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Daves72'GMC · 03-15-2003, 10:22 AM

How do I get the stainless steel cover off the tailgate handle?

Daves72'GMC · 03-15-2003, 11:31 PM

I know they are rare on our trucks, but does anyone know how to take it off? Thanks everyone

**jerry moss** · 03-16-2003, 12:34 AM

i use a block of hard wood and a hammer and tap it gently, they bend really easy.

Dan72cst · 03-16-2003, 12:55 PM

The original ones, you just pull on it from the bottom and roll it up as the top wraps around. Hard to explain, but just pull up on it.

**Downtown** · 03-16-2003, 03:33 PM

Dan is right. Just try to get a hold of the bottom edge and pull it off. They just snap on, that is why so many are missing. This is a 72 isn't? In 71, the handle itself was chromed. It wasn't a cover.

Daves72'GMC · 03-16-2003, 10:06 PM

Yes it's a 72',Thank you, I'll give it a try.

03-15-2003, 10:22 AM	#1
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	tailgate handle? How do I get the stainless steel cover off the tailgate handle?

03-16-2003, 12:34 AM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	i use a block of hard wood and a hammer and tap it gently, they bend really easy. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-16-2003, 12:55 PM	#4
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	The original ones, you just pull on it from the bottom and roll it up as the top wraps around. Hard to explain, but just pull up on it. __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

03-16-2003, 03:33 PM	#5
Downtown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: New Palestine, IN Posts: 471	Dan is right. Just try to get a hold of the bottom edge and pull it off. They just snap on, that is why so many are missing. This is a 72 isn't? In 71, the handle itself was chromed. It wasn't a cover. __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne Longbed 350 49,000 original miles and My dad ordered it new 66 Chevy Caprice 2 dr 77 Caprice Estate Wagon New Palestine, IN

03-15-2003, 11:31 PM	#2
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	I know they are rare on our trucks, but does anyone know how to take it off? Thanks everyone

03-16-2003, 10:06 PM	#6
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	Yes it's a 72',Thank you, I'll give it a try.



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