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11-17-2024, 07:53 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Tucson, AZ
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1980 K20 Tailgate Question
Just picked up a low mileage, high option rust free 1980 K20. Bought from second owner who swears truck was never in accident or had anything replaced as far as body goes. In my research, it has the rare square headlights for ‘80 as it sounds they came with both square and round. My question is the tailgate. Everything I’m seeing is this is 81+ with that type of insert. Not heard of anyone reporting an ‘80 came with this style. Looks to original to me! Any ideas?
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11-17-2024, 08:40 PM
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Location: Motor City
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Re: 1980 K20 Tailgate Question
The stainless band is correct.
Square headlamps (not sure they are rare) are added by opting up to RPO V22, which is the chrome grille option. V22 could be added to Scottsdale and was included with Silverado. K
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11-17-2024, 10:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Poulsbo, WA
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Re: 1980 K20 Tailgate Question
That truck is correct.
73-80 Tailgate Band 81-87 Tailgate Band That truck also has the correct style trim. It looks different because the black paint is missing from the center.
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11-19-2024, 11:35 AM
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Location: Alabama
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Re: 1980 K20 Tailgate Question
I have a 1980 that has the same tailgate band and the V22 chrome grille & square headlights.
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11-22-2024, 01:05 AM
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Re: 1980 K20 Tailgate Question
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