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5150 · 06-30-2004, 01:56 AM

Anybody know any new and advanced ideas for the stepside tailgates besides those darn chains?

Mudder · 06-30-2004, 03:55 AM

Saw this at a show and thought it was pretty neat.

Putter · 06-30-2004, 09:30 AM

There is a tech article in the current Custom Classic Trucks that replace the chains with hidden latches and some sort of strut or rod. Looks pretty cool, but they say it only supports about 175 lbs. That means I couldn't even sit on the thing!

jay-dawg · 06-30-2004, 10:17 AM

I've got some pics that I've saved from the board:

sneakysnake · 06-30-2004, 01:17 PM

Mar-K.com has tail gate and bed parts
http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html#fleetTG

Putter · 06-30-2004, 01:50 PM

The orange truck has the setup I was talking about from the current Custom Classic Trucks issue. Looks nice, but can it hold me up????? We still use tailgates as chairs 'round here.

jorgensensc · 06-30-2004, 02:11 PM

Ive heard of people taking seatbelt parts and using them as connectors. Sorry, no pics.

LONGHAIR · 06-30-2004, 03:56 PM

I've seen the cables from later model trucks used for supports. As far as latches, there are dozens of different things. Many good ideas have already been shown.

RON WOODGEARD · 06-30-2004, 06:40 PM

I have a tailgate for sale that has the seatbelt change already done to it.. It has the louvered center stated in it also. I can get pics when the rain stops..

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-30-2004, 06:44 PM

I THINK IT IS RAINING EVERYWHERE, GOOD LUCK :p

kaycee · 06-30-2004, 08:07 PM

Hers mine in the mock-up mode ,works great

PTS Kustoms · 07-01-2004, 12:26 AM

A COMPANY CALLED WOW PRODUCTS MAKES A COOL KIT.
WWW.WOW-PRODUCTS.COM

06-30-2004, 01:56 AM	#1
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Stepside Tailgate Alternatives Anybody know any new and advanced ideas for the stepside tailgates besides those darn chains? __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-30-2004, 09:30 AM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	There is a tech article in the current Custom Classic Trucks that replace the chains with hidden latches and some sort of strut or rod. Looks pretty cool, but they say it only supports about 175 lbs. That means I couldn't even sit on the thing! __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

06-30-2004, 10:17 AM	#4
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	I've got some pics that I've saved from the board: Attached Images __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

06-30-2004, 01:50 PM	#6
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	The orange truck has the setup I was talking about from the current Custom Classic Trucks issue. Looks nice, but can it hold me up????? We still use tailgates as chairs 'round here. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

06-30-2004, 02:11 PM	#7
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Ive heard of people taking seatbelt parts and using them as connectors. Sorry, no pics. __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

06-30-2004, 03:55 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Saw this at a show and thought it was pretty neat.

06-30-2004, 01:17 PM	#5
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Mar-K.com has tail gate and bed parts http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html#fleetTG

06-30-2004, 03:56 PM	#8
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	I've seen the cables from later model trucks used for supports. As far as latches, there are dozens of different things. Many good ideas have already been shown.

06-30-2004, 06:40 PM	#9
RON WOODGEARD Resident Young Old Dude ! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,948	I have a tailgate for sale that has the seatbelt change already done to it.. It has the louvered center stated in it also. I can get pics when the rain stops..

06-30-2004, 06:44 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	I THINK IT IS RAINING EVERYWHERE, GOOD LUCK :p __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-30-2004, 08:07 PM	#11
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,446	Hers mine in the mock-up mode ,works great Attached Images __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

07-01-2004, 12:26 AM	#12
PTS Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Roswell, N.M. Posts: 210	A COMPANY CALLED WOW PRODUCTS MAKES A COOL KIT. WWW.WOW-PRODUCTS.COM

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