Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hazieview · 07-16-2008, 12:51 PM

Hey guys I just recently bought a tailgate band but it doesn't fit my tailgate. Did they make different year models for the bands or are some tailgates not designed to use a band?

Anyone know? thanks!

Red_69 · 07-16-2008, 04:50 PM

Could be for a Blazer.

Srubydo1986 · 07-16-2008, 09:22 PM

when u say doesnt fit do you mean like with or that it back doesnt set up against the inset of the tail gate its self (i know that on my blazer the metal behind the panel is shollower then that of a pickup tail gat (ill have to get pics this week end to show u what i mean.

Hazieview · 07-22-2008, 11:11 AM

The tailgate band is too deep on the back side. It doesn't sit down in the tailgate like it should. It's the right width and all, it's just too deep....? So what's the deal? Do I have the wrong one?

**old Rusty C10** · 07-22-2008, 11:20 AM

maybe its for the wrong genre 73-80 was a slightly different with the shallowness of the center of it

jchav62 · 07-22-2008, 11:46 AM

Will a 73-80 band work on a 81- up tailgate?

TexasJeff · 07-22-2008, 12:49 PM

From what I remember in my search for a tailgate band, the new model 81-87
have different amount of mounting holes, the newer ones have 4 and the older ones only have 3, I can't confirm on the depth.

jchav62 · 07-22-2008, 03:28 PM

Well, I was going to get a 81-up tailgate for my '73 and just run my tailgate band. I better rethink that idea if there's complications...

DirtyLarry · 07-22-2008, 03:47 PM

It sounds like you are trying to use an 81-91 truck band on a 73-80. I used an 85 band on my 78 but used the 78 mounting clips. The band does stick out further than normal but still looks “right”.
The first picture below is a 78 band on a 78 tailgate. The second picture is an 85 band on the same 78 tailgate.

cntryboy88 · 07-22-2008, 04:20 PM

The early one looks like a cleaner design. I have an 83 GMC and my band fits like the picture. It sticks out a bit. Since we are on the subject is there any way to refinish those? I tried some Mothers polish but it must be anodized or clearcoated or something. I considered some type on stainless overlay but can't figure out how to make it look good.

Red_69 · 07-22-2008, 04:31 PM

Anyone have luck cleaning one up? What did you use?

Prong · 07-22-2008, 05:45 PM

I used some 000 steel wool and it worked really well.

Hazieview · 07-22-2008, 06:05 PM

it's the older style tailgate band but it is just too deep. I may have to modify some brackets or something.

If anyone has an answer to this mystery please let me know. Thanks!

f.monroe · 07-22-2008, 07:21 PM

A picture is worth a thousand words . Show us what you have .
Frank

07-16-2008, 12:51 PM	#1
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? Hey guys I just recently bought a tailgate band but it doesn't fit my tailgate. Did they make different year models for the bands or are some tailgates not designed to use a band? Anyone know? thanks!

07-16-2008, 04:50 PM	#2
Red_69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL Posts: 160	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? Could be for a Blazer. __________________ 1986 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4X4

07-16-2008, 09:22 PM	#3
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? when u say doesnt fit do you mean like with or that it back doesnt set up against the inset of the tail gate its self (i know that on my blazer the metal behind the panel is shollower then that of a pickup tail gat (ill have to get pics this week end to show u what i mean. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

07-22-2008, 11:11 AM	#4
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? The tailgate band is too deep on the back side. It doesn't sit down in the tailgate like it should. It's the right width and all, it's just too deep....? So what's the deal? Do I have the wrong one?

07-22-2008, 11:20 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? maybe its for the wrong genre 73-80 was a slightly different with the shallowness of the center of it __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

07-22-2008, 11:46 AM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? Will a 73-80 band work on a 81- up tailgate? __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

07-22-2008, 12:49 PM	#7
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? From what I remember in my search for a tailgate band, the new model 81-87 have different amount of mounting holes, the newer ones have 4 and the older ones only have 3, I can't confirm on the depth. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

07-22-2008, 03:28 PM	#8
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? Well, I was going to get a 81-up tailgate for my '73 and just run my tailgate band. I better rethink that idea if there's complications... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 Last edited by jchav62; 07-22-2008 at 03:28 PM.

07-22-2008, 03:47 PM	#9
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? It sounds like you are trying to use an 81-91 truck band on a 73-80. I used an 85 band on my 78 but used the 78 mounting clips. The band does stick out further than normal but still looks “right”. The first picture below is a 78 band on a 78 tailgate. The second picture is an 85 band on the same 78 tailgate. Attached Images __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

07-22-2008, 04:20 PM	#10
cntryboy88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cullman, AL Posts: 28	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? The early one looks like a cleaner design. I have an 83 GMC and my band fits like the picture. It sticks out a bit. Since we are on the subject is there any way to refinish those? I tried some Mothers polish but it must be anodized or clearcoated or something. I considered some type on stainless overlay but can't figure out how to make it look good.

07-22-2008, 04:31 PM	#11
Red_69 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: IL Posts: 160	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? Anyone have luck cleaning one up? What did you use? __________________ 1986 Chevy 3/4 Ton 4X4

07-22-2008, 05:45 PM	#12
Prong Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: CO Posts: 475	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? I used some 000 steel wool and it worked really well.

07-22-2008, 06:05 PM	#13
Hazieview Building Dreams out of Dimes! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bonham, Tx Posts: 892	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? it's the older style tailgate band but it is just too deep. I may have to modify some brackets or something. If anyone has an answer to this mystery please let me know. Thanks!

07-22-2008, 07:21 PM	#14
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: Tailgate band doesn't fit...??? A picture is worth a thousand words . Show us what you have . Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State !



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