NY 67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**georgieb51** · 08-18-2016, 09:16 AM

I have seen posts lately asking for tailgates so I will list mine. I have only one but it is very straight, non-rusty original shape. I bought it from a guy who found it in a barn. I paid alot for it but here in upstate NY you don't see too many decent parts so I bought it in hopes that I could pass it on to someone who could use it just as it is (and not paint it another color), but if you want to paint it that is OK too. I was hoping to find a truck to go with it. I really don't know how to ship something this big and heavy. (I have not even weighed it).Hoping to get $550 for it. SOLD

**georgieb51** · 08-18-2016, 09:18 AM

Here are a few more photos.

projectking · 08-18-2016, 09:54 AM

I'm tempted to buy a blue truck just for an excuse to buy that!

**lolife99** · 08-18-2016, 10:25 AM

Contact member joesjunk. He collects these tailgates.

tommys72 · 08-18-2016, 11:13 AM

that sure is a pretty gate

**georgieb51** · 08-18-2016, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by projectking

I'm tempted to buy a blue truck just for an excuse to buy that!

I think just like you! I guess we have the disease? Maybe I should place an ad titled :"WTB 67/68 Blue GMC truck with tailgate missing".

Bennett68C10 · 08-18-2016, 03:14 PM

I wish this was a Chevy Tailgate, I would be on my way to get it

that is a very nice tailgate, good luck with the sale!

**georgieb51** · 08-18-2016, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

I wish this was a Chevy Tailgate, I would be on my way to get it

that is a very nice tailgate, good luck with the sale!

I suppose you could make it into a Chevy if you wanted to cover up the GMC with a Cheyenne/CST type "CHEVROLET" trim band. But I am guessing the blue color might be unique? Maybe someone could tell us if when and where this blue was used (other than 67/68 GMC). Thanks for your interest and sense of humor!

projectking · 08-18-2016, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgieb51

I think just like you! I guess we have the disease? Maybe I should place an ad titled :"WTB 67/68 Blue GMC truck with tailgate missing".

The disease for sure, my dad asked me if I was starting a museum!

**Tim Christian** · 08-18-2016, 10:05 PM

I am very interested pending shipping. Sending you a PM.

**georgieb51** · 08-18-2016, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by projectking

The disease for sure, my dad asked me if I was starting a museum!

Looks like you got a good start. I wish I still had every truck I ever owned. Keep that in mind if you ever think you need to sell something.

**special-K** · 08-18-2016, 11:19 PM

Looks like it's painted the later dark blue over original light blue. A real nice tailgate to use on a truck.

**georgieb51** · 08-18-2016, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Looks like it's painted the later dark blue over original light blue. A real nice tailgate to use on a truck.

Hello Special K. I don't mean to get in a disagreement with you but this has only one coat of paint on it. I know the pictures could be clearer but if you look at the GMC lettering you can see how this is as original as it can be. And no sign of any other paint on the ends of the tailgate around the hinges or anywhere. What can you tell me about this color? Is this just a GMC color?Or did Chevy use this color too? I have owned both light blue and dark blue but they were all Chevys. Did Chevy and GMC use the same dark blue? I know my memory is not what it used to be but this dark blue looks darker than my old Chevy dark blue was. Thanks, george.

**georgieb51** · 08-24-2016, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Looks like it's painted the later dark blue over original light blue. A real nice tailgate to use on a truck.

Thanks Special K. The lighter color on the tailgate (surrounding the letters) is actually silver. I have been reading that this is supposed to be the same silver that was used on the wheels.

**georgieb51** · 04-15-2017, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by georgieb51

I have seen posts lately asking for tailgates so I will list mine. I have only one but it is very straight, non-rusty original shape. I bought it from a guy who found it in a barn. I paid alot for it but here in upstate NY you don't see too many decent parts so I bought it in hopes that I could pass it on to someone who could use it just as it is (and not paint it another color), but if you want to paint it that is OK too. I was hoping to find a truck to go with it. I really don't know how to ship something this big and heavy. (I have not even weighed it).Hoping to get $550 for it.

It took a while to sell it but it is SOLD! Thanks.

08-18-2016, 09:16 AM	#1
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,597	67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue I have seen posts lately asking for tailgates so I will list mine. I have only one but it is very straight, non-rusty original shape. I bought it from a guy who found it in a barn. I paid alot for it but here in upstate NY you don't see too many decent parts so I bought it in hopes that I could pass it on to someone who could use it just as it is (and not paint it another color), but if you want to paint it that is OK too. I was hoping to find a truck to go with it. I really don't know how to ship something this big and heavy. (I have not even weighed it).Hoping to get $550 for it. SOLD Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454. Last edited by georgieb51; 07-22-2017 at 09:39 PM. Reason: item sold

08-18-2016, 09:18 AM	#2
georgieb51 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: cooperstown. ny Posts: 1,597	Re: 67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue Here are a few more photos. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe Highlander, owned 34 years. 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 2500, unrestored, original. 1970 Chevy K10 Short Wide-bed, working on restoration.. 1967 Chevy K10 Short Stepside, unrestored original. 1969 GMC CST (Longhorn) 396, buckets, unrestored. 1995 GMC K2500, 65,000 miles, 454.

08-18-2016, 09:54 AM	#3
projectking Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Orland Park Il Posts: 2,041	Re: 67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue I'm tempted to buy a blue truck just for an excuse to buy that! __________________ 68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback

08-18-2016, 10:25 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: 67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue Contact member joesjunk. He collects these tailgates. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-18-2016, 11:13 AM	#5
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: 67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue that sure is a pretty gate __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

08-18-2016, 03:14 PM	#7
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: 67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue I wish this was a Chevy Tailgate, I would be on my way to get it that is a very nice tailgate, good luck with the sale! __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

08-18-2016, 10:05 PM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: 67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue I am very interested pending shipping. Sending you a PM.

08-18-2016, 11:19 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67/68 GMC Tailgate Original Blue Looks like it's painted the later dark blue over original light blue. A real nice tailgate to use on a truck. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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