My 68 swb build.

[Slick67]

Originally Posted by 77chris03

i found a tailgate!!!!!!!!!

It didn't happen. No pics. And I started a new page for you to post em on.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by Slick67

It didn't happen. No pics. And I started a new page for you to post em on.

BAM!!! Phone was dead....oh it happened....lol this is the worlds smallest violin on a stick figure...

[77chris03]

only problem i see with the tailgate is the small dent under the C and H. other than that this thing is b-utiful...!!! no rust or pitting anywhere....!!!

[77chris03]

i dont think you can get a tailgate this great of shape for less than what i paid for it...comments? all i need is a front panel and test fit the pieces...oh and a gas door....

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 77chris03

i dont think you can get a tailgate this great of shape for less than what i paid for it...comments? all i need is a front panel and test fit the pieces...oh and a gas door....

You suck Great find. I wish I could find one that nice.

Take a look at the 88-98 truck gas doors. They look to have the right curve to them so they follow the contour of our quarter panels and are round so they fit the look of our trucks pretty well.
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[VA72C10]

Looks like a nice gate....can't comment on the value since you didn't post a price

[77chris03]

I guess my last post didn't post I paid 75 dollars plus tax which came out to 82 bucks
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[77chris03]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

You suck Great find. I wish I could find one that nice.

Take a look at the 88-98 truck gas doors. They look to have the right curve to them so they follow the contour of our quarter panels and are round so they fit the look of our trucks pretty well.
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Even on the stepside?
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[Slick67]

Excellent score! That thing is in great shape, you did really well.

[lolife99]

Nice Buy on the tail gate!
Let me know if you ever want to sell it.
I could use one with original paint.

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 77chris03

Even on the stepside?

I think so. I will see if I can dig out the one I have and check it out with my stepside. I got it for my fleetside but I think it will work for both.
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[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

I think so. I will see if I can dig out the one I have and check it out with my stepside. I got it for my fleetside but I think it will work for both.

The curves match up pretty well on the stepside too.

Hard to see in the pics but I'll post them anyway.

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Nice Buy on the tail gate!
Let me know if you ever want to sell it.
I could use one with original paint.

lol you know how long it took to find this one....if i find another id let ya know....this one sir is going on my truck...

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

The curves match up pretty well on the stepside too.

Hard to see in the pics but I'll post them anyway.

oh wow that does look close..hmmmm

[77chris03]

i just had an offer from another body guy....he wants my zzr600 to finish my truck.. ive got it for sale for 3500obo...what does everyone think about this?

[El Campo]

All you have to still paint is the bed plus touch up right? I wouldn't think that you'll be 3000+. And if it were me I would have the same guy spray all your paint. I learned that lesson the HARD way!!!
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[77chris03]

Originally Posted by El Campo

All you have to still paint is the bed plus touch up right? I wouldn't think that you'll be 3000+. And if it were me I would have the same guy spray all your paint. I learned that lesson the HARD way!!!
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i know that, but the guy who did the paint etc on the cab and front clip isnt going to finish or start any more jobs because hes suppose to be working for an actual body shop and not for himself....that is also him fixin everything and lining up the rest of the truck...

[77chris03]

well theres a few things i want done too...recessing the tail lights into the wheel tubs, shaving the fender lights, blasting the parts and possibly fixing the screw ups the other body guy left behind

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by 77chris03

i just had an offer from another body guy....he wants my zzr600 to finish my truck.. ive got it for sale for 3500obo...what does everyone think about this?

Seems a little steep unless he paints the whole exterior too.

Having a different painter spray part of your truck is risky that it won't look the same.
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[El Campo]

Dang that sucks. ESP since it was looking really good what he was doing. But going to have to roll with it then. If you are doing all that then might not be a bad deal as you wouldn't have to fork any money out of pocket. Id put in there though that if it doesn't match that he needs to spray the exterior of the cab and front clip to match. And put it on paper or you might get screwed.
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[77chris03]

Originally Posted by El Campo

Dang that sucks. ESP since it was looking really good what he was doing. But going to have to roll with it then. If you are doing all that then might not be a bad deal as you wouldn't have to fork any money out of pocket. Id put in there though that if it doesn't match that he needs to spray the exterior of the cab and front clip to match. And put it on paper or you might get screwed.
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nothing is said and final...do you really think this is a bad idea? i mean the bike is just sitting there, i dont have any overhead on the bike except for insurance...From what i understand, that him blasting the bed pieces, prep and paint, buffing etc. and possibly fixing the other guys messups that he didnt fix. Lining the front and bed up too....and getting it in writing would be a for sure....i visited his shop this morning and its packed with old cars and is kept clean. he has an impala hes working on and from what it looks like he does a damn good job. he blasts and preps the metal and then does body work. i thought the impala looked good just bare metal and filler thats been blocked... i havent seen an actual car painted but hes suppose to do this one soon..

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

The curves match up pretty well on the stepside too.

Hard to see in the pics but I'll post them anyway.

so i stopped by the salvage yard again and destroyed a 90 model bed for the filler neck, bucket, frame and gas door.....ill post a pic when my phone gets a charge. i hope this works...anyone post a pic of one thats been done?

[77chris03]

Here's what i got at the salvage yard...60 bucks for both..

[77chris03]

and here is what i got done on the truck today. stopped by outback and got the windshield gasket and door step plates...the kind that make it look pretty....lol

[El Campo]

I dont think it's a bad idea. I'd def consider doing it. I need to go to Outback again and see if Roger will give me some parts for not-a-raping. Everytine I look at your truck I like it more BTW
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