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GMC Tailgate Band

Is there someone reproducing the 81-87 GMC tailgate band?

Re: GMC Tailgate Band

Not for pickups with provisions for the tailgate handle.

Re: GMC Tailgate Band

I'm sure LMC has them..

Re: GMC Tailgate Band

Not the tailgate... the tailgate band cover

Re: GMC Tailgate Band

Ive seen them in LMC but unfortunately they can't reproduce the logo. I wonder who makes that one on ebay, im sure thats why its so expensive. I want one for my 84 chevy, mines decent but a bit faded and a couple small dings. If you can live without the logo then check LMC.

Maybe the logo can be removed from an old one?

Re: GMC Tailgate Band

TWELVE HUNDRED DOLLARS!?!?!?!?

This is getting REDICULOUS

Re: GMC Tailgate Band

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Originally Posted by Slammed84 (Post 6607329)

I wonder who makes that one on ebay

The description says it's OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and was purchased back in 1990 and stored away. In other words, it's what most folks consider an NOS (New Old Stock) GM part. And it seems like prices for NOS parts for these trucks (especially on ebay) have been going through the roof lately.

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Originally Posted by Slammed84 (Post 6607329)

Maybe the logo can be removed from an old one?

Yes, if you can find a new / reproduction tailgate band without an emblem, the GMC (or Chevrolet as the case may be) emblem can be removed from the old band and transferred over to the new one. I think most of those emblems have mounting studs that are secured with nuts on the back side of the tailgate band.