Is the correct RH Trunnion reproduced for 73-74 tailgates? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Corellian Corvette · 06-03-2007, 11:52 PM

Hey everyone quick question.

I have a 74 K20 and I realized this weekend, when trying to remove the tailgate, that the RH trunnion is the style that is perfectly round, meaning the only way to remove the tailgate is to remove the trunnion as well (total PITA)

I bought a set (I thought) from LMC truck for my 73-74 but they're both round as well. LMC lists only one part number for both sides for my truck, but different numbers for the others.

My tailgate has the provision for the "elongated" style trunnion on the RH side which would make it much easier to remove, but when searching on ebay the only "elongated" style I see says it's only for 81-87. I found it here

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TAILG...QQcmdZViewItem

Is the correct elongated trunnion reproduced for my year?

Thanks!

bigblock73 · 06-04-2007, 12:10 AM

Both are round on my 73, they have to be removed to remove the TG.

**N2TRUX** · 06-04-2007, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Corellian Corvette

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Is the correct elongated trunnion reproduced for my year?

Thanks!

I don't think they offered that feature until the 80's. I had a 79 that the gate could not be removed with unbolting it.

Corellian Corvette · 06-04-2007, 03:01 AM

Interesting. Well, my tail-gate has the section in the lower RH corner to remove the gate if it had an elongated trunnion. Any reason why the later model one wouldn't work? Very strange they would have the provision w/o offering the matching trunnion. hm?

Prong · 06-04-2007, 04:42 AM

Hmm. My 79 SB has the quick release gate. I'll have to look at my other 79 to see what it has. I know you can (or could a few years ago) get the elongated trunnion, because I got a new one from GM.

Restrorob · 06-04-2007, 09:27 AM

I have three beds, 74/82 and 86?. All have removable gates, All have the same trunnion bolt pattern and all gates interchange between these beds. The only difference I seen is the latch Assembly's, They are slightly different but still interchange between these different year gates/beds.

**Captkaos** · 06-04-2007, 06:01 PM

73-74 didn't have the removable trunions. It started as an OPTION in 1975, I thought it was pretty much standard by 1976, it may have been optional though.

My grandfathers '74 he bought new didn't have it, my fathers 75 that he bought new had it, best friends '75 has it , a '76 I scrapped which I still have the gate for had it, another friends '78 has it.

andrist1 · 06-06-2007, 02:08 PM

Yup, my 1975 has the removable type.

magnethead · 06-07-2007, 10:26 AM

my truck's is removable.

06-03-2007, 11:52 PM	#1
Corellian Corvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 51	Is the correct RH Trunnion reproduced for 73-74 tailgates? Hey everyone quick question. I have a 74 K20 and I realized this weekend, when trying to remove the tailgate, that the RH trunnion is the style that is perfectly round, meaning the only way to remove the tailgate is to remove the trunnion as well (total PITA) I bought a set (I thought) from LMC truck for my 73-74 but they're both round as well. LMC lists only one part number for both sides for my truck, but different numbers for the others. My tailgate has the provision for the "elongated" style trunnion on the RH side which would make it much easier to remove, but when searching on ebay the only "elongated" style I see says it's only for 81-87. I found it here http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TAILG...QQcmdZViewItem Is the correct elongated trunnion reproduced for my year? Thanks! Last edited by Corellian Corvette; 06-03-2007 at 11:53 PM.

06-04-2007, 12:10 AM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Is the correct RH Trunnion reproduced for 73-74 tailgates? Both are round on my 73, they have to be removed to remove the TG. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

06-04-2007, 03:01 AM	#4
Corellian Corvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 51	Re: Is the correct RH Trunnion reproduced for 73-74 tailgates? Interesting. Well, my tail-gate has the section in the lower RH corner to remove the gate if it had an elongated trunnion. Any reason why the later model one wouldn't work? Very strange they would have the provision w/o offering the matching trunnion. hm? Last edited by Corellian Corvette; 06-04-2007 at 03:02 AM.

06-04-2007, 04:42 AM	#5
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: Is the correct RH Trunnion reproduced for 73-74 tailgates? Hmm. My 79 SB has the quick release gate. I'll have to look at my other 79 to see what it has. I know you can (or could a few years ago) get the elongated trunnion, because I got a new one from GM.

06-04-2007, 09:27 AM	#6
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Is the correct RH Trunnion reproduced for 73-74 tailgates? I have three beds, 74/82 and 86?. All have removable gates, All have the same trunnion bolt pattern and all gates interchange between these beds. The only difference I seen is the latch Assembly's, They are slightly different but still interchange between these different year gates/beds. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

06-04-2007, 06:01 PM	#7
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Is the correct RH Trunnion reproduced for 73-74 tailgates? 73-74 didn't have the removable trunions. It started as an OPTION in 1975, I thought it was pretty much standard by 1976, it may have been optional though. My grandfathers '74 he bought new didn't have it, my fathers 75 that he bought new had it, best friends '75 has it , a '76 I scrapped which I still have the gate for had it, another friends '78 has it. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

06-06-2007, 02:08 PM	#8
andrist1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 88	Re: Is the correct RH Trunnion reproduced for 73-74 tailgates? Yup, my 1975 has the removable type. __________________ 1976 Factory 2wd Blazer - Restored 1975 SWB - Current Project 1978 Big 10 - Just for fun

06-07-2007, 10:26 AM	#9
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