tail gate hinges or cables - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kenny_strong · 02-20-2007, 06:55 PM

I have a 1966 chevy that i shaved the tailgate chains off of, i installed latches on the inside but cant find any cables or hinges to hold the gate when its open. Anyone found an aftermarket company that sells them? please help if ya can. Thanks.

low sierra · 02-20-2007, 07:22 PM

I purchased pretty nice stainless cables from Bruce Horkey. They make bed parts and roll pans. I just don't have a website for them and can't find it right now. Their parts are first quality and I highly recommend them.

kenny_strong · 02-20-2007, 07:46 PM

where is Bruce Horkey located?? i'm near frederick maryland

SIR · 02-20-2007, 08:47 PM

....got mine at my local auto parts store off the shelf...

**slepysal** · 02-20-2007, 09:01 PM

nice job sir !!! How or were did you mount the top part ?

SIR · 02-20-2007, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

nice job sir !!! How or were did you mount the top part ?

I'll have to go look again but I think there is a threaded hole there,if there isn't weld a 1/2" nut in that spot and I forgot to mention you must shave the inner lip off on the tailgate and weld it up so the cable has someplace to fold into ...

Woogeroo · 02-21-2007, 01:24 AM

Bruce Horkey's Wood & Parts for Classic Pickups - Chevy - '28-'87 - replacement and custom parts - Windom, MN 56101

http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com

----

WOW Products - custom hidden tailgate latches - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

http://www.wow-products.com

Woogeroo · 02-21-2007, 01:25 AM

SIR - you bought only the cables locally?

What about the latches?

Just curious,

-W

MAR-Ktech · 02-21-2007, 01:57 PM

Mar-K manufactures a folding link system for stepsides http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html You will have to scroll down a few items to see it. It folds into the tailgate end when you close the gate and holds the tailgate level with the bed when you open it. Installation instructions are on-line. We are working on the fleetside version.

Mar-Ktech

SIR · 02-21-2007, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woogeroo

SIR - you bought only the cables locally?

What about the latches?

Just curious,

-W

the latches where purchased from "brothers" cables kragen-shucks....whatever..depends on where you live..good luck.

PrerunnerRob · 02-21-2007, 07:07 PM

I was wondering what truck they specifically are for originally?

SIR · 02-21-2007, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

I was wondering what truck they specifically are for originally?

...I'm not really sure I just put the tailgate where I needed it measured from A to B and took what I needed from the shelf, if you look close you could match them up with something there...

SIR · 02-21-2007, 10:57 PM

....BTW... the bolt you see in the picture is a door hinge bolt with the top shaved down for clearance.....

Woogeroo · 02-21-2007, 11:08 PM

go to this page here and look under

tailgate and beds

http://www.persh.org/pickup/IdeaPage.htm

for some other ideas

-W

MOJO1963GMC · 06-04-2009, 08:17 PM

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02-20-2007, 06:55 PM	#1
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	tail gate hinges or cables I have a 1966 chevy that i shaved the tailgate chains off of, i installed latches on the inside but cant find any cables or hinges to hold the gate when its open. Anyone found an aftermarket company that sells them? please help if ya can. Thanks.

02-20-2007, 07:22 PM	#2
low sierra Old Time Rodder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 58	Re: tail gate hinges or cables I purchased pretty nice stainless cables from Bruce Horkey. They make bed parts and roll pans. I just don't have a website for them and can't find it right now. Their parts are first quality and I highly recommend them. __________________ 79 GMC SWB Lowrider Stepside [81 cab] that thinks it a Chevy (since 6/1980) Replacement cab had A/C which now works, made a real truck out of it 84 MC 305 350TH 3.08 4 wheel disc finally My daily driver again

02-20-2007, 07:46 PM	#3
kenny_strong Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 218	Re: tail gate hinges or cables where is Bruce Horkey located?? i'm near frederick maryland

02-20-2007, 08:47 PM	#4
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: tail gate hinges or cables ....got mine at my local auto parts store off the shelf... __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66 Last edited by SIR; 05-06-2007 at 01:16 PM.

02-20-2007, 09:01 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: tail gate hinges or cables nice job sir !!! How or were did you mount the top part ?

02-21-2007, 01:24 AM	#7
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: tail gate hinges or cables Bruce Horkey's Wood & Parts for Classic Pickups - Chevy - '28-'87 - replacement and custom parts - Windom, MN 56101 http://www.horkeyswoodandparts.com ---- WOW Products - custom hidden tailgate latches - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 http://www.wow-products.com

02-21-2007, 01:25 AM	#8
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: tail gate hinges or cables SIR - you bought only the cables locally? What about the latches? Just curious, -W

02-21-2007, 01:57 PM	#9
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: tail gate hinges or cables Mar-K manufactures a folding link system for stepsides http://www.mar-k.com/what_s_new_at_mar-k.html You will have to scroll down a few items to see it. It folds into the tailgate end when you close the gate and holds the tailgate level with the bed when you open it. Installation instructions are on-line. We are working on the fleetside version. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

02-21-2007, 07:07 PM	#11
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: tail gate hinges or cables I was wondering what truck they specifically are for originally?

02-21-2007, 10:57 PM	#13
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: tail gate hinges or cables *....BTW... the bolt you see in the picture is a door hinge bolt with the top shaved down for clearance.....* __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

02-21-2007, 11:08 PM	#14
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: tail gate hinges or cables go to this page here and look under tailgate and beds http://www.persh.org/pickup/IdeaPage.htm for some other ideas -W

06-04-2009, 08:17 PM	#15
MOJO1963GMC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Abilene Texas Posts: 89	Re: tail gate hinges or cables tag



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