Motivation is coming back... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jdmaffeo · 03-13-2008, 08:32 PM

Last October I was rearened in my truck....2 years of getting it on the road come to a halt and created a bummed out attitude. I am gettin some motivation and need some help. I need to replace my tailgate and I am not sure to go back with the stock "Chevrolet" stamping or get the plain one with nothing at all. Here are a few before and after shots. By the way, do any of you guys in the Dallas area buy any body panels here?? I would love to save some cash on shipping and get some additional things!!! Let me know what you all would do with the tailgate! I am also planning on deleting the chains and doing the hidden latches. I just need to figure out the best way to attach something to hold the gate up when it is down.

cochino12 · 03-13-2008, 08:38 PM

I kind of like the letters

Jonboy · 03-13-2008, 09:20 PM

Jonathan, call nelda at Keystone. 972.764-2313 is her direct number. They may have the body panels you need.

BowTieOgre · 03-13-2008, 09:57 PM

First off thats a nice truck you have there. I like the letters as well but I could see going with a smooth gate or one with some louvers in it seeing as your truck has a slight custom look to it but if it was more stock I would say letters all the way.

I honestly think a sport bumper and some of the smaller sport mirrors with a lettered gate would look awesome on your truck.

mhicks · 03-13-2008, 10:02 PM

Try this place. We purchase a lot of body parts from them. I have purchased some for my restore.
http://www.nationalautobody.com/catalognab/

killthewabbit · 03-13-2008, 11:48 PM

I personally like Mar-K's setup for eliminating the chains and still having arms to hold up the tailgate. I'm not sure if you can get that on a tailgate with the Chevy letters, though.

http://www.mar-k.com/catalog/catalog...3D1070%26t%3Dt

03-13-2008, 08:32 PM	#1
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Motivation is coming back... Last October I was rearened in my truck....2 years of getting it on the road come to a halt and created a bummed out attitude. I am gettin some motivation and need some help. I need to replace my tailgate and I am not sure to go back with the stock "Chevrolet" stamping or get the plain one with nothing at all. Here are a few before and after shots. By the way, do any of you guys in the Dallas area buy any body panels here?? I would love to save some cash on shipping and get some additional things!!! Let me know what you all would do with the tailgate! I am also planning on deleting the chains and doing the hidden latches. I just need to figure out the best way to attach something to hold the gate up when it is down. Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

03-13-2008, 08:38 PM	#2
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Motivation is coming back... I kind of like the letters __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-13-2008, 09:20 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Motivation is coming back... Jonathan, call nelda at Keystone. 972.764-2313 is her direct number. They may have the body panels you need.

03-13-2008, 09:57 PM	#4
BowTieOgre Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,461	Re: Motivation is coming back... First off thats a nice truck you have there. I like the letters as well but I could see going with a smooth gate or one with some louvers in it seeing as your truck has a slight custom look to it but if it was more stock I would say letters all the way. I honestly think a sport bumper and some of the smaller sport mirrors with a lettered gate would look awesome on your truck. __________________ 1986 C10 - LWB, 305/700r4, posi, vortec heads Last edited by BowTieOgre; 03-13-2008 at 09:59 PM.

03-13-2008, 10:02 PM	#5
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: Motivation is coming back... Try this place. We purchase a lot of body parts from them. I have purchased some for my restore. http://www.nationalautobody.com/catalognab/

03-13-2008, 11:48 PM	#6
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: Motivation is coming back... I personally like Mar-K's setup for eliminating the chains and still having arms to hold up the tailgate. I'm not sure if you can get that on a tailgate with the Chevy letters, though. http://www.mar-k.com/catalog/catalog...3D1070%26t%3Dt Last edited by killthewabbit; 03-13-2008 at 11:49 PM.



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