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taylordise · 09-27-2010, 12:28 PM

I recently got a new aftermarket tailgate for my 68' GMC and the tailgate i ordered sits flush on the right side, but is about 3/4 inch from closing on the left hand side. Has anyone else had a similar problem, and what kind of a fix is there for this?

Thanks,

Taylor

lil hoodlum · 09-27-2010, 12:41 PM

I bought a new aftermarket tailgate, LMC, and it fit the same way. I uninstalled/ installed a dozen times w/o much difference. I eventually got tired and frustrated and just slammed and kicked it shut. A year or so later it is OK. It can be a little difficult to open sometimes, I have to give it a good tug.

I'm sure this isn't what you want to hear, but this is what I did.

Keith

chevy_mike · 09-27-2010, 12:42 PM

Have you put a straight edge across the top and bottom of the tailgate to make sure it's not twisted? If it's straight, likely your bed is not square.

If the tailgate is twisted, you could put 4x4 blocks on three corners, have someone hold down the opposite corner from the side that is not right and then push or pull the corner that is out of alignment.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-27-2010, 12:46 PM

What brand is it? Pictures? I would talk to who you purchased it from and see if this is a problem that has cropped up on the tailgates. If I get your discription right is sounds slightly twisted. WES

c50rob · 09-27-2010, 01:03 PM

Would love to hear the outcome, I also purchased a tailgate last spring and same issue. Have not tackled fixing the problem yet, been to busy with everything else on the old truck.

1LoC10 · 09-27-2010, 01:09 PM

I bought my lettered gate from WES^ maybe 4 years ago? and it fits great still today

taylordise · 09-27-2010, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the responses guys, I believe the tailgate is twisted. The problem is the guy i bought the truck from didn't have the tailgate on but had it painted before mocking it up to see if it would fit right. The bed is square so i'm sure it is the tailgate. I'll try and post some pictures when i get off work later.

Thanks again!

taylordise · 10-13-2010, 09:15 AM

Does anyone know the best company to order a new tailgate from? That won't come twisted? I finally killed the old one trying to fix the twist, I believe it was from LMC.

Thanks for the help!

grs · 10-14-2010, 07:19 PM

If you buy parts from LMC, and the parts are screwed up. Tell LMC you want your money back, and tell them to pay the freight.

1LoC10 · 10-14-2010, 07:51 PM

Well I already said I got mine from Wes....so that would be who id suggest

09-27-2010, 12:28 PM	#1
taylordise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 41	Tailgate Problems I recently got a new aftermarket tailgate for my 68' GMC and the tailgate i ordered sits flush on the right side, but is about 3/4 inch from closing on the left hand side. Has anyone else had a similar problem, and what kind of a fix is there for this? Thanks, Taylor

09-27-2010, 12:41 PM	#2
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,703	Re: Tailgate Problems I bought a new aftermarket tailgate, LMC, and it fit the same way. I uninstalled/ installed a dozen times w/o much difference. I eventually got tired and frustrated and just slammed and kicked it shut. A year or so later it is OK. It can be a little difficult to open sometimes, I have to give it a good tug. I'm sure this isn't what you want to hear, but this is what I did. Keith

09-27-2010, 12:42 PM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Tailgate Problems Have you put a straight edge across the top and bottom of the tailgate to make sure it's not twisted? If it's straight, likely your bed is not square. If the tailgate is twisted, you could put 4x4 blocks on three corners, have someone hold down the opposite corner from the side that is not right and then push or pull the corner that is out of alignment. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

09-27-2010, 12:46 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Tailgate Problems What brand is it? Pictures? I would talk to who you purchased it from and see if this is a problem that has cropped up on the tailgates. If I get your discription right is sounds slightly twisted. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-27-2010, 01:03 PM	#5
c50rob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: ELIZABETH CITY Posts: 87	Re: Tailgate Problems Would love to hear the outcome, I also purchased a tailgate last spring and same issue. Have not tackled fixing the problem yet, been to busy with everything else on the old truck.

09-27-2010, 01:09 PM	#6
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Tailgate Problems I bought my lettered gate from WES^ maybe 4 years ago? and it fits great still today __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-27-2010, 01:46 PM	#7
taylordise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 41	Re: Tailgate Problems Thanks for the responses guys, I believe the tailgate is twisted. The problem is the guy i bought the truck from didn't have the tailgate on but had it painted before mocking it up to see if it would fit right. The bed is square so i'm sure it is the tailgate. I'll try and post some pictures when i get off work later. Thanks again!

10-13-2010, 09:15 AM	#8
taylordise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Nashville, tn Posts: 41	Re: Tailgate Problems Does anyone know the best company to order a new tailgate from? That won't come twisted? I finally killed the old one trying to fix the twist, I believe it was from LMC. Thanks for the help!

10-14-2010, 07:19 PM	#9
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: Tailgate Problems If you buy parts from LMC, and the parts are screwed up. Tell LMC you want your money back, and tell them to pay the freight.

10-14-2010, 07:51 PM	#10
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Tailgate Problems Well I already said I got mine from Wes....so that would be who id suggest __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<



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