RPO Code help

[dtkarst]

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

[aerotruk63]

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.

[jonzcustomshop]

L40 is the 409 correct?

[aerotruk63]

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

[dtkarst]

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.

[aerotruk63]

4X4 ? oh that must be gallon per mile material.LOL

[dtkarst]

Im sure it did a economical 4 mpg with the wind at its back?

[aerotruk63]

I'm sure you could sell the motor for as much as you could sell the truck.

[dtkarst]

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.

[badblu97]

Originally Posted by dtkarst

Im sure it did a economical 4 mpg with the wind at its back?

and downhill in neutral!!

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by aerotruk63

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

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.

[jonzcustomshop]

Originally Posted by dtkarst

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.

priceles to some of us, restored that would be socool and rare with the 4x4. his 18-25 for the engine, and probably $500 in scrap for all the parts that won't interchange with the c 10, if it has a factory tach and air guage dash cluster those go for $250+
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

[aerotruk63]

Bostrom bucket seats, bench or passenger fixed seat? So much easier when we have pictures.

[dtkarst]

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

[j.kirn]

The Napco drivetrain might be worth as much or more than the 409

[dtkarst]

What makes the Napco 4wd so valuable?

[dtkarst]

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.

[qksilver]

if you have to ask,......................lol

Steve

[aerotruk63]

Take some pictures, especially the doors, so I'll feel even worse not being closer!

[dtkarst]

The doors are in great shape and Id use them for my truck if it werent a stubnose.