1978 Dodge LIL RED EXPRESS ADVENTURER

Nice looking, dependable driver needing a little more maintenance and tlc. This is an authentic, 78 Lil Red Express Truck that appears to have it's original drivetrain. Found passenger side rear frame rail, serial number and it matches the other vin numbers. Alabama & Texas vehicle. My ownership experience has been positive and is as follows.Purchased 07/30/2021.Quickly realized the previous owner changed front spindles, rotors and wheels out with the1985 and up(larger, 5.5" bolt pattern) spindles, rotors and wheels. This was done several years ago as the previous rusty, several year old chrome aftermarket wheels condition matched exactly with the rear wheels(4.5" bolt pattern) except for the the bolt pattern differences. I missed this. My 40 years in the business, Chrysler parts Friend, thought that the, correct 4.5 inch rotors would fit the larger, 1985 up spindles. Close, but no cigar.  We had a professional machine shop bore the inner hub portion of each brand new rotor to accept the larger races and bearings. Fits PERFECT! Mission accomplished! Now, all wheels match with the correct, 5 x 4.5 inch bolt patterns.Brand New Front Brake Rotors, Bearings, Races, Seals, Hoses and Calipers(Front Only)Valvoline VR1 Racing (High Zinc) Oil ChangeNew Walker Sound FX MufflersNew DistributorNew, NOS Passenger Window RegulatorI have driven this truck 400+ milesSpeedometer, fuel gauge, wipers, radio, and horn do not work.Chrysler Dealer installed AC inop but is mostly complete with cut pressure lines.Heater cable frozenPassenger door glass comes out of lower, horizontal regulator track. You have to hold down top of door glass while you're rolling downSlight differential whine 50ish mphUniversal joints need replacementEach door has holes from previous installation of after market mirrors. Correct, current factory mirrors need attention to hold mirror glass in place while drivingNo spare tire or wheel.Have 1 ignition key that starts truck, locks and unlocks passenger door. Does not work with driver's doorNewer carpet installed incorrectly. Heel pad is almost under bench seat(too far back)Middle seat belts are included(not installed). Floor pans have had small rust holes lined with some sort of filler and now appears solidHood release cable frayed and inside handle detached but can still open from inside with pliers or like deviceThis truck overall is still very solid for a 78 and has never been exposed to road saltingBelow links are YouTube videos of driving and detailed walk around. Amateur filmography, but thorough. Copy and paste links or open. https://youtu.be/UDFFfTOjJyQhttps://youtu.be/nc7G5KYgMvohttps://youtu.be/gUKF8HYi_tQFeel free to call Curt 251-550-2532Thank you.

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