Rust Free Lift gate? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**uncle** · 12-12-2007, 02:30 PM

Ever seen one? I just picked one up with this rustfree Suburban.

**uncle** · 12-12-2007, 02:32 PM

Few more.

jorgensensc · 12-12-2007, 02:32 PM

Someone just made my "jealous of" list.
Looks awesome!
SHawn

bad6772 · 12-12-2007, 02:38 PM

great score.........im am also jealous..........
tony

Frizzle Fry · 12-12-2007, 03:10 PM

Mines rust free ...after finding a decent one and still doing some minor repair

That Burb must have been in dry storage!

see ten · 12-12-2007, 03:36 PM

Now you're just showin off!!!

**Hart_Rod** · 12-12-2007, 04:06 PM

Stop teasing Tim!!!

Mine came from Cali and yours looks wwwaaaayyyy better. Is that the one you're going to build?

TruckinDaddy · 12-12-2007, 05:49 PM

That one does not look like it is worth saving. Just drop it off at my house and I'll take care of it for you.

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2007, 06:07 PM

if that gate ends up for sale... PM me please... I know another member here who wants it... in your area-ish too

**uncle** · 12-12-2007, 07:16 PM

It came from southern California and was listed on Ebay at least 3 times w/o a single bid. It will NOT be parted.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-12-2007, 07:17 PM

Did you ship it or pick it up?

R

**uncle** · 12-12-2007, 07:20 PM

Had it shipped.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-12-2007, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

if that gate ends up for sale... PM me please... I know another member here who wants it... in your area-ish too

I think she found one already,

.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-12-2007, 07:21 PM

What year is it?

**uncle** · 12-12-2007, 07:23 PM

70.

see ten · 12-12-2007, 08:06 PM

How hard does shipping from the west coast to east coast hit the wallet? I might have to look that way for my next project.

**uncle** · 12-13-2007, 03:07 PM

I worked out a deal with the seller before the purchase,so I got a better than average shipping rate. I talked with the shipper when he dropped it here and he said around $900. It was over 2000 miles. This particular shipper said it depends on the job/vehicle he's delivering or picking up. He only hauls 2 at a time.

**PICKMUP** · 12-13-2007, 04:01 PM

Those hatches are really hard to find! Spray, pour, dip...anything you can do to rustproof/protect the inside of it. They rust from the inside.
Nice looking burb...

CG · 12-13-2007, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by see ten

How hard does shipping from the west coast to east coast hit the wallet? I might have to look that way for my next project.

Let us know what you're looking for. We will pick it up for you, and have another get together out at the barn before you drive it home (no shipping allowed

)

My sons burb has rust free lift and tailgate. He has no idea how lucky he is.

Longhorn Man · 12-13-2007, 04:44 PM

CG's son doesn't know how lucky he is that his truck is STILL there. If CG woulda turned his back on it a little longer I woulda made a tow bar outta scrap parts laying around!
It's one sweet 'ole burb.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-13-2007, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Those hatches are really hard to find! Spray, pour, dip...anything you can do to rustproof/protect the inside of it. They rust from the inside.
Nice looking burb...

AGREE. I took mine to a place in Jackson MS. It cost $220 to get it dipped and EDP coated. It looks like an NOS piece now. Hopefully it will pay off in the long run.

R

see ten · 12-13-2007, 05:16 PM

$900 for 2000 miles is a bargain considering I couldn't find anyone willing to make a 250 mile round trip cheaper than $350. I guess it takes a pretty confident man to pay for, and have a vehicle shipped, without actually seeing it or hearing it run. I'm keeping my eyes open for my next one. At this point I really don't need another or have a place for it so anything I looked at would have to be a bargain.

I'm sure the right one will find me sooner or later. Until then I'm just going to wait it out.

RJGeister · 12-13-2007, 05:25 PM

Uncle,
Nice find. I wish I would have stock piled parts while I was there. They were usually in really good shape and the prices were good.

Good luck,
Rich

**special-K** · 12-14-2007, 01:19 AM

I hope that is still rustfree once the window is removed and striping is done.I sold one to a fellow member that looked that good and turned out to be too rusty to use.I never saw pictures and took his word.

Huck · 12-14-2007, 02:39 AM

Nice piece but I think they are supposed to come with rust---so it may be a defect. To find out for sure, just bring it up to my yard and leave it for a year or two. My guess is that it would convert to the proper condition as the rest of these trucks. ---I'll make room in the back 40~~~.

12-12-2007, 02:30 PM	#1
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12-12-2007, 02:32 PM	#2
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12-12-2007, 02:32 PM	#3
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Someone just made my "jealous of" list. Looks awesome! SHawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

12-12-2007, 02:38 PM	#4
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? great score.........im am also jealous.......... tony

12-12-2007, 03:10 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Mines rust free ...after finding a decent one and still doing some minor repair That Burb must have been in dry storage!

12-12-2007, 03:36 PM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Now you're just showin off!!!

12-12-2007, 04:06 PM	#7
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Stop teasing Tim!!! Mine came from Cali and yours looks wwwaaaayyyy better. Is that the one you're going to build? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 12-12-2007 at 04:08 PM.

12-12-2007, 05:49 PM	#8
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? That one does not look like it is worth saving. Just drop it off at my house and I'll take care of it for you. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

12-12-2007, 06:07 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? if that gate ends up for sale... PM me please... I know another member here who wants it... in your area-ish too

12-12-2007, 07:16 PM	#10
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? It came from southern California and was listed on Ebay at least 3 times w/o a single bid. It will NOT be parted.

12-12-2007, 07:17 PM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Did you ship it or pick it up? R __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-12-2007, 07:20 PM	#12
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Had it shipped.

12-12-2007, 07:21 PM	#14
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? What year is it? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-12-2007, 07:23 PM	#15
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? 70.

12-12-2007, 08:06 PM	#16
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12-13-2007, 03:07 PM	#17
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? I worked out a deal with the seller before the purchase,so I got a better than average shipping rate. I talked with the shipper when he dropped it here and he said around $900. It was over 2000 miles. This particular shipper said it depends on the job/vehicle he's delivering or picking up. He only hauls 2 at a time.

12-13-2007, 04:01 PM	#18
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Those hatches are really hard to find! Spray, pour, dip...anything you can do to rustproof/protect the inside of it. They rust from the inside. Nice looking burb...

12-13-2007, 04:44 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? CG's son doesn't know how lucky he is that his truck is STILL there. If CG woulda turned his back on it a little longer I woulda made a tow bar outta scrap parts laying around! It's one sweet 'ole burb.

12-13-2007, 05:16 PM	#22
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? $900 for 2000 miles is a bargain considering I couldn't find anyone willing to make a 250 mile round trip cheaper than $350. I guess it takes a pretty confident man to pay for, and have a vehicle shipped, without actually seeing it or hearing it run. I'm keeping my eyes open for my next one. At this point I really don't need another or have a place for it so anything I looked at would have to be a bargain. I'm sure the right one will find me sooner or later. Until then I'm just going to wait it out.

12-13-2007, 05:25 PM	#23
RJGeister Retired Air Force 87-09 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bonaire, Georgia 31005 Posts: 284	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Uncle, Nice find. I wish I would have stock piled parts while I was there. They were usually in really good shape and the prices were good. Good luck, Rich

12-14-2007, 01:19 AM	#24
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12-14-2007, 02:39 AM	#25
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Rust Free Lift gate? Nice piece but I think they are supposed to come with rust---so it may be a defect. To find out for sure, just bring it up to my yard and leave it for a year or two. My guess is that it would convert to the proper condition as the rest of these trucks. ---I'll make room in the back 40~~~.

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