Tailgate Chrome Band

[espcamaro]

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a new tailgate band for my 87. Does anyone know where to get one? Is there a website that I just haven't came across or do I just need to find a used one? Mine is dented so I'm looking for a replacement. Thanks for your time.
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[rs74]

Are you talking about the trim piece that goes under the tailgate panel. You might give LMC a ring. I know they list them for 73-80 but not sure about the 87.

[andrewmp6]

Do you mean a small piece of trim or the big one that covers half the tailgate?

[espcamaro]

I'm talking about the big piece in the center on the tailgate. I did see anything from lmc
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[andrewmp6]

I don't see them on lmc either they should have had it.I'll keep looking but if anyone else finds them first post it please.

[Claytona08]

Did you ever find anything on this? I am looking for one also.

[espcamaro]

Nothing yet. Ive been just waiting around for a good one locally to show up.

[Psycho_SWB]

LMC only sells the Blazer bands. eBay has them frequently, craigslist, and your local pick-a-part.

[Malo83]

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[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by Malo83

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Exactly like that is what I am looking for.

[Skunksmash]

They're like 4 million dollars for a new one. I'd try and find one from a junkyard or something.

[DREAMER1]

X2...every now and then you'll find one for 3 million dollars. As long as they're not too badly dented they're easily cleaned up. Craigslist and pick your part. I'd also try the classifieds on these forums.
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[badpontiacs]

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

View their online catalogue ....page 61(actual book page) or page 69 (PDF form).
Kinda pricy at $649.00 (N.O.S part)

[Claytona08]

Originally Posted by badpontiacs

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/

View their online catalogue ....page 61(actual book page) or page 69 (PDF form).
Kinda pricy at $649.00 (N.O.S part)

Ouch....Like previously stated "several million bucks".....lol....Looks like I better hit up craigslist

[KevinD85]

I've been looking for one as well.

are the emblems glued on or riveted?

I found someone with a 87 gmc with the same panel except it has the gmc logo on the left side.

[B Barber]

If you can find one in decent shape, you can make it look like chrome with a little elbow grease and some high grade polish, such as that found at big rig chrome shops. Here is mine.

Also want to add that the GMC bands had left hand mounted emblems, and Chevrolet bands had right hand mounted emblems.

[1985_C10]

i love the look of the polished band. how do i get small dents out of one of those? do ijust flip it over and try to tap them out?

[B Barber]

The band is actually a two piece band, where the outer piece is pinched over the inner piece. You can carefully separate the two pieces, tap out the dings, and re-pinch the two pieces together. Not for the faint of heart tho. I am going to have to get a couple small ones out of my band as well. I have been putting it off, but they are driving me nuts!

[1985_C10]

what about bent corners, are those hard to fix?

[Paul83]

Originally Posted by 1985_C10

what about bent corners, are those hard to fix?

Patience and time always helps. Also the way I look at things is if I try to fix it and it doesn't turn out right I either get to retry or am in no worse shape than I was before.

[B Barber]

Originally Posted by Paul83

Patience and time always helps. Also the way I look at things is if I try to fix it and it doesn't turn out right I either get to retry or am in no worse shape than I was before.

That was so very well put, sir!

[B Barber]

I guess that all depends on how bad the bend is. If it is bad, it will be hard to get the crease out without breaking it.

[1985_C10]

they are just small bends. they arent creased though. it just needs some work, just like the rest of my truck. lol