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1984 swb chevy · 12-01-2007, 04:18 PM

I want to install a blazer tailgate panel on my truck tailgate. I already did a relocation kit for the handle. I have a blazer panel but it does not fit very well. Does anyone have any tricks to make this happen. Do I need any other parts to make this work. Any info would help. Thanks

poolboy65-ls1 · 12-04-2007, 10:36 AM

I used the back bracket of the truck trim. I also trimmed about a 1/8th of a inch off each side so it fit more flush. I'll post some pics soon. Hope that helps.

1984 swb chevy · 12-04-2007, 12:42 PM

Thank you for your reply. I thought that I would have to get the bracket from a truck but I wasnt sure. Thanks again for your help.

**N2TRUX** · 12-04-2007, 10:25 PM

It take some playing with, and it still doesn't fit "perfect" but it can be close.

1984 swb chevy · 12-04-2007, 10:41 PM

Looks good. Thank you for the picture.

poolboy65-ls1 · 12-04-2007, 11:47 PM

Here's some pics also.

Mkcustums · 12-05-2007, 01:03 AM

Always liked that look, especially on the '73-'80 with all the side trim. Clean way to tie it all together.

bluex · 12-08-2007, 05:10 PM

How do you remove these panels? I want to add one to mine, and want to keep a lookout for a decent one in the yards for now. I have no idea how to get them off execpet grab and yank!

67Cowboy · 12-08-2007, 06:04 PM

I recently bought a brand new Chevrolet tailgate at the swap meet, and I want one of these center panels to hide the CHEVROLET in the center because mine is a GMC and I like the smoothy look. What models came with this piece of trim ?!? Also does anybody have the diagram of the mechanism inside the gate, because I'd like to relocate my release to the bottom?!?

bluex · 12-12-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bluex

How do you remove these panels? I want to add one to mine, and want to keep a lookout for a decent one in the yards for now. I have no idea how to get them off execpet grab and yank!

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**lolife99** · 12-12-2007, 04:58 PM

bluex,... There are screws on the "inside" or "bed side" of the tailgate, that attach to brackets. I think there are four total.

1984 swb chevy · 12-12-2007, 07:39 PM

Bluex, if you want to remove the panel from a blazer you have to go from the inside of the tailgate. Once you remove the panel you can remove the mounting bracket and install the bracket from a truck if you want to install it on a truck. I hope this helps you.

poolboy65-ls1 · 12-12-2007, 08:39 PM

Four is all that holds em on.

bluex · 12-14-2007, 11:22 AM

Thanks guys thats what I needed to know.

Paul

slugish · 12-14-2007, 05:31 PM

havent seen this before
really like the way it finishes off the rear of these trucks.

spudz · 12-14-2007, 06:29 PM

I need one of these!

12-01-2007, 04:18 PM	#1
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate I want to install a blazer tailgate panel on my truck tailgate. I already did a relocation kit for the handle. I have a blazer panel but it does not fit very well. Does anyone have any tricks to make this happen. Do I need any other parts to make this work. Any info would help. Thanks

12-04-2007, 10:36 AM	#2
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate I used the back bracket of the truck trim. I also trimmed about a 1/8th of a inch off each side so it fit more flush. I'll post some pics soon. Hope that helps. __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

12-04-2007, 12:42 PM	#3
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate Thank you for your reply. I thought that I would have to get the bracket from a truck but I wasnt sure. Thanks again for your help.

12-04-2007, 10:25 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate It take some playing with, and it still doesn't fit "perfect" but it can be close. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-04-2007, 10:41 PM	#5
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate Looks good. Thank you for the picture.

12-04-2007, 11:47 PM	#6
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate Here's some pics also. Attached Images __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more. Last edited by poolboy65-ls1; 12-04-2007 at 11:58 PM.

12-05-2007, 01:03 AM	#7
Mkcustums Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wilsonville Or Posts: 705	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate Always liked that look, especially on the '73-'80 with all the side trim. Clean way to tie it all together.

12-08-2007, 05:10 PM	#8
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate How do you remove these panels? I want to add one to mine, and want to keep a lookout for a decent one in the yards for now. I have no idea how to get them off execpet grab and yank! __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

12-08-2007, 06:04 PM	#9
67Cowboy "GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!" Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: What use to be a free country Posts: 184	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate I recently bought a brand new Chevrolet tailgate at the swap meet, and I want one of these center panels to hide the CHEVROLET in the center because mine is a GMC and I like the smoothy look. What models came with this piece of trim ?!? Also does anybody have the diagram of the mechanism inside the gate, because I'd like to relocate my release to the bottom?!? Last edited by 67Cowboy; 12-08-2007 at 06:08 PM.

12-12-2007, 04:58 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate bluex,... There are screws on the "inside" or "bed side" of the tailgate, that attach to brackets. I think there are four total. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-12-2007, 07:39 PM	#12
1984 swb chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 466	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate Bluex, if you want to remove the panel from a blazer you have to go from the inside of the tailgate. Once you remove the panel you can remove the mounting bracket and install the bracket from a truck if you want to install it on a truck. I hope this helps you.

12-12-2007, 08:39 PM	#13
poolboy65-ls1 iamthepoolboy! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Benton Arkansas Posts: 175	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate Four is all that holds em on. __________________ Black primed 81 Silverado SWB one owner rust free all original 106,000 project. Steel cowl hood, 89/91 front grill, Blazer tailgate trim, sport rear bumper, 5/6 Drop, 17" Eagle Alloys, Big block is on the stand! COMING SOON: one piece glass, and more.

12-14-2007, 11:22 AM	#14
bluex Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 1,963	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate Thanks guys thats what I needed to know. Paul __________________ Paul '78 GMC Serria 15 Heavy Half. 361/NV3500/3.73. Former LWB NV3500 swap Trailing arm swap '98 ECSB Z71 daily driver -traded '03 burb. Family cruiser http://upstategmtrucks.com/

12-14-2007, 05:31 PM	#15
slugish Slugish Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Earlysville, Va. Posts: 1,024	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate havent seen this before really like the way it finishes off the rear of these trucks.

12-14-2007, 06:29 PM	#16
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Blazer tailgate panel on fleetside tailgate I need one of these! __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..



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