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hotrodhomi · 03-26-2006, 10:23 PM

What is the difference between a truck gate and a blazer gate? Is it just the weather strip on the top?

red71cheyenne · 03-26-2006, 10:25 PM

Yep thats all. Unless you have a 71 and up, they have the rubber gaskets around the tailgate too.

hotrodhomi · 03-26-2006, 10:27 PM

SO the only thing that stops the gate from being opened from the outside is the overhang of the rear hatch? My gate was shaved and I don't like it.

chevy_fatman · 03-26-2006, 10:28 PM

red71cheyenne · 03-26-2006, 10:30 PM

Right. And if you don't have the little metal thingy on the top of the tailgate, the hatch won't stop you opening it either!

hotrodhomi · 03-26-2006, 11:00 PM

good to know. I'm worried about security.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-01-2006, 08:23 AM

Mount some seat belt latches on the inside,then the gate cannot be opened unless the fiberglasss hatch is opened first.

hotrodhomi · 04-01-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Mount some seat belt latches on the inside,then the gate cannot be opened unless the fiberglasss hatch is opened first.

Did you do this? I'm having a hard time picturing this. Do you have any pics?

Rokcrln · 04-01-2006, 11:46 AM

I am planning on replacing the stock latches with "Bear Claw" latches used for hot rods for my Gate mods. I may also go with an electric release that is controled by remote.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-01-2006, 11:55 AM

heres a pic.....

hotrodhomi · 04-01-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

heres a pic.....

Thats interesting. How does it attach to the bed?

chevy72402 · 04-01-2006, 02:25 PM

that is nice!!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-01-2006, 03:45 PM

as far as I know the other end of the seat belt is welded to the tailgate??

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-01-2006, 04:48 PM

I know it cost more and is more labor intensive and it loses the stock apeal,
but wouldn't relocating the handle to the inside kill every security problem?

hotrodhomi · 04-01-2006, 05:17 PM

I already have a smoothed gate with latches on the inside. I just dont like them. I was looking for something diffrent.

hotrodhomi · 04-01-2006, 05:18 PM

Here is an old picture form the PO.

03-26-2006, 10:23 PM	#1
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	tailgate What is the difference between a truck gate and a blazer gate? Is it just the weather strip on the top? __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-26-2006, 10:25 PM	#2
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: tailgate Yep thats all. Unless you have a 71 and up, they have the rubber gaskets around the tailgate too. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-26-2006, 10:27 PM	#3
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: tailgate SO the only thing that stops the gate from being opened from the outside is the overhang of the rear hatch? My gate was shaved and I don't like it. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

03-26-2006, 10:28 PM	#4
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,621	Re: tailgate __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

03-26-2006, 10:30 PM	#5
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: tailgate Right. And if you don't have the little metal thingy on the top of the tailgate, the hatch won't stop you opening it either! __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-26-2006, 11:00 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: tailgate good to know. I'm worried about security. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-01-2006, 08:23 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: tailgate Mount some seat belt latches on the inside,then the gate cannot be opened unless the fiberglasss hatch is opened first. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. Last edited by FRENCHBLUE72; 04-01-2006 at 08:23 AM.

04-01-2006, 11:46 AM	#9
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: tailgate I am planning on replacing the stock latches with "Bear Claw" latches used for hot rods for my Gate mods. I may also go with an electric release that is controled by remote. Kevin LFD Inc.

04-01-2006, 11:55 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: tailgate heres a pic..... Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-01-2006, 02:25 PM	#12
chevy72402 FARMER/RANCHER Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: SD Posts: 597	Re: tailgate that is nice!!!! __________________ 1972 chevy super, long box, 402 big block (2,000 miles on rebuild) 2wd tach, tilt, tool box on bedside, a/c, sliding rear window, orange and white. 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd, tach, tilt, a/c, my first engine overhauling experience, Orange, with white top 2006 Gmc Sierra, XM, Z-71, dark blue, onstar, leather, rear entertainment (audio only) heated seats, (the wife loves that feature) upgraded tires immediately after purchase to Goodyear Wrangler AT/S (hate those rock throwers that come from the factory) BWC

04-01-2006, 03:45 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: tailgate as far as I know the other end of the seat belt is welded to the tailgate?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-01-2006, 04:48 PM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: tailgate I know it cost more and is more labor intensive and it loses the stock apeal, but wouldn't relocating the handle to the inside kill every security problem? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-01-2006, 05:17 PM	#15
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: tailgate I already have a smoothed gate with latches on the inside. I just dont like them. I was looking for something diffrent. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

04-01-2006, 05:18 PM	#16
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: tailgate Here is an old picture form the PO. Attached Images __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht



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