Just my opinion. For the same reason if I were restoring or even driving an old 55 chevy for instance, it would be 100% spec from 1955. I would upgrade nothing. It would have the point system, drum brakes, am radio, original.

 

Glad to know the FACT that mixing parts is bad.... Thanks for setting me straight....


Anyway, these trucks arent classics or worth money for their "authenticity". Its a work truck and it doesnt affect it in any way to put newer parts on it.

 

jc you would hate my truck lol, anyway if ya like the badgeless newer badges or stock do what ever makes ya happy

 

No, I stated it was my opinion. I just believe that an 02 should be 100% an 02, an 05, a 10, and so on. If I wanted an 05-up 250/350 front end, I would buy one an 05+ truck. Likewise if I didn't want the sealed beam headlights, I would not buy an XL. It is less an issue with newer trucks, but it is horrible when someone takes an older vehicle in nice condition, and mixes newer parts. I don't like it.

 

I like the newer front end, but due to the fact that my truck needs to actually start and run I had to pass on the 6.0

 

I agree on that!!

I like the 08+ front end, but just never liked the 05+ too much. It looks okay as an XL with the black plastic grill and sealed beams.