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muddpile · 02-06-2005, 02:44 AM

I really like the look of the smooth tailgate. What is involved in flipping the handle and installing the new cover? The handle flip looks decently straightforward, but how does the cover attach? Is it similar to reskinning a door or is it something totally different? Thanks!

LONGHAIR · 02-06-2005, 08:34 AM

The only kits I have ever seen just have a pre-formed cap the you weld into the original hole.

I have seen tailgate covers that smooth the bodyline recess panel but they were not really for handle relocation.......it would be a good thing to make though.

muddpile · 02-07-2005, 01:49 AM

The cover I am thinking of covers the whole endgate, deleting the recessed area that collects dust, dirt, mud, snow etc. Then I would use the flip kit and have nothing but a perfectly smooth endgate on the back of my truck for the nice clean look.

gabet40 · 02-07-2005, 02:41 AM

i just bought the entire cover for the tailgate. it hooks over the top of the gate then lips over the bottom. bought the cover for $99 and had the body shop do a nice job for $150. plus the flip kit for $60 that i did my self

GreyHoundSteve · 02-07-2005, 10:30 AM

I have the same thing as above. I got my skin from sir michaels and then bought a late model tailgate handle and bezel for the other side. The skin from sir michaels doesnt cover the entire outer gate but it does delete the indintion and stops at the top of the ridge.

muddpile · 02-07-2005, 08:50 PM

That one in the pic is exactly what I want to do. It's good to know that it does just clip over both ends and then I can get the body shop to weld it on (or do it myself or whatever). That looks so much cleaner than stock!

luckydog · 02-07-2005, 11:30 PM

Does anybody have a pic of just the skin? I'm confused on what exactly the skin "covers"

gabet40 · 02-08-2005, 03:29 AM

i guess i shoulda took a pic of it before i put it on. i actually didnt see it before i bought it but its listed in chevy duty as 'full cover'. it has a lip that hangs over the top and you weld to the inside of the gate. then the bottom of the cover curves half way around the bottom of the gate so as to no interfere with the drain holes. i think it look a lot cleaner than the filler panels.
lemme know if u want better pics of it already on.

lost wages · 02-08-2005, 03:38 AM

i have the sir micheals skin, its outlined in red, and a cheesy drawing of what it looks like before it welded. It buts up to the angle above the tailgate handle and is welded there, also wraps around the bottom of the gate.

GreyHoundSteve · 02-08-2005, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lost wages

i have the sir micheals skin, its outlined in red, and a cheesy drawing of what it looks like before it welded. It buts up to the angle above the tailgate handle and is welded there, also wraps around the bottom of the gate.

I have this same one.

rigo · 02-08-2005, 10:49 AM

I used a Sir Michael's flip kit...then I cut a piece of 18 ga. sheet metal to fill the channel in welded it up and did the body work to it (I liked the look of the stamped letters)....then I bought a lower trim piece...and fliped it upside down so it would run edge to edge without the handle notch in it...

here's a picture..

GreyHoundSteve · 02-08-2005, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rigo

I used a Sir Michael's flip kit...then I cut a piece of 18 ga. sheet metal to fill the channel in welded it up and did the body work to it (I liked the look of the stamped letters)....then I bought a lower trim piece...and fliped it upside down so it would run edge to edge without the handle notch in it...

here's a picture..

What kinda drop you got on that truck..... looks good.

rigo · 02-08-2005, 11:54 AM

thanks, it's on air bags....

luckydog · 02-08-2005, 03:57 PM

They want 100 bucks for that?

I guess if ya gotta have it, ya gotta have it...

GreyHoundSteve · 02-08-2005, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by luckydog

They want 100 bucks for that?

I guess if ya gotta have it, ya gotta have it...

not only that but mine came bent. ITs actually pretty thin metal though so i just bent it back but still annoying to get a bent one for that price.

gabet40 · 02-08-2005, 05:08 PM

i actually didnt think 100 bucks was bad for the full cover. fits the body line perfectly, get compliments on it everywhere i go. dont regret a penny. plus its a lot easier than puttin in the filler panel. ive actually even got some decent offers on the full tailgate itself but passed

GreyHoundSteve · 02-08-2005, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gabet40

i actually didnt think 100 bucks was bad for the full cover. fits the body line perfectly, get compliments on it everywhere i go. dont regret a penny. plus its a lot easier than puttin in the filler panel. ive actually even got some decent offers on the full tailgate itself but passed

Its just a peice of sheet metal with two bends in it if i remember correctly. Wouldnt be hard to duplicate if you have a machine that bends sheet metal.

gabet40 · 02-08-2005, 06:29 PM

im not sure what the filler panel is but the full cover has a perfect hook on the top plus the two bends for the body line. guess u could use the machine or just save the trouble. i was happy with my purchase.

longnlow72 · 02-10-2005, 10:34 PM

can anyone take a close up of thier bracket? thinkin of makin instead of buyin

luckydog · 02-10-2005, 11:50 PM

gabet- Where did you get your full cover?

gabet40 · 02-11-2005, 07:13 AM

chevy duty

02-06-2005, 02:44 AM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Tailgate cover and handle flip kit? I really like the look of the smooth tailgate. What is involved in flipping the handle and installing the new cover? The handle flip looks decently straightforward, but how does the cover attach? Is it similar to reskinning a door or is it something totally different? Thanks! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-07-2005, 01:49 AM	#3
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	The cover I am thinking of covers the whole endgate, deleting the recessed area that collects dust, dirt, mud, snow etc. Then I would use the flip kit and have nothing but a perfectly smooth endgate on the back of my truck for the nice clean look. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-07-2005, 02:41 AM	#4
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	i just bought the entire cover for the tailgate. it hooks over the top of the gate then lips over the bottom. bought the cover for $99 and had the body shop do a nice job for $150. plus the flip kit for $60 that i did my self Attached Images __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

02-07-2005, 08:50 PM	#6
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	That one in the pic is exactly what I want to do. It's good to know that it does just clip over both ends and then I can get the body shop to weld it on (or do it myself or whatever). That looks so much cleaner than stock! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

02-07-2005, 11:30 PM	#7
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	Does anybody have a pic of just the skin? I'm confused on what exactly the skin "covers" __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

02-06-2005, 08:34 AM	#2
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	The only kits I have ever seen just have a pre-formed cap the you weld into the original hole. I have seen tailgate covers that smooth the bodyline recess panel but they were not really for handle relocation.......it would be a good thing to make though.

02-07-2005, 10:30 AM	#5
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	I have the same thing as above. I got my skin from sir michaels and then bought a late model tailgate handle and bezel for the other side. The skin from sir michaels doesnt cover the entire outer gate but it does delete the indintion and stops at the top of the ridge.

02-08-2005, 03:29 AM	#8
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	i guess i shoulda took a pic of it before i put it on. i actually didnt see it before i bought it but its listed in chevy duty as 'full cover'. it has a lip that hangs over the top and you weld to the inside of the gate. then the bottom of the cover curves half way around the bottom of the gate so as to no interfere with the drain holes. i think it look a lot cleaner than the filler panels. lemme know if u want better pics of it already on. __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

02-08-2005, 03:38 AM	#9
lost wages Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 1,364	i have the sir micheals skin, its outlined in red, and a cheesy drawing of what it looks like before it welded. It buts up to the angle above the tailgate handle and is welded there, also wraps around the bottom of the gate. Attached Images

02-08-2005, 10:49 AM	#11
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	I used a Sir Michael's flip kit...then I cut a piece of 18 ga. sheet metal to fill the channel in welded it up and did the body work to it (I liked the look of the stamped letters)....then I bought a lower trim piece...and fliped it upside down so it would run edge to edge without the handle notch in it... here's a picture.. __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

02-08-2005, 11:54 AM	#13
rigo Flake Daddy Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainview TEXAS Posts: 456	thanks, it's on air bags.... __________________ 1968 SWB Fleet Daily Driver 350/TH400 shaved driprail,emblems,tailgate,air ride suspension 1964 Pontiac Catalina 2dr. hardtop shaved everything, air ride suspension 1998 Range Rover 1960 El Camino....in the works.....

02-08-2005, 03:57 PM	#14
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	They want 100 bucks for that? I guess if ya gotta have it, ya gotta have it... __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

02-08-2005, 05:08 PM	#16
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	i actually didnt think 100 bucks was bad for the full cover. fits the body line perfectly, get compliments on it everywhere i go. dont regret a penny. plus its a lot easier than puttin in the filler panel. ive actually even got some decent offers on the full tailgate itself but passed __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

02-08-2005, 06:29 PM	#18
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	im not sure what the filler panel is but the full cover has a perfect hook on the top plus the two bends for the body line. guess u could use the machine or just save the trouble. i was happy with my purchase. __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

02-10-2005, 10:34 PM	#19
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	can anyone take a close up of thier bracket? thinkin of makin instead of buyin __________________ 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...



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02-10-2005, 11:50 PM	#20
luckydog < Fav Place on Earth! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 307	gabet- Where did you get your full cover? __________________ Horsepower is how FAST you hit the wall, torque is how HARD

02-11-2005, 07:13 AM	#21
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	chevy duty __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

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