Another GM NOS TG vs Repop TG---AGAIN! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PICKMUP** · 09-04-2007, 03:29 PM

There's been a little confusion lately about the difference between GM & Repop TGs. Someone seemed to think the repops weighed under 30lbs & GMs over 50lbs.
Well, the ones I sell must be the HD model repops! I just weighed (again on a new digital scale) both again. Results: NOS GM = 54lbs and the Repop = 45lbs. That should be close enough for all uses except maybe dropping airplane engines on them.

Both are new, primered, straight and look good. You can see the spot welds on the NOS, but that can be filled and worked out.
I will sell you a Repop for about $300 or sometimes you can still find an NOS for about $800 or more.
So what is a "take off" worth with original paint, no dents and the almost new GM handle & hardware??? Amazingly enough, they usually sell for LESS than the NOS. Go figure!

If you don't like any repop parts, fine, but let's keep the information accurate so those who can't find or afford original can still make up their own minds.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-04-2007, 05:17 PM

Stepside gates are even better....

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

If I remember correctly, my stock STEPSIDE tailgate weighed about 27 pounds and my repo stepside tailgate weighed about 23 pounds.

The fit on mine was excellent (but there isn't exactly a lot to line up

)

72highlander · 09-04-2007, 05:30 PM

i think there are better and worse quality re-pops out there, maybe someone needs to start a thread on which ones are better than others and get personal experiences on different manufacturers. the price of used ones is getting high, and for people not using their trucks for heavy duty use, a good, heavy, nice fitting repro would be a very good alternative. but i agree with pickmup, not all are junk and shouldn't be categorized all together. just my .02

see ten · 09-04-2007, 05:43 PM

The last NOS gate I bought I paid $400 for it. It was on this board for sale for months with a lot of bites and no takers. Yeah it had about 3 dings in it but hey! I even had it delivered to within 25 miles of my home for that price!

weasel29gm · 09-04-2007, 06:35 PM

A buddy got a stamped repop at a swap meet for $280. Just because it had the GM certified sticker he thinks its a NOS. I don't have the heart to tell him,plus don't want to argue.

Luis_gz06 · 09-04-2007, 06:58 PM

A repop gate would be good only if you want a cheap restoration or driver quality. If your'e goin for a top of the line restoration and goin to spend alot of $$$, then always go for the nos one or a straight original.

cypressbog · 09-05-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

i think there are better and worse quality re-pops out there, maybe someone needs to start a thread on which ones are better than others and get personal experiences on different manufacturers.

If I remember correctly, there's only one company that repops these. Goodmark and Tri-Plus are just retailers of the same product.

09-04-2007, 03:29 PM	#1
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Another GM NOS TG vs Repop TG---AGAIN! There's been a little confusion lately about the difference between GM & Repop TGs. Someone seemed to think the repops weighed under 30lbs & GMs over 50lbs. Well, the ones I sell must be the HD model repops! I just weighed (again on a new digital scale) both again. Results: NOS GM = 54lbs and the Repop = 45lbs. That should be close enough for all uses except maybe dropping airplane engines on them. Both are new, primered, straight and look good. You can see the spot welds on the NOS, but that can be filled and worked out. I will sell you a Repop for about $300 or sometimes you can still find an NOS for about $800 or more. So what is a "take off" worth with original paint, no dents and the almost new GM handle & hardware??? Amazingly enough, they usually sell for LESS than the NOS. Go figure! If you don't like any repop parts, fine, but let's keep the information accurate so those who can't find or afford original can still make up their own minds.

09-04-2007, 05:30 PM	#3
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: Another GM NOS TG vs Repop TG---AGAIN! i think there are better and worse quality re-pops out there, maybe someone needs to start a thread on which ones are better than others and get personal experiences on different manufacturers. the price of used ones is getting high, and for people not using their trucks for heavy duty use, a good, heavy, nice fitting repro would be a very good alternative. but i agree with pickmup, not all are junk and shouldn't be categorized all together. just my .02 __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

09-04-2007, 05:43 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Another GM NOS TG vs Repop TG---AGAIN! The last NOS gate I bought I paid $400 for it. It was on this board for sale for months with a lot of bites and no takers. Yeah it had about 3 dings in it but hey! I even had it delivered to within 25 miles of my home for that price!

09-04-2007, 06:35 PM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,097	Re: Another GM NOS TG vs Repop TG---AGAIN! A buddy got a stamped repop at a swap meet for $280. Just because it had the GM certified sticker he thinks its a NOS. I don't have the heart to tell him,plus don't want to argue. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-04-2007, 06:58 PM	#6
Luis_gz06 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,378	Re: Another GM NOS TG vs Repop TG---AGAIN! A repop gate would be good only if you want a cheap restoration or driver quality. If your'e goin for a top of the line restoration and goin to spend alot of $$$, then always go for the nos one or a straight original.



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