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SS Tim · 02-02-2013, 10:10 AM

The question has come up as to who sells the best tailgate letter set as far as fit and durability?

Sir Psycho C10 · 02-02-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

The question has come up as to who sells the best tailgate letter set as far as fit and durability?

Hey Tim,

PO gave me all the receipts for the stuff he did. I have a receipt from Brothers, part number TGDF72C for the chrome finish CHEVROLET stickers. They look great IMO. Fit is perfect, no peeling or bubbles. I've even hit it with a pressure washer. I would recommend, they were $9.99 (4) years ago. Good luck.

Jim

big_al_71 · 02-02-2013, 10:27 AM

I installed the ones from early classics four years ago...they were 7.95 and they looked great now they are covered by a tailgate band we installed some time ago...

69GWC · 02-02-2013, 11:05 AM

Got any pictures.?

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Originally Posted by Sir Psycho C10

Hey Tim,

PO gave me all the receipts for the stuff he did. I have a receipt from Brothers, part number TGDF72C for the chrome finish CHEVROLET stickers. They look great IMO. Fit is perfect, no peeling or bubbles. I've even hit it with a pressure washer. I would recommend, they were $9.99 (4) years ago. Good luck.

Jim

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Sir Psycho C10 · 02-02-2013, 11:21 AM

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Got any pictures.?

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The lighting isn't the greatest. I'll attach a few more once I get the other vehicles out of the way.

SS Tim · 02-06-2013, 04:08 PM

Ttt

SS Tim · 02-06-2013, 04:29 PM

Are the letters just not that popular with board members?

Mayo · 02-06-2013, 10:28 PM

I bought a set from LMC but decided to use them to mask off my letters when I re-spray painted my tailgate. It didn't work out as I expected and next time I will probably just run the decals.

SS Tim · 02-08-2013, 02:30 AM

Thanks for the input all.

**special-K** · 02-08-2013, 08:40 AM

The best tailgate letters are paint

blkcorvair · 02-08-2013, 09:41 AM

I bought the brothers letters and I brought them to my local sign shop and had him make a reverse (Inside out decal) I used these as stencils to sray the letters on. Than I put the extra letter on the back of my golf cart

**burb71** · 02-08-2013, 03:09 PM

Im going with paint, the General did and so should you soldier!

slikside · 02-08-2013, 03:44 PM

Man, it's crazy how often I jump on here and someone is asking/talking/telling about the exact things on my mind!

Great minds......

Excellent question.

*Mister-B* · 02-08-2013, 03:55 PM

So, does anyone know the exact process GM used to paint the letters? Did they have some sort of overlay stencil followed by spraying the paint? Did they paint the letters on by hand with a brush?
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**special-K** · 02-09-2013, 10:11 AM

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So, does anyone know the exact process GM used to paint the letters? Did they have some sort of overlay stencil followed by spraying the paint? Did they paint the letters on by hand with a brush?
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I imagine it was a stencil type arrangement. Look at hub caps,dash bezels,grilles,and other accent paint. It ain't exactly perfect,just good enough.

big_al_71 · 02-08-2013, 05:33 PM

here is a pict of what mine looked like....

PAWS 72 · 02-09-2013, 02:09 AM

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here is a pict of what mine looked like....

That looks good in pics. I was wanting mine painted but I ain't that good. YET

I used some from SOUTHERN KENTUCKY TRUCK PARTS.I thought they would be hard putting on but they were real easy.I sprayed windex on the gate then sprayed some on letters so they would slide around where I wanted and squiggy the windex out and let dry.No bublles and looks like my buddy done it at the sign shop.Pics on other comp.

PAWS 72 · 02-09-2013, 02:12 AM

Here they are.

02-02-2013, 10:10 AM	#1
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Best tailgate letters? The question has come up as to who sells the best tailgate letter set as far as fit and durability? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-02-2013, 10:27 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Best tailgate letters? I installed the ones from early classics four years ago...they were 7.95 and they looked great now they are covered by a tailgate band we installed some time ago... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-06-2013, 04:08 PM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Best tailgate letters? Ttt __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-06-2013, 04:29 PM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Best tailgate letters? Are the letters just not that popular with board members? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-06-2013, 10:28 PM	#8
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Best tailgate letters? I bought a set from LMC but decided to use them to mask off my letters when I re-spray painted my tailgate. It didn't work out as I expected and next time I will probably just run the decals. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

02-08-2013, 02:30 AM	#9
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Best tailgate letters? Thanks for the input all. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-08-2013, 08:40 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Best tailgate letters? The best tailgate letters are paint __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-08-2013, 09:41 AM	#11
blkcorvair Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 787	Re: Best tailgate letters? I bought the brothers letters and I brought them to my local sign shop and had him make a reverse (Inside out decal) I used these as stencils to sray the letters on. Than I put the extra letter on the back of my golf cart

02-08-2013, 03:09 PM	#12
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Best tailgate letters? Im going with paint, the General did and so should you soldier!

02-08-2013, 03:44 PM	#13
slikside Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego Co. Posts: 1,176	Re: Best tailgate letters? Man, it's crazy how often I jump on here and someone is asking/talking/telling about the exact things on my mind! Great minds...... Excellent question. __________________ 1972 Chevy C-10, SWB, Fleet, 350/350, PS, PB, HEI, mostly stock, Survivor.

02-08-2013, 03:55 PM	#14
Mister-B Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,331	Re: Best tailgate letters? So, does anyone know the exact process GM used to paint the letters? Did they have some sort of overlay stencil followed by spraying the paint? Did they paint the letters on by hand with a brush? Posted via Mobile Device

02-08-2013, 05:33 PM	#16
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Best tailgate letters? here is a pict of what mine looked like.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

02-09-2013, 02:12 AM	#18
PAWS 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheffield, ALA Posts: 2,471	Re: Best tailgate letters? Here they are. Attached Images



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