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81lwb350 · 03-17-2003, 09:00 PM

will the tailgate trim panel off of 73-87 full size blazer fit on a 73-87 truck tailgate?

thanks
anthony

78SilveradoSWB · 03-17-2003, 09:31 PM

No, unless you have reversed the tailgate handle to open from the inside of the tailgate. The Blazer tailgate trim does not have the cut out to accomodate the tailgate handle.

ocbaud · 03-17-2003, 10:03 PM

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Originally posted by 78SilveradoSWB
No, unless you have reversed the tailgate handle to open from the inside of the tailgate. The Blazer tailgate trim does not have the cut out to accomodate the tailgate handle.

yeap, i plane on doing that sometime

SCOTI · 03-17-2003, 11:12 PM

Yes it will work after drilling some mounting holes & a flip kit for the handle. They have 2 different styles 73-80 & 81-87. I've got the later style but I'm looking for the earlier & haven't come across one yet.

81lwb350 · 03-18-2003, 12:08 AM

i didnt think about that.... i have a good line on a clean blazer tailgate trim....i have a good clean one but it is off a gmc truck, and i have a chevy. the trim were on opposite sides and the holes are different on GMC than on Chevy....
oh well i will figure something out..

thanks for the replies!

later,
anthony

SCOTI · 03-18-2003, 09:11 AM

The one I have doesn't have holes. It's new, in the box GM

78SilveradoSWB · 03-18-2003, 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
The one I have doesn't have holes. It's new, in the box GM

How much did the GM one cost if you don't me asking?

SCOTI · 03-18-2003, 12:06 PM

$200.

ElGracho · 03-18-2003, 12:29 PM

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Originally posted by 81lwb350
i didnt think about that.... i have a good line on a clean blazer tailgate trim....i have a good clean one but it is off a gmc truck, and i have a chevy. the trim were on opposite sides and the holes are different on GMC than on Chevy....
oh well i will figure something out..

thanks for the replies!

later,
anthony

If it turns out you don't want that panel, buy it anyhow and I'll buy it from you!

I've been looking for a clean blzer tailgate panel for a while.

78SilveradoSWB · 03-18-2003, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
$200.

Where did you buy it, is it still available through GM dealer parts department?

SCOTI · 03-18-2003, 03:03 PM

I had a very good parts guy search for one & got lucky... he found the last one around N.Tx. area @ Showcase Chevrolet, which isn't too far from me.

If I can find the earlier style I will sell this 81-87 panel for what it cost me (but I haven't had much luck yet).

81lwb350 · 03-18-2003, 03:59 PM

there is a blazer panel on ebay!

here is the link! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...407221542&rd=1

1 day and 6 hrs left...the bid starts at 25.00 it has not yet been bid on...

this is not my auction - just thought i'd help out !

78SilveradoSWB · 03-18-2003, 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
I had a very good parts guy search for one & got lucky... he found the last one around N.Tx. area @ Showcase Chevrolet, which isn't too far from me.

If I can find the earlier style I will sell this 81-87 panel for what it cost me (but I haven't had much luck yet).

Thats funny, I just sold two 81-87 used ones via the parts board and still have the used 73 to 80 one on my truck. I eventually want to get a pristine one to go with my 85 tailgate. The two I sold did not meet my pristine & perfect criteria, but were excellent.

SCOTI · 03-18-2003, 05:43 PM

Did the ones you sold have holes or not? If you come across one w/o holes for the 73-80 vintage I would swap.

78SilveradoSWB · 03-18-2003, 06:33 PM

The ones I had or have holes to accomodate the GMC or Chevy lettering. I believe any aftermarket or GM replacment will not have any holes. The one for 73-80 will be rare as a NOS part, most probably obsolete. LMC or ChevyDuty only carry only imported ones.

SCOTI · 03-18-2003, 07:31 PM

That's why I bought the one for the 81-87's. I figure it gives me something to use or barter with down the road if I can't find the correct one for a 74.

03-17-2003, 09:00 PM	#1
81lwb350 big block lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: louisiana Posts: 107	tailgate trim panel ? will the tailgate trim panel off of 73-87 full size blazer fit on a 73-87 truck tailgate? thanks anthony

03-17-2003, 09:31 PM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	No, unless you have reversed the tailgate handle to open from the inside of the tailgate. The Blazer tailgate trim does not have the cut out to accomodate the tailgate handle. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

03-17-2003, 11:12 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Yes it will work after drilling some mounting holes & a flip kit for the handle. They have 2 different styles 73-80 & 81-87. I've got the later style but I'm looking for the earlier & haven't come across one yet. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-18-2003, 12:08 AM	#5
81lwb350 big block lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: louisiana Posts: 107	dammit! i didnt think about that.... i have a good line on a clean blazer tailgate trim....i have a good clean one but it is off a gmc truck, and i have a chevy. the trim were on opposite sides and the holes are different on GMC than on Chevy.... oh well i will figure something out.. thanks for the replies! later, anthony

03-18-2003, 09:11 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	The one I have doesn't have holes. It's new, in the box GM __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-18-2003, 12:06 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	$200. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-18-2003, 03:03 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	I had a very good parts guy search for one & got lucky... he found the last one around N.Tx. area @ Showcase Chevrolet, which isn't too far from me. If I can find the earlier style I will sell this 81-87 panel for what it cost me (but I haven't had much luck yet). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-18-2003, 03:59 PM	#12
81lwb350 big block lover Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: louisiana Posts: 107	there is one on ebay there is a blazer panel on ebay! here is the link! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...407221542&rd=1 1 day and 6 hrs left...the bid starts at 25.00 it has not yet been bid on... this is not my auction - just thought i'd help out ! __________________ 81 custom deluxe lwb 454 bored .030 over w/ small RV cam. 2.5 exaust- thrush turbo muffs. th350 getting beefed up soon!

03-18-2003, 05:43 PM	#14
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Did the ones you sold have holes or not? If you come across one w/o holes for the 73-80 vintage I would swap. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-18-2003, 06:33 PM	#15
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	The ones I had or have holes to accomodate the GMC or Chevy lettering. I believe any aftermarket or GM replacment will not have any holes. The one for 73-80 will be rare as a NOS part, most probably obsolete. LMC or ChevyDuty only carry only imported ones. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400 Last edited by 78SilveradoSWB; 03-18-2003 at 07:40 PM.

03-18-2003, 07:31 PM	#16
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	That's why I bought the one for the 81-87's. I figure it gives me something to use or barter with down the road if I can't find the correct one for a 74. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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