Pricing Information

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Lil Kenny Sales Order Form

Lil Big Rig "Lil Kenny"
Body Assembly

The Lil Big Rig "Lil Kenny" is an easy to assemble body assembly, which converts a long bed Full Size Chevy pickup (any year from 1973 to 1987), or a Dodge 1500/2500 2WD standard cab (1994 through 2003) into a Big Rig look alike, while retaining the size of a pickup.  This model of Chevy or Dodge pickup is readily available at a reasonable cost, and provides a strong but simple donor vehicle from which to work.  The body assembly consists of all the fiberglass parts, brackets and other components necessary to build your Lil Kenny.  The cabin and body panels are all hand laid fiberglass with sandable get coat.  They are reinforced with steel and hardwood where required.  All hinges, latches and seat belt mounts are steel to steel construction.  No welding is required as all components which require welding are fabricated at the factory.

This is a very comprehensive and complete body assembly.  The components are pre-assembled for your convenience and for easy assembly.  The cabin sleeper unit is pre-assembled complete with floor, with the mounts set out and drilled to fit the existing mount locations on the designated models of pickup.  The door assemblies including power windows are mounted to the cabin unit and adjusted.  The dashboard is pre-fitted.  A rectangular steel tube is fitted behind the dashboard and steel reinforcement is included to mount the brake booster and steering column.  The seat mount brackets are pre-drilled and installed with a fiberglass cover.  The rear and side sleeper windows are pre-installed.  The windshield is installed without the trim.  Four 1//2" dia bolts are all that is required to mount the cab assembly to the original pickup mounts.  The front hood fender assembly mounts to the original front body mount with two 1/2" dia bolts.

Two guys can remove the old pickup body in less than one weekend.  To clean up and paint the frame, about one weekend and to mount and adjust the body, one to two days depending on the experience and tools available.  A single car garage and basic hand tools are all that is required for this great project.

Although originally designed to suit early model Chevy pickups, the Lil Kenny body assembly can be adapted to fit most American built full size pickups, as they all have comparable wheel base and track measurements, and the cab mounting points are in similar positions.  The floor of the main cab unit of the Lil Kenny is flat which makes adaptation fairly simple by moving the body mounts to the required locations for your vehicle.  Although no claim is made that it can be made to fit all possible models, most full size pickups checked by Lil Big Rig were suitable for use.  The Lil Kenny body assembly may also be fitted to most extended cab, crew cab or longer wheel base vehicles with minor changes to the rear body mounts.  The Chevy body assembly with minor modifications can be used as a generic body assembly to suit most other full size pickups.

In adapting the original Lil Kenny body assembly to the later model Dodge diesels, quite basic modifications were required to the mounting points for the cab/sleeper unit.  However the Dodge Ram turbo diesel vehicle kit also uses a larger hood unit to fit the bigger engine and its intercooler and larger radiator.

Pricing Information

The price for the Lil Kenny body assembly as described is       $12,950.00

The Basic Cab / Sleeper Assembly includes:

Main cabin/sleeper unit constructed from hand laid fiberglass with steel reinforcement around the door frames that are tied together with  a rectangular steel tube spreader bar behind the dashboard.  The cab is complete with floor, seat belt mounts, DOT approved laminated safety glass windshield.

The doors are fitted to the cab with stainless steel hinges and bear claw latches

Power windows with tempered glass and the glass tracks as well as door handles are included

Hatch doors fitted to sleeper on both sides

Front hood and fender assembly complete with hinge bar for mounting to the original Chevy front body mounts

Dash board molding with mounting brackets

Steps and side valances including the mounting brackets and step tread plates

Transmission tunnel (2 pieces)

Front bumper cover complete with mounting brackets

Brake booster/steering column mounting bracket

Windshield molding

Weather strips for doors

Rear window

Sleeper windows

Seat mounting assembly (fiberglass cover and steel frames)

Front hatch stay cables

Rear fenders (choice of single or tandem axle units)

Front grille (2 pieces)

Brake pedal and adapter

Radiator mounts

Headlight assemblies including base, doors, sealed beams and wiring adaptors

visor with marker lights (LEDs)

Side marker lamp lenses and grommets

Front turn signal lamps

Battery tray and hold-down

Radiator and electric fan

Accelerator pedal assembly

Inside door handles and fitting kit

All fasteners

Assembly instructions

OPTIONAL EXTRAS FOR THE LIL KENNY BODY ASSEMBLY ARE:

Wiper Kit - $395.00

Tandem axle including fitting kit - From $975.00

Gauge Set (6 gauge) - $295.00

Mirror Set including mounting brackets - $140.00

Heat and Air excluding compressor - $850.00

Exhaust stacks with heat shields (3 inch) - $345.00

Intercooler for Dodge Cummins (special) - $575.00

Flat Bed 84" - From $1,395.00

Lil Big Rig requires a 25% down payment at the time of order and the balance is payable prior to pick-up or delivery.  The current lead time is 16 weeks, however, that is subject to change depending on the number of orders received.  Delivery will be on a first come first serve basis.  The shipping costs for a Lil Kenny body assembly will be quoted on an individual basis.

We accept cashier’s checks, money orders, personal checks (subject to bank clearance) and e-checks via PayPal.  Sorry, no credit cards, debit cards or PayPal direct accepted.

Please fill out sales order form (click here) and mail, along with down payment, to our mailing address:

                                       Lil Big Rig         

Please direct any questions about orders and/or delivery to:
                       Marsha Robinson @ 615-812-4101

F A Q s

What is built on?
Any Full Size long bed Chevy pickup built between 1973 and 1987
Any Full Size long bed Dodge pickup built between 1994 and 2003

What motor is in it?
Chevy - The prototype has a 350 ci
Dodge - 5.9 Turbo Cummins diesel
Generally it is anticipated that builders will use the engine from the donor vehicle

Can I fit another type of motor?
There is firewall clearance for a 454 ci, straight 6 or small diesel

What does the body assembly consist of?
A comprehensive list of the body assembly components is given on this web site

What's the price?
Prices vary depending on the items selected.  See the pricing information for details

Do both rear axles drive?
No - the front tandem axle drives.  The rear is a coaster.

Will it fit a different year model?
The Lil Kenny prototype was specifically developed using the 73 - 87 model Chevy and has mounting bolts which bolt straight onto that chassis.  The Dodge fitting kit is designed to bolt directly onto a 94 - 03 Dodge Ram 2500.  However, it may be possible to adapt it to later models, although this aspect has not been researched by Lil Big Rig, so no claims are made in this regard.

Will  it fit a different make of donor vehicle?
See the answer above.

Are there any other body styles available?
Yes, see the Lil Pete page.

Can I fit a 5th wheel?
The prototype was built on a 1/2 ton C10 and Lil Big Rig does not recommend installing a 5th wheel on this size pickup for towing purposes, as the original manufacturer's capacity recommendations and limits still apply unless you upgrade the suspension.  If you want to use this vehicle for towing purposes, choose a donor Chevy truck with the appropriate towing capacity for your application.  A C20 of the same years works just fine too, and these have greater towing ability.

Should I use a tandem or single axle?
For general purposes, the tandem axle works well with the front tandem axle driving and the rear coasting - at it looks great.

How big of a trailer do I need if I decide to pick-up this body assembly from your factory?
A regular tandem trailer would be big enough.

What about shipping and crating?
See price list for details or shipping and crating costs.  Crating works out at $375 and shipping costs are determined on each individual order.

What tools do I need to build a Lil Kenny?  Are any special tools required?
A Lil Kenny project can be assembled using regular hand tools such as wrenches, sockets screwdrivers and Allen wrenches.  As electric drill and 4 1/2 inch angle grinder with a cut off wheel area also required.  No welding or fabrication is necessary to complete this project.

Do I need any special skills to build a Lil Kenny?
Lil Big Rig assumes that the purchaser has some mechanical knowledge and/or experience.  This body assembly is not really for the beginner, but if you take the time to follow the instructions and have an experienced mechanic check out your progress, it is certainly possible for most people to build this vehicle.  Those people with a reasonable amount of experience in auto mechanics, and a sense of purpose will be rewarded with a vehicle they can be proud of at the end of the project.

How long will it take to build?
The time required to build a Lil Big Rig truck will vary greatly based on individual ability, and also the refinement of the finished product.

Remember - you are building a real vehicle that you drive on a public road.  Take the time to do it right.  It'll pay off in the long run, both from a safety and satisfaction point of view.

What is the delivery time from the placement of  an order for a body assembly?
This varies, but is typically 4 - 8 weeks.  Call for delivery schedule.

While you are waiting is a good time to get your donor pickup and start rebuilding or replacing any parts which might need overhauling such as brakes, suspension and steering.  Take care to find a donor vehicle which is straight and square to make your job easier.  Rusted out body doesn't matter as this will be discarded, but the chassis needs to be in good condition.

Can I fit a bench seat in the sleeper?
The sleeper is an integral part of the cabin and is 32" x 70" x 42" high.  The sleeper was not originally designed to be a passenger compartment, but for luggage, groceries, other stuff, etc.  The front seats intrude into this area by about 6" when they are all the way back, so space is limited.  However, seats from an extended cab, a king cab or a minivan may fit.

Can I fit a diesel engine?
Yes.  some diesels fit although special cooling systems would have to be fabricated for the radiator and intercooler (if turbocharged) as the grill on the Lil Kenny is on 27" wide.

Will it fit a dually?
yes, the body mounts are in the same position on the frame as the 1/2 and 3/4 ton pickups.  However, the dually rear wheels are wider than the front wheels and it would look different from a Big Rig.  (The outside of the front and rear wheels on a big rig tractor are approximately in line.  A narrowed rear end would make it look right.)

Do you make a day cab?
No.  The Lil Kenny cab and sleeper is all molded as one.  The sleeper has 2 functions - to make the truck look right and to provide enough room for the front seats to slide back for taller drivers.

Will it fit a 4 x 4?
Yes, the body mounts are in the same position on the 4 x 4 as the 2 x 4.  However a lift kit may be required on some models.

Does the truck come in different colors?
No, the gel coat is black and has to be sanded and primed before the color and clear coat is applied.

How is the tag axle attached?
Trailing arms running back from the drive axle and 2 air shocks up to the frame over the rear tag axle.  See photo gallery for picture.