Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Cue-Ball · 10-24-2011, 08:25 PM

1980 has the distinction of having one-year-only square headlights and bezels. These lights and bezels aren't shared with any other year, and not all 1980 models got these lights. Given that all of the '73-'79 trucks have round headlights, that makes the square '80 lights fairly uncommon. So, let's see what you guys have got!

Here's mine. Originally a 6-cylinder/TH350. Currently a 305/TH350. Pretty bare bones with manual locks and windows, no A/C, 2WD shortbox. It does have AM/FM (no cassette) and carpet though.

I've heard a few people say that only the Silverados got square headlights in 1980. Not true:

Redcap · 10-24-2011, 11:06 PM

Nice looking truck...but never liked the extra-square look of that year.

IOWNATRUCK · 10-24-2011, 11:17 PM

Im a fan of the square look on these trucks, gives it some character.

dmartin1 · 10-24-2011, 11:48 PM

its definately something different.like the lip on the front of the hoods. i think sometimes on CERTAIN trucks it can be pulled off extremely well,and makes some people step back like wait, what?
im a fan of the round headlight front ends,but there are nice!

WarBeard · 10-25-2011, 12:58 AM

That is my favorite grill. Followed by the 73-74 and the 88-91.

80SPORT · 10-25-2011, 02:33 AM

Square lites on the 80s were option V22 Deluxe front appearance pkg

They were standard on Silverado and Chevy Sport;optional on any other'

jchav62 · 10-25-2011, 09:37 AM

I'm a fan of the 1980 square headlight option...

Cue-Ball · 10-25-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

I'm a fan of the 1980 square headlight option...

Wow. That is gorgeous.

Cue-Ball · 10-26-2011, 08:10 PM

That's it? C'mon guys! These trucks are kinda rare, but given the size of this community I thought there'd be three pages worth of pics by now.

I'll post up a few more to keep things rolling. This is the truck from Cannonball Run:

Not even a Ferrari 308 and a Countach stand a chance against a 1980 square!

It's also well known that only the 1980 models can fly.

Rogue_Alphonse · 10-26-2011, 08:53 PM

What it originally was...

What half the body parts from it are on now...

I'll miss it when it goes... but i'm getting something just as awesome.

motornut · 10-27-2011, 10:12 AM

my friends after we painted .... 2 months later rearended/twisted..... writeoff

motornut · 10-27-2011, 10:17 AM

this is one i saw almost a year ago

motornut · 10-27-2011, 10:30 AM

just found these from before painting it
and I grew that......370 lbs had two the same size that year

Cue-Ball · 10-27-2011, 12:03 PM

That last truck looks like it has seen better days. The phrase "bubble gum and bailing wire" comes to mind.

motornut · 10-27-2011, 12:14 PM

Lol the green truck is the red truck, with a newer box
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85raiderburban · 04-30-2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 80SPORT

Square lites on the 80s were option V22 Deluxe front appearance pkg

They were standard on Silverado and Chevy Sport;optional on any other'

that dually is my burb's original color minus the cream, Dark Camel Metallic.

heres mine

Keith Seymore · 04-30-2017, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cue-Ball

I've heard a few people say that only the Silverados got square headlights in 1980. Not true:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80SPORT

Square lites on the 80s were option V22 Deluxe front appearance pkg

They were standard on Silverado and Chevy Sport;optional on any other'

That is correct. I always ordered a Scottsdale so that I could get the vinyl flooring and manual windows/locks, but upgraded with RPO V22 to get the square lamps and chrome grille.

K

abig84 · 04-30-2017, 10:24 AM

never knew of this, i learn something everday. does this mean now that these front ends are going to be selling for $4,500 on craigslist due to being rare vintage stuff?

MelloYelloNova · 04-30-2017, 05:24 PM

66FLH · 05-01-2017, 09:01 PM

Keith Seymore · 05-02-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 66FLH

Looks familiar!

(lol)

75C10 · 05-02-2017, 03:18 PM

I have a 75 c10 that has been wearing the V22 80 front end for about 20 years. Just changed it to the original 75 (also v22) front end to return to the round HL. Makes it look older is the thinking and I kind of like the change up.

SilverMiner · 05-03-2017, 07:14 PM

Here is my 1980 Suburban. It's really a Chevy, but I prefer the 78 era GMC grille so that's what it wears now.

10-24-2011, 08:25 PM	#1
Cue-Ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 241	Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! 1980 has the distinction of having one-year-only square headlights and bezels. These lights and bezels aren't shared with any other year, and not all 1980 models got these lights. Given that all of the '73-'79 trucks have round headlights, that makes the square '80 lights fairly uncommon. So, let's see what you guys have got! Here's mine. Originally a 6-cylinder/TH350. Currently a 305/TH350. Pretty bare bones with manual locks and windows, no A/C, 2WD shortbox. It does have AM/FM (no cassette) and carpet though. I've heard a few people say that only the Silverados got square headlights in 1980. Not true:

10-24-2011, 11:06 PM	#2
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! Nice looking truck...but never liked the extra-square look of that year.

10-24-2011, 11:48 PM	#4
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! its definately something different.like the lip on the front of the hoods. i think sometimes on CERTAIN trucks it can be pulled off extremely well,and makes some people step back like wait, what? im a fan of the round headlight front ends,but there are nice! __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

10-25-2011, 12:58 AM	#5
WarBeard Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Show low,az Posts: 808	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! That is my favorite grill. Followed by the 73-74 and the 88-91. __________________ 1978 C10 Silverado Big 10 350/350.. play toy 1990 V1500 Suburban 350/700r4..Daily driver 1987 K10 Silverado 383/400.. Wife's rig WRECKED! 1989 V2500 Suburban 350/400.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 LWB 350/350.. SOLD! 1974 C10 Custom10 SWB 350/400.. SOLD! 1999 Silverado Z71 LS1.. Wife's rig WRECKED! On the hunt for a new project....... I'm a Chevy guy.....I'm just not a "NEW" Chevy guy.

10-25-2011, 02:33 AM	#6
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! Square lites on the 80s were option V22 Deluxe front appearance pkg They were standard on Silverado and Chevy Sport;optional on any other' Attached Images

10-24-2011, 11:17 PM	#3
IOWNATRUCK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Matthews, NC Posts: 129	Im a fan of the square look on these trucks, gives it some character.

10-25-2011, 09:37 AM	#7
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! I'm a fan of the 1980 square headlight option... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

10-26-2011, 08:10 PM	#9
Cue-Ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 241	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! That's it? C'mon guys! These trucks are kinda rare, but given the size of this community I thought there'd be three pages worth of pics by now. I'll post up a few more to keep things rolling. This is the truck from Cannonball Run: Not even a Ferrari 308 and a Countach stand a chance against a 1980 square! It's also well known that only the 1980 models can fly.

10-26-2011, 08:53 PM	#10
Rogue_Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gap PA Posts: 280	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! What it originally was... What half the body parts from it are on now... I'll miss it when it goes... but i'm getting something just as awesome. __________________ 1991 Mustang GT Vert, T-5 w/ Pro 5.0, Trick Flow upper & lower, BBK cold air intake, 3:73, BAMA chip, etc. 1988 K5 Blazer, [coming soon] TBI 400, SM465/NP208, 12 bolt rear, 3:08's, looks like a 1980. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 fully loaded daily driver! Where there's a will, there's a rig!

10-27-2011, 10:12 AM	#11
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! my friends after we painted .... 2 months later rearended/twisted..... writeoff Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-27-2011, 10:17 AM	#12
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! this is one i saw almost a year ago Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-27-2011, 10:30 AM	#13
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! just found these from before painting it and I grew that......370 lbs had two the same size that year Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

10-27-2011, 12:03 PM	#14
Cue-Ball Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 241	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! That last truck looks like it has seen better days. The phrase "bubble gum and bailing wire" comes to mind.

10-27-2011, 12:14 PM	#15
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! Lol the green truck is the red truck, with a newer box Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

04-30-2017, 10:24 AM	#18
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75C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 161	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! I have a 75 c10 that has been wearing the V22 80 front end for about 20 years. Just changed it to the original 75 (also v22) front end to return to the round HL. Makes it look older is the thinking and I kind of like the change up.

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SilverMiner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Idaho Posts: 335	Re: Square^squared: 1980 square headlight trucks - let's seem 'em! Here is my 1980 Suburban. It's really a Chevy, but I prefer the 78 era GMC grille so that's what it wears now. Attached Images __________________ 1980 K10 Suburban Silverado, original 350 w/Qjet swapped to 406sb, TH350C swapped to TH400/205

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