Well your partially right, the rear fenders stayed the same from 53 to 84 but the beds we're slightly different, the older ones we're narrower but as I think I mentioned earlier the original bed was a bit rough on this one so I used a bed from a 78 Warlock so yes it's the same as my son's. And I agree the tailgate needs a little something I just haven't decided exactly what yet. I have some ideas and when I do it I'll post it! Thanks