Author Topic: Struggling choosing color  (Read 1992 times)

Offline EricL

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #15 on: July 06, 2022, 04:53:17 PM »
Thank you!   So trying to get the 74 grill on and nothing lines up. 

Pic is my assembly , has this been converted to a different year?   It had that bullet on it. 


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Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #16 on: July 06, 2022, 05:03:18 PM »
I think your prob is that the headlight assembly is from a 79-80 truck. I think those two years offered the square headlights.

The frame around the headlight and running/blinker is larger and one piece. I'll check when I get home.

I bought a '80 with the round option and have found square parts to convert.
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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2022, 05:11:15 PM »
Mine looks like it may be a 1979 installed on the 74 to Accommodate that other grill that was on it? 

40 years of time adds to a lot of shenanigans.


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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #18 on: July 06, 2022, 05:12:26 PM »
Yeah just saw your reply looks like a 79 based on some pics.  Well should I replace the assembly now that it’s painted or grab a 79 grill and call it a day?


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Re: Struggling choosing color
« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2022, 02:06:33 PM »
I would take it back to the correct front end if possible.

They had to mod the core support if it's a true '74.

79-80 had attachments points that could accommodate either round or square lights.

I got lucky when I junked out a '79 that had square lights, I have the buckets and other mounting gear to convert my '80.
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction