Tailgate latch relocate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

modifiedGMC · 12-08-2004, 10:52 PM

Has anyone relocated their tailgate latch to the inside? If so how hard is it? Can the stock latch just be moved to the inside or a new one made?

longnlow72 · 12-08-2004, 11:57 PM

they have a kit from the vendors with new rods and everything, i also plan on doin this but havent yet hopefullt x-mas present) so i would like to hear what people have to say. so TTT

GreyHoundSteve · 12-09-2004, 03:35 PM

Ive seen the kits but they are around $90 which seems like alot to pay for a handle imo but if i cant find one cheaper then i will bite the bullet and shell out the $ because i think this mod is very cool.

*72CSTC5* · 12-09-2004, 04:06 PM

I have one. I bought it from Sir Micheal's I believe. I have already welded up my tailgate with a new skin. I will install the handle relocator this weekend so I will let you know when I finish and try to take some pictures.

GreyHoundSteve · 12-09-2004, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

I have one. I bought it from Sir Micheal's I believe. I have already welded up my tailgate with a new skin. I will install the handle relocator this weekend so I will let you know when I finish and try to take some pictures.

Would you mind posting a pic of the skin and telling me where you got it? Im looking to do the same thing to mine but am still unsure of the skin i want to use. Is the gate as sturdy as stock with the new skin?

OhioDan · 12-10-2004, 05:04 AM

This is where I got mine before I found this board and all the venders here. Only cost $70.00.

http://catalog.mar-k.com/

Hope this helps?

GreyHoundSteve · 12-10-2004, 10:56 AM

Someone posted on the other forum that aim sells them for $37. Ive never heard anything good about aim but i would think its pretty hard to screw up something like this.

modifiedGMC · 12-10-2004, 06:44 PM

Thanks alot for the info. Where is the best host for pictures that doesn't cost anything? I'd like to share some pictures of mine and the modifications I've made and still making.

longnlow72 · 12-10-2004, 07:35 PM

you can just load them from your computer onto a threa after you resize them(if needed). there is a faq on how to resize if you need to know

cwilli84 · 12-10-2004, 08:39 PM

The one on my truck came from Brothers but the reciept showed it cost the last owner about $100 bucks but that was probably at least 4 years ago. He moved the trim panel up ver the outer opening so it has a unique look.

12-08-2004, 10:52 PM	#1
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	Tailgate latch relocate? Has anyone relocated their tailgate latch to the inside? If so how hard is it? Can the stock latch just be moved to the inside or a new one made?

12-08-2004, 11:57 PM	#2
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	they have a kit from the vendors with new rods and everything, i also plan on doin this but havent yet hopefullt x-mas present) so i would like to hear what people have to say. so TTT __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-10-2004, 05:04 AM	#6
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	This is where I got mine before I found this board and all the venders here. Only cost $70.00. http://catalog.mar-k.com/ Hope this helps? __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

12-10-2004, 07:35 PM	#9
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	you can just load them from your computer onto a threa after you resize them(if needed). there is a faq on how to resize if you need to know __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-10-2004, 08:39 PM	#10
cwilli84 1FINE69 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 239	The one on my truck came from Brothers but the reciept showed it cost the last owner about $100 bucks but that was probably at least 4 years ago. He moved the trim panel up ver the outer opening so it has a unique look. __________________ Had a 69 swb fleetside 350zz3 w 400turbo trans oak lined bed with rhino coated sides red exterior. SOLD

12-09-2004, 03:35 PM	#3
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	Ive seen the kits but they are around $90 which seems like alot to pay for a handle imo but if i cant find one cheaper then i will bite the bullet and shell out the $ because i think this mod is very cool.

12-09-2004, 04:06 PM	#4
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	I have one. I bought it from Sir Micheal's I believe. I have already welded up my tailgate with a new skin. I will install the handle relocator this weekend so I will let you know when I finish and try to take some pictures.

12-10-2004, 10:56 AM	#7
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	Someone posted on the other forum that aim sells them for $37. Ive never heard anything good about aim but i would think its pretty hard to screw up something like this.

12-10-2004, 06:44 PM	#8
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	Thanks alot for the info. Where is the best host for pictures that doesn't cost anything? I'd like to share some pictures of mine and the modifications I've made and still making.



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