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chevyboy55 · 01-08-2006, 05:30 PM

This is a qyestion for those who have relocated the tailgate handle to the inside. What do you do for a patch panel when you move the latch?

MAR-Ktech · 01-08-2006, 11:39 PM

Are you wanting to just cover the small handle opening area, or the whole bottom half of the tailgate? Some kits, including Mar-K kits, have part of the relocated handle mechanism that protrudes through the original handle opening so you can't use a small patch that just covers the handle hole. Be sure to check it out before you buy. We have tailgate covers and weld in panels that are generally used with our handle relocator kits. http://www.mar-k.com/tailgate_covers___weldins.pdf

Mar-Ktech

chevyboy55 · 01-09-2006, 05:55 AM

I am looking for a patch to cover just the handle area.

chevyboy55 · 01-09-2006, 07:50 PM

Anybody?

big blue 72 · 01-09-2006, 08:41 PM

you could always cut one out of an old tailgate, same curves

chevyboy55 · 01-09-2006, 08:54 PM

I guess I am cheap. I don't want to pay the price for an OEM gate just to hack a patch out of it.

NOW if someone has a gate that is not usable & wants to cut a patch out,that's a different story

shifty · 01-09-2006, 09:34 PM

http://www.sirmichaels.com/shop/handle.php

Try Sir Michael's part # 2876118 for around $60. Fits 67-80 GM trucks (Chevy/GMC). This is just a patch that needs to be welded in, will have close to the same contour. I've used their products before, they're pretty good quality.

If you don't want to do just a small patch, consider doing a whole tailgate skin - it tacks in at the ends giving a perfectly smooth look without the hassle of warpage in the middle.

http://www.sirmichaels.com/shop/tail.php

Look for part #2876117 on that page for an example picture - cost is $115.

All of these parts are available on the web from places like Stylin Concepts and whatnot. Some board vendors might even carry em.

01-08-2006, 05:30 PM	#1
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Tailgate handle relocation patch This is a qyestion for those who have relocated the tailgate handle to the inside. What do you do for a patch panel when you move the latch?

01-09-2006, 05:55 AM	#3
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Tailgate handle relocation patch I am looking for a patch to cover just the handle area.

01-09-2006, 07:50 PM	#4
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Tailgate handle relocation patch Anybody?

01-09-2006, 08:41 PM	#5
big blue 72 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: hamilton,ohio,usa Posts: 1,499	Re: Tailgate handle relocation patch you could always cut one out of an old tailgate, same curves

01-09-2006, 08:54 PM	#6
chevyboy55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kelso,Wa Posts: 3,637	Re: Tailgate handle relocation patch I guess I am cheap. I don't want to pay the price for an OEM gate just to hack a patch out of it. NOW if someone has a gate that is not usable & wants to cut a patch out,that's a different story

01-08-2006, 11:39 PM	#2
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: Tailgate handle relocation patch Are you wanting to just cover the small handle opening area, or the whole bottom half of the tailgate? Some kits, including Mar-K kits, have part of the relocated handle mechanism that protrudes through the original handle opening so you can't use a small patch that just covers the handle hole. Be sure to check it out before you buy. We have tailgate covers and weld in panels that are generally used with our handle relocator kits. http://www.mar-k.com/tailgate_covers___weldins.pdf Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

01-09-2006, 09:34 PM	#7
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Tailgate handle relocation patch http://www.sirmichaels.com/shop/handle.php Try Sir Michael's part # 2876118 for around $60. Fits 67-80 GM trucks (Chevy/GMC). This is just a patch that needs to be welded in, will have close to the same contour. I've used their products before, they're pretty good quality. If you don't want to do just a small patch, consider doing a whole tailgate skin - it tacks in at the ends giving a perfectly smooth look without the hassle of warpage in the middle. http://www.sirmichaels.com/shop/tail.php Look for part #2876117 on that page for an example picture - cost is $115. All of these parts are available on the web from places like Stylin Concepts and whatnot. Some board vendors might even carry em. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 01-09-2006 at 09:35 PM.



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