are 1980 models unique?

[esbstuff]

And red stripe in the side chrome instead of red? Is it factory? Some were, but I've never seen on a non-black truck.

Originally Posted by LeesTruk

When I got my '80, I did exactly as mentioned previously. Took off the ugly square headlight frames and put on '78 headlight frames

Before;



After;



The difference is subtle but more pleasing (to me anyways)

[esbstuff]

And the 205 will have a slip yoke on the rear, like the 208's.

Originally Posted by nvrenuf

An 80 is not unique to itself as it shares a lot with the 73-79 trucks (body parts and most of the drivetrain). It's probably better to say an 80 has some unique qualities.

The only transfer case used in 80 is the np205.
The chrome grille option uses square headlights.

[nvrenuf]

Originally Posted by esbstuff

And the 205 will have a slip yoke on the rear, like the 208's.

On 2 door trucks, 4 door / carrier bearing applications still have the bolt on yoke.

Also this is not the first year for the 205 slip yoke, I've seen 79 cases with them.

[LeesTruk]

Good eyes esbstuff. Most folks don't notice there's a difference. Actually, someone in the truck's history did that. 1/4" red striping tape was applied to the black trim stripe, to give it a two tone effect. I think it's kinda neat. You can just see the black base above the red. The cab corner trim and cab back trim were left black





Lee