Stepside Tailgates - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bowtie67 · 03-27-2006, 09:42 PM

Has anyone seen these or using them, I havent seen these before and wondered about maybe doing something like this next year, funds have pretty much had it for this year after all the mods this winter.

http://www.mar-k.com/catalog/catalog.asp

**Palf70Step** · 03-27-2006, 09:47 PM

Putter made set from a Nissan truck I do believe.

Bowtie67 · 03-27-2006, 09:59 PM

I think I saw his and if I remember correctly he is using something like a dead bolt to latch it to the body. I recent saw a utility bed with a tailgate very simular to a stepside tailgate with a real simple latching setup.

**special-K** · 03-28-2006, 09:05 AM

I had a StepSide tailgate on a utility bed.Not what you`re talking about,but looked cool!Alot taller than those little utility bed gates.
Are those Mar-K latched gates smooth and flush on the outside?

Putter · 03-28-2006, 10:53 AM

Mine uses Nissan Hardbody hangers and "stealth" latches from CPP or Chevy Duty.

MAR-Ktech · 03-28-2006, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie67

Has anyone seen these or using them, I havent seen these before and wondered about maybe doing something like this next year, funds have pretty much had it for this year after all the mods this winter.

Bowtie67: We offer the link straps by themselves or the complete tailgate assembly including the straps as shown in the picture. The straps by themselves include the pin that bolts to the bedside for a pivot and hardware to attach to the tailgate. The strap folds to hide inside the tailgate end when the tailgate is closed, and supports it level when it is open.

Let me know if you have questions.

Mar-Ktech

mplex2000 · 03-28-2006, 02:22 PM

Wow, Mar-K rocks, and they're from my home town

CochinoFilipino · 03-28-2006, 02:43 PM

Do you have to trim tailgate sheetmetal to clear the straps?

72armyswbtruck · 03-28-2006, 03:06 PM

I wan't more pics, and yes Mar-K does rock,
they have some pretty cool parts in their catalog

5150 · 03-28-2006, 03:17 PM

Yes, you will have to trim the tailgate. I tried Putter's idea, but had a hard time getting the metal hangers to fold inside. My tailgate bows out just a bit and it was making it hard to get them to tuck inside. I went back to the junkyard and got a set of the cables from a Nissan Frontier and they work great. I haven't figured a way to keep the tailgate shut yet. Just using a couple of bolts.

mplex2000 · 03-28-2006, 03:46 PM

I was trying to think of a way to cheap out using cables or something but I think I'm going to buy their tailgate kit when it's time to paint. It will be worth it in time and aggravation saved!

Good thing I needed a new gate anyways...the other day I was thinking I'd get a plain one and paint a bowtie on it, then doh, I noticed everybody makes them with a bowtie embossed on them already, how sweet!

MAR-Ktech · 03-28-2006, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CochinoFilipino

Do you have to trim tailgate sheetmetal to clear the straps?

The short answer is yes. We make two sizes of straps, shorter ones for the 41-53 tailgates #C100369, and longer ones for the 54-87 tailgates #C100368. The edge of the gate must be trimmed to allow the straps to fold into the end when it is closed. You can barely see the cut area when the 54-87 tailgate is closed. You may need to reweld the sheet metal to the tailgate end in the trimmed area, as you might cut into the original spot welds. Also, the top pivot is in the notch area of the bedside where the chain latch goes, so you have to weld in a patch there. If you use the shorter straps with the later tailgate, you do not have to weld in the patch because the upper pivot is lower on the bedside. I do not have pictures to post of the link assembly, it is in the online catalog. www.mar-k.com click on parts and prices. Just select your truck model and look under tailgate parts in the left hand side of the screen. You can get an idea of the trimmed area by looking at the pictures. Hardware and Instructions come with the parts

Mar-Ktech

MAR-Ktech · 03-28-2006, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Are those Mar-K latched gates smooth and flush on the outside?

We make the latched tailgate smooth or embossed bowtie on the outside. Both are flush with the back edge of the bed sides. Installation instruction shows more detail. http://www.mar-k.com/54-87TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGBS.pdf

Mar-Ktech

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-28-2006, 05:15 PM

Link

Bowtie67 · 03-28-2006, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAR-Ktech

We make the latched tailgate smooth or embossed bowtie on the outside. Both are flush with the back edge of the bed sides. Installation instruction shows more detail. http://www.mar-k.com/54-87TAILGATEWHANDLEORIGBS.pdf

Mar-Ktech

What would it take for a group buy on this item?

68 short step · 03-28-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowtie67

http://www.mar-k.com/catalog/catalog.asp

if this is the group purches your talking about count me in.........

68 short step · 03-28-2006, 08:21 PM

the smooth tailgate with hidden latches and handle on the inside

Bowtie67 · 03-28-2006, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

I had a StepSide tailgate on a utility bed.Not what you`re talking about,but looked cool!Alot taller than those little utility bed gates.
Are those Mar-K latched gates smooth and flush on the outside?

From their websight they show a bowtie embossed and a smooth unit with this latch setup.

**special-K** · 03-28-2006, 11:52 PM

Makes sense.To have a center latch and rods hidden,it would have to have an inner and outer skin.

MAR-Ktech · 03-29-2006, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowtie67

What would it take for a group buy on this item?

We appreciate the interest in this tailgate and latch system. If you order online the only shipping cost is $7.95 handling. I don't have any other discount program available on this part. It is an expensive part to make and we do not even offer regular dealers a discount on it. GM royalty on the bowtie is also a sizeable cost to us. It adds up.

I am glad to answer any questions about the tailgate and how it installs. It comes complete with the straps, latches, and weld-in patch panel needed to install on your truck.

Mar-Ktech

mplex2000 · 03-29-2006, 12:44 PM

Thanks for your answer Mar-k, still a reasonable price IMO ... when it comes paint time, which is hopefully sooner or later, I think this is the route I'm going.

Bowtie67 · 03-29-2006, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAR-Ktech

We appreciate the interest in this tailgate and latch system. If you order online the only shipping cost is $7.95 handling. I don't have any other discount program available on this part. It is an expensive part to make and we do not even offer regular dealers a discount on it. GM royalty on the bowtie is also a sizeable cost to us. It adds up.

I am glad to answer any questions about the tailgate and how it installs. It comes complete with the straps, latches, and weld-in patch panel needed to install on your truck.

Mar-Ktech

Appreciate the return reply. I saw some interest here from a few so I thought it might not be a bad idea to at least ask.

03-27-2006, 09:42 PM	#1
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Stepside Tailgates Has anyone seen these or using them, I havent seen these before and wondered about maybe doing something like this next year, funds have pretty much had it for this year after all the mods this winter. http://www.mar-k.com/catalog/catalog.asp Attached Images __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

03-27-2006, 09:47 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,761	Re: Stepside Tailgates Putter made set from a Nissan truck I do believe. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-27-2006, 09:59 PM	#3
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	Re: Stepside Tailgates I think I saw his and if I remember correctly he is using something like a dead bolt to latch it to the body. I recent saw a utility bed with a tailgate very simular to a stepside tailgate with a real simple latching setup. __________________ 1967 C10 - SWBSS Pro Street 427sbc, 700R4 & 4.10 Gears 1948 Chevy FleetMaster Coupe, LS1, (almost done) 1950 Chevy StyleLine Coupe 250/6 3x2 Dueces 2009 Toyota Tundra 1996 Harley RoadKing "I maybe getting old, but I can still burn rubber with the best of them"

03-28-2006, 09:05 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Stepside Tailgates I had a StepSide tailgate on a utility bed.Not what you`re talking about,but looked cool!Alot taller than those little utility bed gates. Are those Mar-K latched gates smooth and flush on the outside? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-28-2006, 10:53 AM	#5
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: Stepside Tailgates Mine uses Nissan Hardbody hangers and "stealth" latches from CPP or Chevy Duty. Attached Images __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

03-28-2006, 02:22 PM	#7
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Stepside Tailgates Wow, Mar-K rocks, and they're from my home town

03-28-2006, 02:43 PM	#8
CochinoFilipino Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Republic of California Posts: 345	Re: Stepside Tailgates Do you have to trim tailgate sheetmetal to clear the straps? __________________ '67 C10 Short Stepside 5.0TPI/700R4

03-28-2006, 03:06 PM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Stepside Tailgates I wan't more pics, and yes Mar-K does rock, they have some pretty cool parts in their catalog __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

03-28-2006, 03:17 PM	#10
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Stepside Tailgates Yes, you will have to trim the tailgate. I tried Putter's idea, but had a hard time getting the metal hangers to fold inside. My tailgate bows out just a bit and it was making it hard to get them to tuck inside. I went back to the junkyard and got a set of the cables from a Nissan Frontier and they work great. I haven't figured a way to keep the tailgate shut yet. Just using a couple of bolts. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-28-2006, 03:46 PM	#11
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Stepside Tailgates I was trying to think of a way to cheap out using cables or something but I think I'm going to buy their tailgate kit when it's time to paint. It will be worth it in time and aggravation saved! Good thing I needed a new gate anyways...the other day I was thinking I'd get a plain one and paint a bowtie on it, then doh, I noticed everybody makes them with a bowtie embossed on them already, how sweet! Last edited by mplex2000; 03-28-2006 at 03:47 PM.

03-28-2006, 05:15 PM	#14
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Stepside Tailgates Link __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-28-2006, 08:21 PM	#17
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Stepside Tailgates the smooth tailgate with hidden latches and handle on the inside

03-28-2006, 11:52 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Stepside Tailgates Makes sense.To have a center latch and rods hidden,it would have to have an inner and outer skin. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-29-2006, 12:44 PM	#21
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Stepside Tailgates Thanks for your answer Mar-k, still a reasonable price IMO ... when it comes paint time, which is hopefully sooner or later, I think this is the route I'm going.



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