Hidden Latches on Tailgate

[solidaxel]

Has anyone used a product from Mar-k that has the hidden latches and links on their tailgates.
Will they work with the stock bed sides on a 53 Chevy
Did you have any problem installing them?

[youngrodder]

I used the ss hidden latches from Mar-K. They take some drilling and cutting to install them but it is not difficult. They should work with the stock bed sides, you will just need to drill a hole for the pin to go into in order to hold the gate shut. This was the same thing that I needed to do.

I also filled the holes on the tailgate where the chains would connect.

Good luck
Marc

[solidaxel]

What did you use to hold the tailgate open?
I am looking at a new tailgate and latch and fold up arms that Mar-k has.

[floridasteve]

They are offering the tailgate at a discount right now. I just got the email from them. I ordered my bed from them so I am on their list. It has the pin and the hidden hinge already installed 265.50 - 310.50 Thant is with the 10% off sale.

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by solidaxel

What did you use to hold the tailgate open?
I am looking at a new tailgate and latch and fold up arms that Mar-k has.

Nothing holds mine open currently. Since my truck will be used very little for hauling things, I didn't add any cables or straps to keep it from opening too far. I might go back later and add some ss cables but I will wait to see if I really need them.

Thanks
Marc

[CAL 58 GMC]

I used the hidden latches on tailgate also. I also used folding arms like they have on newer trucks, it works well.

[1-ton of fun]

where did you get the folding arms?

[solidaxel]

Thanks floridasteve !
Just ordered the tailgate with the latches and hinge kit and you were right 10% off until the end of August. I saved enough to almost pay for the SS hinges !!
This the first time I have dealt with Mar-k and they say there shipping charges are $8.95 for almost everything, Are these folks a sponser on here ?

[MAR-Ktech]

Yes, Solidaxel we are! Thanks for asking!

The tailgate is a great way to get the whole kit. The tailgate includes the link assemblies (folding straps) and the hidden latches. And it is 10% off right now. We have an ad on the parts for sale section of this site, or you can go to our website to see more about it:
http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html
You can use this code: GTG7304 (so they know you came from this site.)

If you have a stock tailgate and want just the hidden latches and link assemblies, those are available too.
Here are the hidden latches:
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/itemDet...?ItemID=100265
Here are the link assemblies:
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/itemDet...?ItemID=102835

We also have these for the later 54-87 Stepsides and 58-66 Fleetsides.

And yes, shipping is just $8.95 if you are shipping UPS ground in the continental US and only $15.00 if you are ordering truck freight (an order $1000 or more including bed sides).

Thanks for letting us participate in the forum!

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by MAR-Ktech

Yes, Solidaxel we are! Thanks for asking!

The tailgate is a great way to get the whole kit. The tailgate includes the link assemblies (folding straps) and the hidden latches. And it is 10% off right now. We have an ad on the parts for sale section of this site, or you can go to our website to see more about it:
http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html
You can use this code: GTG7304 (so they know you came from this site.)

If you have a stock tailgate and want just the hidden latches and link assemblies, those are available too.
Here are the hidden latches:
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/itemDet...?ItemID=100265
Here are the link assemblies:
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/itemDet...?ItemID=102835

We also have these for the later 54-87 Stepsides and 58-66 Fleetsides.

And yes, shipping is just $8.95 if you are shipping UPS ground in the continental US and only $15.00 if you are ordering truck freight (an order $1000 or more including bed sides).

Thanks for letting us participate in the forum!

Your Welcome, Mar-k

Tell Carrie I forgot to give her the GTG7304 number on the order that was for Hot and Humid Arizona !!!

[samcrf450]

I just installed my hidden links and they were super easy and fast and they work great

[solidaxel]

Thanks, that is good to hear before the charge hits the credit card !!

[entourageguy]

Any one have any pics of the hidden supports installed?

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Any one have any pics of the hidden supports installed?

The Mar-k Web site has a PDF file of installation instructions where that item is listed for sale that includes some nice photos. I checked it out yesterday.

http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html

Marc

[samcrf450]

Here are some pics.

[samcrf450]

I still need to clean up the welds but it went together very smoothly and that instructions were great just make sure you follow them.

[solidaxel]

Is that the whole tailgate kit, or just the hinges?

[samcrf450]

I just bought the links from Mar-k but I believe that the latches are the same design.

[1966chevy]

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[1966chevy]

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[youngrodder]

Yeah I'm pretty sure you can't sell stuff on here without being a paid supporter.

[1966chevy]

Originally Posted by youngrodder

Yeah I'm pretty sure you can't sell stuff on here without being a paid supporter.

I am a paid supporter! High Octane!

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by 1966chevy

I am a paid supporter! High Octane!

Good deal....My bad..
Carry on.

Marc

[tiddlar]

Originally Posted by MAR-Ktech

Yes, Solidaxel we are! Thanks for asking!

The tailgate is a great way to get the whole kit. The tailgate includes the link assemblies (folding straps) and the hidden latches. And it is 10% off right now. We have an ad on the parts for sale section of this site, or you can go to our website to see more about it:
http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html
You can use this code: GTG7304 (so they know you came from this site.)

If you have a stock tailgate and want just the hidden latches and link assemblies, those are available too.
Here are the hidden latches:
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/itemDet...?ItemID=100265
Here are the link assemblies:
http://www.mar-k.com/Catalog/itemDet...?ItemID=102835

We also have these for the later 54-87 Stepsides and 58-66 Fleetsides.

And yes, shipping is just $8.95 if you are shipping UPS ground in the continental US and only $15.00 if you are ordering truck freight (an order $1000 or more including bed sides).

Thanks for letting us participate in the forum!

well thats odd,,,, i just called about an hour ago, talked to vicki and they said they have no discounts going on right now. she put me on an email list.... to get a discount

[CMACDONALD1]

I used supports from a 72 suburban. I just welded a nut on the gate and a nut on the box side and it worked out really nice.