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soonerbullies · 05-13-2014, 03:16 PM

I'm looking for pics and ideas of hidden tailgate latches, thanks

**MisterC** · 05-13-2014, 04:15 PM

Hidden from the outside only, but these are stainless marine hatch hinges. That's not my truck, but I did the same thing. I just can't find my own pics right now.

newbe351 · 05-13-2014, 04:50 PM

The above photo looks good. Here's the way I went. You can get bolt-on or weld on if you're redoing the truck anyway (paint/bodywork). Worked out well....

http://www.frantsen.com/chevygmc.html

65Gregg · 05-13-2014, 05:36 PM

How do you support your tailgate when it's open?

BR3W CITY · 05-13-2014, 05:47 PM

I just got some high-strength cable (like for locking things with a padlock). Its rubber coated so it won't scratch the finish, and its much much lighter than the chain. It also doesn't make noise, and can still support a human and beer cooler. I plast-dipped the hooks and a locking piece, all fits together and doesn't rattle.

I wouldn't use it for a work-truck tho, but the collars hold the cable pretty securely, and are more than enough for a hot rod. *sorry if images don't load due to photobuckets bandwidth cap

**MisterC** · 05-13-2014, 06:22 PM

Currently, I don't open mine. Eventually, I'm adding the Mar-K hinges so that I can.

Those Frantsen latches and cables are top shelf. I had a set on my '70 stepside.

Woogeroo · 05-13-2014, 08:40 PM

60-66 faq index

Section 1 / body section / beds / tail gates

Section 3 / external sites / 60-66 / various sites have different fixes with how to articles

&

http://www.mar-k.com

year / make / type of bed and length

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http://www.wow-products.com

products / tailgate

**Clyde65** · 05-13-2014, 08:42 PM

I am going to do the mar-k supports and locks eventually.

gimmy 64 · 05-13-2014, 08:43 PM

mar-k makes a real nice setup.i have the whole tailgate and hinge setup whith inside pull handle.

soonerbullies · 05-15-2014, 06:37 PM

Thanks everyone!

05-13-2014, 03:16 PM	#1
soonerbullies Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Okc Oklahoma Posts: 3	Lose the tailgate chains I'm looking for pics and ideas of hidden tailgate latches, thanks

05-13-2014, 04:15 PM	#2
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Lose the tailgate chains Hidden from the outside only, but these are stainless marine hatch hinges. That's not my truck, but I did the same thing. I just can't find my own pics right now. Attached Images __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

05-13-2014, 04:50 PM	#3
newbe351 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 368	Re: Lose the tailgate chains The above photo looks good. Here's the way I went. You can get bolt-on or weld on if you're redoing the truck anyway (paint/bodywork). Worked out well.... http://www.frantsen.com/chevygmc.html

05-13-2014, 05:36 PM	#4
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Lose the tailgate chains How do you support your tailgate when it's open? __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

05-13-2014, 05:47 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Lose the tailgate chains I just got some high-strength cable (like for locking things with a padlock). Its rubber coated so it won't scratch the finish, and its much much lighter than the chain. It also doesn't make noise, and can still support a human and beer cooler. I plast-dipped the hooks and a locking piece, all fits together and doesn't rattle. I wouldn't use it for a work-truck tho, but the collars hold the cable pretty securely, and are more than enough for a hot rod. sorry if images don't load due to photobuckets bandwidth cap __________________ '66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

05-13-2014, 06:22 PM	#6
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: Lose the tailgate chains Currently, I don't open mine. Eventually, I'm adding the Mar-K hinges so that I can. Those Frantsen latches and cables are top shelf. I had a set on my '70 stepside. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

05-13-2014, 08:40 PM	#7
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Lose the tailgate chains 60-66 faq index Section 1 / body section / beds / tail gates Section 3 / external sites / 60-66 / various sites have different fixes with how to articles & http://www.mar-k.com year / make / type of bed and length --- http://www.wow-products.com products / tailgate

05-13-2014, 08:42 PM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: Lose the tailgate chains I am going to do the mar-k supports and locks eventually. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

05-13-2014, 08:43 PM	#9
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Lose the tailgate chains mar-k makes a real nice setup.i have the whole tailgate and hinge setup whith inside pull handle.

05-15-2014, 06:37 PM	#10
soonerbullies Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Okc Oklahoma Posts: 3	Re: Lose the tailgate chains Thanks everyone!



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