Tailgate question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kixwy2 · 01-04-2009, 01:57 AM

Hey guys,

This might be a stupid question, but how different is the 73-87 tailgate from the 88+ in shape and dimension? I ask because I am looking for a black colored diamond plate tailgate cap (aluminum, not plastic) and can only find ones that are meant to fit 1988 and up. Also, since the history on the truck is suspect, I'm not really sure what year the tailgate actually is - I only have the dimensions.

I bought some rails off CL that I modded slightly to fit and they look great. Now I want to finish the look...

Here's a pic of the (newly painted) tailgate - if someone can help me with the year that'd be awesome!
And a pic of the bed rail I'd like to match. Not sure why it rotated like that.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-04-2009, 12:01 PM

i cant tell you the answer to your question but i can tell ya your truck looks great!! how about more pics?

Kixwy2 · 01-10-2009, 04:02 AM

*bump*

Anyone? Or should I try the other forum?

01-04-2009, 01:57 AM	#1
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Tailgate question Hey guys, This might be a stupid question, but how different is the 73-87 tailgate from the 88+ in shape and dimension? I ask because I am looking for a black colored diamond plate tailgate cap (aluminum, not plastic) and can only find ones that are meant to fit 1988 and up. Also, since the history on the truck is suspect, I'm not really sure what year the tailgate actually is - I only have the dimensions. I bought some rails off CL that I modded slightly to fit and they look great. Now I want to finish the look... Here's a pic of the (newly painted) tailgate - if someone can help me with the year that'd be awesome! And a pic of the bed rail I'd like to match. Not sure why it rotated like that. Attached Images __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver Last edited by Kixwy2; 01-04-2009 at 01:59 AM. Reason: Added pictures

01-04-2009, 12:01 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,281	Re: Tailgate question i cant tell you the answer to your question but i can tell ya your truck looks great!! how about more pics? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-10-2009, 04:02 AM	#3
Kixwy2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 177	Re: Tailgate question bump Anyone? Or should I try the other forum? __________________ 1974 GMC C-10; my new addiction 1998 4 Runner; daily driver

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