Tailgate value question

[mocwon]

Can someone give me an idea of how much a 73-87 NOS GMC tailgate is worth?

[ElGracho]

Is it in the box or a take off? At least $200.

I've bought a couple in the last few years for $100 a piece that were taken off when the trucks were new. That means they have all the latch and hinge hardware attached. I feel like I did really well on them. One even has a perfect Silverado tailgate band. Those bands are over $300 alone.

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by ElGracho

Is it in the box or a take off? At least $200.

I've bought a couple in the last few years for $100 a piece that were taken off when the trucks were new. That means they have all the latch and hinge hardware attached. I feel like I did really well on them. One even has a perfect Silverado tailgate band. Those bands are over $300 alone.

man, where in the world ya finding new take offs for $100????

hook me up already!

[bodydropped]

a brand new one is like 500 i sell them for about 150

[Grande Rojo]

I've got a good one off of a 73' I'll sell you!!
$100.00+shipping

[86swb]

I can not understand why the bands cost so darn much?

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by 86swb

I can not understand why the bands cost so darn much?

i've never been able to understand it either.....LMC wants an arm and a leg for them....

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by ElGracho

Is it in the box or a take off? At least $200.

I've bought a couple in the last few years for $100 a piece that were taken off when the trucks were new. That means they have all the latch and hinge hardware attached. I feel like I did really well on them. One even has a perfect Silverado tailgate band. Those bands are over $300 alone.

man, your 86 diesel is sweeeet!

i just went to the page at the bottom of your post....wow what a nice truck

[piecesparts]

I don't live very far from LMC and when it comes to sheetmetal, they are the last place I will look. Chevy Duty in Kansas City has new replacements for $299.00, and I can find them at swap meets locally for around $150 in good shape.

[mocwon]

Originally Posted by Grande Rojo

I've got a good one off of a 73' I'll sell you!!
$100.00+shipping

Actually, I have a NOS one I need to get rid of that I bought by error.....

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by mocwon

Actually, I have a NOS one I need to get rid of that I bought by error.....

what year tailgate is it for?....the 70's models were just a little bit different....the letters would be smaller if memory serves me right....

do you got a 80's style nos tailgate for sale?....$100 + shipping...(you'll have to post some pics though..)

[loblazer]

Geez and I gave my mint stainless band away when I painted my Blazer. Wanted the clean look.

[ZmOz]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/I...22559310386746

[bigarmzz]

i've head alot of bad things about the aftermarket tailgates.....

[gldevall]

Aftermarket tailgates are schitt. I have one and it dents just about every time you step on it.

[bigarmzz]

thats exactly what i've heard......junk....from my experience, ya cant buy jap tailgates or hoods.....fenders are ok, and some doors, just not the gates, and hoods

[mocwon]

The problem is they aren’t made in Japan, try China or Taiwan. Not to get on the soap box (well maybe a little); It was the Japanese that kicked the crap out of the U.S. automakers starting in the eighties because they actually understood the meaning of quality and how to build it in their vehicles. Then, the U.S. automotive industry finally woke up and learned that quality did matter to consumers but only after losing a ton of market share……..

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

thats exactly what i've heard......junk....from my experience, ya cant buy jap tailgates or hoods.....fenders are ok, and some doors, just not the gates, and hoods

[bigarmzz]

Originally Posted by mocwon

The problem is they aren’t made in Japan, try China or Taiwan. Not to get on the soap box (well maybe a little); It was the Japanese that kicked the crap out of the U.S. automakers starting in the eighties because they actually understood the meaning of quality and how to build it in their vehicles. Then, the U.S. automotive industry finally woke up and learned that quality did matter to consumers but only after losing a ton of market share……..

80's jap cars did run longer and more reliable than american cars of that era...but....the body's was cheap azz metal that rusted before the things were paid off....they've been making cheap metal, and puttin all there time and money back then in the motors....

jap motors=good
jap metal=crap


jap, taiwan, china.....i'm a hillbilly, its all the same

[82c10]

i agree with bigarmzz, japan,taiwan,china, the're all the same

[jesse977]

LMC sheetmetal is total crap. LMC is good for some items..but for parts like tailgates and fenders its total crap. The metal on these aftermarket parts is really weak and kinda flimsy. If your looking for a tailgate do yourself a favor and buy original. $100 is ok for a tailgate in good condition.

[mocwon]

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

80's jap cars did run longer and more reliable than american cars of that era...but....the body's was cheap azz metal that rusted before the things were paid off....they've been making cheap metal, and puttin all there time and money back then in the motors....

jap motors=good
jap metal=crap


jap, taiwan, china.....i'm a hillbilly, its all the same

I think I just ruptured my spleen laughing my @ss off at your last line "i'm a hillbilly, its all the same to me". I see you're from West Virginia, we'll I'm from the other side of the mountain, Virginia. I haven't heard the term hillbilly in 30 years or more. Thanks for the good chuckle........

[86swb]

Trust me, we have plenty of hillbilly's here in Kentucky and moon-shine to. Hillbilly is still around.