Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 05-11-2016, 12:45 PM

I just finished up touching up my truck's black chains. The rubber hose around them is black too. I think they came in black.

What about the rest of you? What color are your tailgate chains?

**Grumpy old man** · 05-11-2016, 12:50 PM

Nickel plated , original chains on my 67 farm truck .

n33k0 · 05-11-2016, 12:52 PM

I have bare stainless steel chains for my tailgate. I only ever have them on when I need to keep the tailgate open, otherwise they are stored in the cab under the bench seat. I don't have the rubber sleeves for them, so they make a big ruckus if I drive around with them on.

SS Tim · 05-11-2016, 01:25 PM

Plated (zinc/cad) with black protectors is all I recall seeing as factory on a 67-72. Stainless makes a lot of sense though to keep them nice.

farside847 · 05-11-2016, 01:35 PM

I like the black on green myself. ignore the dented bumper

Henner · 05-11-2016, 02:31 PM

Farside what rear bumper is that? I can't find a rear bumper i like for the stepside.

turbotruck · 05-11-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Henner

Farside what rear bumper is that? I can't find a rear bumper i like for the stepside.

stock bumper....

SS Tim · 05-11-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Henner

Farside what rear bumper is that? I can't find a rear bumper i like for the stepside.

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbotruck

stock bumper....

More correctly it was a factory optional rear bumper offered painted or chromed in addition to the painted step bumper.

If you want one the best thing to do is post a WTB (want to buy) in the classifieds and you need to be a paid subscriber to do so.
As far as I know, for stepsides, the reproduction and left over service part bumpers are long gone.

scooterpimp · 05-11-2016, 04:43 PM

I have the optional solid rust color chains.lol.

Gmc.guy · 05-11-2016, 11:17 PM

Up here there was a set on a dark green 84-86 something 4x4 years ago The guy said he got them custom made by the guy that did his horse stuff It was a real soft rope with nice nickel clips and eye bolts The way the rope was meshed in a loop was almost flawless White rope with same green strands in it? I'll try to find and screen shot of the type of rope I mean. He said they were durable. I think they looked nice with a white bumper

Gmc.guy · 05-11-2016, 11:26 PM

It was a real soft rope! don't picture a big stiff loop on me. It didn't fold much bigger than a chain It was a working truck, too not a not a polished up parked inside truck either

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 05-12-2016, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by scooterpimp

I have the optional solid rust color chains.lol.

Yeah. Me too. I like to use cut off lengths of old bicycle inner tubes. I slip the chains in and they last for years. Cuts down on rattle too. Usually free.

Dirt's72 · 05-12-2016, 08:35 AM

Mine on my 72 appear rusty color but the hoses are same as body color. Pretty sure original as truck was unmolested and still had the original spare tire. Here a pic if that helps.

68panelman · 05-12-2016, 08:42 AM

Changed mine to stainless and added leather covers from Josh at relicate in Johnstown in upstate NY

Z10 · 05-14-2016, 12:02 AM

I keep the chains under the front seat, and use these custom pins which are attached with leather straps. No chain damage.

05-11-2016, 12:45 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? I just finished up touching up my truck's black chains. The rubber hose around them is black too. I think they came in black. What about the rest of you? What color are your tailgate chains?

05-11-2016, 12:50 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? Nickel plated , original chains on my 67 farm truck . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

05-11-2016, 12:52 PM	#3
n33k0 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 184	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? I have bare stainless steel chains for my tailgate. I only ever have them on when I need to keep the tailgate open, otherwise they are stored in the cab under the bench seat. I don't have the rubber sleeves for them, so they make a big ruckus if I drive around with them on. __________________ Nick 1972 Chevrolet C10 Stepside

05-11-2016, 01:25 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? Plated (zinc/cad) with black protectors is all I recall seeing as factory on a 67-72. Stainless makes a lot of sense though to keep them nice. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-11-2016, 01:35 PM	#5
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? I like the black on green myself. ignore the dented bumper Attached Images __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

05-11-2016, 02:31 PM	#6
Henner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Tuttle, Oklahoma Posts: 72	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? Farside what rear bumper is that? I can't find a rear bumper i like for the stepside.

05-11-2016, 04:43 PM	#9
scooterpimp Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Newark ,Delaware Posts: 158	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? I have the optional solid rust color chains.lol.

05-11-2016, 11:17 PM	#10
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? Up here there was a set on a dark green 84-86 something 4x4 years ago The guy said he got them custom made by the guy that did his horse stuff It was a real soft rope with nice nickel clips and eye bolts The way the rope was meshed in a loop was almost flawless White rope with same green strands in it? I'll try to find and screen shot of the type of rope I mean. He said they were durable. I think they looked nice with a white bumper __________________ -Cody

05-11-2016, 11:26 PM	#11
Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? It was a real soft rope! don't picture a big stiff loop on me. It didn't fold much bigger than a chain It was a working truck, too not a not a polished up parked inside truck either Attached Images __________________ -Cody

05-12-2016, 08:35 AM	#13
Dirt's72 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,106	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? Mine on my 72 appear rusty color but the hoses are same as body color. Pretty sure original as truck was unmolested and still had the original spare tire. Here a pic if that helps.

05-12-2016, 08:42 AM	#14
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? Changed mine to stainless and added leather covers from Josh at relicate in Johnstown in upstate NY Attached Images

05-14-2016, 12:02 AM	#15
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Stepside owners: what color are your tailgate chains? I keep the chains under the front seat, and use these custom pins which are attached with leather straps. No chain damage. Attached Images __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i



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