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knightowl73 · 03-26-2011, 01:44 PM

Building a truck for a buddy and trying to figure what to do about the tailgate. Its getting shaved smooth and handle flipped already, but truck has no chrome hardly since we shaved everything. Gettin a burb rear bumper so wont be putting a license plate on tailagate but looking for other options of some sort and need ideas. Dont want it just plain and smooth, would like something else there. Thanks in advance guys
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bigblock73 · 03-26-2011, 02:58 PM

This is an old pic of my truck, but I still like the look. Shaved handle, but kept the recess and embossed CHEVROLET. IMO, shaved tailgates with smooth skins are just too plain and take away the character of these trucks.

travo77 · 03-26-2011, 04:27 PM

get the tailgate band from a blazer looks like the ones from the trucks but won't be recessed for the tailgate handle
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piecesparts · 03-26-2011, 05:04 PM

Smoothed and straight.

king-918 · 01-24-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

Smoothed and straight.

Where did you get your lights?
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cory d · 01-26-2013, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

This is an old pic of my truck, but I still like the look. Shaved handle, but kept the recess and embossed CHEVROLET. IMO, shaved tailgates with smooth skins are just too plain and take away the character of these trucks.

very cool. subtle, clean and loks like it could have came that way. and a good way to fix teh saggin to the left handle

texasfunk · 03-26-2011, 07:06 PM

Here's mine also. Tailgate also welded shut

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jrcaprai · 03-26-2011, 08:03 PM

Heres mine, reversed and smooth

knightowl73 · 03-26-2011, 09:03 PM

Well at. His request it will geg a flipped handle and smootjes ou,just ddnt want it plain smooth back there and doesn't want it welded shut either, besides that he doesn't know exactly what he wants and we've pretty much told him what all else we have been doing and how muxh mode it'll cost. He comes to see its progress like every 3 months but he's in the air force and we are trying to finish it before he comes home for good
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SYCOTIK · 03-26-2011, 10:46 PM

Here's mine I made. Fully welded shut. LED taillight strip, and license plate flips down for fuel filler for fuel cell under the bed

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jitteryguy · 03-26-2011, 11:33 PM

here's mine with a Blazer band, think I'll elliminate the cleanence lights when I paint it.

502ss · 03-26-2011, 11:38 PM

How is this for custom!!

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**jlmerie** · 03-27-2011, 12:28 AM

Here's mine

jimbonice · 01-24-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ss

How is this for custom!!

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That's a fine looking tailgate!

knightowl73 · 03-27-2011, 12:25 PM

thanks guys for all the replies. i do like the look of the blazer band and that would look the best and its simple. although i do like some others ive seen here now. i agree shaved all the way is just too much.

sycotik i really dig what youve done to your steeper , very nice and planned out.

wish i personally had one of the tailgates 502ss posted when i had a square dually, but wouldnt put it on anything but a work truck, and most likely not even a half ton.

and i have to ask, where to get the old school ground effects on the black truck? i dig it, being old school and all, i have to know where and how much, or is it something you just cant get anymore?

502ss · 03-27-2011, 08:13 PM

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wish i personally had one of the tailgates 502ss posted when i had a square dually, but wouldnt put it on anything but a work truck, and most likely not even a half ton.

My dually was definitely used as a work truck and the gate was part of a western hauler custom package. I have since removed the tailgate and put a stock gate back on
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Transformula · 01-24-2013, 01:49 PM

Currently under construction. I started on this yesterday! I made my own handle flip using all the stock handle and pieces.

kalbert · 01-24-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

This is an old pic of my truck, but I still like the look. Shaved handle, but kept the recess and embossed CHEVROLET. IMO, shaved tailgates with smooth skins are just too plain and take away the character of these trucks.

I agree, not a big fan of the completely smooth jobs. They look nice and all but take away some of the character of the truck.

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Currently under construction. I started on this yesterday! I made my own handle flip using all the stock handle and pieces.

Now that is cool!

jitteryguy · 01-24-2013, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Transformula

Currently under construction. I started on this yesterday! I made my own handle flip using all the stock handle and pieces.

I like this one, pretty slick.

piecesparts · 03-27-2011, 04:18 PM

I purchased the kit from a company called East Coast Customs. I am not sure if they still handle them at this time. The kit that is on the truck is fiberglass and the company appears to have only ABS stuff, now. Glad to see someone likes the trim pieces. There are quite few that do not like the look. Check out the website below.

http://www.orrcomanufacturing.com/ecc_index.html

dustinjames · 03-27-2011, 04:37 PM

still working out the kinks

texasfunk · 03-27-2011, 04:53 PM

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still working out the kinks

Looks good!

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piecesparts · 01-24-2013, 08:52 PM

Believe it or not, LMC had those in their catalog.

king-918 · 01-26-2013, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

Believe it or not, LMC had those in their catalog.

Thanks
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03-26-2011, 01:44 PM	#1
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Building a truck for a buddy and trying to figure what to do about the tailgate. Its getting shaved smooth and handle flipped already, but truck has no chrome hardly since we shaved everything. Gettin a burb rear bumper so wont be putting a license plate on tailagate but looking for other options of some sort and need ideas. Dont want it just plain and smooth, would like something else there. Thanks in advance guys Posted via Mobile Device __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

03-26-2011, 02:58 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! This is an old pic of my truck, but I still like the look. Shaved handle, but kept the recess and embossed CHEVROLET. IMO, shaved tailgates with smooth skins are just too plain and take away the character of these trucks. __________________ 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

03-26-2011, 04:27 PM	#3
travo77 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bryan,Texas Posts: 132	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! get the tailgate band from a blazer looks like the ones from the trucks but won't be recessed for the tailgate handle Posted via Mobile Device

03-26-2011, 05:04 PM	#4
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Smoothed and straight. Attached Images __________________ Frank

03-26-2011, 07:06 PM	#7
texasfunk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,671	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Here's mine also. Tailgate also welded shut Posted via Mobile Device

03-26-2011, 08:03 PM	#8
jrcaprai Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 365	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Heres mine, reversed and smooth

03-26-2011, 09:03 PM	#9
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Well at. His request it will geg a flipped handle and smootjes ou,just ddnt want it plain smooth back there and doesn't want it welded shut either, besides that he doesn't know exactly what he wants and we've pretty much told him what all else we have been doing and how muxh mode it'll cost. He comes to see its progress like every 3 months but he's in the air force and we are trying to finish it before he comes home for good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

03-26-2011, 10:46 PM	#10
SYCOTIK Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 34	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Here's mine I made. Fully welded shut. LED taillight strip, and license plate flips down for fuel filler for fuel cell under the bed Posted via Mobile Device

03-26-2011, 11:33 PM	#11
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! here's mine with a Blazer band, think I'll elliminate the cleanence lights when I paint it. Attached Images __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

03-26-2011, 11:38 PM	#12
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! How is this for custom!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

03-27-2011, 12:28 AM	#13
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,081	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Here's mine Attached Images __________________ James

03-27-2011, 12:25 PM	#15
knightowl73 TUKE-NoBullChit Customs owner Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: La Marque, Tx Posts: 640	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! thanks guys for all the replies. i do like the look of the blazer band and that would look the best and its simple. although i do like some others ive seen here now. i agree shaved all the way is just too much. sycotik i really dig what youve done to your steeper , very nice and planned out. wish i personally had one of the tailgates 502ss posted when i had a square dually, but wouldnt put it on anything but a work truck, and most likely not even a half ton. and i have to ask, where to get the old school ground effects on the black truck? i dig it, being old school and all, i have to know where and how much, or is it something you just cant get anymore? __________________ OWNER @ NBC Customs...No Bull Chit....'92 GMC C2500 ECSB 350/TH400, '57 FORD SKYLINER (My dad's for now, but its really mine-you'll NEVER see a cooler car at 7 years old lol), '42 ford rat rod shop truck (new project), 91 CHRYSLER VOYER MINIVAN (shop van for now) http://www.facebook.com/#!/nbc.customs

01-24-2013, 01:49 PM	#17
Transformula Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 160	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Currently under construction. I started on this yesterday! I made my own handle flip using all the stock handle and pieces. Attached Images __________________ T.Y.N Custom Works..... Because "Stock" Sucks! 1971 K 10 GMC Long Bed 1977 Formula T/A Frame off Resto-Mod 1995 FXDL Harley Low Rider 1985 C10 ShortWide 91 Burb front.

03-27-2011, 04:18 PM	#20
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! I purchased the kit from a company called East Coast Customs. I am not sure if they still handle them at this time. The kit that is on the truck is fiberglass and the company appears to have only ABS stuff, now. Glad to see someone likes the trim pieces. There are quite few that do not like the look. Check out the website below. http://www.orrcomanufacturing.com/ecc_index.html __________________ Frank Last edited by piecesparts; 03-27-2011 at 04:20 PM.

03-27-2011, 04:37 PM	#21
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01-24-2013, 08:52 PM	#23
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Post pics of custom tailgates!!! Believe it or not, LMC had those in their catalog. __________________ Frank

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