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ossman99 · 11-15-2007, 04:54 PM

I am building a 71 chevy short box, frame is done have a rust free bed and cab. want to know what kind of luck others have had with after market fenders and inner fenders, and tailgate. my stock ones are dented to hell, not useable. i am kind fussy and want do do this project once. thanks for any info

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2007, 05:00 PM

you can still get factory tail gates at the dealer... and fairly cheap from what I remember.

BB72CHEVKT · 11-15-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you can still get factory tail gates at the dealer... and fairly cheap from what I remember.

Anyone done this? If so, how much and where?

19673ontree · 11-15-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you can still get factory tail gates at the dealer... and fairly cheap from what I remember.

? I have never even seen a new GM NOS 67 to 72 tailgate ?

the new repo tailgates look great as long as you don't try to put them on a truck , the only good thing I can say about the aftermarket gate's is that they come without any rust , it's ashamed too because the only thing wrong with them is the side support brace's are shaped wrong , if it wasn't for that they would be a great part ,,,

see ten · 11-15-2007, 06:24 PM

Stepside gates were available at the dealer recently (they are the same up to 87). Inner fenders are also still available at the dealer.

Longhorn Man · 11-15-2007, 08:30 PM

uh oh... I dunno why i thought he said stepside.

Let me rephrase my original responce...

if it's a stepside, you can get the tail gate at the dealership still.

**thelonerife** · 11-15-2007, 08:34 PM

I agree with 673ontree. They are worthless. When I got mine it had a dent (small) but still a dent. The bottom spot welds had to be redone as the two pieces weren't pushed together enough but welded anyway. Had to do some grinding to make the gaps correct. Its so thin you can take your fingers at the top and squeeze and it actually moves together a little. I would be afraid to stand on it in the middle with the gate down of corse. I think it would buckle. When I go to shut it I put my hands out as far as I can and push it shut just so it doesn't bend in over time. Save your money and pay 4-5 hundred for a perfect one. You'll be glad you did in the long run.

ossman99 · 11-15-2007, 09:08 PM

thanks on the tailgate the hunt continues. how about the fit on the fenders?

**special-K** · 11-15-2007, 10:53 PM

They`re workable.There are a few different stampings from different producers.

11-15-2007, 04:54 PM	#1
ossman99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dunkirk new york Posts: 12	building a 71 chevy short box FENDER HELP!! I am building a 71 chevy short box, frame is done have a rust free bed and cab. want to know what kind of luck others have had with after market fenders and inner fenders, and tailgate. my stock ones are dented to hell, not useable. i am kind fussy and want do do this project once. thanks for any info

11-15-2007, 05:00 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: building a 71 chevy short box FENDER HELP!! you can still get factory tail gates at the dealer... and fairly cheap from what I remember.

11-15-2007, 06:24 PM	#5
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: building a 71 chevy short box FENDER HELP!! Stepside gates were available at the dealer recently (they are the same up to 87). Inner fenders are also still available at the dealer.

11-15-2007, 08:30 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: building a 71 chevy short box FENDER HELP!! uh oh... I dunno why i thought he said stepside. Let me rephrase my original responce... if it's a stepside, you can get the tail gate at the dealership still. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 11-15-2007 at 08:31 PM.

11-15-2007, 08:34 PM	#7
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: building a 71 chevy short box FENDER HELP!! I agree with 673ontree. They are worthless. When I got mine it had a dent (small) but still a dent. The bottom spot welds had to be redone as the two pieces weren't pushed together enough but welded anyway. Had to do some grinding to make the gaps correct. Its so thin you can take your fingers at the top and squeeze and it actually moves together a little. I would be afraid to stand on it in the middle with the gate down of corse. I think it would buckle. When I go to shut it I put my hands out as far as I can and push it shut just so it doesn't bend in over time. Save your money and pay 4-5 hundred for a perfect one. You'll be glad you did in the long run. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

11-15-2007, 09:08 PM	#8
ossman99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dunkirk new york Posts: 12	Re: building a 71 chevy short box FENDER HELP!! thanks on the tailgate the hunt continues. how about the fit on the fenders?

11-15-2007, 10:53 PM	#9
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