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bigblock73 · 07-26-2009, 01:25 PM

OK, really hate to sell this too..but I need to.

1973-1974 GMC tailgate. What is unique and rare about this particular 'gate is that it has the raised GMC lettering in the uper left hand corner, with an emblem over it. Also, the brushed center panel has NO holes in it for emblems of any kind because of that.

The tailgate is in EXCELLENT condition with no rust or dents anywhere. Light scratches here and there from being stored, but that is it. Tailgate was originally ochre(sp?)/white, but somewhere along the way it was painted a cream color over the ochre. The trim, center band, and emblem are absolutely perfect!

I am sure this was a new take off that someone purchased, repainted, and intended to put on their truck...but never did, or never used the truck much if they did.

Tailgate also comes with matching trunions and straps.

Asking $425, do not want to ship due to risk of damage, and I do not want to split it up at this time.

abebummy26 · 08-18-2009, 02:19 PM

there is a gate around the corner from me that has this GMC emblem on the same spot

**1774btcrew** · 08-18-2009, 08:39 PM

Seems like a more than fair price to me! Try and find one of these if you need one! I have one too I was going to sell but mine doesn't have the trim panel. These are really hard to find that just aren't beat to crap!

**RPOZ11** · 08-19-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

OK, really hate to sell this too..but I need to.

1973-1974 GMC tailgate. What is unique and rare about this particular 'gate is that it has the raised GMC lettering in the uper left hand corner, with an emblem over it. Also, the brushed center panel has NO holes in it for emblems of any kind because of that.

The tailgate is in EXCELLENT condition with no rust or dents anywhere. Light scratches here and there from being stored, but that is it. Tailgate was originally ochre(sp?)/white, but somewhere along the way it was painted a cream color over the ochre. The trim, center band, and emblem are absolutely perfect!

I am sure this was a new take off that someone purchased, repainted, and intended to put on their truck...but never did, or never used the truck much if they did.

Tailgate also comes with matching trunions and straps.

Asking $425, do not want to ship due to risk of damage, and I do not want to split it up at this time.

Considering the rarity of GMC stuff, this is a STEAL at this price.

Folks, if you need a MINT GMC Tailgate, here it is!

Good Luck on this one bigblock73 !!!

bigblock73 · 10-23-2009, 09:18 PM

Tailgate is still for sale. willing to split up the gate and band if anyone is interested...otherwise, price is still the same for both. Still have the upper and lower trim, just removed it because it was loose and I did not want to damage it. band has a couple SUPER fine scratches (if you can even call them that) on it, but they are barely noticable, and I am sure will polish out no problem. Here are some newer pictures.

bigblock73 · 10-23-2009, 09:19 PM

more pictures

bigblock73 · 10-23-2009, 09:20 PM

Last of the pictures

bigblock73 · 10-23-2009, 09:20 PM

Oops, one more.

bigblock73 · 08-13-2010, 11:21 PM

Back to the top, still have this NICE tailgate.

2many2drive · 08-15-2010, 10:01 AM

Will you ship it to PA?

Justins76 · 09-12-2010, 11:57 PM

Is the band still available?

bigblock73 · 11-02-2010, 11:38 PM

OK, I will split this thing up and ship the trim/band/emblem only.

I am asking $200 for the band (price a new one out if you think that is nuts) plus shipping

reply here or PM me your ZIP if interested.

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 11-03-2010, 10:22 PM

Just a quick question. Did the low line trucks have the "GMC" letters stamped into the skin on the upper corner like that? This gate appears to have individual letters on it. Jay

bigblock73 · 11-03-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

Just a quick question. Did the low line trucks have the "GMC" letters stamped into the skin on the upper corner like that? This gate appears to have individual letters on it. Jay

I believe so...but they wouldn't have had the emblem over them like this one does. Until I came across this gate, I had never seen one before...

**too much stuff** · 11-20-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

Just a quick question. Did the low line trucks have the "GMC" letters stamped into the skin on the upper corner like that? This gate appears to have individual letters on it. Jay

Just thought i would add that my buddy has a take off gate from a 73 and it has the letters on the upper corner like that but they are painted over and no stainless strip on it. Must have been a bare bones truck.

mug_ · 08-20-2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Just thought i would add that my buddy has a take off gate from a 73 and it has the letters on the upper corner like that but they are painted over and no stainless strip on it. Must have been a bare bones truck.

The Custom Deluxe and low line models used the gate without the chrome letters. The tailgate had the GMC name stamped and the GMC name was painted white. I have two 74's, a Custom Deluxe and a Sierra Grande and know this information to be correct.

**special-K** · 11-05-2010, 03:33 PM

I'm trying to find a truck so I can put this gate on! I always thought these gates were so cool.

bigblock73 · 11-09-2010, 11:16 PM

Still available, TTT

75gmc454 · 11-13-2010, 10:05 PM

I need one for my '73, but I live in MS. If you will ship I will buy it. I'll never find a better one.

My zip code is 38930.

bigblock73 · 11-14-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 75gmc454

I need one for my '73, but I live in MS. If you will ship I will buy it. I'll never find a better one.

My zip code is 38930.

We just had a good snow storm, and making a crate for this is out of the question. Sorry, wish there was a way to get this to you.

75gmc454 · 11-14-2010, 10:24 PM

Well I don't have to have it this winter. Maybe we can work out a deal for shipment in the spring. I have a '73 sierra swb 454 with bucket seats. The gate is exactly what I need. --Clint

bigblock73 · 11-20-2010, 12:06 AM

Sale pending for complete tailgate

mug_ · 08-20-2011, 10:40 PM

First off if you still have the gate I would like to buy the emblems.

Secondly. To the person that asked if this gate was different then later years. Yes, under the emblems the metal is raised with and also reads GMC. In fact if you do not have a 75 or 74 trailgate the emblems do not mount correctly. And for the record the emblems were also used on the gate of the Jimmy.

75gmc454 · 08-20-2011, 10:50 PM

I bought the gate. I have not had it shipped yet.

bigblock73 · 08-20-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 75gmc454

I bought the gate. I have not had it shipped yet.

We need to get this done

Did you get my PM a while back? If so, give me a ring when you get a free moment.

I just got rid of the pesky 67-72 cab, and now have my garage back...will get the gate crated up and we can go from there.

07-26-2009, 01:25 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) OK, really hate to sell this too..but I need to. 1973-1974 GMC tailgate. What is unique and rare about this particular 'gate is that it has the raised GMC lettering in the uper left hand corner, with an emblem over it. Also, the brushed center panel has NO holes in it for emblems of any kind because of that. The tailgate is in EXCELLENT condition with no rust or dents anywhere. Light scratches here and there from being stored, but that is it. Tailgate was originally ochre(sp?)/white, but somewhere along the way it was painted a cream color over the ochre. The trim, center band, and emblem are absolutely perfect! I am sure this was a new take off that someone purchased, repainted, and intended to put on their truck...but never did, or never used the truck much if they did. Tailgate also comes with matching trunions and straps. Asking $425, do not want to ship due to risk of damage, and I do not want to split it up at this time. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by old Rusty C10; 11-03-2010 at 09:58 AM.

08-18-2009, 02:19 PM	#2
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) there is a gate around the corner from me that has this GMC emblem on the same spot __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

08-18-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Seems like a more than fair price to me! Try and find one of these if you need one! I have one too I was going to sell but mine doesn't have the trim panel. These are really hard to find that just aren't beat to crap!

10-23-2009, 09:18 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Tailgate is still for sale. willing to split up the gate and band if anyone is interested...otherwise, price is still the same for both. Still have the upper and lower trim, just removed it because it was loose and I did not want to damage it. band has a couple SUPER fine scratches (if you can even call them that) on it, but they are barely noticable, and I am sure will polish out no problem. Here are some newer pictures. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by bigblock73; 10-23-2009 at 09:22 PM.

10-23-2009, 09:19 PM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) more pictures Attached Images __________________ 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

10-23-2009, 09:20 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Last of the pictures Attached Images __________________ 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

08-13-2010, 11:21 PM	#9
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Back to the top, still have this NICE tailgate. __________________ 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

08-15-2010, 10:01 AM	#10
2many2drive Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bear Creek PA Posts: 63	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Will you ship it to PA?

09-12-2010, 11:57 PM	#11
Justins76 OutOfMyMind & I'llNeverKnowWhy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Another world, some other time Posts: 672	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Is the band still available? __________________ -Justin-Out of my mind and I'll never know why 1976 Chevrolet Silverado C10 350 4bbl / TH350 Big10 longbed 1986 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TPI 700R4 WS6 1992 Pontiac Firebird T-Top 5.0L TBI 700R4 My cardomain page I don't like to save, it's more fun to spend!!

11-02-2010, 11:38 PM	#12
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) OK, I will split this thing up and ship the trim/band/emblem only. I am asking $200 for the band (price a new one out if you think that is nuts) plus shipping reply here or PM me your ZIP if interested. __________________ 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

11-03-2010, 10:22 PM	#13
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Just a quick question. Did the low line trucks have the "GMC" letters stamped into the skin on the upper corner like that? This gate appears to have individual letters on it. Jay __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

11-05-2010, 03:33 PM	#17
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11-09-2010, 11:16 PM	#18
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Still available, TTT __________________ 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

11-13-2010, 10:05 PM	#19
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) I need one for my '73, but I live in MS. If you will ship I will buy it. I'll never find a better one. My zip code is 38930.

11-14-2010, 10:24 PM	#21
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Well I don't have to have it this winter. Maybe we can work out a deal for shipment in the spring. I have a '73 sierra swb 454 with bucket seats. The gate is exactly what I need. --Clint



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11-20-2010, 12:06 AM	#22
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) Sale pending for complete tailgate __________________ 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

08-20-2011, 10:40 PM	#23
mug_ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: st. cloud. mn Posts: 2	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) First off if you still have the gate I would like to buy the emblems. Secondly. To the person that asked if this gate was different then later years. Yes, under the emblems the metal is raised with and also reads GMC. In fact if you do not have a 75 or 74 trailgate the emblems do not mount correctly. And for the record the emblems were also used on the gate of the Jimmy.

08-20-2011, 10:50 PM	#24
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 73-74 GMC tailgate (fleetside) I bought the gate. I have not had it shipped yet.

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