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03-06-2014, 09:06 PM

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Re: Tailgate bands.....need some info

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Originally Posted by Chevy3+3

So the tailgates are the same but the recessed band area is different? So a wide panel trim wont fit on my 78 tailgate?

If I remember correctly, you should be able to get the 81-87 tailgate band to fit your earlier tailgate. I had a 81-87 tailgate on my 77 and the 77 wide band was about 1/2" too small. So the wider 81-87 band shouldn't have a problem fitting your tailgate.

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