How to attach upper center tailgate trim? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

badpeanut · 09-29-2007, 11:17 PM

How does the upper center tailgate trim attach (item number 2 in the picture)?

The studs on this trim piece are not threaded, and access to the back side is questionable around the tailgate handle.

I'm trying to add this trim to a truck that didn't have it originally.

**too much stuff** · 09-29-2007, 11:36 PM

Barrel nuts... The ones you put in and they expand once the studs go through.

badpeanut · 09-30-2007, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Barrel nuts... The ones you put in and they expand once the studs go through.

Where is a good source for a few?

**special-K** · 09-30-2007, 07:50 AM

A body/paint supply house...called "speed nuts",too.How are you fastening the two outer/upper moulding pieces?

badpeanut · 09-30-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

How are you fastening the two outer/upper moulding pieces?

I have the clips which snap into holes in the tailgate (item C in the picture).

**Classic Bowties** · 09-30-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by badpeanut

Where is a good source for a few?

Me, I have a few extra's that I could part with. Pm me with your address and I will get a pair of brand new one's comming your way, no charge. Cb

badpeanut · 10-02-2007, 08:22 PM

PM sent.

**Classic Bowties** · 10-02-2007, 09:37 PM

Pm received and returned, here are the pics of my 8" rallys. Cb

badpeanut · 10-02-2007, 11:59 PM

PM returned.

**Classic Bowties** · 10-04-2007, 02:18 AM

badpeanut: Clips & decals are headed your way, mailed today 10/03/07. Cb

09-29-2007, 11:17 PM	#1
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	How to attach upper center tailgate trim? How does the upper center tailgate trim attach (item number 2 in the picture)? The studs on this trim piece are not threaded, and access to the back side is questionable around the tailgate handle. I'm trying to add this trim to a truck that didn't have it originally. Attached Images __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer Last edited by badpeanut; 09-29-2007 at 11:19 PM.

09-29-2007, 11:36 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,747	Re: How to attach upper center tailgate trim? Barrel nuts... The ones you put in and they expand once the studs go through. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

09-30-2007, 07:50 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: How to attach upper center tailgate trim? A body/paint supply house...called "speed nuts",too.How are you fastening the two outer/upper moulding pieces? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 09-30-2007 at 07:51 AM.

10-02-2007, 08:22 PM	#7
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Re: How to attach upper center tailgate trim? PM sent. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

10-02-2007, 09:37 PM	#8
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,663	Re: How to attach upper center tailgate trim? Pm received and returned, here are the pics of my 8" rallys. Cb Attached Images

10-02-2007, 11:59 PM	#9
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,756	Re: How to attach upper center tailgate trim? PM returned. __________________ '05 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 '72 GMC LWB 4x2 driver '72 Chevy LWB 4x4 plow truck '71 Blazer 4x4 driver '70 GMC LWB trailer

10-04-2007, 02:18 AM	#10
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,663	Re: How to attach upper center tailgate trim? badpeanut: Clips & decals are headed your way, mailed today 10/03/07. Cb



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