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1968vetL-71 · 08-12-2011, 12:46 AM

Hey everyone. I know on the pre 72 stuff we have started threads stating the really hard too find and rare options for that era of trucks. I was curious if there were anything that fell into this on the 73-87 trucks? I know they made a bagillion of these things, but it seems that there are some odd ball parts that people keep saying are hard to find.

Thanks in advance!!

mobbin805 · 08-12-2011, 01:07 AM

i have been looking for a shift bowl for 3 on the tree 74 chevy no luck it has been months

1968vetL-71 · 08-12-2011, 07:47 AM

Can you pm me a pic of what it looks like? There is an 81 chevy with a 3 on the tree I know of for parts. I can look for ya.

superwade57 · 08-12-2011, 09:55 AM

I would say 77 body trim/ mouldings since the inside is painted yellow instead of black for one year only. Also seems the grill and Hood latch support for 73-74 not impossible but not easy either
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Your41Plague12 · 08-12-2011, 12:27 PM

Flip down cargo light, and a factory bedside toolbox like the same era Fords had. Factory bucket seats are also pretty hard to find in a pickup.

bluex · 08-12-2011, 10:24 PM

73/74 gmc grill. The Chevy is being reproduced now so no big deal to find one of those now....
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Also the tach dashes. I havent ran across one yet in the yards, plenty overpriced ones at swap meets though....

blazinzuk · 08-13-2011, 04:45 AM

I can think of alot of things for the earlier trucks.

The chrome around the door handle on the 73-76

The chrome thing around the door panels on the same year trucks.

Outside trim for the dually fenders.

2 of my 73s I have had you could not buy the right turn signal switch for them. Well the switch was right but you have to unpin and use the stock connector.

73-75 K5 badges.

The armrests that went on the wheelwells in the 90 and 91 blazers

replacement crew cab headliners

Thats all I can think of now

b454rat · 08-13-2011, 09:15 AM

A clean one in north east. Rarest of the rare.

russgt · 08-13-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by b454rat

A clean one in north east. Rarest of the rare.

add "in wisconsin" to that list too! lol

**N2TRUX** · 08-13-2011, 10:40 AM

Real 73-80 headlamp doors, not the plastic repops. Also hard to find are 73-74 displacement emblems for the grill. I just managed to miss one on eBay recently ...Grrr

BruthaMan · 08-13-2011, 12:10 PM

78-80 interior trim parts are very hard to find. In several years following parts on Ebay for our trucks, the things I see the least and go for the most are:

1) NOS Dash gauge panel, especially Silverado trim

2) NOS Dash insert (the insert on the dash pad, on the passenger side)

3) NOS Dash pad (there was a vendor that had some of these and would offer one per month, and I was lucky enough to get one, but have not seen them in quite a while)

4) NOS headlight bezel set.

5) NOS door panels

6) NOS door panel trim

7) NOS exterior door handles

Those are probably the rarest of the rare parts and generally go for a pretty penny.

Your41Plague12 · 08-29-2011, 03:27 PM

As I'm finding out, GMC parts are now about impossible to find. I've been trying to find 81-87 "High Sierra 2500" emblems forever and I can't come across any. Same with the 83-84 GMC grille and headlight buckets. Yes, LMC has those but for the OEM ones they're like $250 + shipping for the grille alone.

79gmcc15 · 08-29-2011, 06:06 PM

Yeah, just about anything GMC or special packages badging. UGH!

bagged74 · 08-29-2011, 07:29 PM

has anyone seen a hand throttle on a 73-74 model? The early 2wd blazer that i got a while back has one. not sure if it matters, but it was a 4speed floor shift. Not sure if it is desirable or not, but im pretty sure its rare. Ive never seen one before.

JNJchev77 · 08-29-2011, 07:46 PM

NOS Chevy Truck Headlight Bezels

grs · 08-29-2011, 08:15 PM

I can't find an original grill for my 87.

youwish2bme · 08-29-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

I can't find an original grill for my 87.

Yeah good luck with that.. lol.. The aftermarket ones aren't to bad though.

Dave

flamingbig10 · 08-29-2011, 09:14 PM

the rubber strip on 73-87 that is mounted to the cab next to the door under the fender
81-87 hood hinge deflector

turbostang7 · 08-29-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Your41Plague12

As I'm finding out, GMC parts are now about impossible to find. I've been trying to find 81-87 "High Sierra 2500" emblems forever and I can't come across any. Same with the 83-84 GMC grille and headlight buckets. Yes, LMC has those but for the OEM ones they're like $250 + shipping for the grille alone.

sucks i didn't see this about two weeks ago, just sold my 86 high sierra 2500 all original moldings and emblems! i would have pulled them off for you lol.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 08-30-2011, 02:42 AM

chrome ashtray?

79gmcclassic · 08-30-2011, 01:27 PM

non air conditioning dash moulding on passenger side

JNJchev77 · 08-30-2011, 07:18 PM

Not sure if any of you guys are bidding on this, but I think it's nuts that these go for this much. Are these really worth this? IMO, No, I might pay $150 or so for one... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1101

grs · 08-30-2011, 09:35 PM

Looking for a headliner for an 87.

irishman999 · 08-30-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by grs

I can't find an original grill for my 87.

Rock auto part no. #15554910

I just put one in my 85, they are WELL worth the 25 bucks.

Mr. 250r · 08-31-2011, 10:22 AM

I would go with power mirrors even though I have a set but don't like not sure of this counts but rear heat in working condition
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08-12-2011, 01:07 AM	#2
mobbin805 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: CA Posts: 3	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? i have been looking for a shift bowl for 3 on the tree 74 chevy no luck it has been months

08-12-2011, 07:47 AM	#3
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? Can you pm me a pic of what it looks like? There is an 81 chevy with a 3 on the tree I know of for parts. I can look for ya. __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

08-12-2011, 09:55 AM	#4
superwade57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 664	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? I would say 77 body trim/ mouldings since the inside is painted yellow instead of black for one year only. Also seems the grill and Hood latch support for 73-74 not impossible but not easy either Posted via Mobile Device

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Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? Flip down cargo light, and a factory bedside toolbox like the same era Fords had. Factory bucket seats are also pretty hard to find in a pickup. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

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bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? 73/74 gmc grill. The Chevy is being reproduced now so no big deal to find one of those now.... Posted via Mobile Device Also the tach dashes. I havent ran across one yet in the yards, plenty overpriced ones at swap meets though.... __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Last edited by bluex; 08-13-2011 at 01:25 AM.

08-12-2011, 12:46 AM	#1
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? Hey everyone. I know on the pre 72 stuff we have started threads stating the really hard too find and rare options for that era of trucks. I was curious if there were anything that fell into this on the 73-87 trucks? I know they made a bagillion of these things, but it seems that there are some odd ball parts that people keep saying are hard to find. Thanks in advance!! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

08-13-2011, 04:45 AM	#7
blazinzuk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Afton Wy Posts: 77	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? I can think of alot of things for the earlier trucks. The chrome around the door handle on the 73-76 The chrome thing around the door panels on the same year trucks. Outside trim for the dually fenders. 2 of my 73s I have had you could not buy the right turn signal switch for them. Well the switch was right but you have to unpin and use the stock connector. 73-75 K5 badges. The armrests that went on the wheelwells in the 90 and 91 blazers replacement crew cab headliners Thats all I can think of now __________________ Eric 89 diesel jimmy 86 crew dually 87 truggy Horton

08-13-2011, 09:15 AM	#8
b454rat Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 3,454	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? A clean one in north east. Rarest of the rare. __________________ 2000 GMC CCSB 454/4L80 6” lift SAS 1999 Chevy CCSB 454/NV4500 6” lift 1999 GMC Yukon 350/4L60 4" SAS

08-13-2011, 10:40 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? Real 73-80 headlamp doors, not the plastic repops. Also hard to find are 73-74 displacement emblems for the grill. I just managed to miss one on eBay recently ...Grrr __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-13-2011, 12:10 PM	#11
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? 78-80 interior trim parts are very hard to find. In several years following parts on Ebay for our trucks, the things I see the least and go for the most are: 1) NOS Dash gauge panel, especially Silverado trim 2) NOS Dash insert (the insert on the dash pad, on the passenger side) 3) NOS Dash pad (there was a vendor that had some of these and would offer one per month, and I was lucky enough to get one, but have not seen them in quite a while) 4) NOS headlight bezel set. 5) NOS door panels 6) NOS door panel trim 7) NOS exterior door handles Those are probably the rarest of the rare parts and generally go for a pretty penny. __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

08-29-2011, 03:27 PM	#12
Your41Plague12 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,009	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? As I'm finding out, GMC parts are now about impossible to find. I've been trying to find 81-87 "High Sierra 2500" emblems forever and I can't come across any. Same with the 83-84 GMC grille and headlight buckets. Yes, LMC has those but for the OEM ones they're like $250 + shipping for the grille alone. __________________ Steve Member of the Foot Pedal Club '83 Chevy K20: 6" Rough Country, 3" Performance Accessories BL, Bushwacker Cutouts, 38x15.50 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws, 350 HP 350 crate engine from Jegs, Turbo 400

08-29-2011, 06:06 PM	#13
79gmcc15 Gettin It One Pice At A Time Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: everett, washington Posts: 2,688	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? Yeah, just about anything GMC or special packages badging. UGH! __________________ RIP ELJAY Work In Progress 1979 GMC C1500 Trailering Special. Getting the truck done, one piece at a time. “You can tell a lot about a fellow’s character by his way of eating jellybeans.”Ronald Reagan “I don’t know the key to success but I know the key to failure is trying to please everybody.” Bill Cosby

08-29-2011, 07:29 PM	#14
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: Hard too find or rare parts for 73-87? has anyone seen a hand throttle on a 73-74 model? The early 2wd blazer that i got a while back has one. not sure if it matters, but it was a 4speed floor shift. Not sure if it is desirable or not, but im pretty sure its rare. Ive never seen one before.

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