Reproduction Tailgates - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gcburdic · 01-24-2008, 10:40 PM

Hello,
Sorry to continue to beat a dead horse, BUT
I have read quite a few responses about reprod tailgates and how bad they are about bowing. Been told by a local company that sells the reprod tailgate, that the CHEVROLET imprint one's are ALOT more sturdy than the smooth one??? Has anyone else heard this??...Or should I really strive to get an original tailgate from some of the great vendors/ folks on this forum...

If anyone has a tailgate in really good shape.....let me know....looking to buy ASAP....

Thanks for any help!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-24-2008, 11:17 PM

ANYTHING that says "Chevrolet" no matter how old has to be licensed through GM and that costs $$$. So what you're really paying for is a little $$ for the cost of the stamping of the Chevrolet, but you're paying even more for the license.

If you're talking stepside tailgates, I've found them to be good quality. Many have complained the fleetside gates are weak, but I have no experience with them.

Even a GOOD (straight) original goes from $200-$400!!!

Best of luck.

knsmodels · 01-25-2008, 12:43 AM

This has been discussed in great detail just do a search......If you are building a truck to cruise around in and enjoy the repro gate will be just fine but I would get the "Chevrolet" stamped one......if you are looking to use the truck as a truck when you are done then I would look for a descent used one. I would not even bother looking for nos unless you are going with all other nos metal but be prepared to pay for one of those....good luck

67ChevyRedneck · 01-25-2008, 01:38 AM

You don't have to get a chevrolet one. You can always buy a tailgate band

01-24-2008, 10:40 PM	#1
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Reproduction Tailgates Hello, Sorry to continue to beat a dead horse, BUT I have read quite a few responses about reprod tailgates and how bad they are about bowing. Been told by a local company that sells the reprod tailgate, that the CHEVROLET imprint one's are ALOT more sturdy than the smooth one??? Has anyone else heard this??...Or should I really strive to get an original tailgate from some of the great vendors/ folks on this forum... If anyone has a tailgate in really good shape.....let me know....looking to buy ASAP.... Thanks for any help!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-24-2008, 11:17 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Reproduction Tailgates ANYTHING that says "Chevrolet" no matter how old has to be licensed through GM and that costs $$$. So what you're really paying for is a little $$ for the cost of the stamping of the Chevrolet, but you're paying even more for the license. If you're talking stepside tailgates, I've found them to be good quality. Many have complained the fleetside gates are weak, but I have no experience with them. Even a GOOD (straight) original goes from $200-$400!!! Best of luck. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-25-2008, 12:43 AM	#3
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	Re: Reproduction Tailgates This has been discussed in great detail just do a search......If you are building a truck to cruise around in and enjoy the repro gate will be just fine but I would get the "Chevrolet" stamped one......if you are looking to use the truck as a truck when you are done then I would look for a descent used one. I would not even bother looking for nos unless you are going with all other nos metal but be prepared to pay for one of those....good luck __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

01-25-2008, 01:38 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Reproduction Tailgates You don't have to get a chevrolet one. You can always buy a tailgate band __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

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