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Old 05-09-2012, 04:01 PM   #1
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67 Tailgate

I am building a 67 and I am wondering if there is a difference between tailgates from 67-72. Thanks for any help I need to replace my tailgate bad and want to make sure that it matches.
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Old 05-09-2012, 04:05 PM   #2
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Yes there is a slight difference ,but it will not affect the fit on your truck,
I will see if I can find some pictures to show you.
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Old 05-09-2012, 04:21 PM   #3
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Found a couple pictures that show the slight difference,

first picture show an early tailgate ,
second picture shows a later tailgate
not sure what year they changed
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Old 05-09-2012, 04:33 PM   #4
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Cool thanks so much for the pics.
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Old 05-09-2012, 06:02 PM   #5
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Re: 67 Tailgate

thats not the only difference. i know for a fact that the picture shown of the early style carries goes from 67 to 68 for sure. there is a 67 tailgate, a 68 tailgate and a 69 72 tailgate.
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Old 05-09-2012, 06:09 PM   #6
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Well I guess i better start looking for a 67 tailgate not just any tailgate. Thanks for the replies.
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Old 05-09-2012, 06:17 PM   #7
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Re: 67 Tailgate

here is a picture of a 67 tailgate. i know that this is a one year only tailgate. look for this "speedbump" that runs along the whole end.
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Old 05-09-2012, 06:24 PM   #8
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Thanks for the info, my 67 has the correct tailgate!
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Old 05-09-2012, 06:28 PM   #9
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your welcome guys!
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Old 05-09-2012, 10:32 PM   #10
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Good info Rick!
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Are all the lettering the same dimensions??
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Chevrolet lettering is yes but GMC is smaller in the 67-68s
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Old 09-11-2018, 10:33 PM   #13
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Question Re: 67 Tailgate

not an expert, but this is what I found so far.

67 gate speed bump all the way up
68 gate speed bump has a gap in it
69 to 72 speed bump 1/2 way up and then a dimple.
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Old 09-13-2018, 11:01 PM   #14
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Still learning chevrolet tailgates but I've come across three different stamps on the backside. Sorry about sideways pic for the last
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Old 09-14-2018, 09:44 PM   #15
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Thanks Curt for the better pictures, now we just need one of the old timers (or young guys like you) to tell us his secrets on when each stamping went into production. thanks Russ
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Thanks Curt for the better pictures, now we just need one of the old timers (or young guys like you) to tell us his secrets on when each stamping went into production. thanks Russ
Haha, no secrets here but i did research this more today. The first pic (orange gate) is the same gate my 68 has. Pretty sure it's the original gate to the 68. Maroon is the 67 and from what I'm seeing is 69+ is the gate with the dimple. Also the 67 and 68 gate have the same outer stamping (no lip) on the outside where as the 69+ dimple gate has the lip in the stamp. No expert but just looking at what trucks I have
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Old 09-14-2018, 10:09 PM   #17
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ok, so far you are the expert! Russ
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Old 09-15-2018, 01:05 AM   #18
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ok, so far you are the expert! Russ
Agreed! Very interesting thread!
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Old 09-15-2018, 11:20 AM   #19
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Re: 67 Tailgate

what are the aftermarket gates stamped like
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Old 09-15-2018, 11:46 AM   #20
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Re: 67 Tailgate

I never knew this! Cool info!
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Old 09-15-2018, 04:03 PM   #21
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Had no idea there were any differences, BUT, But because they are Chevrolet pickups they will all interchange from 67-72, fit wise.

If they were from one on the lesser brands, that deal ain't happen'n!!!
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Old 11-21-2018, 09:23 PM   #22
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Old 06-04-2019, 05:05 PM   #23
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Any pics of Aftermarket gates? how to tell from OEM.
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Old 04-26-2020, 10:10 PM   #24
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Re: 67 Tailgate

Backside

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Old 07-20-2020, 03:45 PM   #25
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Re: 67 Tailgate

bringing this thread back up...

Here is a takeoff tailgate I have. As others have shown above, it has stampings consistent with the 1968 tailgates. However, it has the lower trim that did not begin until 1969. Additionally, I am fairly certain the color is 507 light blue...1969 was the last year to order light blue for these trucks from what I have researched. So perhaps it is at least one example of a 1969 tailgate with the same stamping as a 1968 tailgate.
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