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baumer · 08-10-2005, 10:28 AM

Our tailgate on our 1970 Blazer is bent. We need to replace it but we're thinking it's not even the right one. Anyone have a picture of an original 70 tailgate for the Blazer?
Thanks.

71swb4x4 · 08-10-2005, 11:18 AM

Any pickup or Blazer tailgate will work.
There is a trim type piece on the top of the inside of the tailgate that screw on, but it can be put onto a truck tailgate too.
I will take a picture when I get home if I remember.
Shawn

71swb4x4 · 08-10-2005, 09:23 PM

Here are pictures. The second and third give you an idea of the shape. I think this is original, but to be honest I have only seen two, and the other one was rusted beyond recognition. Can anyone back up that this is original?

71jimmy · 08-10-2005, 09:34 PM

YUP, looks to be orig.

Manson · 08-10-2005, 10:22 PM

That's an original. As far as the tailgate any 67-72 fleetside gate will fit. If you don't have it, you'll also need the piece of weather stripping that goes between the trim piece and the gate. If you do use a truck gate and put the trim piece on, be careful not to over tighten the screws that hold the trim on- I made that mistake on mine and now it leaks water.

baumer · 08-11-2005, 12:04 AM

Thanks... we know that ours is not the original now and since it's bent we need a new one anyway so that will help us with our purchase.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-12-2005, 09:25 AM

Yep taht is an origian l molding off the top of the blazer gate very hard to find these day's.. Here are a few gates that would work on your blazer..

baumer · 08-12-2005, 11:41 AM

cool... thanks!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-12-2005, 04:08 PM

2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

vtblazer · 08-12-2005, 09:24 PM

French, tell me that's your garage!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-15-2005, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

French, tell me that's your garage!!

I think that's "JOESJUNK" but I could be wrong, there were more of those
pic's posted a while back, seems like that was just one of many pic's.

**raggedjim** · 08-16-2005, 10:16 AM

I'm almost positive LMC is carrying the top metal strip now...

Rg

**tnblazerk5** · 08-16-2005, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

I think that's "JOESJUNK" but I could be wrong, there were more of those
pic's posted a while back, seems like that was just one of many pic's.

i think you are correct about that being joesjunk stuff and i also think thats his basement not his garage

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-16-2005, 07:35 PM

yes that is joes junk very awesome picture...

08-10-2005, 10:28 AM	#1
baumer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 14	Need help with tailgate Our tailgate on our 1970 Blazer is bent. We need to replace it but we're thinking it's not even the right one. Anyone have a picture of an original 70 tailgate for the Blazer? Thanks.

08-10-2005, 11:18 AM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Any pickup or Blazer tailgate will work. There is a trim type piece on the top of the inside of the tailgate that screw on, but it can be put onto a truck tailgate too. I will take a picture when I get home if I remember. Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-10-2005, 09:23 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Here are pictures. The second and third give you an idea of the shape. I think this is original, but to be honest I have only seen two, and the other one was rusted beyond recognition. Can anyone back up that this is original? Attached Images __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-10-2005, 09:34 PM	#4
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	YUP, looks to be orig. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

08-12-2005, 09:25 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Yep taht is an origian l molding off the top of the blazer gate very hard to find these day's.. Here are a few gates that would work on your blazer.. Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-10-2005, 10:22 PM	#5
Manson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brandywine, MD Posts: 22	That's an original. As far as the tailgate any 67-72 fleetside gate will fit. If you don't have it, you'll also need the piece of weather stripping that goes between the trim piece and the gate. If you do use a truck gate and put the trim piece on, be careful not to over tighten the screws that hold the trim on- I made that mistake on mine and now it leaks water.

08-11-2005, 12:04 AM	#6
baumer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 14	Thanks... we know that ours is not the original now and since it's bent we need a new one anyway so that will help us with our purchase.

08-12-2005, 11:41 AM	#8
baumer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 14	cool... thanks!

08-12-2005, 04:08 PM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-12-2005, 09:24 PM	#10
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	French, tell me that's your garage!!

08-16-2005, 10:16 AM	#12
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,450	I'm almost positive LMC is carrying the top metal strip now... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

08-16-2005, 07:35 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	yes that is joes junk very awesome picture... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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