GMC- small letter vs large letter tailgate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

greenhorn male · 02-23-2005, 12:01 PM

Can someone post a picture showing the difference bet. the two tailgates. A picture of the whole tailgate would be nice. I can't tell the difference bet. the early GMC tailgate pictured for sale in the parts board and my 72 GMC gate. Unless I have a early tailgate on my '72??

Rod · 02-23-2005, 06:45 PM

black one is a 67 GMC gate note small lettering.

Slammed67 · 02-23-2005, 07:42 PM

Hey! I have that exact tailgate on my truck! (the one pictured, not just a small letter gate). I bought that from PICKMUP last year. Of course now it's in gray primer and has no trim.

I had a pic of a big letter gate but can't find it right now, but the letters are noticably larger.

**CPNE** · 02-23-2005, 07:55 PM

Big (photo courtesy of Brewski)

Brewski* · 02-23-2005, 09:25 PM

Note the size of the letters compared to the handle. Not much difference but some~!

Rod · 02-23-2005, 09:32 PM

Its more the area of the surrounding area that the metal has been depressed thats larger, that's what I notice more than the size of letters.

68-up have a larger area recessed.

**CPNE** · 02-23-2005, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod

Its more the area of the surrounding area that the metal has been depressed thats larger, that's what I notice more than the size of letters.

68-up have a larger area recessed.

Here is a better view of that. Pic courtesy of lazygaurd

Gary Lee · 02-24-2005, 12:47 AM

here's my 72 c1500 tailgate... Not the best pic, but I am pretty sure its original. I hope it helps...

**Canadian694x4** · 02-24-2005, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Lee

here's my 72 c1500 tailgate... Not the best pic, but I am pretty sure its original. I hope it helps...

Thats a cool Colour combo on your truck! Got any more pics of your truck?

greenhorn male · 02-24-2005, 03:01 AM

Thanks now I see the difference. I kept comparing the "M" to the handle and couldn't tell any difference from pictures. Here is mine. Original paint 72. What do you guys think about this stock bumper. I have a chrome sport bumper that I am thinking of using but I think this ones kinda neat too. Maybe clean it up and paint it white or have it chromed. Any opinions.

greenhorn male · 02-24-2005, 03:02 AM

Pictures...

02-23-2005, 12:01 PM	#1
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	GMC- small letter vs large letter tailgate Can someone post a picture showing the difference bet. the two tailgates. A picture of the whole tailgate would be nice. I can't tell the difference bet. the early GMC tailgate pictured for sale in the parts board and my 72 GMC gate. Unless I have a early tailgate on my '72?? __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

02-23-2005, 06:45 PM	#2
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	black one is a 67 GMC gate note small lettering. Attached Images __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-23-2005, 07:42 PM	#3
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	Hey! I have that exact tailgate on my truck! (the one pictured, not just a small letter gate). I bought that from PICKMUP last year. Of course now it's in gray primer and has no trim. I had a pic of a big letter gate but can't find it right now, but the letters are noticably larger. __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

02-23-2005, 07:55 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Big (photo courtesy of Brewski) Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

02-23-2005, 09:32 PM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Its more the area of the surrounding area that the metal has been depressed thats larger, that's what I notice more than the size of letters. 68-up have a larger area recessed. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-23-2005, 09:25 PM	#5
Brewski* Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Rocky Mount, MO Posts: 1,293	Note the size of the letters compared to the handle. Not much difference but some~!

02-24-2005, 12:47 AM	#8
Gary Lee fixer of 72 GMC LWB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newnan GA Posts: 111	here's my 72 c1500 tailgate... Not the best pic, but I am pretty sure its original. I hope it helps... Attached Images

02-24-2005, 03:01 AM	#10
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	thanks Thanks now I see the difference. I kept comparing the "M" to the handle and couldn't tell any difference from pictures. Here is mine. Original paint 72. What do you guys think about this stock bumper. I have a chrome sport bumper that I am thinking of using but I think this ones kinda neat too. Maybe clean it up and paint it white or have it chromed. Any opinions. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.

02-24-2005, 03:02 AM	#11
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	ooops Pictures... __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays. Last edited by greenhorn male; 03-30-2006 at 02:34 AM.



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