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BCARDE · 04-10-2012, 02:02 PM

so I have a 77 chevy fleetside shortbed truck that is stock but im fixing it up and im looking for a tailgate band to put on. does anyone know where i can buy one online?

INSIDIOUS '86 · 04-10-2012, 03:42 PM

Very hard to find. Try your local Craigslist?
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**1774btcrew** · 04-10-2012, 06:01 PM

Are you looking for the wide band or the narrow one? Let me know. I have both but the narrow.one is nicer.
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bigwheel15 · 04-10-2012, 06:01 PM

Id check your local junkyards, I scored mine for $20 and it was in pretty good condition.

88Jimmy4x4 · 04-10-2012, 07:24 PM

best bet is ebay

JNJchev77 · 11-28-2014, 01:42 PM

Does anyone have measurements/how to install the narrow band on a 77 tailgate? I have all the clips just can't find anything on where to drill the holes...

E.D.75GMC · 11-29-2014, 10:05 PM

I can get the measurements from mine tomorrow afternoon. I'll post pictures as well, where the holes are drilled.

JNJchev77 · 11-30-2014, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by E.D.75GMC

I can get the measurements from mine tomorrow afternoon. I'll post pictures as well, where the holes are drilled.

That would be great, thank you!!

83GMCK2500 · 11-29-2014, 11:14 PM

Just to clarify, the narrow band you're after is the one with the 1-yr only* yellow paint in the recessed areas, correct?

* - excluding the special edition trucks of other years.

**1774btcrew** · 11-29-2014, 11:18 PM

Justin actually already has the tailgate band. He is just looking for the measurements to mount it.

JNJchev77 · 11-30-2014, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Justin actually already has the tailgate band. He is just looking for the measurements to mount it.

Yes, thanks Jeff! Just need the measurements to drill the holes.

**1774btcrew** · 11-30-2014, 11:02 AM

Justin, I don't know how nice your tailgate is but there is a good deal on a predrilled one on CL

JNJchev77 · 11-30-2014, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Justin, I don't know how nice your tailgate is but there is a good deal on a predrilled one on CL

Mine is in very good shape so I'd prefer to keep it. I saw the one on CL you're talking about. Hopefully E.D.75GMC can post measurements and pics.

E.D.75GMC · 11-30-2014, 08:31 PM

Okay hope this helps

E.D.75GMC · 11-30-2014, 08:33 PM

Better view of pic #2

JNJchev77 · 12-01-2014, 01:03 PM

Thanks E.D., that helps a bunch!!

E.D.75GMC · 12-01-2014, 06:18 PM

No problem!

**truckfan** · 12-02-2014, 12:24 PM

like this? I found this one-year only yellow trim one at a swap meet. i could not buy it fast enough!!!

77K10Silverado · 12-04-2014, 07:34 PM

If restoring a 77, how would one know if their truck came with a wide or narrow band?

**1774btcrew** · 12-04-2014, 07:36 PM

I am pretty sure Silverado was the only ones that came with a wide band. All lower models came with a narrow band if they had any band at all.

E.D.75GMC · 12-04-2014, 08:21 PM

My 75 High Sierra has the narrow band and the 76 High Sierra I bought for parts had the wide band. There's no RPO for it so I'm not sure how the factory went about deciding what got what

E.D.75GMC · 12-04-2014, 08:23 PM

Pic for my above post

**truckfan** · 12-04-2014, 08:49 PM

On Chevy, Cheyenne was the only one to have a narrow band. Scottsdale, custom deluxe and bonanza had no band. Silverado had the wide one. Lots of people prefer the narrowband, so a lot of them get installed on other interior packages. Not sure about GMC, but I thought high Sierra was the equivalent of Cheyenne.

**1774btcrew** · 12-04-2014, 08:53 PM

The 76 High Sierra above has the 81 and newer wide band so it was probably added later. It should have came with the narrow band

77K10Silverado · 12-04-2014, 09:37 PM

1774btcrew, just to be clear do you have a narrow band to sale? if so, inbox me a price if you still have it for sale. ...and maybe a pic too!

04-10-2012, 02:02 PM	#1
BCARDE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sylmar, Ca Posts: 5	77 chevy truck tailgate band so I have a 77 chevy fleetside shortbed truck that is stock but im fixing it up and im looking for a tailgate band to put on. does anyone know where i can buy one online?

04-10-2012, 06:01 PM	#3
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,553	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Are you looking for the wide band or the narrow one? Let me know. I have both but the narrow.one is nicer. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by 1774btcrew; 11-29-2014 at 11:18 PM.

04-10-2012, 06:01 PM	#4
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Id check your local junkyards, I scored mine for $20 and it was in pretty good condition.

04-10-2012, 07:24 PM	#5
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band best bet is ebay __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

11-28-2014, 01:42 PM	#6
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Does anyone have measurements/how to install the narrow band on a 77 tailgate? I have all the clips just can't find anything on where to drill the holes... __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

04-10-2012, 03:42 PM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Very hard to find. Try your local Craigslist? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

11-29-2014, 10:05 PM	#7
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band I can get the measurements from mine tomorrow afternoon. I'll post pictures as well, where the holes are drilled.

11-29-2014, 11:14 PM	#9
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Just to clarify, the narrow band you're after is the one with the 1-yr only* yellow paint in the recessed areas, correct? * - excluding the special edition trucks of other years. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

11-29-2014, 11:18 PM	#10
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,553	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Justin actually already has the tailgate band. He is just looking for the measurements to mount it. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-30-2014, 11:02 AM	#12
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,553	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Justin, I don't know how nice your tailgate is but there is a good deal on a predrilled one on CL __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-30-2014, 08:31 PM	#14
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Okay hope this helps Attached Images

11-30-2014, 08:33 PM	#15
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Better view of pic #2 Attached Images

12-01-2014, 01:03 PM	#16
JNJchev77 Registered Cruiser Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 918	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Thanks E.D., that helps a bunch!! __________________ 77' Chevy SB Dropmembered Front and Rear 5.3/4l60e combo

12-01-2014, 06:18 PM	#17
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band No problem!

12-02-2014, 12:24 PM	#18
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band like this? I found this one-year only yellow trim one at a swap meet. i could not buy it fast enough!!! Attached Images __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles



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12-04-2014, 07:34 PM	#19
77K10Silverado Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 561	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band If restoring a 77, how would one know if their truck came with a wide or narrow band?

12-04-2014, 07:36 PM	#20
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,553	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band I am pretty sure Silverado was the only ones that came with a wide band. All lower models came with a narrow band if they had any band at all. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

12-04-2014, 08:21 PM	#21
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band My 75 High Sierra has the narrow band and the 76 High Sierra I bought for parts had the wide band. There's no RPO for it so I'm not sure how the factory went about deciding what got what

12-04-2014, 08:23 PM	#22
E.D.75GMC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 273	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band Pic for my above post Attached Images

12-04-2014, 08:49 PM	#23
truckfan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lawrence KS Posts: 821	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band On Chevy, Cheyenne was the only one to have a narrow band. Scottsdale, custom deluxe and bonanza had no band. Silverado had the wide one. Lots of people prefer the narrowband, so a lot of them get installed on other interior packages. Not sure about GMC, but I thought high Sierra was the equivalent of Cheyenne. __________________ 1981 Chevy C30 440 Holmes 42K one owner miles

12-04-2014, 08:53 PM	#24
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,553	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band The 76 High Sierra above has the 81 and newer wide band so it was probably added later. It should have came with the narrow band __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

12-04-2014, 09:37 PM	#25
77K10Silverado Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 561	Re: 77 chevy truck tailgate band 1774btcrew, just to be clear do you have a narrow band to sale? if so, inbox me a price if you still have it for sale. ...and maybe a pic too!

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