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**davischevy** · 10-18-2025, 11:00 PM

I need an NOS 71, 72 Cheyenne wood grain tailgate band (applique) with chrome letters. I need chrome letters. I have one with painted letters.

**1970cstblazer** · 10-19-2025, 08:30 AM

GM part number 3955316

Early on the service replacements from GM had the chrome pot metal letters as original, then they switched to chromed plastic letters, then onto the crappy painted plastic letters.

Haven't seen too many of the correct NOS units. Good luck!

**7D2N** · 10-20-2025, 09:52 PM

I have a couple of older tailgate bands and they have chrome metal letters.

**Blazerowner** · 10-21-2025, 02:36 AM

I bought one from this company about 5 years ago. Not nos, but a very correct made in the USA reproduction. It was made to order when I got mine.
https://www.ebay.com/str/horsepowerproducts

**1970cstblazer** · 10-21-2025, 07:55 AM

Being disappointed with GM's decision to totally cheap out and switch to dull junk plastic lettering, I went with the Trim Parts brand applique. In my opinion it is better than the last of the OEM GM replacements, using authentic chrome metal letters, and just overall great fit and quality. I know there are fussy owners that insist on NOS GM at all costs, but in this case and the case of the NOS GM service replacement painted plastic dash gauge bezels, repro is actually better.

**davischevy** · 10-29-2025, 07:19 PM

Thanks guys, I have leads on a couple.

10-18-2025, 11:00 PM	#1
davischevy Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 10,018	WTB NOS tailgate band I need an NOS 71, 72 Cheyenne wood grain tailgate band (applique) with chrome letters. I need chrome letters. I have one with painted letters. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

10-19-2025, 08:30 AM	#2
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,500	Re: WTB NOS tailgate band GM part number 3955316 Early on the service replacements from GM had the chrome pot metal letters as original, then they switched to chromed plastic letters, then onto the crappy painted plastic letters. Haven't seen too many of the correct NOS units. Good luck! __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

10-20-2025, 09:52 PM	#3
7D2N Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Morgan County Utah Posts: 810	Re: WTB NOS tailgate band I have a couple of older tailgate bands and they have chrome metal letters. __________________ Just for the fun of it

10-21-2025, 02:36 AM	#4
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 2,041	Re: WTB NOS tailgate band I bought one from this company about 5 years ago. Not nos, but a very correct made in the USA reproduction. It was made to order when I got mine. https://www.ebay.com/str/horsepowerproducts __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

10-21-2025, 07:55 AM	#5
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 2,500	Re: WTB NOS tailgate band Being disappointed with GM's decision to totally cheap out and switch to dull junk plastic lettering, I went with the Trim Parts brand applique. In my opinion it is better than the last of the OEM GM replacements, using authentic chrome metal letters, and just overall great fit and quality. I know there are fussy owners that insist on NOS GM at all costs, but in this case and the case of the NOS GM service replacement painted plastic dash gauge bezels, repro is actually better. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze poly, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Frame off restored 1970 K20, To be a clone of my Grandfather's K20, Dark Blue poly, 350, 4 speed, 16.5" X 8.25" Kelsey Hayes wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM radio. Latest project truck 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, Dark Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 51k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 71k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

10-29-2025, 07:19 PM	#6
davischevy Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 10,018	Re: WTB NOS tailgate band Thanks guys, I have leads on a couple. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.



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