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RPO Code help
I have a question about a truck Engine RPO code #L40..Does anyone know what size engine that would be? It is in a big truck but not sure of engine size. Any help would be appreciated thanks
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Re: RPO Code help
Nice find, I put one in by truck years ago had to push in the cowl a bit on the passenger side to allow the valve cover to be removed.
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Re: RPO Code help
L40 is the 409 correct?
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Re: RPO Code help
That's what it says on my sheet page 65, Jonz. Do you think that's incorrect?
L40 V-8 Engine 409" Includes Spicer 5 Spd. Trans 5652B and Orschelen Brake C-L-T-M80
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Re: RPO Code help
As far as the brochure says above its a 409..and its an 80 series truck too. I found it in a junkyard just this past week. 63 stubnose with a factory 409, 5 speed Spicer trans, 4 wheel drive heavy duty truck...what would that be worth? it was tapped up front but only got the hood the rest is fixable.
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4X4 ? oh that must be gallon per mile material.LOL
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Re: RPO Code help
Im sure it did a economical 4 mpg with the wind at its back?
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Re: RPO Code help
I'm sure you could sell the motor for as much as you could sell the truck.
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Re: RPO Code help
He is asking 1800 for the whole truck and its got a big winch bed on it that I have no interest in but he said if he could keep the bed then the price will drop. Im mainly just wanting the motor and trans. its a power steering truck too, but i will try to get pictures of it next time I am there. It is hard to get to and is surrounded by old junk so we will see what i can get.
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Re: RPO Code help
and downhill in neutral!!
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Re: RPO Code help
haha, I didn't read the sheet, too small on my monitor, I had just remembered the code was written on my glovebox manual on the 409 truck I parted out.
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Re: RPO Code help
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if it is a lcf the cab is just a tiny bit different than a c10, but still might be a good doner for some ones rusty project. rust free straight doors might net you another $150-200 each, and a good winshield is probably $100..... so it would probably be a gold mine in parts if you are in a spot where people are looking/building these trucks. really hope to see pics , I only have one picture of a 60-80 series 4x4
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Re: RPO Code help
Bostrom bucket seats, bench or passenger fixed seat? So much easier when we have pictures.
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Re: RPO Code help
Sorry for the late update here. Went and took a look at the truck a little further. I may or may not have borrowed the NAPCO Power pak 4 wheel drive emblems for $hits and giggles. The truck is black and the top of the hood is about 6 feet from ground level. It has hydraulic brakes on it with no tach either, which is disappointing. But it has a standard bench seat and the doors are mint! Of course they are perfect when I cant use them on my 66. But the 409 is still nestled in it waiting to see daylight again
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Re: RPO Code help
The Napco drivetrain might be worth as much or more than the 409
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What makes the Napco 4wd so valuable?
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Re: RPO Code help
Pretty neat truck. Going to get the engine out of it here int he next couple of weekends. I will be posting pictures. Ive talked to him about snagging that 4wd out from under it for $hits and giggles.
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Re: RPO Code help
if you have to ask,......................lol
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Re: RPO Code help
Take some pictures, especially the doors, so I'll feel even worse not being closer!
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Re: RPO Code help
The doors are in great shape and Id use them for my truck if it werent a stubnose.
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