Gas Cap vs Fuel Door

[Project 57]

Hello,

I am looking at getting a 73' to '79 shortbed. My question is what year did they go to fuel doors vs exposed gas caps. I have seen a '73 with a fuel door and then a '78 with the exposed gas caps (duel tank). Want to make sure the beds have not been replaced and some people may not even know the difference when selling a truck that has had several owners. Appreciate the info.

[68Timber]

I think '79 was the first year of the fuel door.

[Project 57]

Bruiser,

Thanks. Not sure how the '73 has the fuel door. They say its original.

Rick

Originally Posted by BRUISER

I think '79 was the first year of the fuel door.

[dooce]

I think 79 was the first full year for the doors, 78 having both caps and doors.

[Project 57]

Thanks Dooce!

Rick