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General Discussion / Re: Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on Today at 01:58:34 pm »

One of those pics (bottom left) is from San Diego, when you could still DRIVE on the beach! Stinkin doo-gooders...well, having said that, there IS one beach left where you can. Fiesta Island. You should see the looks of the above referenced ilk when they see you driving...Shock, disgust, and in your face! till you say calmly, 'hey, it's legal to drive on the beach here'...

I'm not well versed on 'all things correct', so assume these are factory rounds. There is no other bolt pattern on the door.

In fact, when trying to remove, one of the factory threaded plugs started turning in the door skin. Good thing I had planned to restored the door soft parts and had access to tighten.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 15, 2026, 05:40:29 pm »

Thought so. "Raised Detail", you hear that bd? Glad to know they're making them both ways now.

It's amazing how interchangeable these trucks are

Here's the 'correct' side mirror on a '80.

Didn't know they ditched the dumbo mirrors that year...

The term "dumbo mirrors" is misused and confused time and time again. They called the 3 legged "dumbo" mirrors Below Eyeline Mirrors. In 1980 the regular "Truck" Mirrors were introduced and also called Below Eyeline mirrors but have the mount hidden under the cover. In 1981 they were also available in white, not just stainless.  PS those round mirrors I assume you are joking. The attached shows the 79 mirror options.

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Site Suggestions / Re: Tapatalk

« Last post by philo_beddoe on May 13, 2026, 10:41:34 pm »

Tapatalk has its problems, I use it on multiple forums due to its user friendly simplicity. The forum homepage is great, but navigating can be tough if you don’t use it often.

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Site Suggestions / Option to “thumbs up” a post

« Last post by philo_beddoe on May 13, 2026, 10:37:49 pm »

Similar forums I am on with the same platform have the option (next to the quote button) to give a thumbs up to the post. Chris, can you add this? If someone likes a post they can just hit the thumbs up instead of a full reply. Thanks..

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by philo_beddoe on May 13, 2026, 10:30:05 pm »

Nice factory mirror Johnny, hand crafted at the GM factory in Detroit!

Yeah, I been looking for a k-series that’s mechanically perfect, but don’t care if a carriage rams it or salt touches it.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on May 12, 2026, 05:16:14 pm »

Thought so. "Raised Detail", you hear that bd? Glad to know they're making them both ways now.

It's amazing how interchangeable these trucks are

Here's the 'correct' side mirror on a '80.

Didn't know they ditched the dumbo mirrors that year...

 

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 12, 2026, 04:01:44 pm »

There's a 73-78 hood on it, 79-80 hood had the raised detail and so did all replacement hoods up until recently. Now the aftermarket supports both styles again. If you are trying to be eyeballing it, your keen eye should know that's not a 79 grille,  those mirrors weren't an option in 79 either. It also has a 77 woodgrain dash in it, a 700R4 and a 327 along with several other alterations.

Truck originally came with the mighty 4.1L  , AM radio and a camel vinyl bench seat.

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by JohnnyPopper on May 11, 2026, 01:20:27 pm »

Was there a difference in the hood between those years? I have an 80 with front detail that is not on your beast. Embossed detail is the best way to describe. I'm sure bd has a more precise term 

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General Discussion / Re: Happy Spring Everyone...

« Last post by VileZambonie on May 09, 2026, 07:34:07 pm »

79

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Steering Columns / Re: Horn honks when hooking up to battery

« Last post by MY1978 on May 09, 2026, 05:33:00 pm »

Thanks, I will try that.