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tucsonjwt · 07-21-2011, 12:12 PM

Tailgate bands for sure - no longer available AFIK and like $350+ when you could get them. But IMHO, I would rather spend the $$ on good quality mechanical/electrical repair parts. Any good used sheet metal, especially the doghouse and doors, but bed parts are good also. Instrument panel and all of the switches/gauges, etc. The bezels and dash are usually shot, but good ones should be worth some $$. The spare tire carrier and fixins are good to get if not rusted (still available in the aftermarket, but somewhat pricey.)

07-21-2011, 12:12 PM	#3
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,198	Re: Hard to find and desireable parts Tailgate bands for sure - no longer available AFIK and like $350+ when you could get them. But IMHO, I would rather spend the $$ on good quality mechanical/electrical repair parts. Any good used sheet metal, especially the doghouse and doors, but bed parts are good also. Instrument panel and all of the switches/gauges, etc. The bezels and dash are usually shot, but good ones should be worth some $$. The spare tire carrier and fixins are good to get if not rusted (still available in the aftermarket, but somewhat pricey.)