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Old 02-21-2015, 06:48 PM   #26
Bob B.
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Re: 1966-81 Chevy H/J Series

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Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill View Post
Bob,

I have known it to be that the old 9500's became Brigadiers, but the 7500's still looked like the old style. But could you actually get the old style look as an option?

Bill

All the 7500-9500 H/J trucks became 'Brigadier' in 1978. The steel 'butterfly' hood was an option through 1980 on 9500's with 6-71 engines. All the 7500/8500's could be ordered with either hood. There were other differences between a 1977 H/J and a 1978 Brigadier/Bruin than just the hood.
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