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joe231 · 08-20-2008, 12:41 AM

hello all
just picked up a '80 short wide
i'm excited to get to work on this one
she ain't no beauty queen, but she is a driver

first on the agenda is tunes, then an altitude adjustment
it was late when I got home with her,
i will get better pics in the daylight
yeah i know... someone got primer happy

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Mr79C10 · 08-20-2008, 05:55 AM

RIGHT ON!!

jchav62 · 08-20-2008, 09:00 AM

Cool truck! Congrats! I love the '80 square headlight grilles. You'll find that parts for these trucks are cheaper and easier to find than the 60-66's.

**N2TRUX** · 08-20-2008, 09:20 AM

Welcome to the 73-87 section of this awesome site. Glad to see you join us...

joe231 · 08-20-2008, 09:53 AM

thanks guys,
i'm undecided on the square lights.
looks like I would need to change fenders to swap to round lights, correct?
anyone know what else I would have to swap?
who is a good source for quality hoods, cab corners, and rockers for these.
the truck came with an after market passenger's fender, but the metal is so thin on it, dunno if I want to run it or not.
Also, the hood has been buckled and fixed (poorly), if I remember correctly, hinges cause this problem? guess I should probably change hinges also. I am debating on a forward tilt hood, dunno

Rodms · 08-20-2008, 10:12 AM

No just your bezels,But there were not alot of the square ones that year,I wanted square but couldn't find one with the combo that I wanted and GM was shut down when I bought mine

rod86 · 08-20-2008, 10:49 AM

welcome to the dark side

..... we got cookies....

**Captkaos** · 08-20-2008, 11:04 AM

You need the bezels and headlight buckets to make the switch. A few people on here have posted their change from 80 to 73-79.

I like them, and they are different, but...

As far as parts, I have a 5 piece repair kit here:
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=C1
It comes with a partial floor, if you want a full pick standard, if the whole floorboard is shot, get the extended. You can click the link and see a customers repair...

Thumpin455 · 08-20-2008, 11:12 AM

Cool another one! Welcome, but its not the dark side, its the light! You walked into the light! Not a bad looking truck, even if a sooner has it..

The cookies here are good

wedgemon · 08-20-2008, 12:00 PM

Keep the squares. I wish I had them. Unique to two years of this vintage truck. 79 & 80.

I got dibs if you change them!!

- Dave

bigblock73 · 08-20-2008, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wedgemon

Keep the squares. I wish I had them. Unique to two years of this vintage truck. 79 & 80.

I got dibs if you change them!!

- Dave

Nope, 1980 only

jchav62 · 08-20-2008, 12:45 PM

80 only. Actually, I seen some 80's with the round lights too. I'd keep the squares....

wedgemon · 08-20-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Nope, 1980 only

Got me, Jeff! "I'M NOT WORTHY!!"

I was thinking the 2 hole bezels 79 & 80. 80 only on the square. Make's them even MORE unique!! Keep Em!

- Dave

ps: Gotta love this site!!

Rodms · 08-20-2008, 01:24 PM

Yeah mine are round you could get both,mostly silverado had square,mine is scottsdale,but came with 350,auto overdrive,and air thats why I bought it,most of all of them had 305's in them

killthewabbit · 08-20-2008, 02:04 PM

Welcome to our side Joe. The hood thing's a combination of anti-decapitation design mandates and neglected hinges. JC Whitney sells a brace kit that I bought but haven't installed yet.

Rollinsqrbdy · 08-20-2008, 10:16 PM

Nice truck Joe. The lights are a keeper. Hopefully i get my 86 friday. Got my fingers crossed. Good luck with the truck.

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodms

Yeah mine are round you could get both,mostly silverado had square,mine is scottsdale.....

Actually it was "only" Silverado that got the single square light in 80.

joe231 · 08-21-2008, 12:20 AM

mmmm........ cookies....ahhhhhhh

Thanks for the warm welcome!!!
I think you guys have convinced me to keep the squares

Captkaos, that is a hell of a deal!! Thanks

N2TRUX, your response brings another question to mind, were there Silverados with manual windows and locks?
this one has them and I'm wondering if the doors have been swapped?
is there a way to tell if it were originally a Silverado? it has the lights and badges....
also I have heard mention of your rear suspension, you have pics or a link to a thread with info about it?

Rodms · 08-21-2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Actually it was "only" Silverado that got the single square light in 80.

I do know of some buick,olds parts on these trucks also,and a freind of mine had a custom with square lights but can't say original,I'd swap you round for square I've had my truck since I was 17 and never plan on it leaving,but like I said GM shut down that year and did not take any orders for them

joe231 · 08-21-2008, 12:26 AM

Rodms, so you bought yours new? very cool.
guess I will hang on to the squares, I had no idea they were special.
yes this is a great site

joe231 · 08-21-2008, 05:29 PM

Captcaos, i was checking out the VIN decoder on (your web page?) www.73-87chevytrucks.com
and my VIN doesn't jive
CCL44AS108231
here is the breakdown
C(Chevy) C(conventional cab) L(350-4 V8) 4(heavy half) 4(pick up) A(supposed to be numerical year????) S(St. Louis) 108231 (#8230 off the line)
Any one have any idea what the "A" is?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 08-21-2008, 05:52 PM

Congrats on your purchase. Looks like a sweet ride from here. Have fun with it.

wedgemon · 08-21-2008, 06:35 PM

"A" is 1980.

- Dave

joe231 · 08-21-2008, 08:26 PM

Thanks Hoods
and Thank you too Dave, the other site was confusing me

SCOTI · 08-22-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

hello all
just picked up a '80 short wide
i'm excited to get to work on this one
she ain't no beauty queen, but she is a driver

first on the agenda is an altitude adjustment, then tunes....

It seems the text in your post got scrambled somehow. I took the liberty of correcting it for everyone's benefit

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08-20-2008, 12:41 AM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	I'm one of you guys now hello all just picked up a '80 short wide i'm excited to get to work on this one she ain't no beauty queen, but she is a driver first on the agenda is tunes, then an altitude adjustment it was late when I got home with her, i will get better pics in the daylight yeah i know... someone got primer happy __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-20-2008, 05:55 AM	#2
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08-20-2008, 09:00 AM	#3
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: I'm one of you guys now Cool truck! Congrats! I love the '80 square headlight grilles. You'll find that parts for these trucks are cheaper and easier to find than the 60-66's. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-20-2008, 09:20 AM	#4
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08-20-2008, 09:53 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now thanks guys, i'm undecided on the square lights. looks like I would need to change fenders to swap to round lights, correct? anyone know what else I would have to swap? who is a good source for quality hoods, cab corners, and rockers for these. the truck came with an after market passenger's fender, but the metal is so thin on it, dunno if I want to run it or not. Also, the hood has been buckled and fixed (poorly), if I remember correctly, hinges cause this problem? guess I should probably change hinges also. I am debating on a forward tilt hood, dunno __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-20-2008, 10:12 AM	#6
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: I'm one of you guys now No just your bezels,But there were not alot of the square ones that year,I wanted square but couldn't find one with the combo that I wanted and GM was shut down when I bought mine __________________ Built chevy tuff!

08-20-2008, 10:49 AM	#7
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: I'm one of you guys now welcome to the dark side ..... we got cookies.... __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

08-20-2008, 11:04 AM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: I'm one of you guys now You need the bezels and headlight buckets to make the switch. A few people on here have posted their change from 80 to 73-79. I like them, and they are different, but... As far as parts, I have a 5 piece repair kit here: http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/me...tegory_Code=C1 It comes with a partial floor, if you want a full pick standard, if the whole floorboard is shot, get the extended. You can click the link and see a customers repair... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-20-2008, 11:12 AM	#9
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: I'm one of you guys now Cool another one! Welcome, but its not the dark side, its the light! You walked into the light! Not a bad looking truck, even if a sooner has it.. The cookies here are good __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

08-20-2008, 12:00 PM	#10
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: I'm one of you guys now Keep the squares. I wish I had them. Unique to two years of this vintage truck. 79 & 80. I got dibs if you change them!! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

08-20-2008, 12:45 PM	#12
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: I'm one of you guys now 80 only. Actually, I seen some 80's with the round lights too. I'd keep the squares.... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

08-20-2008, 01:24 PM	#14
Rodms Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Olive Branch,Mississippi Posts: 347	Re: I'm one of you guys now Yeah mine are round you could get both,mostly silverado had square,mine is scottsdale,but came with 350,auto overdrive,and air thats why I bought it,most of all of them had 305's in them __________________ Built chevy tuff!

08-20-2008, 02:04 PM	#15
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: I'm one of you guys now Welcome to our side Joe. The hood thing's a combination of anti-decapitation design mandates and neglected hinges. JC Whitney sells a brace kit that I bought but haven't installed yet. __________________ -- Will

08-20-2008, 10:16 PM	#16
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: I'm one of you guys now Nice truck Joe. The lights are a keeper. Hopefully i get my 86 friday. Got my fingers crossed. Good luck with the truck.

08-21-2008, 12:20 AM	#18
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now mmmm........ cookies....ahhhhhhh Thanks for the warm welcome!!! I think you guys have convinced me to keep the squares Captkaos, that is a hell of a deal!! Thanks N2TRUX, your response brings another question to mind, were there Silverados with manual windows and locks? this one has them and I'm wondering if the doors have been swapped? is there a way to tell if it were originally a Silverado? it has the lights and badges.... also I have heard mention of your rear suspension, you have pics or a link to a thread with info about it? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 08-21-2008 at 12:23 AM.



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08-21-2008, 12:26 AM	#20
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now Rodms, so you bought yours new? very cool. guess I will hang on to the squares, I had no idea they were special. yes this is a great site __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-21-2008, 05:29 PM	#21
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now Captcaos, i was checking out the VIN decoder on (your web page?) www.73-87chevytrucks.com and my VIN doesn't jive CCL44AS108231 here is the breakdown C(Chevy) C(conventional cab) L(350-4 V8) 4(heavy half) 4(pick up) A(supposed to be numerical year????) S(St. Louis) 108231 (#8230 off the line) Any one have any idea what the "A" is? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 08-21-2008 at 05:30 PM.

08-21-2008, 05:52 PM	#22
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08-21-2008, 06:35 PM	#23
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: I'm one of you guys now "A" is 1980. - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

08-21-2008, 08:26 PM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I'm one of you guys now Thanks Hoods and Thank you too Dave, the other site was confusing me __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

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