How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevydog66 · 08-31-2009, 12:18 AM

At one time there was some good info on here about modifying the right side tailgate bracket in order for a easy removal like the newer trucks. Can anyone find the link, I can't. I was thinking about using a set of brackets from a newer truck in the 72. My 96 Silverado brackets look pretty similar.

westofb · 08-31-2009, 02:24 AM

I was wondering about this myself...I have an 85 parts truck and the brackets on it look similar to those on the 67-72's. I think I will try to take them off this week and see if they will interchange.

**LockDoc** · 08-31-2009, 09:11 AM

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I know Levi (IvelDesigns) did this on his red bagged truck. It is probably in his build thread on it. You might PM him. He hangs out mostly in the "builds" forum.

LockDoc

68gmsee · 08-31-2009, 10:43 AM

Some trucks have a cutout (I believe 73 on up) that allows you to remove the tailgate. I knew a guy that did this to his truck for easy removal.

67chevemall · 08-31-2009, 11:57 AM

Mine has a allen key at the bottom and a ball bearing Pin on the top.
Comes off in a 30 secs

**mr48chev** · 08-31-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

Mine has a allen key at the bottom and a ball bearing Pin on the top.
Comes off in a 30 secs

We need a good photo essay on that.

my67chevytruck · 08-31-2009, 01:06 PM

x 2

big_al_71 · 08-31-2009, 02:39 PM

x3

glock35ipsc · 08-31-2009, 04:13 PM

x4

my67chevytruck · 08-31-2009, 04:44 PM

I had the link from the board before my laptop died a couple of months ago. I cannot get the search function to work either. I am thinking putter did a write up , but i could be mistaken.

**Stocker** · 08-31-2009, 05:11 PM

Make it too easy to remove, and it might grow legs in the middle of the night.

I'm just sayin'........

The allen key mod sounds pretty good, though.

texanidiot25 · 08-31-2009, 05:36 PM

How would you get the arms that hold the tail gate up off?

**Stocker** · 08-31-2009, 05:38 PM

Align the elongated ends and they slip right off the tailgate.

Unless you meant to remove the from the bedsides... I think it's two bolts each side.

chevydog66 · 08-31-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevemall

Mine has a allen key at the bottom and a ball bearing Pin on the top.
Comes off in a 30 secs

Allen key? Do you mean a allen head cap screw? I can see the ball bearing pin. but not the allen key.

68C15 · 09-01-2009, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by westofb

I was wondering about this myself...I have an 85 parts truck and the brackets on it look similar to those on the 67-72's.

they are different. the bolt spacing is off. I am trying to remember how I did mine. I know it took some grinding and welding but I used parts from both vintages.

**special-K** · 09-01-2009, 08:39 AM

I have cut a slot before.But I stopped and for years I just take the bolts out.It`s easy and I almost never need to take my tailgate off.
With a slot there is the risk of the tailgate falling off when left down.Nowadays I`d be worried about theft and am glad mine doesn`t pop off.

Ratpowerd67 · 08-29-2010, 01:20 PM

has anyone came up with any ideas for this, or found any write ups on this topic?? i have a rear rollpan and canot get to the lower hinge bolts without removeing the rollpan. i know most people dont ever need to remove the tailgate but sometimes i like to roll without mine. unbolting the entire rear of my truck just to get the tailgate off is crazy.

08-31-2009, 12:18 AM	#1
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? At one time there was some good info on here about modifying the right side tailgate bracket in order for a easy removal like the newer trucks. Can anyone find the link, I can't. I was thinking about using a set of brackets from a newer truck in the 72. My 96 Silverado brackets look pretty similar. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

08-31-2009, 02:24 AM	#2
westofb I really hate wet sanding! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brookfield, MO Posts: 601	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? I was wondering about this myself...I have an 85 parts truck and the brackets on it look similar to those on the 67-72's. I think I will try to take them off this week and see if they will interchange.

08-31-2009, 09:11 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,773	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? - I know Levi (IvelDesigns) did this on his red bagged truck. It is probably in his build thread on it. You might PM him. He hangs out mostly in the "builds" forum. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 08-31-2009 at 09:12 AM.

08-31-2009, 10:43 AM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? Some trucks have a cutout (I believe 73 on up) that allows you to remove the tailgate. I knew a guy that did this to his truck for easy removal.

08-31-2009, 11:57 AM	#5
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? Mine has a allen key at the bottom and a ball bearing Pin on the top. Comes off in a 30 secs __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

08-31-2009, 01:06 PM	#7
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? x 2 __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-31-2009, 02:39 PM	#8
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08-31-2009, 04:13 PM	#9
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08-31-2009, 04:44 PM	#10
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? I had the link from the board before my laptop died a couple of months ago. I cannot get the search function to work either. I am thinking putter did a write up , but i could be mistaken. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

08-31-2009, 05:11 PM	#11
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? Make it too easy to remove, and it might grow legs in the middle of the night. I'm just sayin'........ The allen key mod sounds pretty good, though. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

08-31-2009, 05:36 PM	#12
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? How would you get the arms that hold the tail gate up off?

08-31-2009, 05:38 PM	#13
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,722	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? Align the elongated ends and they slip right off the tailgate. Unless you meant to remove the from the bedsides... I think it's two bolts each side. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 08-31-2009 at 05:39 PM.

09-01-2009, 08:39 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? I have cut a slot before.But I stopped and for years I just take the bolts out.It`s easy and I almost never need to take my tailgate off. With a slot there is the risk of the tailgate falling off when left down.Nowadays I`d be worried about theft and am glad mine doesn`t pop off. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-01-2009 at 08:41 AM.

08-29-2010, 01:20 PM	#17
Ratpowerd67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Trenton ,Texas Posts: 328	Re: How to mod our tailgates for easy removal? has anyone came up with any ideas for this, or found any write ups on this topic?? i have a rear rollpan and canot get to the lower hinge bolts without removeing the rollpan. i know most people dont ever need to remove the tailgate but sometimes i like to roll without mine. unbolting the entire rear of my truck just to get the tailgate off is crazy.

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