85 C10 Tailgate questions

[MrMilks]

So I'm getting all my body work started and the guy helping me is a pro, like does this for a living. He says I need a new tailgate all together. The problem is my current tail gate has "Chevrolet" embossed in the metal and LMC doesn't sell them this way. Does anyone know where I can get one like this? Also the grey metal center piece that you can remove from the tail gate is kinda banged up. Is there a company that sells these or can you get them fixed up?
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[Psycho_SWB]

Originally Posted by MrMilks

So I'm getting all my body work started and the guy helping me is a pro, like does this for a living. He says I need a new tailgate all together. The problem is my current tail gate has "Chevrolet" embossed in the metal and LMC doesn't sell them this way. Does anyone know where I can get one like this? Also the grey metal center piece that you can remove from the tail gate is kinda banged up. Is there a company that sells these or can you get them fixed up?
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If you're going to put a tailgate band on, then you don't need a tailgate that has "Chevrolet" embossed in the metal since you're not going to see it. Nobody makes an aftermarket band for the trucks. You can find a good used one or an NOS one on eBay.

[MrMilks]

Originally Posted by Psycho_SWB

If you're going to put a tailgate band on, then you don't need a tailgate that has "Chevrolet" embossed in the metal since you're not going to see it. Nobody makes an aftermarket band for the trucks. You can find a good used one or an NOS one on eBay.

I was asking about both because if I cant get a new band then I want an embossed tailgate. So is there anywhere I can get one with chevrolet embossed not all the way across but just on the right hand side.
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[MrMilks]

Originally Posted by Psycho_SWB

If you're going to put a tailgate band on, then you don't need a tailgate that has "Chevrolet" embossed in the metal since you're not going to see it. Nobody makes an aftermarket band for the trucks. You can find a good used one or an NOS one on eBay.

I was asking about both because if I cant get a new band then I want an embossed tailgate. So is there anywhere I can get one with chevrolet embossed not all the way across but just on the right hand side.
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[blue86c10]

Here's the part number for a tailgate G2358 $440 plus shipping . I don't know if i can share website on here. I would buy a reproduction and cut the letters out of your old tailgate and weld them in the new one.

[Hook0215]

Got one with a good center piece. Funny thing is I live less than an hour away from you. Soooo........
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[Hook0215]

I believe the one I have is embossed and has the band in good condition. If you are interested, please feel free to text me at 504-439-5875.
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