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jesse977 · 07-01-2004, 05:53 PM

Do all tailgates from 73-87 fit??? I have a 74 GMC but I swapped my shortbed for a newer cleaner rustfree shortbed. The only difference between my old bed and this newer one is that the newer one has a small door were the gas cap is and the side tailgate assembly is a little different. I want to purchase a tailgate off another board member and would like to know what years are interchangable. The first picture is of the tailgate I want to buy. The second and third are of my tailgate and my truck. Can anyone tell me what year my bed is just by this pic?? Thanks, any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Jonboy · 07-01-2004, 06:39 PM

The difference in tailgates is 73-80 has a round indention across the rear, where the 81-87 ones are more squared off. I believe the fuel door started in 78 or 79. Either tailgate will work, they physically interchange.

apstguy · 07-01-2004, 08:13 PM

Hinges, locks, and rubber bumpers are all the same - Only difference would be cosmetic and only a stickler for correct parts would ever notice a difference. ::cough n2trux cough::

**N2TRUX** · 07-01-2004, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by apstguy

.... and only a stickler for correct parts would ever notice a difference. ::cough n2trux cough::

Hey, I resemble that remark.... :p

07-01-2004, 05:53 PM	#1
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	Another tailgate question!! Do all tailgates from 73-87 fit??? I have a 74 GMC but I swapped my shortbed for a newer cleaner rustfree shortbed. The only difference between my old bed and this newer one is that the newer one has a small door were the gas cap is and the side tailgate assembly is a little different. I want to purchase a tailgate off another board member and would like to know what years are interchangable. The first picture is of the tailgate I want to buy. The second and third are of my tailgate and my truck. Can anyone tell me what year my bed is just by this pic?? Thanks, any advice would be greatly appreciated. Attached Images

07-01-2004, 06:39 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	The difference in tailgates is 73-80 has a round indention across the rear, where the 81-87 ones are more squared off. I believe the fuel door started in 78 or 79. Either tailgate will work, they physically interchange. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-01-2004, 08:13 PM	#3
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,088	Hinges, locks, and rubber bumpers are all the same - Only difference would be cosmetic and only a stickler for correct parts would ever notice a difference. ::cough n2trux cough:: __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32



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