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matthufham · 02-20-2006, 11:03 PM

i've never seen a tailgate like this. it's from a 72 1/2 ton. the embossed section is larger than most 67-72s, almost like a 73-87.

teeitup · 02-20-2006, 11:12 PM

It is a 73-77 chevy gate

KermitK20 · 02-20-2006, 11:15 PM

I think that this is a 73 to 80 tailgate. They will interchange to 67 to 72's. My neighbor has a '69 tailgate on his '75 pickup.

71swb4x4 · 02-20-2006, 11:15 PM

Don't believe everything you see on Ebay auctions. Sometimes the owner's don't know what they have, and sometimes they are trying to pull one over on naive bidders.

Longhorn Man · 02-20-2006, 11:20 PM

it'll interchainge, but none of the lines will line up.

matthufham · 02-20-2006, 11:29 PM

i knew it was a 73-77, i've spent time sanding both my 72 and 77's so i was mixing the characteristics into one because i'm tired. that and the auctioneer did lie and say 72

**72ironmike** · 02-20-2006, 11:33 PM

Still a nice tailgate & auctioneers are the biggest liars on the planet.

matthufham · 02-20-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 72ironmike

Still a nice tailgate & auctioneers are the biggest liars on the planet.

you misspelled politicians, you said auctioneers

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-21-2006, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

you misspelled politicians, you said auctioneers

LOL..

Why dont they just advertise what they have, it looks like a clean tailgate.WTF????

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2006, 01:26 AM

Assuming that the trim is original it's a 73-76 or 78- 80 tailgate. It is not a 77 or the trim insert would be yellow. I would have to look at my brochures to verify the exact year. The letters in "Chevrolet" changed at some point, but I am to tired to look it up now....

ckhd · 02-21-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

you misspelled politicians, you said auctioneers

I just shot Dr. Pepper out my nose! You must work for the gov't too!

matthufham · 02-21-2006, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Assuming that the trim is original it's a 73-76 or 78- 80 tailgate. It is not a 77 or the trim insert would be yellow. I would have to look at my brochures to verify the exact year. The letters in "Chevrolet" changed at some point, but I am to tired to look it up now....

i don't know what was original on my 77, i would say the cab and leave it at that, but the tailgate had the Chevrolet on the right side instead of centered like the one above. i don't see many centered ones, but i have on 73's and 74's and i havent seen a 81-87 around here without the silver trim covering the trench.

**special-K** · 02-21-2006, 09:42 PM

I believe`81 went to side.

**N2TRUX** · 02-21-2006, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by matthufham

i don't see many centered ones, but i have on 73's and 74's and i havent seen a 81-87 around here without the silver trim covering the trench.

Your going to make me go look at my brochures aren't you. I think you are correct that the lettering is 73,74 and maybe 75,76. 77 was a transition year for lots of changes and that was one of them. 81-87 was when the front end changed and they went to wide trim.

matthufham · 02-21-2006, 11:58 PM

well that's where i end up thinking this was a tailgate off another year (this previous owner was a real cheapo) it had the metal band above the trench although it was painted black and torn up. and underneath that the letters were on the right side. it was more than likely a late model tailgate, i wish i had pics but we parted it out real quick.

72 CustomCamper · 02-22-2006, 01:21 AM

81 they did put the chevy letters off to the pass side. You can make it out in this pic of my 86...

Chuck

matthufham · 02-22-2006, 11:25 AM

that's also the same bed i had on the 77, with square gas doors. 2 of the bed bolts had been pushed through the bed and glued in because they didn't line up with the frame.

02-20-2006, 11:03 PM	#1
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02-20-2006, 11:12 PM	#2
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02-20-2006, 11:15 PM	#3
KermitK20 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eustis, Ne Posts: 5	Re: why is this tailgate special? I think that this is a 73 to 80 tailgate. They will interchange to 67 to 72's. My neighbor has a '69 tailgate on his '75 pickup.

02-20-2006, 11:15 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: why is this tailgate special? Don't believe everything you see on Ebay auctions. Sometimes the owner's don't know what they have, and sometimes they are trying to pull one over on naive bidders. __________________ 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.

02-20-2006, 11:20 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: why is this tailgate special? it'll interchainge, but none of the lines will line up.

02-20-2006, 11:29 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: why is this tailgate special? i knew it was a 73-77, i've spent time sanding both my 72 and 77's so i was mixing the characteristics into one because i'm tired. that and the auctioneer did lie and say 72

02-20-2006, 11:33 PM	#7
72ironmike Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olathe KS (Greater Kansas City MO Area) Posts: 2,056	Re: why is this tailgate special? Still a nice tailgate & auctioneers are the biggest liars on the planet.

02-21-2006, 01:26 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: why is this tailgate special? Assuming that the trim is original it's a 73-76 or 78- 80 tailgate. It is not a 77 or the trim insert would be yellow. I would have to look at my brochures to verify the exact year. The letters in "Chevrolet" changed at some point, but I am to tired to look it up now.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-21-2006, 09:42 PM	#13
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02-21-2006, 11:58 PM	#15
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: why is this tailgate special? well that's where i end up thinking this was a tailgate off another year (this previous owner was a real cheapo) it had the metal band above the trench although it was painted black and torn up. and underneath that the letters were on the right side. it was more than likely a late model tailgate, i wish i had pics but we parted it out real quick.

02-22-2006, 01:21 AM	#16
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Re: why is this tailgate special? 81 they did put the chevy letters off to the pass side. You can make it out in this pic of my 86... Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

02-22-2006, 11:25 AM	#17
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: why is this tailgate special? that's also the same bed i had on the 77, with square gas doors. 2 of the bed bolts had been pushed through the bed and glued in because they didn't line up with the frame.



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