This page shares one of the builds from LEGO set 400, straight out of the early 1960s: the box truck with enclosed cargo bed. It echoes a small delivery trucks and utility lorries that were common across Europe in the post-war years.Like all models from set 400, this truck wasn’t supplied with step-by-step instructions. Instead, it appeared as an illustration on the original packaging, inviting builders to reverse-engineer the design using imagination and logic.
On this page, you’ll find clear building instructions and a complete parts inventory to faithfully recreate this vintage truck exactly as shown. Whether you’re restoring an original 1960s set, documenting LEGO history, or simply enjoying the charm of early System builds, this guide will help you bring this classic utility truck back on the road.
Instructions
Inventory
| Quantity | Photo | Part Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
|
Brick 2 x 4 |
| 4 |
|
Brick 2 x 4 |
| 2 |
|
Brick 2 x 3 |
| 2 |
|
Brick 2 x 2 |
| 2 |
|
Brick 1 x 1 |
| 1 |
|
Brick 1 x 1 with Blue Capital Letter E Pattern |
| 1 |
|
Brick 1 x 1 with Blue Capital Letter G Pattern |
| 1 |
|
Brick 1 x 1 with Blue Capital Letter L Pattern |
| 1 |
|
Brick 1 x 1 with Blue Capital Letter O Pattern |
| 2 |
|
Brick 2 x 8 |
| 2 |
|
Brick 2 x 8 |
| 3 |
|
Plate 4 x 8 |
| 3 |
|
Plate 6 x 8 |
| 2 |
|
Brick, Round Corner 2 x 2 Macaroni with Stud Notch |
| 6 |
|
Brick 1 x 2 without Bottom Tube |
| 11 |
|
Brick 1 x 6 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports |
| 3 |
|
Slope 45 2 x 8 |
| 1 |
|
Wheel with 4 Studs and Metal Axle |
| 4 |
|
Wheel with 4 Studs and Axle with Light Gray Tire Smooth – Small Solid (7039 / 132old) |
| 5 |
|
Brick, Modified 2 x 4 with Wheels Holder, Trans-Clear Bottom |
| 5 |
|
Brick 1 x 8 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports |
| 2 |
|
Brick 1 x 8 without Bottom Tubes, with Cross Supports |
| 2 |
|
Brick, Round 1 x 1 – Solid Stud, No Bottom Lip |
| Total: 67 parts | Total weight: 167.83 g | |