Re-pop Tailgates - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

clemsonteg · 11-22-2013, 10:16 AM

I have been searching locally for a used tailgate for my fleetside in good condition. I have been unsuccessful so I am considering buying a new one when I purchase a new passenger side door. Does anyone have experience with the re-pop tailgates? how is their fitment and quality? Any brands you would recommend?

**Tom Vogel** · 11-22-2013, 10:43 AM

Call Wes at http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

brad_man_72 · 11-22-2013, 10:48 PM

They are flimsey, sure doesn't fit like the original (maybe the original and bed were bent together?), showed up with dents, is now cracked under the tailgate handle.

nds1968 · 11-22-2013, 10:56 PM

Here goes my experience http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287302

clemsonteg · 11-22-2013, 11:49 PM

Thanks for the advice so far. Good condition oem parts are hard to come by these days. I check Craigslist several times a day and scour the internet.

cub1450 · 11-23-2013, 01:11 AM

I must have lucked up I ordered one from lmc and it fits like a glove and perfect and is tough as old one idk why but I got a good one I guess

litew8 · 11-23-2013, 01:34 AM

It all depends on the stamping press die. Over the course of stamping the metal, the dies need replaced, and begin to not stamp (bend/form the metal) correctly if left unchanged. The newer the die, the better more accurate the stamp / piece quality.

litew8 · 11-23-2013, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nds1968

Here goes my experience http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287302

I didn't realize the thread you posted was from 2008.

I left my 2 cents anyways.

**PICKMUP** · 11-24-2013, 10:47 PM

Everyone who lacks body work experience, should watch Stacey David's "Gears" series on building a LWB into a SWB. He built the "CopperHead" show truck years ago, now he has done this more practical build using mostly repop parts.
You have to "make it fit", before you paint it.
Repop TGs are straight, rustfree and no bondo. A nice GM TG in that condition sells for $600-$800 and no the repops are not "flimsy" anymore. The original smooth TGs were very thin and some people think they must still be made that way---NOPE!
With a little work, they really look good.

67_C-30 · 11-24-2013, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Everyone who lacks body work experience, should watch Stacey David's "Gears" series on building a LWB into a SWB. He built the "CopperHead" show truck years ago, now he has done this more practical build using mostly repop parts.
You have to "make it fit", before you paint it.
Repop TGs are straight, rustfree and no bondo. A nice GM TG in that condition sells for $600-$800 and no the repops are not "flimsy" anymore. The original smooth TGs were very thin and some people think they must still be made that way---NOPE!
With a little work, they really look good.

What brand tailgate are you referring to. What brand, in your opinion, is the best out there?

SPUdMurphy · 11-24-2013, 11:14 PM

IM also looking for a smooth tailgate, and would love to hear peoples opinions. Cheaper the better obv. lol

colgad · 11-26-2013, 10:54 PM

I got mine from CLASSIC PARTS OF AMERICA and it is a great replacement tailgate. Mine was a plain version and I did the handle relocation on it.

Bennett68C10 · 11-27-2013, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

Everyone who lacks body work experience, should watch Stacey David's "Gears" series on building a LWB into a SWB. He built the "CopperHead" show truck years ago, now he has done this more practical build using mostly repop parts.
You have to "make it fit", before you paint it.
Repop TGs are straight, rustfree and no bondo. A nice GM TG in that condition sells for $600-$800 and no the repops are not "flimsy" anymore. The original smooth TGs were very thin and some people think they must still be made that way---NOPE!
With a little work, they really look good.

This is good to hear Frank as this is the direction I am going. When I'm done my truck, it will have repop Fenders, core support, hood and bed on it. So far so good with the front clip as it fits really well with minimal adjustment needed. And as Frank stated all of these parts are rust free and straight to start with. You may have to tweak them a little to make them fit but it sure as hell beats fixing rust and taking the chance it comes back on you. And if I can remember correctly I thought all the panels on Copperhead were repop too.

11-22-2013, 10:16 AM	#1
clemsonteg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anderson,SC Posts: 953	Re-pop Tailgates I have been searching locally for a used tailgate for my fleetside in good condition. I have been unsuccessful so I am considering buying a new one when I purchase a new passenger side door. Does anyone have experience with the re-pop tailgates? how is their fitment and quality? Any brands you would recommend?

11-22-2013, 10:43 AM	#2
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Re-pop Tailgates Call Wes at http://www.classicheartbeat.com/

11-22-2013, 10:48 PM	#3
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: Re-pop Tailgates They are flimsey, sure doesn't fit like the original (maybe the original and bed were bent together?), showed up with dents, is now cracked under the tailgate handle. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

11-22-2013, 10:56 PM	#4
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: Re-pop Tailgates Here goes my experience http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287302 __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

11-22-2013, 11:49 PM	#5
clemsonteg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Anderson,SC Posts: 953	Re: Re-pop Tailgates Thanks for the advice so far. Good condition oem parts are hard to come by these days. I check Craigslist several times a day and scour the internet.

11-23-2013, 01:11 AM	#6
cub1450 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: westmoerland Posts: 39	Re: Re-pop Tailgates I must have lucked up I ordered one from lmc and it fits like a glove and perfect and is tough as old one idk why but I got a good one I guess __________________ 69 C/10 Longbed 305ci th350

11-23-2013, 01:34 AM	#7
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: Re-pop Tailgates It all depends on the stamping press die. Over the course of stamping the metal, the dies need replaced, and begin to not stamp (bend/form the metal) correctly if left unchanged. The newer the die, the better more accurate the stamp / piece quality. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-24-2013, 10:47 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: Re-pop Tailgates Everyone who lacks body work experience, should watch Stacey David's "Gears" series on building a LWB into a SWB. He built the "CopperHead" show truck years ago, now he has done this more practical build using mostly repop parts. You have to "make it fit", before you paint it. Repop TGs are straight, rustfree and no bondo. A nice GM TG in that condition sells for $600-$800 and no the repops are not "flimsy" anymore. The original smooth TGs were very thin and some people think they must still be made that way---NOPE! With a little work, they really look good. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

11-24-2013, 11:14 PM	#11
SPUdMurphy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: New West, BC, Canada Posts: 47	Re: Re-pop Tailgates IM also looking for a smooth tailgate, and would love to hear peoples opinions. Cheaper the better obv. lol

11-26-2013, 10:54 PM	#12
colgad Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lutz, Florida Posts: 838	Re: Re-pop Tailgates I got mine from CLASSIC PARTS OF AMERICA and it is a great replacement tailgate. Mine was a plain version and I did the handle relocation on it. __________________ 1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed 1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup 1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH 1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold 2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.