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tphsmith · 12-26-2004, 11:17 PM

I was searching on line and came across this sight http://www.chevypartspro.com has anyone checked into this place. prices look very interesting. YES venders who support the board are very important. but these prices have my curiousity. any feed back ????

Tx Firefighter · 12-26-2004, 11:24 PM

I can buy a generic tailgate locally for about 100 bucks, but they are a waste of money. The body shops in your town order their aftermarket body parts from a jobber somewhere. They all do. They can get you a generic gate for a hundred or so from them.

The last one I bought fit so poorly, that in a fit or rage, I threw it into the street in front of my house. My driveway is about 40 feet long, so that should tell you something. If I can throw the thing 40 feet, it ain't much of a tailgate.

The board vendors sell a Goodmark or a Tri-Plus tailgate for more money, but they are a good unit. It will be heavier guage metal and will fit properly.

71swb4x4 · 12-26-2004, 11:33 PM

The PO of my Jimmy put a generic tailgate on it. I think it was made out of tin foil. My dog stood on it yesterday and I could see it flex with every step he took. Be 100% certain it is of good quality. For $130 I can't imagine it is going to be very good. You get what you pay for.

junkyardjohn · 12-27-2004, 01:23 PM

MEMBER "TEEITUP" HAS SOME NICE OEM TAILGATES FOR SALE ON THE PARTS BOARD. IN MY OPINION ... IT'S MONEY WELL SPENT.

JOHN HERES HIS POST. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3?

Custom 68 · 12-27-2004, 01:43 PM

I looked high and low before I found a good OEM one to work with. That is what I would do if possible. I have never tried the repops.
good luck
Dave

Huck · 12-28-2004, 11:31 AM

I've got a couple of real nice original GMC tailgates available---posted a while back but no takers--guess I need to find a way to ship.!

Longhorn Man · 12-29-2004, 12:04 AM

Huck, i am interested in your tail gates...and boy do i need one. What kind of items can I look for here to swap with you?
Haw many cans of POR would it take to trade?

tphsmith · 12-29-2004, 10:54 PM

I called http://www.chevypartspro.com/ today because curiousity was killing me. the guy answered the phone and answerd all my questins up to the point of the qaulity and gauge of steel on the tail gate. HE did me a favor he hung the phone up. I took it at that point that he was to imbarresed to tell me details about the quality and gauge thickness of the gate. before I asked about quality he did tell me they are getting them from a source that makes them in Taiwan. so I have learned from you here again on the forum

SuperCheyanne72 · 12-30-2004, 09:11 AM

Dont know if your interested but my buddy, Hotrod70C10 has a original he took off and sits at his grandmas I will call him in a bit.

72swbcamo · 12-30-2004, 09:40 AM

What type tailgate are you looking for? Fleetside or stepside? I have a GMC stepside tailgate. The guy I bought it from said it's a NOS. It been shot with red primer and you can see where the factory sticker was removed. It looks like genuine GM to me. i just was one at a parts shop. I'm looking for $200 plus shipping if anyones interested.

tphsmith · 12-30-2004, 09:58 AM

I have all new bed sides and front bed panel and switching to a wood bed on my 72 shortbox fleet side so I am looking for a brand new chevy tailgate with new hardware also. leaning more to non lettering tailgate unless I can get a smoking deal for a tail gate that has lettering on it. thanks everyone

12-26-2004, 11:17 PM	#1
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	looking for a tail gate I was searching on line and came across this sight http://www.chevypartspro.com has anyone checked into this place. prices look very interesting. YES venders who support the board are very important. but these prices have my curiousity. any feed back ???? __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

12-26-2004, 11:24 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I can buy a generic tailgate locally for about 100 bucks, but they are a waste of money. The body shops in your town order their aftermarket body parts from a jobber somewhere. They all do. They can get you a generic gate for a hundred or so from them. The last one I bought fit so poorly, that in a fit or rage, I threw it into the street in front of my house. My driveway is about 40 feet long, so that should tell you something. If I can throw the thing 40 feet, it ain't much of a tailgate. The board vendors sell a Goodmark or a Tri-Plus tailgate for more money, but they are a good unit. It will be heavier guage metal and will fit properly. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-26-2004, 11:33 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	The PO of my Jimmy put a generic tailgate on it. I think it was made out of tin foil. My dog stood on it yesterday and I could see it flex with every step he took. Be 100% certain it is of good quality. For $130 I can't imagine it is going to be very good. You get what you pay for. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-27-2004, 01:23 PM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	MEMBER "TEEITUP" HAS SOME NICE OEM TAILGATES FOR SALE ON THE PARTS BOARD. IN MY OPINION ... IT'S MONEY WELL SPENT. JOHN HERES HIS POST. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php3? __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST Last edited by junkyardjohn; 12-27-2004 at 02:01 PM.

12-27-2004, 01:43 PM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I looked high and low before I found a good OEM one to work with. That is what I would do if possible. I have never tried the repops. good luck Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

12-28-2004, 11:31 AM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	I've got a couple of real nice original GMC tailgates available---posted a while back but no takers--guess I need to find a way to ship.!

12-29-2004, 12:04 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Huck, i am interested in your tail gates...and boy do i need one. What kind of items can I look for here to swap with you? Haw many cans of POR would it take to trade?

12-29-2004, 10:54 PM	#8
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	imagine that I called http://www.chevypartspro.com/ today because curiousity was killing me. the guy answered the phone and answerd all my questins up to the point of the qaulity and gauge of steel on the tail gate. HE did me a favor he hung the phone up. I took it at that point that he was to imbarresed to tell me details about the quality and gauge thickness of the gate. before I asked about quality he did tell me they are getting them from a source that makes them in Taiwan. so I have learned from you here again on the forum __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

12-30-2004, 09:11 AM	#9
SuperCheyanne72 #1 OU Soonerfan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 85	Dont know if your interested but my buddy, Hotrod70C10 has a original he took off and sits at his grandmas I will call him in a bit.

12-30-2004, 09:40 AM	#10
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	What type tailgate are you looking for? Fleetside or stepside? I have a GMC stepside tailgate. The guy I bought it from said it's a NOS. It been shot with red primer and you can see where the factory sticker was removed. It looks like genuine GM to me. i just was one at a parts shop. I'm looking for $200 plus shipping if anyones interested.

12-30-2004, 09:58 AM	#11
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	tailgate issues I have all new bed sides and front bed panel and switching to a wood bed on my 72 shortbox fleet side so I am looking for a brand new chevy tailgate with new hardware also. leaning more to non lettering tailgate unless I can get a smoking deal for a tail gate that has lettering on it. thanks everyone __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck



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