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glock35ipsc · 07-19-2009, 10:10 AM

This is the truck that made up my mind to do a Blazer band/handle flip on my truck this winter.

JohnC · 07-19-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

This is the truck that made up my mind to do a Blazer band/handle flip on my truck this winter.

Yeah ojoe's truck is inspiration for a lot of things!

blazn79 · 07-19-2009, 11:50 AM

Little off topic but does anyone know were to get these clear tailights?

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Driveway Dreams · 07-19-2009, 05:01 PM

Just fit some modern lights to your truck.

Is there anyone with a band that is a high mirror like polish? I think that would look great!

KQQL IT · 12-28-2009, 09:26 PM

This thread made me pull the trigger on putting the blazer band on my pile. I have it in my garage for three years. What a major PITA that was....

**N2TRUX** · 12-28-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

.....Is there anyone with a band that is a high mirror like polish? I think that would look great!

Like this?

JohnC · 12-28-2009, 10:34 PM

KQQL IT that is what I'm wanting to do to mine. It looks good on there.

KQQL IT · 12-28-2009, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

KQQL IT that is what I'm wanting to do to mine. It looks good on there.

I hop you have better luck. i did more damage seperating the blazer band from the bracket than i want admit too And the pick up bracket was different where the bracket and band snap together... But love the result

JohnC · 12-28-2009, 10:53 PM

I know the pic isn't the best, but I don't notice any issues. If they are all hidden behind the band, then it's good for me. Sometimes engineering feats don't look so good on the inside, but they are awesome on the outside.

KQQL IT · 12-28-2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

I know the pic isn't the best, but I don't notice any issues. If they are all hidden behind the band, then it's good for me. Sometimes engineering feats don't look so good on the inside, but they are awesome on the outside.

You mean the flashlight, cell phone finished in the dark pic. I added a outtie dent, a few scratches nothin terrible but it was a really nice band before. I will get better pic, But thanks

KQQL IT · 12-31-2009, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

I know the pic isn't the best, but I don't notice any issues. If they are all hidden behind the band, then it's good for me. Sometimes engineering feats don't look so good on the inside, but they are awesome on the outside.

Blazer band pic Ive wanted to do this forever

flamingbig10 · 12-29-2009, 12:31 PM

3r!c84 · 12-30-2009, 12:20 AM

do any body have pics of the handle flip?(on the inside)?

Benelli · 12-30-2009, 12:23 AM

dont know what its considered, but here it is.

3r!c84 · 12-30-2009, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Benelli

dont know what its considered, but here it is.

i like the one i made u better

Benelli · 12-30-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

i like the one i made u better

damnit i shoulda saved it!

chevyrestoguy · 12-30-2009, 12:01 PM

I've done a few Blazer band swaps and handle flips. It's pretty basic, and the effect is very subtle. It has a custom and factory look at the same time. I used to use the Bell-Tech tailgate handle flip kits. You need a cutoff wheel to do a nice clean cut.

I went through my parts stash about a month ago and came across a 73-80 band, a Blazer band, and a 81-87 rear bracket. I was going to do a Blazer band swap on my old '83 truck and wound up selling it before I could do the swap. I would up putting all of these parts on the For Sale board (still there) because I'm focusing on finishing my '55.

flamingbig10 · 12-30-2009, 12:51 AM

it's a shaved tail gate with the handle opening there available at classic parts of America

Scootin 81 C20 · 12-30-2009, 02:18 PM

68 TT, if you make a billet one, I would take one, provided the price isn't too high. If I can get one, I'd take it without a brushed finish, I want to polish mine out to a shine.

Ryan87 · 12-30-2009, 09:35 PM

I would say a nice one would be @least a grand.

68 TT · 12-31-2009, 12:33 PM

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I would say a nice one would be @least a grand.

About $12 for a piece of 1/4" x 3" x 48" 6061-T6 aluminum flat bar, 1/2-hour on a mill to cut the perimeter profile, edged bead detail and the lettering.

The lettering square edges would be rounded in some areas if you milled them out but you could minimize this to 1/16" radius with a second pass with a small cutter to just hit the rounded edges.

If plasma or water jet cut to remove the lettering areas completely and to get the basic shape cut out it would be about the same cost and the lettering would be crisp and square at all the edges.

You could then water jet or plasma cut out the individual letters and press fit them to the band. A proper .002" press fit with the band heated up and the letters frozen would never come apart.

With milled out lettering probably $200 and with water jet cut lettering probably $350 to $400 unless a small production run was done then the price would drop quite a bit.

You could also put a cover piece on the back side of the water jet cut band so nothing of the tail gate was visible through it pretty easily.

3r!c84 · 01-02-2010, 03:59 PM

what bumper is that off of?

JohnC · 01-02-2010, 06:33 PM

That's off a 88-98 truck.

*Stitch* · 01-02-2010, 11:01 PM

+1...someone must be putting some stuff away to sell for retirement...lol

79gmcc15 · 01-03-2010, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Hoe

+1...someone must be putting some stuff away to sell for retirement...lol

no kidding, eh! now I know why they are rare!

07-19-2009, 10:10 AM	#1
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07-19-2009, 11:50 AM	#3
blazn79 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lowell, Massachusetts Posts: 126	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy Little off topic but does anyone know were to get these clear tailights? Last edited by blazn79; 07-19-2009 at 11:51 AM.

07-19-2009, 05:01 PM	#4
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy Just fit some modern lights to your truck. Is there anyone with a band that is a high mirror like polish? I think that would look great! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

12-28-2009, 09:26 PM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,226	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy This thread made me pull the trigger on putting the blazer band on my pile. I have it in my garage for three years. What a major PITA that was.... __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

12-28-2009, 10:34 PM	#7
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy KQQL IT that is what I'm wanting to do to mine. It looks good on there.

12-28-2009, 10:53 PM	#9
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy I know the pic isn't the best, but I don't notice any issues. If they are all hidden behind the band, then it's good for me. Sometimes engineering feats don't look so good on the inside, but they are awesome on the outside.

12-29-2009, 12:31 PM	#12
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-30-2009, 12:20 AM	#13
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy do any body have pics of the handle flip?(on the inside)? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

12-30-2009, 12:23 AM	#14
Benelli Watchin the rust grow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Nebraska Posts: 950	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy dont know what its considered, but here it is. __________________ 1979 Chevy K10 (H/D Front end) - 350 w/ Holley Truck Avenger, Weinald Intake manifold, headers, bored .060 over, mild cam, Built up TH350 (TranStar Shift kit) with a part-timed NP203 t-case SOLD ($3,000) 1997 Chevy Silverado 1500 - 4.3 vortec, extended cab, 21 highway MPG, stock. "Red" SOLD ($3,000) 1987 Toyota 4wd Pick-up - work in progress, future DD SOLD ($1,850) 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins 5spd Quad cab - old 12 valve with some work done 2004 Chevy Silverado - Black, 4x4, 5.3L, stock for now Underneath that rust is a heart of gold

12-30-2009, 12:01 PM	#17
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy I've done a few Blazer band swaps and handle flips. It's pretty basic, and the effect is very subtle. It has a custom and factory look at the same time. I used to use the Bell-Tech tailgate handle flip kits. You need a cutoff wheel to do a nice clean cut. I went through my parts stash about a month ago and came across a 73-80 band, a Blazer band, and a 81-87 rear bracket. I was going to do a Blazer band swap on my old '83 truck and wound up selling it before I could do the swap. I would up putting all of these parts on the For Sale board (still there) because I'm focusing on finishing my '55.

12-30-2009, 12:51 AM	#18
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy it's a shaved tail gate with the handle opening there available at classic parts of America __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

12-30-2009, 02:18 PM	#19
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy 68 TT, if you make a billet one, I would take one, provided the price isn't too high. If I can get one, I'd take it without a brushed finish, I want to polish mine out to a shine. __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

12-30-2009, 09:35 PM	#20
Ryan87 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wilder, ky Posts: 80	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy I would say a nice one would be @least a grand.

01-02-2010, 03:59 PM	#22
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy what bumper is that off of? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-02-2010, 06:33 PM	#23
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy That's off a 88-98 truck.



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Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Tailgate Bands Pics/options/diy +1...someone must be putting some stuff away to sell for retirement...lol

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