Opinions on this tailgate treatment... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gringoloco · 02-07-2008, 02:29 PM

Good, bad, indifferent- whadaya think?

Frizzle Fry · 02-07-2008, 02:58 PM

Lose the indentation? I kinda like the look of the indentation on the truck gates, but it might work well on you Blazer with the top on.

Tough call. There's a fine line between custom/clean/smooth and plain.

Maybe post some with and without for comparison.

BigSky71 · 02-08-2008, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Lose the indentation? Tough call. There's a fine line between custom/clean/smooth and plain.

I gotta agree with FF on this one, I think the indentation sets our trucks/blazers apart from new trucks with flat tailgates.

hotrodhomi · 02-07-2008, 03:07 PM

I really like it. My gate is smooth with out the "CHEVROLET" and I wish it wasn't.

Brad · 02-07-2008, 04:09 PM

I like it!

Super-Dave · 02-07-2008, 05:51 PM

How did ya do it ? Did ya just remove the molding and fill in holes or mold in the moldings?

68C15 · 02-07-2008, 09:33 PM

my opinion;
it doesnt look right unless it is a two tone paint job (the bottom right). maybe best done with the tail light treatment like the one on the bottom left.

olblue60@aol.com · 02-07-2008, 10:01 PM

It also removes the handle from the outside.

Luvlegs · 02-07-2008, 10:04 PM

Personally, I think it's pretty slick!

Bishops Trucks · 02-07-2008, 10:08 PM

I like the original look myself.

jlaird · 02-07-2008, 10:21 PM

love it! Without the chevrolet too.

greasy68 · 02-07-2008, 11:08 PM

I think it only looks good with the contrasting lettering. Just indents looks like it is not finished.

nvrsatisfied · 02-07-2008, 11:36 PM

i like all off them...i am wanting to do the look in the bottom left, but also add a roll pan....wonder what that would look like???

67ChevyRedneck · 02-07-2008, 11:40 PM

I really like it! Since there's 4 trucks like that... is this a "new" after market style gate or is it just a coincidence that they all had the same custom work done?

**John Fabris** · 02-08-2008, 12:40 AM

All photoshopped.... as that is my truck in the upper right, and my tailgate still has the indentation...

Looks good though!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 02-08-2008, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Fabris

All photoshopped.... as that is my truck in the upper right, and my tailgate still has the indentation...

Looks good though!!!

Whoops, you're right

This silver truck doesn't even have a panel gap on the left side

nvrsatisfied · 02-08-2008, 01:15 AM

took it back to the body shop and they fixed it...

1LoC10 · 02-08-2008, 02:55 AM

I like the indent too... but it has to still have the Chevrolet too

1LoC10 · 02-08-2008, 03:02 AM

heres one like you posted

1LoC10 · 02-08-2008, 03:10 AM

some more

nvrsatisfied · 02-08-2008, 03:28 AM

you could mate a Sir Micheals smooth tailgate (which looses the big indention) and the original so that you get chevrolet across the back to get this look...right????? that is what i was going to attempt???

or do they sell it smooth with a "chevy" logo already in them??

1LoC10 · 02-08-2008, 03:41 AM

they sell a skin that just covers the indent so you know

1LoC10 · 02-08-2008, 04:00 AM

These are the skins Mar-K sells for just the indent, no need for a full skin if your just going to cut it to keep the letters

weasel29gm · 02-08-2008, 04:04 AM

Gates are overrated, as far as stock goes. Smooth,w/o the indention looks ok. I can go with or w/o the emboss letters. Go for it!!!!

ChevLoRay · 02-08-2008, 04:31 AM

I like the truck from Kentucky. The one-piece appearing tail light lenses are nice, but not what I'd do. To lose the indentation that locates the handle is okay, but leaving the CHEVROLET has to be done. The character line that is in line with the top of the tail lights is important to the overall appearance of the body.

If you like it, go for it.

02-07-2008, 02:29 PM	#1
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02-07-2008, 02:58 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... Lose the indentation? I kinda like the look of the indentation on the truck gates, but it might work well on you Blazer with the top on. Tough call. There's a fine line between custom/clean/smooth and plain. Maybe post some with and without for comparison.

02-07-2008, 03:07 PM	#4
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... I really like it. My gate is smooth with out the "CHEVROLET" and I wish it wasn't. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-07-2008, 04:09 PM	#5
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02-07-2008, 05:51 PM	#6
Super-Dave Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lompoc, Ca Posts: 128	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... How did ya do it ? Did ya just remove the molding and fill in holes or mold in the moldings?

02-07-2008, 09:33 PM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... my opinion; it doesnt look right unless it is a two tone paint job (the bottom right). maybe best done with the tail light treatment like the one on the bottom left.

02-07-2008, 10:01 PM	#8
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02-07-2008, 10:04 PM	#9
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... Personally, I think it's pretty slick! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

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02-07-2008, 10:21 PM	#11
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... love it! Without the chevrolet too.

02-07-2008, 11:08 PM	#12
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02-07-2008, 11:36 PM	#13
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02-07-2008, 11:40 PM	#14
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02-08-2008, 12:40 AM	#15
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... All photoshopped.... as that is my truck in the upper right, and my tailgate still has the indentation... Looks good though!!! __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

02-08-2008, 01:15 AM	#17
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02-08-2008, 02:55 AM	#18
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02-08-2008, 03:28 AM	#21
nvrsatisfied Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 457	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... you could mate a Sir Micheals smooth tailgate (which looses the big indention) and the original so that you get chevrolet across the back to get this look...right????? that is what i was going to attempt??? or do they sell it smooth with a "chevy" logo already in them?? __________________ Lug Nuts Classic Rides. (Bodywork, small fab, and Restorations) Perry, Ok. We're just two guys, trying our best. 72 cheyenne super https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811512 55 chevy truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=840174

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02-08-2008, 04:00 AM	#23
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... These are the skins Mar-K sells for just the indent, no need for a full skin if your just going to cut it to keep the letters __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-08-2008, 04:04 AM	#24
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02-08-2008, 04:31 AM	#25
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Opinions on this tailgate treatment... I like the truck from Kentucky. The one-piece appearing tail light lenses are nice, but not what I'd do. To lose the indentation that locates the handle is okay, but leaving the CHEVROLET has to be done. The character line that is in line with the top of the tail lights is important to the overall appearance of the body. If you like it, go for it. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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