Tailgate upgrade (latch) SWB
 

Hi guys,

Real new to your site.

Anybody have any info on updating the latch(tailgate) on a swb 63'? Thereby eliminating the old style chains and latches.

Thanks

Rick
63' SWB pro-street project
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I used a kit made by Mar-K. hinges with hidden latches. www.mar-k.com

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Same here, Mar-K rules.

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Just talked to Mar-K.com. What a great find! This site is awesome! Definitely nice and helpful guys out there.
Thanks!

Rick
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did the same thing, Mar-k. seems a little pricey but if you price a new tailgate its not that bad.

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Good looking blue truck. Is that a short bed? Have any more pictures?

Mines a swb 63' big window custom cab. Feel pretty lucky to have found it.

Rick
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what are you going to use to hold your tailgate form going all the way down??

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That same outfit www.mar-k.com has a nice set of curant model looking hinges available. Thought I'd go w/them. They're available in zink or stainless.

Rick
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My brother used a '71 tailgate's locking mech./straps, with a '81 Elco latch handle.
Works like factory and looks that way too.

I will likely do the same on mine.

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Thanks man.

Rick
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MAR-K on mine for the hidden latch and metal hinge straps. Works great.
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Thanks. Looks like this is THE way to go.
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here are some additional ideas besides Mar-K. (and don't get me wrong, I really like the Mar-K product line - great stuff - but this link shows some pretty slick home-made approaches just for consideration). Enjoy.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=402255

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Jocko,
Thanks man. Some good ideas there.
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