CA WTB: 60-66 Chevy Tailgate

[oem4me]

When searching, I generally look nationwide. If I had a regular search pattern I'd just do it again and there it would be, but lately my technique is random and sporadic at best. I really need to put some time into finding a new effective search engine since my old one (Sitemash) went down. I know I'm missing all kinds of deals and parts. (any help?, pm me, anybody?)
The gate we are talking about probably wasn't local, but when looking for something that specific, you gotta get it wherever it is.
P.s. - love those animal style DD's too.

[sigshooter]

try searchtempest for craigslist... it allows you to search nationwide and set your search range

There was a white gate in Tulsa Oklahoma for 75 bucks I didn't mention it before because you were looking for local

[gimmy 64]

does the guy i bought my doors from still have the tailgate?

[chevyrestoguy]

Gimmy64-
Was that guy a site member? If you can remember who it was, that would be awesome.

[chevyrestoguy]

Originally Posted by oem4me

When searching, I generally look nationwide. If I had a regular search pattern I'd just do it again and there it would be, but lately my technique is random and sporadic at best. I really need to put some time into finding a new effective search engine since my old one (Sitemash) went down. I know I'm missing all kinds of deals and parts. (any help?, pm me, anybody?)
The gate we are talking about probably wasn't local, but when looking for something that specific, you gotta get it wherever it is.
P.s. - love those animal style DD's too.

Is this the one?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/2836585037.html

Maybe this one?
http://merced.craigslist.org/pts/2721538978.html

In Oregon..
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/2811783425.html

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Is this the one?
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pts/2836585037.html

Maybe this one?
http://merced.craigslist.org/pts/2721538978.html

In Oregon..
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/pts/2811783425.html

Funny, but now that I see those CL ads you put up, I can't be sure. It very well may have been the one from Merced ...or Portland. I do remember it was standing on end though. ...sheesh, that's embarrassing.

[chevyrestoguy]

That one in Merced is exactly what I'm looking for, but it's 340 miles each way. I would prefer it to be within a reasonable driving distance. I did an on-line quote with Greyhound and it came back at $80.55.

I got a reply email yesterday from a guy in San Diego that said he has an original white tailgate. I asked him to send me pictures.

[oem4me]

I say go turn a bunch of cans and bottles in for some extra cash and buy the one that's EXACTLY what you want. I mean, how often does it happen that the perfect thing shows up right when you need it? You'll forget the money soon enough, but you probably won't forget the gate if you let it get away.

[gimmy 64]

the guy i was talking about you said was your neighbor or lived by you-the inland paving truck?

[chevyrestoguy]

Lindsey was the guy with the doors. I didn't even think to give him a call! Not sure if he'll have a white tailgate, but it never hurts to ask.