Straighten Your Tailgate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 04-19-2003, 09:38 PM

Just jack up an old F**d, set the tailgate on a couple of 2x4 blocks and let it down a little...be careful not to go too far! Two guys jumping on an original Chevy tailgate won't bend it but about 1250 lbs or F**D will!

**Joesjunk** · 04-19-2003, 09:40 PM

Very interesting

stllookn · 04-19-2003, 09:48 PM

Took out a 1" bow in the gate! There was a crease in the outer top rail where someone backed into a pole or something. I pulled that with lots of heat and a slide hammer but it would not take out the bow. It looks great now! A little bondo and we are good to go!

*Randy70C-10* · 04-19-2003, 11:12 PM

Hehe, I've actually done that before, wasn't a tailgate but I can't remember exactly what.

Smooth68 · 04-19-2003, 11:20 PM

I can honestly say I would of never thought of that....who needs technology!

*Piston* · 04-19-2003, 11:41 PM

beats the hell out of jumping on it lol. Fat men can't jump

Wish I would have thought of doing that when I did mine last week.

casey · 04-20-2003, 12:25 AM

I layed a wood block on each end of my tailgate, a 2x6 across the top, and a short plank for a ramp and kept creaping up the plank with the tire until the tailgate was straight,hey great minds do think alike

stllookn · 04-20-2003, 01:28 AM

I thought about driving up on it but kept wondering what vehicle to use so I did not use too much weight...then the "dim" bulb went on! I could control it with the jack...it only took about 1.25 inches to get it straight...about .25 inch spring back.

I am going to take the 0.25 inch bow out of my hood the same way. Wait until I show you how I am going to pull the dent out of my other '67 hood...LOL!

casey · 04-20-2003, 04:04 AM

I like your idea better, theres no guessing and jumping in and out of the truck

sgtjed · 04-20-2003, 04:21 AM

me and my dad have broken beads on tires with a car before,beats taken the rim to a tire shop to have the tire taken off. of course we used crow bars to pry the tire off.

i think i gonna do my tail gate like that too

bobs409 · 04-20-2003, 07:08 AM

Those Fords have to be good for something eh?

theo70 · 04-20-2003, 08:06 AM

As long as the F**d doesn't get any dillusions of grandeur...

bigblock73 · 04-20-2003, 09:43 AM

Why does the Ford van have custom wheels? Shouldn't you be spending your $$ on the Chev?

-Jeff

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 04-20-2003, 12:08 PM

Dont try that with an aftermarket gate, you'll flatten it

Low69CST · 04-20-2003, 12:22 PM

My dad and I straightend a bumper one time by chaining it to the garage floor and driving off, definately a memorable experience.

Longhorn Man · 04-20-2003, 02:46 PM

Some one mentioned something close to this about 1.5 years ago on here....except he just drove over it and ended up bowing it the other direction.

PICKMUP · 04-20-2003, 02:51 PM

I tried pushing in a front bumper, that had been pulled out towing with a chain or something. Just gently pushed it against a tree. Did you know the top of the grill sticks out just as far as the bumper...Ooooops! Fixed the $50 bumper---bent the $300 grill.

lpaine · 04-20-2003, 03:46 PM

Now thats what I call being resourceful.

04-19-2003, 09:38 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Straighten Your Tailgate? Just jack up an old Fd, set the tailgate on a couple of 2x4 blocks and let it down a little...be careful not to go too far! Two guys jumping on an original Chevy tailgate won't bend it but about 1250 lbs or FD will! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-19-2003, 09:40 PM	#2
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Very interesting __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

04-19-2003, 09:48 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Took out a 1" bow in the gate! There was a crease in the outer top rail where someone backed into a pole or something. I pulled that with lots of heat and a slide hammer but it would not take out the bow. It looks great now! A little bondo and we are good to go! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-19-2003, 11:20 PM	#5
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	I can honestly say I would of never thought of that....who needs technology! __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

04-20-2003, 01:28 AM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	I thought about driving up on it but kept wondering what vehicle to use so I did not use too much weight...then the "dim" bulb went on! I could control it with the jack...it only took about 1.25 inches to get it straight...about .25 inch spring back. I am going to take the 0.25 inch bow out of my hood the same way. Wait until I show you how I am going to pull the dent out of my other '67 hood...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-19-2003, 11:12 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Hehe, I've actually done that before, wasn't a tailgate but I can't remember exactly what.

04-19-2003, 11:41 PM	#6
Piston Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 2,301	beats the hell out of jumping on it lol. Fat men can't jump Wish I would have thought of doing that when I did mine last week.

04-20-2003, 12:25 AM	#7
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I layed a wood block on each end of my tailgate, a 2x6 across the top, and a short plank for a ramp and kept creaping up the plank with the tire until the tailgate was straight,hey great minds do think alike

04-20-2003, 04:04 AM	#9
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	I like your idea better, theres no guessing and jumping in and out of the truck

04-20-2003, 04:21 AM	#10
sgtjed What if? Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Choctaw,Oklahoma Posts: 649	me and my dad have broken beads on tires with a car before,beats taken the rim to a tire shop to have the tire taken off. of course we used crow bars to pry the tire off. i think i gonna do my tail gate like that too __________________ 2002 red extended cab Silverado 2002 Wheatland yellow Suburban

04-20-2003, 07:08 AM	#11
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Those Fords have to be good for something eh? __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

04-20-2003, 08:06 AM	#12
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	As long as the F**d doesn't get any dillusions of grandeur...

04-20-2003, 09:43 AM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Why does the Ford van have custom wheels? Shouldn't you be spending your $$ on the Chev? -Jeff

04-20-2003, 12:08 PM	#14
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,165	Dont try that with an aftermarket gate, you'll flatten it __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2019 GMC Diesil Dually. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

04-20-2003, 12:22 PM	#15
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	My dad and I straightend a bumper one time by chaining it to the garage floor and driving off, definately a memorable experience. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks



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04-20-2003, 02:46 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Some one mentioned something close to this about 1.5 years ago on here....except he just drove over it and ended up bowing it the other direction.

04-20-2003, 02:51 PM	#17
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	I tried pushing in a front bumper, that had been pulled out towing with a chain or something. Just gently pushed it against a tree. Did you know the top of the grill sticks out just as far as the bumper...Ooooops! Fixed the $50 bumper---bent the $300 grill. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

04-20-2003, 03:46 PM	#18
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	Now thats what I call being resourceful. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

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