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10-08-2013, 10:48 PM
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55-59 aftermarket fleetside tailgate?
I need a new tailgate for my 58 fleetside can anyone recommend the best place and quality to order one from?
I hear mixed reviews about replacement sheet metal parts from LMC ,thats where I was going to order one from unless you guys can recommend somewhere else.
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'58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 |
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10-08-2013, 11:28 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Kennewick WA.
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Re: 55-59 aftermarket fleetside tailgate?
Ive been looking at the ones that mar-k sells. Not cheap, but alledgedly made in the u.s., not overseas. I've given up trying to find a straight one in a junk yard.
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10-09-2013, 12:30 AM
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Re: 55-59 aftermarket fleetside tailgate?
Mar-K have got good reviews here. But be advised they are just like the original with visible spot welds, exposed seams, etc.
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10-09-2013, 07:15 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: North Beaver TWP PA
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Re: 55-59 aftermarket fleetside tailgate?
Mar-k tailgates have great quality and thick metal. I have not bought a fleetside but the stepside ones are great. I am fortunate to have a stash of fleetside gates in my inventory.
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10-09-2013, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Oregon
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Re: 55-59 aftermarket fleetside tailgate?
I just bought a fleet gate for my 66 from Mar K and its really nice. Fits god, thick and heavy.
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10-09-2013, 03:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Westchester, NY
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Re: 55-59 aftermarket fleetside tailgate?
Agreed about Mar-K. Excellent quality tailgates, bedsides and cross sills.
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10-09-2013, 10:16 PM
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Re: 55-59 aftermarket fleetside tailgate?
Thanks for the info, Ill probably go with Mar-K since that seems to be the best.
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'58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5 |
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10-10-2013, 12:30 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Oregon
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Re: 55-59 aftermarket fleetside tailgate?
Just finished dry fitting mine tonight. Breaking it down tomorrow for paint. Everything fits well and couldn't be happier
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