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GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-22-2007, 04:33 PM

how do you get the thing off??? i unbolted the 2 bottom brackets but couldnt figure out how to lift it out

thanks in advance

1969k10stepside · 03-22-2007, 04:34 PM

I'v wondered the same thing.I removed all the bolts holding it on the bed,but the darn thing dont want to come out

cdowns · 03-22-2007, 04:35 PM

you've got to outthink it

bobthecop · 03-22-2007, 04:34 PM

IIRC the bottom brackets slide up the channel and when one side is higher than the other it pops apart. Did IIRC???

bobthecop · 03-22-2007, 04:41 PM

And of course installation is reverse of removal.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-22-2007, 05:29 PM

outthinking is hard though

...hahaha

so take both the supports off to and slide it up then out one side at a time???

piecesparts · 03-22-2007, 06:26 PM

Reverse gear and standing tree, don't stop until tailgate is meshed with tree. It will come off then.

**too much stuff** · 03-22-2007, 06:41 PM

Unbolt one trunion. (the piece the gate pivots on) Pick that side up towards the top of the box. Make sure the gate is open when you do this. It will come out at an angle...

72 CustomCamper · 03-22-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

Reverse gear and standing tree, don't stop until tailgate is meshed with tree. It will come off then.

Or you could do like my uncle and use the gate as a ramp to load a Bobcat in the bed.

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

No these years are not designed that way.

Mine does, but my dad made it so it would...

Chuck

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-23-2007, 12:31 AM

well i got it off, thanks for the help guys, saved me alot of head scratching

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-24-2007, 10:08 PM

well incase you were wondering this is the reason that i took my tailgate off

painted the letters and handle

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2007, 07:20 PM

don't forget to unhook the arms first of course... open the gate all the way, raise it, and get them to fold the oposite direction, then they will get to a point that they can be slid off the gate.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-22-2007, 10:18 PM

piecesparts-

thanks guys

*72CSTC5* · 03-22-2007, 10:46 PM

It is a pain in the butt often times buy you do not have to worry about your gate being stolen. The crappy part is try painting your truck in pieces and then install the gate without scratching anything. That will be a fun trick.

ks147j111928 · 03-22-2007, 11:06 PM

unbolting stuff? Isn't it... remove the side gate hinges/straps, lower gate to about a 45 degree angle, pluu out right side then pop out left side. The right side should have a notch in it so you can remove the gate without tools. Or am I way off here?

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-25-2007, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ks147j111928

unbolting stuff? Isn't it... remove the side gate hinges/straps, lower gate to about a 45 degree angle, pluu out right side then pop out left side. The right side should have a notch in it so you can remove the gate without tools. Or am I way off here?

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Your right on unless it is an after market gate. I had to cut my own notch in the bottom pass side trunion. I saw a guy with his gate installed with out the notch cut out so he could never remove his gate with out unbolting the back of the box .... you just gotta wonder about some dudes!

esll.

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

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Your right on unless it is an after market gate. I had to cut my own notch in the bottom pass side trunion. I saw a guy with his gate installed with out the notch cut out so he could never remove his gate with out unbolting the back of the box .... you just gotta wonder about some dudes!

esll.

nope, STOCK gates were NOT quick release in 67 - 72. Never were, original, aftermarket, or repreo.

EAST SIDE LOW LIFE · 03-25-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

nope, STOCK gates were NOT quick release in 67 - 72. Never were, original, aftermarket, or repreo.

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Hi there Longhorn,

This is the first that I heard of this .... can you offer for us who like to read a source that I can look up and read about this. I see the longhorn site, was this just for these trucks, unless I missed it I didn't see any reference to the gate being made as to not being able to be removed.? Thanks .....

esll.

*72CSTC5* · 03-22-2007, 11:22 PM

No these years are not designed that way.

72 CustomCamper · 03-25-2007, 01:56 AM

Looks good. Shame you have the boo boo on the top right corner...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-25-2007, 02:09 AM

yea it sucks but ohwell and thanks, it was deffinitly worth the work

RACINJASON22 · 03-25-2007, 02:57 AM

Looks better painted that way IMO and, the boo boo is a charter mark right. We've all got em' and we all need em'. RJ22

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-25-2007, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by RACINJASON22

Looks better painted that way IMO and, the boo boo is a charter mark right. We've all got em' and we all need em'. RJ22

couldnt agree with you more, my trucks got a boo boo on the left fender to and under the left taillight all before i got, i did actually make under the taillight worse but then i fixed most of it to so its all good...hahaha

but dents and scratches are all charicter and beauty marks

AKChevyman · 03-25-2007, 03:17 PM

You can remove them just not with out unbolting the trunion unless you modify it like I did. Now it comes off with out unbolting the trunion.

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2007, 11:10 PM

I'm sure it's documented somewhere, but I couldn't tell you where... I have an assembly manual here that is over 2 inches thick... If I am able to locate the tailgat trunion page, I'll make sure to scan it. Bummer they don't have it in any order, or a table of contants.
Yours was as original untill you cut your trunion, and the guy that you have to wonder about, but it on as original.

03-22-2007, 04:33 PM	#1
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	tailgate removal how do you get the thing off??? i unbolted the 2 bottom brackets but couldnt figure out how to lift it out thanks in advance __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-22-2007, 04:34 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: tailgate removal I'v wondered the same thing.I removed all the bolts holding it on the bed,but the darn thing dont want to come out

03-22-2007, 04:35 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: tailgate removal you've got to outthink it __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-22-2007, 04:34 PM	#4
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: tailgate removal IIRC the bottom brackets slide up the channel and when one side is higher than the other it pops apart. Did IIRC??? __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

03-22-2007, 04:41 PM	#5
bobthecop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 2,647	Re: tailgate removal And of course installation is reverse of removal. __________________ Happiness is towing your "new" truck home. 1972 C-10 1982 GMC (parts truck??) 1969 c10 parts truck 1969 C-10 ( my sons) 1992 Silverado 4X4 (now the boys truck)(now mine again) 2002 Tarus (my wife loves that car)

03-22-2007, 05:29 PM	#6
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: tailgate removal outthinking is hard though ...hahaha so take both the supports off to and slide it up then out one side at a time??? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-22-2007, 06:26 PM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: tailgate removal Reverse gear and standing tree, don't stop until tailgate is meshed with tree. It will come off then.

03-22-2007, 06:41 PM	#8
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: tailgate removal Unbolt one trunion. (the piece the gate pivots on) Pick that side up towards the top of the box. Make sure the gate is open when you do this. It will come out at an angle... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-23-2007, 12:31 AM	#10
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: tailgate removal well i got it off, thanks for the help guys, saved me alot of head scratching __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-24-2007, 10:08 PM	#11
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: tailgate removal well incase you were wondering this is the reason that i took my tailgate off painted the letters and handle Attached Images __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-22-2007, 07:20 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: tailgate removal don't forget to unhook the arms first of course... open the gate all the way, raise it, and get them to fold the oposite direction, then they will get to a point that they can be slid off the gate.

03-22-2007, 10:18 PM	#13
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: tailgate removal piecesparts- thanks guys __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-22-2007, 10:46 PM	#14
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: tailgate removal It is a pain in the butt often times buy you do not have to worry about your gate being stolen. The crappy part is try painting your truck in pieces and then install the gate without scratching anything. That will be a fun trick.

03-22-2007, 11:06 PM	#15
ks147j111928 ASE Certified Spoon Operator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 157	Re: tailgate removal unbolting stuff? Isn't it... remove the side gate hinges/straps, lower gate to about a 45 degree angle, pluu out right side then pop out left side. The right side should have a notch in it so you can remove the gate without tools. Or am I way off here? __________________ My six is bigger than your eight 67 K20 292 +.060" SM465 NP203 3.73s 86 4Runner, the daily on 31s 85 4Runner, the wheeler on 38s 92 x-cab truggy project for 2017... tons and 42s and V8 power

03-22-2007, 11:22 PM	#19
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: tailgate removal No these years are not designed that way.



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03-25-2007, 01:56 AM	#20
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: tailgate removal Looks good. Shame you have the boo boo on the top right corner... __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-25-2007, 02:09 AM	#21
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: tailgate removal yea it sucks but ohwell and thanks, it was deffinitly worth the work __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-25-2007, 02:57 AM	#22
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: tailgate removal Looks better painted that way IMO and, the boo boo is a charter mark right. We've all got em' and we all need em'. RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-25-2007, 03:17 PM	#24
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: tailgate removal You can remove them just not with out unbolting the trunion unless you modify it like I did. Now it comes off with out unbolting the trunion. __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

03-25-2007, 11:10 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: tailgate removal I'm sure it's documented somewhere, but I couldn't tell you where... I have an assembly manual here that is over 2 inches thick... If I am able to locate the tailgat trunion page, I'll make sure to scan it. Bummer they don't have it in any order, or a table of contants. Yours was as original untill you cut your trunion, and the guy that you have to wonder about, but it on as original.

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