Woodgrain tailgate band - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-22-2022, 01:01 PM

Hello,

I posted a tach cluster on here to see if it’s original or not. So far it sounds like it is. It came with several take off parts from a K5 Blazer that a restoration shop ended up keeping.

I bought the parts from the owner of that shop, who did the restoration several years ago. When I told him that I thought the parts were a little too clean to be original, he told me that the blazer itself was very clean. He said it didn’t need to be restored and even tried buying it from the original owner. He said the owner wanted completely new parts on it and the restoration was done.

My question is, is this wood grain tailgate band original or a repop?

The letters seem to be plated plastic, as a magnet will not stick to them. Also, the black paint seems to be very thin on parts of the band, almost as if it was cleaned and rubbed off. Is that common with aftermarket pieces?

Thanks for any help. Vinnie

**LockDoc** · 02-22-2022, 01:03 PM

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If the letters were metal they would be pot metal and a magnet would not stick to them.

LockDoc

sick472 · 02-22-2022, 01:10 PM

My aftermarket tailband (from GMC Paul's 2-3 years ago) had cheapo tape for the black stipes. I peeled that off and painted them back on. Paint tells me that it could be OEM or and older reproduction part.

**402Bowtie** · 02-22-2022, 01:13 PM

That woodgrain pattern looks aftermarket to me.

**too much stuff** · 02-22-2022, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 402Bowtie

That woodgrain pattern looks aftermarket to me.

I agree...

**Orange71shorty** · 02-22-2022, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

I agree...

I agree also!

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-22-2022, 03:40 PM

Thanks guys.

What would this be worth if I list it as a used aftermarket panel?

Thanks

02-22-2022, 01:01 PM	#1
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Woodgrain tailgate band Hello, I posted a tach cluster on here to see if it’s original or not. So far it sounds like it is. It came with several take off parts from a K5 Blazer that a restoration shop ended up keeping. I bought the parts from the owner of that shop, who did the restoration several years ago. When I told him that I thought the parts were a little too clean to be original, he told me that the blazer itself was very clean. He said it didn’t need to be restored and even tried buying it from the original owner. He said the owner wanted completely new parts on it and the restoration was done. My question is, is this wood grain tailgate band original or a repop? The letters seem to be plated plastic, as a magnet will not stick to them. Also, the black paint seems to be very thin on parts of the band, almost as if it was cleaned and rubbed off. Is that common with aftermarket pieces? Thanks for any help. Vinnie Attached Images

02-22-2022, 01:03 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,387	Re: Woodgrain tailgate band - If the letters were metal they would be pot metal and a magnet would not stick to them. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-22-2022, 01:10 PM	#3
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Woodgrain tailgate band My aftermarket tailband (from GMC Paul's 2-3 years ago) had cheapo tape for the black stipes. I peeled that off and painted them back on. Paint tells me that it could be OEM or and older reproduction part. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

02-22-2022, 01:13 PM	#4
402Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,727	Re: Woodgrain tailgate band That woodgrain pattern looks aftermarket to me. __________________ Link to Parts I am Selling Build Date Thread: GMC, 68-71 Chevy, 72 Chevy

02-22-2022, 03:40 PM	#7
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Woodgrain tailgate band Thanks guys. What would this be worth if I list it as a used aftermarket panel? Thanks



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