979, I graduated in 1982. Long time ago now! But I feel OK, especially thanks to this video!
Hi Michael, Glad to read you're getting notified, and happy to read you enjoy this one :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Fantastic owner!!! Great Lady with a beautiful and awesome truck. Love how she drives it like she stole it, like it was meant to be!!! Really good one Lou!!! 👍👍👍
Hi Hobiemarty, Happy to read this was a "Really good one" :-) High praise, Lou
She stole from her husband! lol
Yep we all wanted one of these. Nice truck! Thanks Lou.
You're right Bruce H :-) You're welcome, Lou
Ha! This reminds me of the episode from the “Home Improvement” television show when Tim dropped the I-beam from the crane onto Jill’s ‘55 Chevy Nomad. At the end Jill wanted to fix the Nomad and keep driving it because, “These kids like to pull up next to me at a red light and rev their engines. Then I rev MY engine and waste them off the line!” I can imagine the “dislikes” will be from those young’ins in their coffee-can, Rice-burners who endured the same thing with this nice lady, until the lack of the aerodynamics of the truck took over!
Hi Donald, NICE! :-) Lou
Thanks for posting another excellent video Lou! That '79 Li'l Red Express is one sharp looking and sounding truck!
Hi JackFlemingFan, Happy to read you enjoy this truck, and this video too :-) You're welcome, Lou
OMG Gina thanks for the ride along. My Father always wanted a Lil Red Truck. I see how you can't stop smiling like 2 teenagers ( at least from our generation) when you are driving it.
Hi Pointing Dog, Thank you for viewing and sharing your Father always wanted one like this. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Finally, you review a rod that I have in my arsenal! These trucks ROCK!!! I have a 1979 as well. 110,000 miles on it now. Restored in 1994. Ours has A/C and factory cruse control. My wife and I used it in our wedding in 1995! Sold my 1971 Charger R/T FE5 Red in 2011. Lucky to still have this! Sweet review!!
Hi mrmopar5, Ahhh you have a good one :-) Happy to read you enjoy this review, and thank you for viewing & sharing, Lou
Oh now that was fun and what a fun lady too! I so remember these trucks and the Warlock that was green too. When I bought my new 1979 Dodge Aspen SE there was one in the showroom floor. I wanted it soo bad but it was much more money than my loaded up Aspen SE. These trucks were sure head turners and I loved them soo much. I am so glad she got the truck she always wanted as they are very scarce in this kind of conditon. Boy that 360 engine really throws you back doesn't it Lou! Nice it had air and power steering and brakes and a nice stereo from the factory. Just a all around fun vehicle! Now that is really a keeper! Thanks for sharing Lou this was fun!
Hi Steve, You're right, that was fun :-) I agree, happy ending that Gena got the truck she always wanted. You're welcome, Lou
Rare truck ❤ Rare woman 👍
Win / Win :-)
That's why she is my wife! lol
Nice 360 w/headers and stacks. We call them Mule ears. 5k made. Clean.
Hi Tony, "Mule ears" NICE! Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
As a Dodge service tech when those trucks were new I can tell you a little about the emission standards for them. In 1975 EPA mandated catalytic converters on all cars and light trucks below a certain GVW. The 100 series trucks fell into this category. By increasing the GVW by 500 LBS. they were above the requirement. That's why in 1975 the 1500 series trucks came out. This was true for all of the big 3 manufactures. Dodge knew that starting in 1979 the government was going to raise the GVW requirement. So in 1978 they decided to have one last hurrah and built the little red express. By the way it was the fastest 0 to 60 and 1/4 mile vehicle produced by any domestic manufacture in 1978. The truck carried on into 1979 but had catalytic converters on it. If you noticed the emission decal on that truck said catalyst on it. The converters didn't slow it down that much as it was using the police interceptor engine.
Hi Grant, Thank you for sharing your 1st hand knowledge. Lou
I love these trucks. So cool to see an owner enjoy this one the way it was meant to be enjoyed. I have never seen one in person. Oddly though I have seen a Warlock in person. Which is even more rare. Thank you for sharing this very cool truck and fun owner. Take care.
Hi Russell, Happy to read you "love these trucks" :-) Cool you've seen a Warlock, nice! Lou
This has to be my top favorite not only truck but episode. Truck sounds awesome.
High praise Luke :-)
When I was young used to see these and the Warlocks quite often , havent seen one on the road now for about 20 years.
Hi troynov1965, Happy to read this one brings back memories :-) Glad to share this one with you, Lou
Always loved these trucks since I was a kid. I think it was the exhaust stacks that I liked so much about them.
Happy to read you "Always loved these trucks" :-) Me too.
I never seen one of those pick-up in my country. Unfortunately.
Hi YKXZWX, Happy to read you're able to see one right here. Good news! Here is the 1978 version for you too, enjoy! Lou czcams.com/video/3U7pdH8c7Gs/video.html
Lil Red's were so cool and so were the Plymouth Warlock's (which I believe were available with a 400 or a 440)
Such a unique truck that sounded awesome and were also a quick truck in their day.
So nice!
GREAT VIDEO LOU.
Hi TCT9MM, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool" truck :-) I like this one too, Lou
That Lil Red Express looks really really cool
Btw, I think "Lil Red Express" is the cutest names for a truck from the oil crisis.
I agree, I like the looks of this truck too :-)
What a cool truck, and she looks fantastic behind the wheel!
Thanks...
Hi Dave, Happy to read you enjoy this Care Taker & her truck :-) You're welcome, Lou
Hi Lou! Yes! I am so excited to see the first lady owner of this cute 1979 Dodge Pickup! I can see this car in an adventurous comedy movie. :)
Hi Aelita, Happy to read you enjoy this "Pickup Truck Gal" :-) You're right, riding in this pickup is an adventure, Lou
Still as cool as they were back in the day that one well taken care of
Hi Larry, Happy to read you enjoy this "cool" pickup :-) Lou
Hadn't thought about these for years. They were really pretty cool and sort of thumbed their noses at the EPA! Great episode.
Hi 2098elk, Happy to bring back memories of this pickup :-) Thank you for the kind words on this episode, it's appreciated, Lou
Nice truck!!! She didn't change points unkess converted. They all had electronic ignition. And lou your correct, all lil reds had a automatic. I I love it came with a/c, kicken butt with the windows up.
Hi Tall John's Fun Shop, Happy to read you appreciate this truck :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
I agree with you. That Dodge makes me smile too. Thanks for sharing 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤
NICE! You're welcome.
WOW! A different everything! Another great video!
Hi JON, Happy to receive a "WOW!" from you :-) Appreciate the kind words on this video, Lou
I haven't seen one of those in years !!
Happy to share this one with you :-)
Very nice Lil' Red. My neighbor across the street has a fetish for these and owns 2 of them.. One is as pristine as this and the other is a resto mod in the works with a procharged 440 in it! Dude also has a Warlock with a 383. So refreshing to sse a lady on the channel! Gena seems like she would be a blast to hang out with. Thanks for the cool vid.
Hi judgegixxer, Happy to read you had a few of them running around your neighborhood. Yeah...Gena and I managed to stay out of the local police station answering questions that day, so it was a lot of FUN :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you, and you're welcome, Lou
Looks like you were both having a great time😃‼️ Beautiful condition, always thought they were such a great looking truck, there used to be quite a few of them around here.....either that or I kept seeing the one driving around town! Lol. They also had a black version, I forget what they called it though.
Hi Trip Reviews, Glad the video shares the FUN we're having :-) Glad this one brings back memories of the one(s) you saw in town. The Black one is called the "Warlock", Lou
Lou Costabile warlock? It doesn’t ring a bell, but then it was a long time ago and the black wasn’t as popular either so I probably have totally forgotten the name🤪. All pickups look good on red too.
Nice, love the wood in the bed and out and cool they hooked up the headers to the stacks. I worked with during that time who bought his wife one in MA and the underneath rusted away, such a waste
Hi Jim, Happy to read you enjoy this truck :-) Sad to read about the one in MA :-( Lou
Congratulations! Magnific, perfect, wonderful. I have miniatures this model truck in various color. A great surprise this model truck in your Channel! Thank you Lou!
Hi DCA RAIL AND CAR, Happy to read you have fun models of this one :-) Fun to mix it up a bit and put this "surprise" on the Channel. You're welcome, Lou
Awesome little truck very cool sounds great👍
Happy to read you enjoy this "Awesome little truck" :-)
Awesome lil red truck i remember seeing one of those at a car show years ago I have a a lil red express from Johnny Lighting they also were made in limited numbers
Hi David R, Happy to read you have a Little Lil Red Express :-) NICE! Lou
Cool Lil Red Express Gina!! I wanted one of these too back in high school in the 80's, but couldn't afford one.
Hi OhioAlphorn MusicalSawman, I feel your pain of not getting one. That was me too, Lou
@@loucostabile I'm kinda hoping to sell my 2001 Tundra and buy one, or maybe a 454 SS, if my Wife agrees to it/price is right. I had a '73 Fury III back in the 90's with the 360 motor. Was just a 2 barrel, daily driver I bought for 800 bucks, but it was a good runner, put duals on it/kept it tuned, was a fun daily driver☺
Lot of Character for sure, bout as rare as hen’s teeth, very clean driver, side stacks are ultra cool, sounds fantastic under throttle. Little bit of Patina, which makes it authentic.
Hi Ron, Happy to read you enjoy the side stacks, I like those too :-) Lou
I've always loved those trucks and this one is in such good condition. I was in my early 20's when this came out and it was a time of smog devices and low horse power. I think the pickups could get away with a little less of the junk on them and could put out more power. The stacks always made people look twice when they saw one. Ram should put the stacks on the TRX and make it really impressive.
Hi D.C. Power, Happy to read you enjoy the stacks, and I like those too :-) Lou
Lou you never cease to amaze me
Hi Harold, Hope that is a good thing? Lou P.S. My wife always amazes me & only 25% of the time I'm glad about it.......and this is why I video cars to share with you :-)
Great truck love the Mopars had plenty wait a minute I still have one Hemi a wife as well :-) good day to you and yours :-)
@@loucostabile yes sir
I love how beautiful classic cars and trucks bring out so much happiness in people ! ✌️❤️😆
Hi Andrew, You're right, they do bring out happiness :-) Lou
Wow , what a nice 👍 truck ! Looks and sounds great 👍 ! Lou , Thanks for the video !
Hi Dan, Happy to read you enjoy this truck :-) You're welcome, Lou
I love it. I am just bored with keep saying I love it because I have never seen a video from lou I don't like. Even cars that are in not my favorite category are great in their own right. Lou you have a good way with owners. I would be interested in how u started this. You should be recognized nationally for your efforts and demeanor. America needs to see these videos. I hope this post helps you feel as though it's worth whatever troubles it takes to continue these videos on a consistent basis. I. Don't know if there is a.monetary gain for you doing this but I am glad.either wayThanks from my heart it helps my depression if only temporarily
Hi Keith, I'm happy with "I love it" :-) Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you. My pleasure sharing with you, and glad you're along for the ride, Lou
@@loucostabile u have told me the exact some words before right down to the letter. I hope u are just not pushing a button to reply
I had the chance to buy 1 in the early 90s, but it needed ALL the wood. Nice to see 1 that is this complete and perfect. The L code 360s had all the best parts that Chrysler had left and when found in trucks, really moved ( No ELBs. Cats were added on some to meet some states emission requirements). 1 of the fastest domestic vehicles you could buy in 79. Only the ultra rare 78s with the U code 440s were faster...
Hi Adam, Thanks for sharing, and I was not aware of the "U code". I'll have to keep a look out for that one, Lou
My favourite truck. Thank you Lou.
Winner truck - yahoo! You're welcome Donald.
Just love these trucks. So cool looking. Like the smokestacks. Would have been great if it was a 3 or 4 speed. Clean engine compartment
Hi Chris, Happy to read "Just love these trucks" :-) the 4 Speed is a FUN idea, Lou
@@loucostabile, because they used the HP engines from police cars, they only came with the 727 automatic transmission. The manual transmission was not available for this specific model.
Chrysler has always been making crazy vehicles. Thats 1 thing i love about Chrysler: always defying the odds and giving us crazy Mopars. 😎😎😎
Hi Fhatuwani Glenton Netshivhulana, Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Awesome as usual lou and the owner of this truck can work on her own vehicles its great to see a lady under the hood not too many ladies do great video
Hi David R, You're right, she can fix this one if she needs too. NICE! Glad to read you enjoy this video, Lou
I rember the first time I saw one irl and I was like dad look at that stepside with stacks and he told me cause his neighbor had one and I was like thats the coolest truck ive ever seen
Hi REPENTLESS, Happy to read this truck brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Now that's a gem tyvm
Happy to read you enjoy this gem :-)
When I was a kid I had a neighbor with a early 70s short bed dodger similar to that. His wife thought it was an eyesore and bugged him to get ride of it. Finally in the 90s he did and then bought the current year version of his old truck much to her dismay.
Hi Abe, Thanks for sharing that story, Lou
Beautiful truck ! I'd be smiling too!
Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this truck :-)
Work of art american cars and trucks beautifull machines no doubt abt that what so ever.👍👍👍👍
Hi Tanveer, Happy to read "Work of art american cars" :-)
Luv it Lou my kind of people
Hi msacco175, Happy to read you "Luv it" :-) Lou
AWESOME!! Little Red Express! Now if it was only black...? 😎👍🏾🥳🤟🏾
Hi Gmoney, Happy to read "AWESOME!!" :-) Actually there is a black on called the Warlock, Lou
@@loucostabile Thanks Lou! I’ll look that up! 😎👍🏾
Love this lil red express i have a Johnny lighting die cast of this truck 👍👍
Hi Daniel, Happy to read you have a little Lil Red Express truck :-) Lou
It does sound good. It is a perfect choice.
Hi Old Town, Happy to read you enjoy the sounds from this pickup :-) Me too, Lou
What a great Li'l Truck :)
Hi Glen, Happy to read you like it :-) Lou
Always liked these truck. A guy had one about 5 streets over.
HI Chris, Happy to read you enjoy this truck & brings back memories of the one the guy has 5 streets over too :-) Lou
Glad she drives it and enjoys it instead of it sitting in a warehouse 🇺🇸
Hi Chuck, FUN when you drive them :-) Lou
Fastest 0-60 in 1978 and 1979. Beat out the Corvette even! Yes they all were automatics and all had 360 EF1 police engine 225 Horsepower. Could order a 8 track or factory CB radio along with the AM/FM Stereo. Another fact is the red paint. 1978 had "Bright Canyon Red" paint and the 1979 had "Medium Canyon Red". A little darker red then 1978. Hood was different as well as the headlights. Single in 1978 and the quads in 1979. That steering wheel is unique to 1979, as the 1978 used the Tuff wheel.
Hi mrmopar5, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Stunning truck
Nice :-)
What a cool truck. Such history.
Happy to read you enjoy this "cool" truck :-)
i remmber when those came out rare bird now days pretty sharp
Hi Randy, Happy to read this car brings back memories :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
LOL!!! "It's just a sexy truck," LOL!!!! Hell yeah. As a kid, with all the down sized cars, detuned engines, and Honda's invading the US car market, it was the last true hotrod on the road. These trucks were the fastest US production auto produced in 78 and 79. I was 12years old, when these hit the market and I was so pissed off when my Dad bought another boring Chevy Scottsdale. These trucks had it all: guys thought they were cool looking, girls thought they were "sexy" or cute, fast, and macho..... It summed up the time to a T. But then again, this might be the last true Chrysler innovation of the old school car engineers, until the Viper hit the road. I mean seriously, at the time, there was nothing on the road like it and custom trucks were not manufactured. Another Chrysler innovation they never got credit. Thanks Lou. Lots of good memories in one rig. Very cool.
Hi Chuck, Happy to read you think this one is "Very cool". "this might be the last true Chrysler innovation of the old school car engineers, until the Viper hit the road." I think you're right. Lou
Thanks for sharing Lou!!! 👍😎how long are you gonna be in Az.???Good Guys show next weekend??
Hi Joe, That will be a great show, and I'm in Louisville KY that weekend. Lou
another rare one, was this the last year for these lou?? never see these any more either!
Hi mouse, 1978 & 1979 were the only two years for the Lil Red Express. Here is a 1978 one (different grill & headlights), enjoy! Lou czcams.com/video/3U7pdH8c7Gs/video.html
They were only built in 1978 and 1979.
What a great lady & what a car
Hi Subhagata Datta, Happy to read you appreciate this Care Taker & her pickup :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
What a lovley dodge truck red color respect to the lady❤ i have a hot wheels like that great 😍🤩👍❤
Hi Damir, Happy to read you appreciate this truck :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
@@loucostabile thank you hello from croatia small country near italy😄😊👋
imagine a Magnum 5.8 liter v8 in that truck....vroom vroom!!
:-)
The longer you keep a car or truck it's like and old friend ever little hiccup you know whats wrong with it
Hi Tom, ""like and old friend" NICE! Lou
Absolutely. I have a '95 Toyota T100 v6 5 spd 4WD with 225k mi and can tell immediately when anything is off.
Very cool.
:-)
Back in 1979 trucks were slow as shit (especially fords with their 20+ second 0-Max speeds)
This one is Still very powerful and fast to this day
Hi Arturo S., Happy to read you enjoy the performance of this truck :-) Lou
I always loved these trucks. Just wish it had a 440 and not a 360.
HI Christopher, Happy to read you've "always loved these trucks" :-) Me too, Lou
440 is a FUN idea :-)
Nice truck, I always liked these-some differences in 78's were no cats, 100 MPH speedometer, narrower front vs rear wheels, and two round headlights vs 4 rectangular.
Hi Dale, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Here is that 1978, enjoy! czcams.com/video/3U7pdH8c7Gs/video.html
Please remember to watch the commercials at the beginning of the video (or at least the ones you can), as that's how I get paid so I can keep sharing with you :-)
1978 Dodge lil' red express didn't have catalytic converts , where 1979 did have.
Hi James, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge, Lou
Wow, more than 5,000 built but only a few hundred with A/C.
Happy to receive a "Wow" from you :-)
Car and Driver's fastast production US vehicle in 1979...
Thank you for sharing.
Great show Lou. I always thought there was nothing sexier than a woman driving a bad ass truck. My lady friend in Florida loves driving my Ram hemi.
Hi Tall Dude, A woman who can run you over with her truck....DANGER!....Nice :-) Lou
Too cool. Neat truck
Hi randy mills jr., Happy to read you appreciate this truck :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
P. S.
And, what a cool lady!
More like this, please!
Hi Dave, Agreed, it would be great to have more like this. According to CZcams analytics 8% of my audience is women (and I'm going to guess that 60% of that is men watching this Channel on their wives devise). I'll say maybe 2% of my episodes feature a woman, however....when I find woman with vehicles, you'll see them, so stay tuned, Lou
@@loucostabile
Interesting...
I started to buy one in 79 , wished I had because the FORD TRUCK I BOUGHT WAS A LEMON 🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋🍋
Hi Tom, We'll I sadly went with a Dodge Omni....... Lou
Interesting that the factory 360 engine and trans were out of police cars and no numbers
Hi Daniel, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this CZcams Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this CZcams Channel, Lou
Just the way it was when they were new.. the Dodge dealers only got a few and had a hard time selling... Just like the yenko camaros... bought a new one in 1968 and the dealer still had all 6 he was allocated... 3 years later time to sell that yenko so I put a ad in the newspaper.. 1968 yenko camaro modified engie $2200.. not one call in 2 weeks.. sold it to my brother for $2000.. so back then cars that were hard to sell are worth big money today....
Hi Yesenia, Thank you for sharing your story, and happy to read you had a COOL car :-) Lou