67-72 chevrolet tailgates - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CEE1NG_RED · 05-18-2011, 09:33 AM

...just wondering if there are any difference w/ 67 to 72 Chevrolet fleetside tailgates? Also, how can you tell if a tailgate is NOS/original vs. aftermarket/reproduction ones?? I'm going to be checking out a tailgate today and would like some tips. Thanks!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-18-2011, 10:22 AM

GM used the same tailgate for the Chevrolet from 67-72. The best way to tell NOS from a reproduction is if it is in it's original packaging. If not hopefully it will have a part number sticker still on it. Other than that it is hard to tell them apart, especialy if you don't have a reproduction to compare it to. WES

djgebert · 05-18-2011, 10:22 AM

The NOS ones will have a sticker of course (unless removed). On the originals there are spot welds along the sides that are visible and in the channel below the handle and above the lettering on the originals you can see small indentations where the spot welds are. Hers a couple pics.

dmack91 · 05-18-2011, 01:02 PM

Rick had a reply a month or so ago on some of the differences (I remember 68 had a raised portion on the inner edge that was broken instead of continuous.

Maybe he will chime in.

Here is a little info on repop vs. original.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...te+differences

sameyrasmea72 · 05-18-2011, 01:23 PM

A 67 tailgate is a tad different than a 68-72. I will see is I can find a pic.

sameyrasmea72 · 05-18-2011, 01:44 PM

pics

**too much stuff** · 05-18-2011, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

A 67 tailgate is a tad different than a 68-72. I will see is I can find a pic.

Good info! I think 68 was also like a 67...

CEE1NG_RED · 05-18-2011, 06:37 PM

sameyrasmea72...which year is which base on your pics??? No lables just one having a longer valley than the other. :shrug: Also, I don't think there was a sticker, but he did mention that the pass. side may need to be spot welded again. So...repos don't have spot welds and are smooth??

VA72C10 · 05-18-2011, 01:49 PM

wow, learn something new every day!!!

Longhorn Man · 05-18-2011, 04:34 PM

what is it that I don't see in those photos?

VA72C10 · 05-18-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

what is it that I don't see in those photos?

the recessed area appears to have a different angle as well as the length of the recess on the ends appears different as shown by the length/angle of the lines...

sameyrasmea72 · 05-18-2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

what is it that I don't see in those photos?

The arrow on the brighter red gate points to a distinct ridge on the tailgate, the other arrow points to no ridge but to a simple bend in the sheet metal.

The sloped area that follows the line on the brighter tailgate in stretched longer than the sloped area of the other gate.

gcburdic · 05-18-2011, 05:27 PM

ring ring....schools in session....Thanks Jason!!!

djgebert · 05-18-2011, 07:04 PM

"So...repos don't have spot welds and are smooth?? " In the reproductions I have seen they don't have the indentations were the spot welds are in the valley area. The originals and NOS ones i have seen all have slight indentions spaced every few inches were they were welded down thru the valley and the repros were completely smooth. I don't know if they are all like that or not? As far as the side spot welds I am not sure, maybe someone else has an aftermarket to look at. I only have an original and an NOS.

Dunenutt · 05-19-2011, 01:56 PM

It has been my experience that repops are alot lighter than originals. Just thought I would throw that out there...

05-18-2011, 09:33 AM	#1
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	67-72 chevrolet tailgates ...just wondering if there are any difference w/ 67 to 72 Chevrolet fleetside tailgates? Also, how can you tell if a tailgate is NOS/original vs. aftermarket/reproduction ones?? I'm going to be checking out a tailgate today and would like some tips. Thanks! __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver)

05-18-2011, 10:22 AM	#2
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05-18-2011, 10:22 AM	#3
djgebert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 197	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates The NOS ones will have a sticker of course (unless removed). On the originals there are spot welds along the sides that are visible and in the channel below the handle and above the lettering on the originals you can see small indentations where the spot welds are. Hers a couple pics. Attached Images

05-18-2011, 01:02 PM	#4
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 756	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates Rick had a reply a month or so ago on some of the differences (I remember 68 had a raised portion on the inner edge that was broken instead of continuous. Maybe he will chime in. Here is a little info on repop vs. original. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...te+differences __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress Last edited by dmack91; 05-18-2011 at 01:10 PM.

05-18-2011, 01:23 PM	#5
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates A 67 tailgate is a tad different than a 68-72. I will see is I can find a pic. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

05-18-2011, 01:44 PM	#6
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates pics Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

05-18-2011, 06:37 PM	#8
CEE1NG_RED Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LBC California Posts: 497	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates sameyrasmea72...which year is which base on your pics??? No lables just one having a longer valley than the other. :shrug: Also, I don't think there was a sticker, but he did mention that the pass. side may need to be spot welded again. So...repos don't have spot welds and are smooth?? __________________ - 1967 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (New Project). - 1969 Chevrolet C/10 SWB fleetside (SOLD) - 2000 Ford Mustang 232 (DD) - 2003 Ford SVT Cobra "Terminator" 281 (Once in a blue moon driver/weekend driver) Last edited by CEE1NG_RED; 05-18-2011 at 06:38 PM.

05-18-2011, 01:49 PM	#9
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05-18-2011, 04:34 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates what is it that I don't see in those photos?

05-18-2011, 05:27 PM	#13
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates ring ring....schools in session....Thanks Jason!!! __________________ 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

05-18-2011, 07:04 PM	#14
djgebert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 197	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates "So...repos don't have spot welds and are smooth?? " In the reproductions I have seen they don't have the indentations were the spot welds are in the valley area. The originals and NOS ones i have seen all have slight indentions spaced every few inches were they were welded down thru the valley and the repros were completely smooth. I don't know if they are all like that or not? As far as the side spot welds I am not sure, maybe someone else has an aftermarket to look at. I only have an original and an NOS.

05-19-2011, 01:56 PM	#15
Dunenutt Newbee Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,406	Re: 67-72 chevrolet tailgates It has been my experience that repops are alot lighter than originals. Just thought I would throw that out there...



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