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**402Bowtie** · 07-13-2020, 12:13 AM

SOLD

Medium Blue (edit: or more likely Light Blue, see post #3) takeoff tailgate. I can't find any dents or dings in the sheet metal...very nice sheet metal. There are some scratches in the paint and the paint is oxidized. The trim has a few small dings (mostly from the clips protruding) and some scrapes (rough edges). The sides are very nice, and it doesn't appear to have been stored on end in the dirt like some.

$1200 plus shipping.

I can also build a crate to ship it in if the buyer pays for the materials.

Lastly, I may be able to coordinate free delivery between Denver and any of the following locations: St. Louis, southern Wyoming, central Nebraska, and southeastern New Mexico.

**402Bowtie** · 07-13-2020, 12:14 AM

5 more pics

**402Bowtie** · 07-20-2020, 08:37 AM

It is possible this could be 507 light blue.

**402Bowtie** · 07-20-2020, 12:23 PM

Pretty certain the color is 507 light blue. That is based on the tailgate stamping pointing to the fact it is a 1968 tailgate. Then the available colors in 1968 are shown below.

**Joesjunk** · 07-20-2020, 02:24 PM

I’m guessing it’s a light blue 69 gate. 68 didn’t have the lower molding on them. That started in 69 I believe

**402Bowtie** · 07-20-2020, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I’m guessing it’s a light blue 69 gate. 68 didn’t have the lower molding on them. That started in 69 I believe

That's a good point, especially coming from the takeoff tailgate expert! Not sure I knew that about the lower trim... Or maybe forgot about that fact.

I wonder how many other '69 tailgates have this stamping? Doesn't seem like many based on other threads.

**Joesjunk** · 07-20-2020, 05:34 PM

Here’s a 69 gate I have, same stamping.

**Joesjunk** · 07-20-2020, 05:36 PM

I turned it

**402Bowtie** · 07-20-2020, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joesjunk

Here’s a 69 gate I have, same stamping.

Thanks for confirming that Joe. I did a little more research and added some detail to this thread. In summary, I think it is safe to say 68-69 trucks had the same stamping.

On a side note, here is some more info for anyone interested:

This tailgate would be 100% correct for a '69 Custom (ie. Custom-10, Custom-20, Custom-30) or a '69 base model (ie. C-10, C-20, C-30) with side moulding.

With some or all of the holes welded in, it could be made 100% correct for all 1968 trucks.

And then in reality, most people wouldn't notice or care that this has some slight stamping differences compared to the other model years.

71-72 custom deluxes (and base models with side moulding) would be able to use the existing trim holes too.

**402Bowtie** · 07-25-2020, 01:54 PM

Ttt

Blazer690 · 07-25-2020, 06:02 PM

I hate to seem stupid but what stamping? Are you talking about the spot welds? Please show a picture of the " other " stamping,Thanks

**402Bowtie** · 07-25-2020, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blazer690

I hate to seem stupid but what stamping? Are you talking about the spot welds? Please show a picture of the " other " stamping,Thanks

Click on the link in post #4. Then in that thread, see posts #3, 13, and 14.

Blazer690 · 07-25-2020, 08:08 PM

Thanks

07-13-2020, 12:13 AM	#1
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	Takeoff Tailgate SOLD Medium Blue (edit: or more likely Light Blue, see post #3) takeoff tailgate. I can't find any dents or dings in the sheet metal...very nice sheet metal. There are some scratches in the paint and the paint is oxidized. The trim has a few small dings (mostly from the clips protruding) and some scrapes (rough edges). The sides are very nice, and it doesn't appear to have been stored on end in the dirt like some. $1200 plus shipping. I can also build a crate to ship it in if the buyer pays for the materials. Lastly, I may be able to coordinate free delivery between Denver and any of the following locations: St. Louis, southern Wyoming, central Nebraska, and southeastern New Mexico. Attached Images Last edited by 402Bowtie; 09-14-2020 at 02:10 PM.

07-13-2020, 12:14 AM	#2
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	Re: Takeoff Tailgate 5 more pics Attached Images

07-20-2020, 02:24 PM	#5
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Takeoff Tailgate I’m guessing it’s a light blue 69 gate. 68 didn’t have the lower molding on them. That started in 69 I believe __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-20-2020, 05:34 PM	#7
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Takeoff Tailgate Here’s a 69 gate I have, same stamping. Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-20-2020, 05:36 PM	#8
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: Takeoff Tailgate I turned it Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

07-20-2020, 08:37 AM	#3
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	Re: Takeoff Tailgate It is possible this could be 507 light blue. __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

07-20-2020, 12:23 PM	#4
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	Re: Takeoff Tailgate Pretty certain the color is 507 light blue. That is based on the tailgate stamping pointing to the fact it is a 1968 tailgate. Then the available colors in 1968 are shown below. Attached Images __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

07-25-2020, 01:54 PM	#10
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 3,735	Re: Takeoff Tailgate Ttt __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

07-25-2020, 06:02 PM	#11
Blazer690 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 453	Re: Takeoff Tailgate I hate to seem stupid but what stamping? Are you talking about the spot welds? Please show a picture of the " other " stamping,Thanks

07-25-2020, 08:08 PM	#13
Blazer690 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Monrovia CA Posts: 453	Re: Takeoff Tailgate Thanks

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