Stock tail gate on skin it ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Trucolur · 01-09-2014, 05:09 AM

I've got a perfect tail gate for my 67 ! And I also have a skin to go over it to match the hood ?? Louvers in it like the hood has !?! What is others thought on this ??? Stock or skin ???

sKnNyPpY · 01-09-2014, 10:14 AM

Stock, especially since it's perfect.

sboris · 01-09-2014, 10:31 AM

Don't be afraid to go against the grain if louvers are what ya like, but I love the look of the stock tailgate. Could probably be easily reversed if you change your mind later..

black_sheep454 · 01-09-2014, 11:37 AM

If yours is perfect I'd sell it and find on with a little damage to reskin

dhaymaker · 01-09-2014, 11:43 AM

I personally do not like the louver look. But, it is your truck and your choice. Now, that being said, I have to say I agree with black_sheep454. It seems like a shame to re-skin a perfectly good tailgate. You could probably find another gate to work on, sell your tailgate, and have a re-skinned gate and some cash in hand!

jasons · 01-09-2014, 05:25 PM

My Blazer had a louvered skin over the tailgate when I bought it. It collected dirt and moisture between the two and started rusting from the inside. I wouldn't do it.

bgood70 · 01-10-2014, 09:11 AM

I have an Original tailgate with some minor damage that would be good for a skin. If you were closer I would be open to trade...

Trucolur · 01-11-2014, 04:40 AM

Thank you for sharing the dirt between them !! Thank u !! I'm like most or all of you the more I think about it I think the stock tail gate is so nice I think I will go that route !! And who needs dirt causing rust !! Thanks guys That's the reason I ask !!

01-09-2014, 05:09 AM	#1
Trucolur Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Millington. TN Posts: 74	Stock tail gate on skin it ?? I've got a perfect tail gate for my 67 ! And I also have a skin to go over it to match the hood ?? Louvers in it like the hood has !?! What is others thought on this ??? Stock or skin ???

01-09-2014, 10:14 AM	#2
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Stock tail gate on skin it ?? Stock, especially since it's perfect. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

01-09-2014, 10:31 AM	#3
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Stock tail gate on skin it ?? Don't be afraid to go against the grain if louvers are what ya like, but I love the look of the stock tailgate. Could probably be easily reversed if you change your mind later.. __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

01-09-2014, 11:37 AM	#4
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Stock tail gate on skin it ?? If yours is perfect I'd sell it and find on with a little damage to reskin __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

01-09-2014, 11:43 AM	#5
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: Stock tail gate on skin it ?? I personally do not like the louver look. But, it is your truck and your choice. Now, that being said, I have to say I agree with black_sheep454. It seems like a shame to re-skin a perfectly good tailgate. You could probably find another gate to work on, sell your tailgate, and have a re-skinned gate and some cash in hand! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

01-09-2014, 05:25 PM	#6
jasons not enough hours in the day Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Axtell, NE Posts: 550	Re: Stock tail gate on skin it ?? My Blazer had a louvered skin over the tailgate when I bought it. It collected dirt and moisture between the two and started rusting from the inside. I wouldn't do it. __________________ 65 K-10 Short Step 68 C-50 70 K-5 85 K-10 & piles of spare parts

01-10-2014, 09:11 AM	#7
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Stock tail gate on skin it ?? I have an Original tailgate with some minor damage that would be good for a skin. If you were closer I would be open to trade... __________________ 70 C-10 SWB 350/700r4 Good 70 SWB Build 72 GMC Sprint SP Custom 350/Turbo300

01-11-2014, 04:40 AM	#8
Trucolur Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Millington. TN Posts: 74	Re: Stock tail gate on skin it ?? Thank you for sharing the dirt between them !! Thank u !! I'm like most or all of you the more I think about it I think the stock tail gate is so nice I think I will go that route !! And who needs dirt causing rust !! Thanks guys That's the reason I ask !!



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