Bolts for tailgate center trim

[loujizzel]

Does anyone know the type of bolts and sizes needed for the tailgate trim centerpiece

[bbbc10]

look at lmc man

[tucsonjwt]

The tailgate band attaches with stainless steel screws, which screw into a kind of nut plate on the back of the band. I don't know the size, although I think I still have the original ones somewhere in the shed - leftover after I sold my tailgate and went to the plain look. LMC does sell them, but I don't know the quality of the stainless or if they are even stainless.

[loujizzel]

Thanks for the replies guys reason why I was asking cuz I scored a tailgate band for my 73 C10 in excellent condition for $70... i did pay more for it if you want to include time i spent in LA traffic lol..... I didn't even realize the bolts were there so all I have to do is measure and drill and I should be good to go

Now.... i do have to some cleaning up but its a good part

[loujizzel]

The part is not faded at all but it definitely has a few scratches I think I'm going to have to take some sandpaper to it I'm just wondering what grit I don't want it to be too bad I wanted to look as close to them as possible I'm thinking maybe 320 Grit on the jig so I can keep the lines as straight as possible

Any ideas what grit was used in these bands

[bbbc10]

Dont use rough grit.... use fine sandpaper an wet sand it

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by loujizzel

Thanks for the replies guys reason why I was asking cuz I scored a tailgate band for my 73 C10 in excellent condition for $70... i did pay more for it if you want to include time i spent in LA traffic lol..... I didn't even realize the bolts were there so all I have to do is measure and drill and I should be good to go

Now.... i do have to some cleaning up but its a good part

The band your showing, that you got, is for an 84-87 Tailgate

[loujizzel]

Will a 84-87 tailgate fit on a 1973 C10

[Big Port Jimmy 6]

Mine is attached with #14x1 pan head sheet metal screws .
Jay

[1774btcrew]

Before you put too much work into it, make sure it fits your gate. I know when you put an earlier tailgate band on a newer tailgate, the band is too narrow. I don't know if any problems come up if you put the 81 and up band on an 80 and earlier tailgate

[loujizzel]

Good idea .... i have a 73 ima check now thanks brother

[loujizzel]

Wow super good call... it does not fit...

[loujizzel]

Originally Posted by 1774btcrew

Before you put too much work into it, make sure it fits your gate. I know when you put an earlier tailgate band on a newer tailgate, the band is too narrow. I don't know if any problems come up if you put the 81 and up band on an 80 and earlier tailgate

Unbelievable like you said it doesn't fit the question I have is it seems that the bracket is easily removed from the band but what style or size bracket would I need to fit on my 73 the bracket is way too big and needs to be about an inch smaller

[loujizzel]

Would it be easier to find the tailgate it would fit? I dont even know what tailgate this band belongs to


It's never easy

[loujizzel]

Is there a way to modify the band to fit my tailgate

[midnight rambler]

Lou check out the guy at lake Elsinore craigslist he might have what your looking for. His name is rich. Bought a few things from him. Straight up guy.

[loujizzel]

Originally Posted by midnight rambler

Lou check out the guy at lake Elsinore craigslist he might have what your looking for. His name is rich. Bought a few things from him. Straight up guy.

Thanks i got his number of CL...

[midnight rambler]

I forgot tell him your a member of the c10 club San Diego and you know me brian Alvarado and that you want the hook up price

[loujizzel]

Thanks bro.... I'm about 25 minutes from Lake Elsinore and what's crazy is I was down in San Diego today with my truck

[loujizzel]

Dam i really like that band i hope i can get this installed

[midnight rambler]

Next time in San Diego hit up Freds truck parts in Escondido Kyle is a great resource on new and used parts very competive prices and is wiling to use his contacts on the hard to get stuff. Let me know how everything works out for you.

[loujizzel]

Originally Posted by midnight rambler

Next time in San Diego hit up Freds truck parts in Escondido Kyle is a great resource on new and used parts very competive prices and is wiling to use his contacts on the hard to get stuff. Let me know how everything works out for you.

Yes ive been to his shop good dude....

[bbbc10]

Trust me its easier swapping backs.....i had to swap a 81-87 back onto my k5 blazer band on my 84 shortbed....no need to put another tailgate on an painting it to match is to much work an money.....

[loujizzel]

[QUOTE=bbbc10;7736970]Trust me its easier swapping backs.....i had to swap a 81-87 back onto my k5 blazer band on my 84 shortbed....no need to put another tailgate on an painting it to match is to much work an money.....[/

Well I just took the back of the band off and try to line up the actual band on my tailgate and even if I swapped back brackets that band is just way too thick it sticks out on the edges it doesn't sit flush so I found one office 77 that I will pick up tomorrow I will try both ways and see what happens

[bbbc10]

that's not a big deal at all also jus trim it.....I had the same problem when I put the k5 band on mine.....jus trimmed the corners man....its not that hard