what year is this truck??

[Stitch]

I might look into getting this if I knew which front end was on it...I want the 73-74 front end...just don't know the difference between the 73-80 front ends...thanks alot guys...

Chuck.

[Stitch]

forgot to post the ad...thanks

http://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/924253785.html

[sjarrett71]

I believe it's a 79 or later. If I'm not mistaken the headlight/park light bezels went to a 1 piece unit that year. The pics aren't great but it looks like a 1 piece to me.

[cochino12]

it looks like the headlight surround goes around the park lights so I would guess 79-80?

[Stitch]

can I convert that front end to a 73-74 front end and if so what all is it going to take...just a grill, headlight buckets, and some turn signals or is it going to take more than that like a core support or something...thanks for the help...

Chuck.

[bigblock73]

It is a 79-80. To convert to a 73/74 front, you'll need the grill, HL bezels, parking light bezels (I think), center grill support and hood latch, both outside grill mounts (they bolt in, the 75 and later supports have dimples where you drill the holes), grill mounting nuts, lower valance (I think), and lower valance trim. It is easier to convert a 75-78 than a 79-80.

[Stitch]

bb73 I sent you a pm...

Chuck

[Dooley]

I won't swear on the year of truck but, the grill is 1980.

[Stitch]

even though it's not a 73-74, can I still use the front sheetmetal...
thanks for the help...

Chuck.

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by Dooley

I won't swear on the year of truck but, the grill is 1980.

i believe it's the midyear change they did from 79 to 80.79 bezels and 80 grill.then they put in the rectangular headlight's with that grill in 80.providing it's all original stuff.i think most likely it will be listed as a 79 on a title.but,i could be wrong.i was once.

[Dooley]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

i believe it's the midyear change they did from 79 to 80.79 bezels and 80 grill.then they put in the rectangular headlight's with that grill in 80.providing it's all original stuff.i think most likely it will be listed as a 79 on a title.but,i could be wrong.i was once.

The cheap trucks in 1980 did not get the rectangular lights. The white truck is a 79 and the green an 80. The blue is the truck in question. Next pic shows 1979 V22 Chrome grille option. Last pic shows my factory original 1979 Silverado grille.

[chevymotocross]

I'm betting that truck is a 1980. 79 trucks, have more of a rectangular shape grille holes, 80 more square. Actually, Dooley's post above directly points this out. Look at the 79 grill holes on that white truck, and the 80 square holes on the green and blue truck. Notice the white truck grille holes are more rectangular, the 1980 trucks have the more square pattern. But of course, who is to say a previous owner had not swapped a grille? It's almost a 30 year old truck, parts could have been changed over, etc, but if you want to base the year of the truck on the grille, I'm betting 1980.

[boatpuller]

yeah,that does look like an 80.i alway's went by the headlight's. an 80 having rectangular light's.but,i think that was just silverado's.here's the front end indentifier that get's posted once in awhile on here.and another 80.i read somewhere that they did like a rolling mid year change thing from late 79 to 80?

[Captkaos]

Truck is a 1980 model, non-Silverado or no square grille option (RPO V22) It was availible in 1979 also, but that grille is 1980 only.

[Stitch]

I think I may still get it...I like the round headlight front end alot...

Chuck.

[N2TRUX]

I didn't read everyone's response so excuse me if this has already been stated. You mention you really like the 73-74 front end. I agree and feel it is one of the most classic grill treatments for these trucks.

Just so you know, the 73-74 grill is not reproduced. If you really want the look, you will have to find a used or NOS grill.

I love the look...

[S10Fan]

I switched my 80 to the 73-74 look.

[boatpuller]

i dug up an old pic of my stock 79 grill.it's painted black instead of the stock argent.i like the chrome strip's on this grill.like a dummy i ebayed it.even though i got what i wanted, i wished i still had it.in about 15 minute's you can have a whole new look swapping out with the billet.

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by S10Fan

I switched my 80 to the 73-74 look.

you did good............nice swap.i see you have tri bar headlight's.i just put some on too.i got the blue dot.

[boatpuller]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I didn't read everyone's response so excuse me if this has already been stated. You mention you really like the 73-74 front end. I agree and feel it is one of the most classic grill treatments for these trucks.

Just so you know, the 73-74 grill is not reproduced. If you really want the look, you will have to find a used or NOS grill.

I love the look...

is that a member's truck ken? i like it.

[S10Fan]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

you did good............nice swap.i see you have tri bar headlight's.i just put some on too.i got the blue dot.

Actually those are just the tri-bar covers.

http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/15671.html

I've been looking at the lights, probably wait until I take her apart for the motor swap and paint.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by boatpuller

is that a member's truck ken? i like it.

No, it was one I found locally. I was thinking about buying it, but plans fell through...

[Captkaos]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

No, it was one I found locally. I was thinking about buying it, but plans fell through...

Ken,
Was that not a pic of Kevin Edge's 74 pickup from Alabama that was on Ebay?

[N2TRUX]

Chris, looking at the background I think you are right. I had one that I was looking at locally a couple of years ago that was very similiar. That don't look like Texas behind that truck does it...

[Captkaos]

Ken,
Photographic memory dude. Definitely doesn't look like Texas..

Here is the pick I have of it....