To Convert a GMC Tailgate to a CST Tailgate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 09-10-2008, 08:26 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267527

Ok...most of you have seen the 71 Take off bed that I bought for my 70cst.
The questions is: To convert the GMC gate to a CST gate is all I have to do is add the CHEVROLET trim across the center of the gate. I believe the trim piece would cover the GMC letters...but how about the lower and upper trim? I have a very good used 70cst gate that I bought that I could use but I think I would rather use the gate on the bed. And the answer is?????

Husker · 09-10-2008, 08:32 PM

What color ya goin with? You could probaly sell the GMC Gate and make some $$.
Ron

**70cst** · 09-10-2008, 08:40 PM

I am staying with the factory colors of "light" & "medium" olive. The cab is light olive and the body is medium olive.

**Steven B** · 09-10-2008, 09:08 PM

The tailgate band will cover. I have a chevrolet tailgate with a GMC band over it. Only I know. Whoops.

Longhorn Man · 09-10-2008, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven B

... I have a chevrolet tailgate with a GMC band over it...

That's the way to do it!

Longhorn Man · 09-10-2008, 08:39 PM

CST would only have the woodgrain band and the upper trim, the lower was not included IIRC.
Also, the woodgrain would in fact cover the lettering.
Use whicever one you think it better, and sell the remains.

09-10-2008, 08:26 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	To Convert a GMC Tailgate to a CST Tailgate? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267527 Ok...most of you have seen the 71 Take off bed that I bought for my 70cst. The questions is: To convert the GMC gate to a CST gate is all I have to do is add the CHEVROLET trim across the center of the gate. I believe the trim piece would cover the GMC letters...but how about the lower and upper trim? I have a very good used 70cst gate that I bought that I could use but I think I would rather use the gate on the bed. And the answer is????? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 09-10-2008 at 08:27 PM.

09-10-2008, 08:32 PM	#2
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: To Covert a GMC Tailgate to a CST Tailgate? What color ya goin with? You could probaly sell the GMC Gate and make some $$. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

09-10-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: To Covert a GMC Tailgate to a CST Tailgate? I am staying with the factory colors of "light" & "medium" olive. The cab is light olive and the body is medium olive. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-10-2008, 09:08 PM	#4
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: To Covert a GMC Tailgate to a CST Tailgate? The tailgate band will cover. I have a chevrolet tailgate with a GMC band over it. Only I know. Whoops. __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

09-10-2008, 08:39 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: To Covert a GMC Tailgate to a CST Tailgate? CST would only have the woodgrain band and the upper trim, the lower was not included IIRC. Also, the woodgrain would in fact cover the lettering. Use whicever one you think it better, and sell the remains.



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