NOS Tailgate Band ??????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Tim Christian** · 09-30-2007, 09:18 PM

I just got a NOS Tailgate band on some horse trading but somethind I have never noticed the letters are painted silver not chrome

I have looked at a millon trucks but have never noticed this

Is this correct???? Thanks Tim

Down south truckin · 09-30-2007, 09:19 PM

yep the last ones that i bought back in the late 80s were painted silver thanks Mike

**Tim Christian** · 09-30-2007, 09:24 PM

Thanks Mike

**special-K** · 09-30-2007, 09:37 PM

Never seen that before.

**jerry moss** · 09-30-2007, 09:40 PM

kinda like the late insturment bezels. i've never seen a tailgate band like that though. i learned something new today. thanks for the update, i'll keep my peepers open for one.

MT1972cheyenne · 09-30-2007, 10:06 PM

The NOS one that I opened a couple of weeks ago had chrome letters. It is from the mid 80's. It is a wood grain panel.

**Joesjunk** · 09-30-2007, 10:09 PM

I have an NOS band still in the plastic and it has silver letters also! They dont look very good

longhorn70gmc · 09-30-2007, 11:38 PM

I have a band for 67-72 and the one for the 73-87 and both have chrome colored letters. Interesting thread?!!

sameyrasmea72 · 10-01-2007, 09:12 AM

I had a NOS one @ 1991 and it had plastic painted letters. I took them off and put a set of chrome ones on it.

67chevy1series · 02-27-2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sameyrasmea72

I had a NOS one @ 1991 and it had plastic painted letters. I took them off and put a set of chrome ones on it.

they still sold parts for these trucks in the 90s? if so that is cool i am a 95..... do you think they made parts in 95?

sameyrasmea72 · 02-27-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

they still sold parts for these trucks in the 90s? if so that is cool i am a 95..... do you think they made parts in 95?

We restored that black truck in my profile, starting in 1991. There were basically no aftermarket parts made. We bought most of the parts at the local chevy dealer. One big exception was the interior chrome parts like the bezels, ac balls/vent, headliner trim. Those were not available and you had to send them off get them rechromed.

Long Roof · 10-01-2007, 07:39 PM

Post some pics please.

**Tim Christian** · 10-01-2007, 08:09 PM

Hey Guys, I will post some pictures in a day or two. I actually got two of them with the silver letters one NOS and one used in this trade.

MT1972cheyenne · 10-30-2007, 12:54 AM

UPDATE:
I got my NOS tailgate band out to install today, and guess what!
It does have painted letters. I couldn't believe it. I had to look close to notice. I looked it over when I got it & didn't even notice then.

**GSFMECH** · 10-30-2007, 08:40 AM

This is a great thread. I bought one in the late 80's and it had the silver letters. I still have it. I always wondered why because all the ones I've ever seen on trucks running around had chrome letters. I'm glad to know someone else has seen this as well.
Mike

**special-K** · 10-30-2007, 09:35 AM

I had one and was pee`d off when I pulled it out after all those years.I sold it and restored a good one.

MT1972cheyenne · 10-30-2007, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I had one and was pee`d off when I pulled it out after all those years.I sold it and restored a good one.

Yeah, I'm with ya. I have a nice original one that I got before the NOS band that I think I'll put on instead.

**PICKMUP** · 10-31-2007, 12:04 PM

There's an NOS 69-72 Super wood dash bezel on Ebay...and it is painted silver instead of chrome. Just does not look right.

Huck · 10-31-2007, 12:52 PM

Hey Tim, i guess there is NOS and NOS. Had a silver painted dash bezel so it is probably a lot more common then most realize. Of course, with the paint--perhaps it might not pit as fast as the cheap chrome one's!!
Just trying to be positive!!hehehe

**lolife99** · 02-27-2011, 03:00 AM

Bringing this thread to the top for member Mcbassin.
Hope this helps, Mike,...

**leddzepp** · 02-27-2011, 03:05 AM

Posting my response here as well.

I had an NOS band on my blue/white truck that was repaired in the 80's. The parts sticker was still on it, as well as the stickers on the rear bumper and brackets. The letters were painted silver. I do not remember the parts numbers specifically, but it falls in line with the information discussed above.

**special-K** · 02-27-2011, 07:28 AM

They didn't make parts in the '90s,they still had some parts left over...around '90,not really into the '90s.

mcbassin · 02-27-2011, 04:52 PM

Thanks guys for the help. I am now looking for a set of chrome letters to go with mine. I believe mine is GM quality just seems weird to have the painted plastic instead of chrome. I will get some pics today. thanks

kelsfine69 · 02-27-2011, 05:19 PM

sstone69 · 02-27-2011, 06:18 PM

Are these painted on? I just go this from Classic , I think they look good. If it's paint then I want to learn how they do that.

09-30-2007, 09:18 PM	#1
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	NOS Tailgate Band ??????? I just got a NOS Tailgate band on some horse trading but somethind I have never noticed the letters are painted silver not chrome I have looked at a millon trucks but have never noticed this Is this correct???? Thanks Tim

09-30-2007, 09:19 PM	#2
Down south truckin Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lilburn Georgia Posts: 1,240	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? yep the last ones that i bought back in the late 80s were painted silver thanks Mike

09-30-2007, 09:24 PM	#3
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? Thanks Mike

09-30-2007, 09:37 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? Never seen that before. __________________ "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 ~

09-30-2007, 09:40 PM	#5
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? kinda like the late insturment bezels. i've never seen a tailgate band like that though. i learned something new today. thanks for the update, i'll keep my peepers open for one. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

09-30-2007, 10:06 PM	#6
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? The NOS one that I opened a couple of weeks ago had chrome letters. It is from the mid 80's. It is a wood grain panel.

09-30-2007, 10:09 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? I have an NOS band still in the plastic and it has silver letters also! They dont look very good __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

09-30-2007, 11:38 PM	#8
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? I have a band for 67-72 and the one for the 73-87 and both have chrome colored letters. Interesting thread?!! __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

10-01-2007, 09:12 AM	#9
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? I had a NOS one @ 1991 and it had plastic painted letters. I took them off and put a set of chrome ones on it. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

10-01-2007, 07:39 PM	#12
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? Post some pics please. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck

10-01-2007, 08:09 PM	#13
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? Hey Guys, I will post some pictures in a day or two. I actually got two of them with the silver letters one NOS and one used in this trade.

10-30-2007, 12:54 AM	#14
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? UPDATE: I got my NOS tailgate band out to install today, and guess what! It does have painted letters. I couldn't believe it. I had to look close to notice. I looked it over when I got it & didn't even notice then.

10-30-2007, 08:40 AM	#15
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? This is a great thread. I bought one in the late 80's and it had the silver letters. I still have it. I always wondered why because all the ones I've ever seen on trucks running around had chrome letters. I'm glad to know someone else has seen this as well. Mike __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

10-30-2007, 09:35 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? I had one and was pee`d off when I pulled it out after all those years.I sold it and restored a good one. __________________ "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 ~

10-31-2007, 12:04 PM	#18
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? There's an NOS 69-72 Super wood dash bezel on Ebay...and it is painted silver instead of chrome. Just does not look right.



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10-31-2007, 12:52 PM	#19
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? Hey Tim, i guess there is NOS and NOS. Had a silver painted dash bezel so it is probably a lot more common then most realize. Of course, with the paint--perhaps it might not pit as fast as the cheap chrome one's!! Just trying to be positive!!hehehe

02-27-2011, 03:00 AM	#20
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? Bringing this thread to the top for member Mcbassin. Hope this helps, Mike,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-27-2011, 03:05 AM	#21
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? Posting my response here as well. I had an NOS band on my blue/white truck that was repaired in the 80's. The parts sticker was still on it, as well as the stickers on the rear bumper and brackets. The letters were painted silver. I do not remember the parts numbers specifically, but it falls in line with the information discussed above. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by leddzepp; 02-27-2011 at 03:06 AM.

02-27-2011, 07:28 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? They didn't make parts in the '90s,they still had some parts left over...around '90,not really into the '90s. __________________ "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 ~

02-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: NOS Tailgate Band ??????? Thanks guys for the help. I am now looking for a set of chrome letters to go with mine. I believe mine is GM quality just seems weird to have the painted plastic instead of chrome. I will get some pics today. thanks __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-27-2011, 05:19 PM	#24
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02-27-2011, 06:18 PM	#25
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