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Longhorn Man · 02-19-2008, 12:57 AM

ok, so it's taken me 9 months or so to post... I know I said something about getting pics up to someone 6 months ago....
well, here they are.
I got this off a board member for $75 bucks!!!!!! Then another board member up Toledo stored it for me for a little over a year, he said I have space, I have time, so come get it when you can.
Good ppl. I'm tellin you we have good ppl here. i KNOW he wanted to install it on his stuff.
(note, pics are from last spring... maybe summer)
Big letter GMC, makes it a 69 - 72... not sure if 71 GMCs had the disk brake sticker, if so, then this is is 69 - 70, or 72.

Lotsa little scuffs...no real damage the spring loaded bar is there to keep my worthless crap that is ALWAYS in the bed off the tailgate which is posibly worth more than the truck.

Look at how close it is to the metal edge on the bed floor... just like it was new!

Anyone need a straight edge?

here is the only real damage. The round didn't even go through... it just left a small zit on the inside.

I've honestly been considering taking the gate off, and getting a junk GMC one. This gate is too nice for the truck, and I am PARANOID that it's gonna get ruined.

CG · 02-19-2008, 12:59 AM

When are you going to install the red door?

**Hart_Rod** · 02-19-2008, 01:03 AM

Nice gate! I would love to find that nice of Chevy one for my CrewCab......

Longhorn Man · 02-19-2008, 01:06 AM

LOL... I was wondering if/when someone was gonna pick up the fact that both of my trucks have a red panel on them. My baby sister asked if that is a requirement to be owned by me!
And yes... it IS still red.

**too much stuff** · 02-19-2008, 02:01 AM

I remember that gate. Came from a local swap meet here. One board member bought it, (don loverink)and sold it to bruce (sakohntr) and i believe you bought it from him. Very nice gate. Eric

Longhorn Man · 02-19-2008, 02:07 AM

YES! That's him. I can never remember his screen name, and he doesn't come around a whole lot.
Hell of a guy. He tossed it in the back of his rig and dropped it off at Cheesewagon's place (tom) and Tom kept it for me.

Spray-Bomb · 02-19-2008, 02:09 AM

They would have to shoot it in a place that ain't easy to fix...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-19-2008, 01:03 PM

bumpers crooked

i like the bullet hole

stllookn · 02-19-2008, 01:36 PM

SWEEEEEEEEEEEET gate! I would just clean it up...weld a washer in the bullet hole and paint it black to match the rest of the truck. It is so much nicer when the paint matches. I put a less than perfect gold gate on my working Longhorn over a perfect blue gate for just that reason. It is nice to have a couple to choose from...LOL!

**Palf70Step** · 02-19-2008, 07:20 PM

Nice looking gate.

It adds character to the ole Longhorn. Time to break out the Rustolium again, once you guys warm up up there

**special-K** · 02-19-2008, 07:52 PM

My God!!!There`s a psychopathic "G" snipier on the loose!
If I was you,Andy,I`d paint all my stuff red so that replacement parts would match.

jgrh64 · 02-19-2008, 11:16 PM

WOW -so thats what tailgates are supposed to look like (straight and rustfree)

**jerry moss** · 02-19-2008, 11:49 PM

looks like a super clean gate . i still have my black and white "new take off" gate in the garage. don't have a nice enough truck for it yet.

Longhorn Man · 02-20-2008, 05:14 AM

I think I have a line on a beater gate... this thing is just too dern nice to be on the longhorn. I haul all kinds of crap in it, and the guys at the scrap yard look at me funny when i tell them the tailgate is worth more than they are.

class01 · 02-20-2008, 05:21 AM

ill trade you my gate plus $$ for yours?

Longhorn Man · 02-20-2008, 05:35 AM

I don't for see getting rid of this one.

**special-K** · 02-20-2008, 08:02 AM

Wall art.I`d like to shoot the fool with nothing better to do than pop a hole in such a thing of beauty.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-20-2008, 08:09 AM

This one would probably go well with your black truck........

jeffspower · 02-20-2008, 08:55 AM

Heck, just put one of those bullet hole stickers over the bullet hole and nobody will know- plus, you will be with the "in" crowd

02-19-2008, 12:57 AM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	new tailgate pics ok, so it's taken me 9 months or so to post... I know I said something about getting pics up to someone 6 months ago.... well, here they are. I got this off a board member for $75 bucks!!!!!! Then another board member up Toledo stored it for me for a little over a year, he said I have space, I have time, so come get it when you can. Good ppl. I'm tellin you we have good ppl here. i KNOW he wanted to install it on his stuff. (note, pics are from last spring... maybe summer) Big letter GMC, makes it a 69 - 72... not sure if 71 GMCs had the disk brake sticker, if so, then this is is 69 - 70, or 72. Lotsa little scuffs...no real damage the spring loaded bar is there to keep my worthless crap that is ALWAYS in the bed off the tailgate which is posibly worth more than the truck. Look at how close it is to the metal edge on the bed floor... just like it was new! Anyone need a straight edge? here is the only real damage. The round didn't even go through... it just left a small zit on the inside. I've honestly been considering taking the gate off, and getting a junk GMC one. This gate is too nice for the truck, and I am PARANOID that it's gonna get ruined.

02-19-2008, 12:59 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: new tailgate pics When are you going to install the red door?

02-19-2008, 01:03 AM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: new tailgate pics Nice gate! I would love to find that nice of Chevy one for my CrewCab...... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-19-2008, 01:06 AM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: new tailgate pics LOL... I was wondering if/when someone was gonna pick up the fact that both of my trucks have a red panel on them. My baby sister asked if that is a requirement to be owned by me! And yes... it IS still red.

02-19-2008, 02:01 AM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: new tailgate pics I remember that gate. Came from a local swap meet here. One board member bought it, (don loverink)and sold it to bruce (sakohntr) and i believe you bought it from him. Very nice gate. Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

02-19-2008, 02:07 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: new tailgate pics YES! That's him. I can never remember his screen name, and he doesn't come around a whole lot. Hell of a guy. He tossed it in the back of his rig and dropped it off at Cheesewagon's place (tom) and Tom kept it for me.

02-19-2008, 02:09 AM	#7
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: new tailgate pics They would have to shoot it in a place that ain't easy to fix... __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

02-19-2008, 01:03 PM	#8
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: new tailgate pics bumpers crooked i like the bullet hole __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

02-19-2008, 01:36 PM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: new tailgate pics SWEEEEEEEEEEEET gate! I would just clean it up...weld a washer in the bullet hole and paint it black to match the rest of the truck. It is so much nicer when the paint matches. I put a less than perfect gold gate on my working Longhorn over a perfect blue gate for just that reason. It is nice to have a couple to choose from...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

02-19-2008, 07:20 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: new tailgate pics Nice looking gate. It adds character to the ole Longhorn. Time to break out the Rustolium again, once you guys warm up up there __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-19-2008, 07:52 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: new tailgate pics My God!!!There`s a psychopathic "G" snipier on the loose! If I was you,Andy,I`d paint all my stuff red so that replacement parts would match. __________________ "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 ~

02-19-2008, 11:16 PM	#12
jgrh64 Prestige member Old Farts Club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Posts: 502	Re: new tailgate pics WOW -so thats what tailgates are supposed to look like (straight and rustfree) __________________ Hey sombodys gotta do it!

02-19-2008, 11:49 PM	#13
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: new tailgate pics looks like a super clean gate . i still have my black and white "new take off" gate in the garage. don't have a nice enough truck for it yet. __________________ 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

02-20-2008, 05:14 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: new tailgate pics I think I have a line on a beater gate... this thing is just too dern nice to be on the longhorn. I haul all kinds of crap in it, and the guys at the scrap yard look at me funny when i tell them the tailgate is worth more than they are.

02-20-2008, 05:21 AM	#15
class01 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 295	Re: new tailgate pics ill trade you my gate plus $$ for yours?



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02-20-2008, 05:35 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: new tailgate pics I don't for see getting rid of this one.

02-20-2008, 08:02 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: new tailgate pics Wall art.I`d like to shoot the fool with nothing better to do than pop a hole in such a thing of beauty. __________________ "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 ~

02-20-2008, 08:09 AM	#18
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: new tailgate pics This one would probably go well with your black truck........ Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-20-2008, 08:55 AM	#19
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: new tailgate pics Heck, just put one of those bullet hole stickers over the bullet hole and nobody will know- plus, you will be with the "in" crowd __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

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