Well aint this bout a *****!! I found this thread this morning, started reading top to bottom every post! really getting into your truck and story and then you drop this bombshell! Oh well great read that lasted 2 cups of coffee.:lol: Good luck with your next toy!
My brother has a 78 LRE with 30k miles on it. Bought it in 85 from original owner. At that time he would go to the local Dodge dealer and just order parts. Needless to say he has an attic full of NOS parts