NOS Tailgate vs Repop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**burb71** · 09-17-2011, 09:35 AM

How can you tell a NOS Tailgate from a reproduction?
Can someone please post pics to show and tell differences
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bmfm64 · 09-17-2011, 10:38 AM

Easiest way if they are next to each other, pick them up. The NOS one will weight quit a bit more than the repop. If they aren't together I'm not sure how to tell them apart.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-17-2011, 11:00 AM

See discussion of spot welds below the tailgate handle on this thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451793

Pete

**burb71** · 09-17-2011, 11:19 PM

Thanks, are there any other differences other than spot welds and weight, I'm going to look at what is said to be a nos gate

screamin_c10 · 09-18-2011, 01:58 AM

Look at the tailgate... if it crumples under the weight of your gaze then it is a repop... They are VERY CHEAP and EXTREMELY FLIMSY... ask me how I know.....

VA72C10 · 09-18-2011, 03:14 AM

Not all repops are created equal. There are some that are flimsy and lighter gauge metal. I've seen them bend from a guy sitting on it. Generally those are the ones without stamped letters

However, I weighed a triplus/keyparts repo gate with the stamped letters and it weighed .1oz more than my NOS gate I had at the time.

The top edge is different slightly where it fits against the bedside it looks more rolled vs square on the NOS....and as the other thread mentions the spot welds are worse on NOS than reproduction gates

**special-K** · 09-18-2011, 09:40 AM

The first tailgates reproduced were inferior. The front and back panels weren't spot welded together,which makes for a weaker unit. The gauge on Tri-Plus sheet metal is the same as OEM. Both plain and lettered tailgates are made the exact same way with the letters being the only difference. I prefer OEM over repro on anything,but the repros sold today are good pieces. I sold my N.O.S. tailgate when I saw the crazy money people will pay. I have good used ones I can use. Now they go for crazy money.

Autometer · 09-18-2011, 10:04 AM

Do what I did. The 4-wheeler test. Drive a 4-wheeler in the back of your truck using ramps. If the tailgate folds in half, then it's a repop.

oldblue1968chevy · 09-18-2011, 10:06 AM

Plus 2 for fourwheeler test!

My repop gate SUCKED

09-17-2011, 09:35 AM	#1
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	NOS Tailgate vs Repop How can you tell a NOS Tailgate from a reproduction? Can someone please post pics to show and tell differences .

09-17-2011, 10:38 AM	#2
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: NOS Tailgate vs Repop Easiest way if they are next to each other, pick them up. The NOS one will weight quit a bit more than the repop. If they aren't together I'm not sure how to tell them apart.

09-17-2011, 11:00 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: NOS Tailgate vs Repop See discussion of spot welds below the tailgate handle on this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451793 Pete __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-17-2011, 11:19 PM	#4
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: NOS Tailgate vs Repop Thanks, are there any other differences other than spot welds and weight, I'm going to look at what is said to be a nos gate

09-18-2011, 01:58 AM	#5
screamin_c10 I dun gradjiated collij!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Helens Oregon Posts: 1,750	Re: NOS Tailgate vs Repop Look at the tailgate... if it crumples under the weight of your gaze then it is a repop... They are VERY CHEAP and EXTREMELY FLIMSY... ask me how I know..... __________________ Built NOT Bought. Viper Red 1971 LWB C10 355 Vortec W/700R4 4/5 drop AKA Screamin' You are missed! 2006 F150 XLT 5.4L Triton Rollin' on 22s the "F1" 67 C20 PS/AC/327/TH400 we call 'er "Bessie" 67 Malibu PS/ZR1-LS1 Brakes/350 Vortec/700R4 2/2 drop on 18" 338s - Tracy's "Boo" Boosted '67 Cougar EFI 5.0 HO roller motor/T5/8.8 Tracloc/ 4 wheel disks - "Project Panther" 79 Honda Z50 - stretched, cafe'd and hotrodded 125CC Lifan/5spd FEAR THE MONKEY!

09-18-2011, 03:14 AM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: NOS Tailgate vs Repop Not all repops are created equal. There are some that are flimsy and lighter gauge metal. I've seen them bend from a guy sitting on it. Generally those are the ones without stamped letters However, I weighed a triplus/keyparts repo gate with the stamped letters and it weighed .1oz more than my NOS gate I had at the time. The top edge is different slightly where it fits against the bedside it looks more rolled vs square on the NOS....and as the other thread mentions the spot welds are worse on NOS than reproduction gates __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-18-2011, 09:40 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: NOS Tailgate vs Repop The first tailgates reproduced were inferior. The front and back panels weren't spot welded together,which makes for a weaker unit. The gauge on Tri-Plus sheet metal is the same as OEM. Both plain and lettered tailgates are made the exact same way with the letters being the only difference. I prefer OEM over repro on anything,but the repros sold today are good pieces. I sold my N.O.S. tailgate when I saw the crazy money people will pay. I have good used ones I can use. Now they go for crazy money. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-18-2011, 10:04 AM	#8
Autometer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston. Posts: 75	Re: NOS Tailgate vs Repop Do what I did. The 4-wheeler test. Drive a 4-wheeler in the back of your truck using ramps. If the tailgate folds in half, then it's a repop. __________________ '05 Silverado '02 Avalanche '85 C10 '71 C10 '51 3100

09-18-2011, 10:06 AM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: NOS Tailgate vs Repop Plus 2 for fourwheeler test! My repop gate SUCKED __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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