eBay NOS fleetside tailgate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-28-2024, 12:08 PM

Not mine, somebody needs this.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/23559541402...Bk9SR6q8s5XHZA

67swb72klb · 09-29-2024, 09:46 AM

I have not seen one go for that much yet...

**Sheepdip** · 09-29-2024, 09:55 AM

WOWZA!! $2k I don't think I need it..........

Joyridin · 09-29-2024, 01:50 PM

I think there was one on FB for $1500 a few months ago. It didn't sell. Probably the same guy.

Maybe if it was a 67 or 68 NOS tailgate...

jumpsoffrock · 09-29-2024, 02:14 PM

For posterity sake.

US $1,999.95

Quote:

Up for sale is a very rare NOS 1967-1972 Chevy truck tailgate. The gate has no dents or dings just some light shelf wear. The only issue I see is a very small bend in the close up picture that I took. It can be worked on with a dolly in no time flat. Basically it was stored in a garage for the last 30 years and has some light hazing. No type of pitting, all that is on it can be easily sanded off before paint. I will package this very carefully to ensure its safe arrival to you. This is a must for anyone wanting an original GM tailgate for their special truck....

"No dents or dings", just a bent lip, lol

This apple is only $1. For sale for $1.50.

This truck is almost red. Truck is painted blue.

Item is 100% perfect! Except for this one flaw...

Car is in primer, just needs minor body work, sanding, and paint. 95% done!!!! No it,s not! lol

Why would you even say "a statement" if you immediately contradict yourself.
I'm not saying the bent lip is an issue--it isn't. I just don't get these contradictory sales ads.

**Steeveedee** · 09-29-2024, 03:03 PM

^

Yer killin' me!

72c20customcamper · 09-29-2024, 06:43 PM

I bought one 5 years ago @$900 I then got the mint correct color take off that’s on the truck now . Glad to see it’s appreciating well will add to my retirement funds at some point if I don’t find a truck in need or one

hugger6933 · 09-30-2024, 09:00 PM

When I got my 68 GMC it had a tommy gate on it. I got the truck to my shop and a couple weeks later the guy I got it from said Hey do you want the tailgate off this truck? well yes yes I do. He said it has been in my rafters since like 68-9. You bet I'd like that. He I also have an extra set of the buddy bucket seats you can have too........ Great day. Jim

MS66 · 09-30-2024, 09:31 PM

My truck didn't cost that much.... and it's not "that" special to me.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-01-2024, 08:12 PM

I paid $1200 in 1973 for my '68 C/10 Stepside, and it came with a free tailgate.

custom10nut · 10-01-2024, 08:39 PM

What the seller wants and what the seller gets are probably a different number, especially in the current economic environment

**jocko** · 10-02-2024, 07:32 PM

Maybe just look for a whole wrecked/disabled truck that happens to have a good tailgate (yes, probably not common..) - but could be cheaper and you'd get some extra parts out of the deal..

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-03-2024, 01:17 AM

This is a depressing trend for somone who just wants a tailgate. I have a ~'72 8' Fleetside bed on a 1-ton frame ex-farm trailer. Cost me $200 in 2006. Never had a tailgate. Not the kinda project I would blow two grand on a tailgate for.
Actually, I've heard Squarebody tailgates will fit. The style lines are all wrong, and they're a couple inches higher, I hear, but it would keep junk from falling out the back on a dump run.

**1970cstblazer** · 10-03-2024, 07:19 AM

This part at that price point are catered to the "high rollers" in the hobby, which have no issues spending $125k to build an absolutely perfect show truck. As with most NOS sheetmetal, this thing needs some work.

Personally I find much more value in a new old take off tailgate, which there seems to be a few of them surfacing.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 10-04-2024, 01:55 AM

Of course my post was the obligatory ''Crochetty Old Man Rant.''
I do understand the high roller trend. While I can't play, I see they found something good in this design, that's not available with current rolling stock. Something I saw as a 17 year-old from my high school lawn at lunch when they first came out.
I bought a good used truck when I was 23. A stubborn streak has compelled me to keep it. Every time a component needed repair or replacement, I tried to make an improvement or innovation. It's a sleeper with a Hot Rod L6.
On my third engine with 406 on the clock.
It does gall me sometimes, when filling up [which at 12 MPG is often] that some young dude asks to buy it, as though I've been the steward of his flippable Barn Find lo these many years.
Anyway I keep getting eBay notices about Chevy tailgates now that I clicked on it. A seller has an Orange Stepside Tailgate for only $750 and $78 shipping. And it's dinged!
As a Coffee Table!
If he wanted a hundred for it, I'd talk him down to $75.

[RANT ENDS]

**70STOVEBOLT** · 10-04-2024, 04:17 PM

The days of nice $100 tailgates are gone

chewychevy67 · 10-04-2024, 06:58 PM

I'm building the last vehicle I will ever build due to the Cost of parts now. I consider myself a hobbiest who likes to do things correctly but correctly is now a 80g build. Even though they are selling for high numbers as well I just don't Joy building trucks that cost that much. It's now entering business type of money to build these.

09-28-2024, 12:08 PM	#1
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,357	eBay NOS fleetside tailgate Not mine, somebody needs this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/23559541402...Bk9SR6q8s5XHZA __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

09-29-2024, 09:46 AM	#2
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,464	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate I have not seen one go for that much yet... __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

09-29-2024, 09:55 AM	#3
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,589	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate WOWZA!! $2k I don't think I need it..........

09-29-2024, 01:50 PM	#4
Joyridin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 544	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate I think there was one on FB for $1500 a few months ago. It didn't sell. Probably the same guy. Maybe if it was a 67 or 68 NOS tailgate...

09-29-2024, 03:03 PM	#6
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,596	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate ^ Yer killin' me! __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-29-2024, 06:43 PM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,637	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate I bought one 5 years ago @$900 I then got the mint correct color take off that’s on the truck now . Glad to see it’s appreciating well will add to my retirement funds at some point if I don’t find a truck in need or one __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-30-2024, 09:00 PM	#8
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate When I got my 68 GMC it had a tommy gate on it. I got the truck to my shop and a couple weeks later the guy I got it from said Hey do you want the tailgate off this truck? well yes yes I do. He said it has been in my rafters since like 68-9. You bet I'd like that. He I also have an extra set of the buddy bucket seats you can have too........ Great day. Jim

09-30-2024, 09:31 PM	#9
MS66 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Florence, MS. Posts: 130	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate My truck didn't cost that much.... and it's not "that" special to me.

10-01-2024, 08:12 PM	#10
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate I paid $1200 in 1973 for my '68 C/10 Stepside, and it came with a free tailgate. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

10-01-2024, 08:39 PM	#11
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate What the seller wants and what the seller gets are probably a different number, especially in the current economic environment

10-02-2024, 07:32 PM	#12
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate Maybe just look for a whole wrecked/disabled truck that happens to have a good tailgate (yes, probably not common..) - but could be cheaper and you'd get some extra parts out of the deal..

10-03-2024, 01:17 AM	#13
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate This is a depressing trend for somone who just wants a tailgate. I have a ~'72 8' Fleetside bed on a 1-ton frame ex-farm trailer. Cost me $200 in 2006. Never had a tailgate. Not the kinda project I would blow two grand on a tailgate for. Actually, I've heard Squarebody tailgates will fit. The style lines are all wrong, and they're a couple inches higher, I hear, but it would keep junk from falling out the back on a dump run. Attached Images __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 10-03-2024 at 03:23 PM.

10-03-2024, 07:19 AM	#14
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,682	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate This part at that price point are catered to the "high rollers" in the hobby, which have no issues spending $125k to build an absolutely perfect show truck. As with most NOS sheetmetal, this thing needs some work. Personally I find much more value in a new old take off tailgate, which there seems to be a few of them surfacing. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

10-04-2024, 01:55 AM	#15
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,439	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate Of course my post was the obligatory ''Crochetty Old Man Rant.'' I do understand the high roller trend. While I can't play, I see they found something good in this design, that's not available with current rolling stock. Something I saw as a 17 year-old from my high school lawn at lunch when they first came out. I bought a good used truck when I was 23. A stubborn streak has compelled me to keep it. Every time a component needed repair or replacement, I tried to make an improvement or innovation. It's a sleeper with a Hot Rod L6. On my third engine with 406 on the clock. It does gall me sometimes, when filling up [which at 12 MPG is often] that some young dude asks to buy it, as though I've been the steward of his flippable Barn Find lo these many years. Anyway I keep getting eBay notices about Chevy tailgates now that I clicked on it. A seller has an Orange Stepside Tailgate for only $750 and $78 shipping. And it's dinged! As a Coffee Table! If he wanted a hundred for it, I'd talk him down to $75. [RANT ENDS] __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not. Last edited by '68OrangeSunshine; 10-04-2024 at 02:01 AM.

10-04-2024, 04:17 PM	#16
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,357	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate The days of nice $100 tailgates are gone __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear



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10-04-2024, 06:58 PM	#17
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,537	Re: eBay NOS fleetside tailgate I'm building the last vehicle I will ever build due to the Cost of parts now. I consider myself a hobbiest who likes to do things correctly but correctly is now a 80g build. Even though they are selling for high numbers as well I just don't Joy building trucks that cost that much. It's now entering business type of money to build these.

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