Tailgate latch options on stepside - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

randomhero472 · 03-13-2006, 01:50 PM

anyone know of somthing besides the chains that are used to latch the tailgate, anyone make steel style latches for the fleetside, anything besides chains??

sleepyboy · 03-13-2006, 01:53 PM

There's a thread somewhere showing a tailgate modification using metal jointed rods like on standard fleetsides I think out of a Nissan if I rmemeber right.

MAR-Ktech · 03-13-2006, 02:42 PM

Not sure if you are looking for a tailgate or just the latch system. We manufacture a complete tailgate with latches, handle, and the metal straps that hold it level in the open position. It uses "bear-claw" type rotary latches, has a single handle in the inside center of the tailgate, will slam closed, and the straps fold up inside the ends of the tailgate when closed. Installation instructions http://www.mar-k.com/54-87TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGBS.pdf and description http://www.mar-k.com/press_releases.html All the parts included to install on stock bedsides. Let me know if you have questions.

Mar-Ktech

Putter · 03-13-2006, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepyboy

There's a thread somewhere showing a tailgate modification using metal jointed rods like on standard fleetsides I think out of a Nissan if I rmemeber right.

Yepper...Nissan Hardbody!

CochinoFilipino · 03-13-2006, 08:27 PM

Some PO did this on my truck:

CochinoFilipino · 03-13-2006, 08:29 PM

Closed pic

**Boog** · 03-13-2006, 09:42 PM

Cochino. You're going to fix that, right?

kingsolver72 · 03-13-2006, 10:27 PM

CF,that is funny.

CochinoFilipino · 03-13-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Cochino. You're going to fix that, right?

I'll look for something on my next trip to the junkyard. But it's not real high on my list of priorities. It functions fine and it's kinda hidden inside the bed till I go posting pics of it on the internet.

03-13-2006, 01:50 PM	#1
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Tailgate latch options on stepside anyone know of somthing besides the chains that are used to latch the tailgate, anyone make steel style latches for the fleetside, anything besides chains?? __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

03-13-2006, 01:53 PM	#2
sleepyboy '69 Step Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Marion, Texas Posts: 722	Re: Tailgate latch options on stepside There's a thread somewhere showing a tailgate modification using metal jointed rods like on standard fleetsides I think out of a Nissan if I rmemeber right.

03-13-2006, 02:42 PM	#3
MAR-Ktech Truck Parts Mfg. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 697	Re: Tailgate latch options on stepside Not sure if you are looking for a tailgate or just the latch system. We manufacture a complete tailgate with latches, handle, and the metal straps that hold it level in the open position. It uses "bear-claw" type rotary latches, has a single handle in the inside center of the tailgate, will slam closed, and the straps fold up inside the ends of the tailgate when closed. Installation instructions http://www.mar-k.com/54-87TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGBS.pdf and description http://www.mar-k.com/press_releases.html All the parts included to install on stock bedsides. Let me know if you have questions. Mar-Ktech __________________ GET MAR-K Quality! Restoration and Custom Pickup Parts for Chevy, GMC, Ford, Dodge and Custom Trucks

03-13-2006, 08:27 PM	#5
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: Tailgate latch options on stepside Some PO did this on my truck: Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

03-13-2006, 08:29 PM	#6
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: Tailgate latch options on stepside Closed pic Attached Images __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

03-13-2006, 09:42 PM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,139	Re: Tailgate latch options on stepside Cochino. You're going to fix that, right? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-13-2006, 10:27 PM	#8
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,207	Re: Tailgate latch options on stepside CF,that is funny. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith



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