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Old 02-27-2010, 02:23 AM   #1
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Need tailgate; what will work?

Hi Friends,

My '71 Chevy Fleetside 4x4 restoration is on the downhill slide. But, I need a tailgate!! PLEASE tell me what years of Chevy trucks will work in my '71 Chevy. I've heard only '71 - '72 Chevy will work, then I hear that from '71 though all 1970's pickups has a tailgate that will fit. I'm in NW Montana, so any suggestions or knowledge is greatly appreciated.

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Old 02-27-2010, 02:35 AM   #2
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Re: Need tailgate; what will work?

Stepside? or fleet? Stepside gates are from like 56-87 or somthing along those lines. If fleetside, 67-72 should all work. There are small differences, but most people don't know.
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Old 02-27-2010, 02:44 AM   #3
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Stepside? or fleet? Stepside gates are from like 56-87 or somthing along those lines. If fleetside, 67-72 should all work. There are small differences, but most people don't know.
As mentioned, Fleetside. Will '67 - '69 work? I heard they won't....

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Old 02-27-2010, 02:48 AM   #4
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As mentioned, Fleetside. Will '67 - '69 work? I heard they won't....

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I saw where you mentioned fleetside after the fact. But yes, any 67-72 gate should be just fine. Doesn't matter if it is gmc or chev if you are putting a CST band over it.
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Old 02-27-2010, 02:51 AM   #5
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I saw where you mentioned fleetside after the fact. But yes, any 67-72 gate should be just fine. Doesn't matter if it is gmc or chev if you are putting a CST band over it.
No CST band, just a Chevy orange tailgate with white lettering....

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Old 02-27-2010, 03:36 AM   #6
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Re: Need tailgate; what will work?

Anyody else?

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Old 02-27-2010, 04:09 AM   #7
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Re: Need tailgate; what will work?

all 67-72's will work
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Old 02-27-2010, 10:52 AM   #8
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Re: Need tailgate; what will work?

^x3... Any '67-'72 fleetside gate will work. Some have trim holes, some don't but that would be the only difference.... Tri-plus makes a decent aftermarket one.

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Old 02-27-2010, 11:13 AM   #9
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Re: Need tailgate; what will work?

Hey Scott nice to see another member from Montana. Like everyone is saying 67 to 72 will fit.
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Old 02-27-2010, 12:43 PM   #10
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Thanks fellas! This project has taken nearly a year but the light is at the end of the tunnel! Thanks for the great feedback, this widens the scope considerably!

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