Tailgate ID ...repop or OEM? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Durney · 12-27-2002, 10:32 PM

Anyone want to take a stab at the differences in tailgates?

I received a few in trade as part of a truck deal and I'm having a hard time IDing a couple. One I am sure is a repop as its got no name (otherwise perfect).

I spoke with a customer (owns a bodyshop) and he said there are SEVERAL repops of the gates' and some are literally indistinguishable these days. Others he said are poor quality and tend to be "narrow" by 1/4" on each end or hardware doesnt fit as nicely.

I also called a couple places that advertise HERE and some said the ones they carry are IMPOSSIBLE to tell and others said they are just "OK" but look good nonetheless.

Any tailgate experts out there before I sell a couple? Whats the going rate for Chevy's and GMC's ???

thanks

70c10 · 12-27-2002, 11:51 PM

I'm not an expert but I do know NOS is VERY heavy. I would think aftermarket is a bit lighter. Aftermarket fleetside "stamped" run $269. Aftermarket fleetside "smooth" run $129. These prices are new.

Longhorn Man · 12-28-2002, 12:59 AM

Install one that you think is original...then open it and jump up and down on it. If it bends...it is a repop. (not all, but many of them seem to bend real easily)

Durney · 12-28-2002, 10:10 AM

I gauged the sheetmetal on all of them and they are ALL the same (+/- .001). They also weigh the same (except for the GMC with all the trim ). As far as bending one, I would think that thats one of the REALLY thin gauge imports not the GM approved repop.
But just for kicks I put the smooth repop on the 67 and had two BIG friends stand toward the center (without jumping) and measured zero deflection (but the hinges complained a little)

Why do some advertisers here charge 369-399 for the GM repop gates and others 269-299 (perhaps they are the flimsy ones?)

thanks for the responses!

(BTW still looking for a 67-68 air cleaner......)

seah2os · 12-28-2002, 10:47 AM

I compared an NOS GM tailgate for a 67-72 fleetside to the re-pop made by Goodmark ,who reportedly purchased the original tooling and rights to re-stamp the tailgate with the word Chevrolet thru the center...also re-poping the doors.The re-pop weighed 7 lbs less and did not have the spot welds running side to side in the indentation above the word Chevrolet. Other than that , I believe it is a fine piece if OEM is not important to you and would not hesitate to use one...
charlie

12-27-2002, 10:32 PM	#1
Durney Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 158	Tailgate ID ...repop or OEM? Anyone want to take a stab at the differences in tailgates? I received a few in trade as part of a truck deal and I'm having a hard time IDing a couple. One I am sure is a repop as its got no name (otherwise perfect). I spoke with a customer (owns a bodyshop) and he said there are SEVERAL repops of the gates' and some are literally indistinguishable these days. Others he said are poor quality and tend to be "narrow" by 1/4" on each end or hardware doesnt fit as nicely. I also called a couple places that advertise HERE and some said the ones they carry are IMPOSSIBLE to tell and others said they are just "OK" but look good nonetheless. Any tailgate experts out there before I sell a couple? Whats the going rate for Chevy's and GMC's ??? thanks

12-27-2002, 11:51 PM	#2
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	I'm not an expert but I do know NOS is VERY heavy. I would think aftermarket is a bit lighter. Aftermarket fleetside "stamped" run $269. Aftermarket fleetside "smooth" run $129. These prices are new. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-28-2002, 10:47 AM	#5
seah2os Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kansas City, Mo. USA Posts: 81	Tailgate diffs I compared an NOS GM tailgate for a 67-72 fleetside to the re-pop made by Goodmark ,who reportedly purchased the original tooling and rights to re-stamp the tailgate with the word Chevrolet thru the center...also re-poping the doors.The re-pop weighed 7 lbs less and did not have the spot welds running side to side in the indentation above the word Chevrolet. Other than that , I believe it is a fine piece if OEM is not important to you and would not hesitate to use one... charlie __________________ 71 Hugger Orange Blazer..currently under off-frame resto to her original beauty.

12-28-2002, 12:59 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Install one that you think is original...then open it and jump up and down on it. If it bends...it is a repop. (not all, but many of them seem to bend real easily)

12-28-2002, 10:10 AM	#4
Durney Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 158	I gauged the sheetmetal on all of them and they are ALL the same (+/- .001). They also weigh the same (except for the GMC with all the trim ). As far as bending one, I would think that thats one of the REALLY thin gauge imports not the GM approved repop. But just for kicks I put the smooth repop on the 67 and had two BIG friends stand toward the center (without jumping) and measured zero deflection (but the hinges complained a little) Why do some advertisers here charge 369-399 for the GM repop gates and others 269-299 (perhaps they are the flimsy ones?) thanks for the responses! (BTW still looking for a 67-68 air cleaner......)



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