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davebloomer · 06-11-2009, 01:02 PM

Hey guys I'm new here. I just got my truck a few days ago. It's my 2nd of the 67-72 era. (had a 70 gmc long bed in high school). Anyway my tailgate rattles like crazy and I'm not sure what it is missing. It rattles up down left and right. When I lower the TG it falls down on to the roll pan before I even lower it. I have to lift up an inch or so to get it to close after opening it. Any ideas? I can take pictures if it would help.

here's a pic of the new truck.

oldblue1968chevy · 06-11-2009, 01:12 PM

slick truick lol

no idea on the ratlle..have a buddy ride in the bed down the road see if he can tell wat it is lol

Stock72c10 · 06-11-2009, 01:27 PM

Do you have the correct trunions (or are they worn out)? They should look like this:

davebloomer · 06-11-2009, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Stock72c10

Do you have the correct trunions (or are they worn out)? They should look like this:

great I think that will be it!! Thanks I let ya know!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-11-2009, 04:36 PM

Might need some new tailgate bearings............................................................................................ ............. just kidding slick ride and sounds like your trunions are worn out or need to be adjusted..

Jim_PA · 06-11-2009, 08:18 PM

my linkages rattle

BAGNDRAGIT · 06-11-2009, 10:12 PM

Great lookin truck, and yeah i would agree with the trunions.

davebloomer · 06-11-2009, 11:18 PM

ok, I looked at the trunions that are bolted to the bed but there is nothing on the tailgate that goes in or on them... i'm guessing the tailgate is missing something??

Jim_PA · 06-11-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by davebloomer

ok, I looked at the trunions that are bolted to the bed but there is nothing on the tailgate that goes in or on them... i'm guessing the tailgate is missing something??

The tailgate is shaped to accept the round end of the trunion. I'd be interested to see a picture of what you have there.... Can't see how it's possible for something to be missing from your tailgate.

BAGNDRAGIT · 06-11-2009, 11:46 PM

some pics of the tailgate and the bed would definatly help.

davebloomer · 06-12-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BAGNDRAGIT

some pics of the tailgate and the bed would definatly help.

I tried taking some just now but it won't work well in the dark. I will get some in the morning. thanks so much for the help guys.

chevlwb68 · 06-12-2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Might need some new tailgate bearings............................................................................................ ............. just kidding slick ride and sounds like your trunions are worn out or need to be adjusted..

If you are going to replace the bearings, make sure you go with the Titanium Pro Racing Bearings. It'll give ya atleast an extra 10 horses.

btw...I just checked my Blinker Fluid and was a little low so I topped off.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-12-2009, 02:48 PM

actually I got the ceramic coated bearings...... Glad to see another oregon board member... Btw o.p. I hope you knew I was kidding about the bearings...

davebloomer · 06-12-2009, 03:16 PM

man, Im glad you said that I've been out there all day looking for a grease cert. lol.

Well, one of the sides of the bed has some rust where the trunion bolts in. I'm not sure what I am going to do.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-12-2009, 03:45 PM

If you can take some pics of the rusted area I maybe able to help ya as I am cutting up some bedsides for patch pannels today...

davebloomer · 08-26-2009, 07:00 PM

I don't understand how this is supposed to not rattle... my tailgate rattles up down left and right... here's the pictures of what I am working with.

here is the tailgate.

Here are the trunions

mclairmo · 08-26-2009, 07:16 PM

You are missing the part that bolts to the tailgate that fits into the trunions. I dont think I've seen them being reproduced.

davebloomer · 08-26-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mclairmo

You are missing the part that bolts to the tailgate that fits into the trunions. I dont think I've seen them being reproduced.

OK, OK! that's what I wanted to hear... earlier in this thread someone said i couldn't be missing anything in my tailgate... but I knew this couldn't be right LOL! Thanks so much for the help... I live about 30 minutes from a 60-72 parts dealer/restorer so I bet he can help me out!

Sinister · 08-26-2009, 08:35 PM

I think the part on the tailgate your missing is supposed to be welded to the tailgate. IIRC

oldblue1968chevy · 08-26-2009, 09:03 PM

time to hunt a new tailgate good luck lol

Jim_PA · 08-26-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mclairmo

You are missing the part that bolts to the tailgate that fits into the trunions. I dont think I've seen them being reproduced.

Nothing bolts onto that area. Looks to me like someone attempted to fab up a quick-remove tailgate, and failed miserably.

**special-K** · 08-27-2009, 07:32 AM

Your tailgate looks fine.I think the trunion was welded poorly and let go.See about getting another peice from a junk tailgate.I`d drill a hole in the center and weld it there,rather than around the edges,to try not to burn the paint.

FATE'S RIDE · 08-27-2009, 11:11 AM

nice truck, sorry to get of subject but i like the stance of your truck is it lowered? and what size wheels and tires did you go with?

**john** · 08-27-2009, 07:29 PM

Heres what it should look like.

mclairmo · 08-27-2009, 08:36 PM

Holy crap, you guys are right, it's not bolted in. How do you fix that without getting another tailgate? Maybe you can find some round metal tubing, like exhaust tubing, and weld it in? Or make a metal cap or find one and bolt it in through the center of the cap and into the tailgate? The bolt can stick out a little from the cap since the trunion is hollow inside.

06-11-2009, 01:02 PM	#1
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	rattle rattle rattle Hey guys I'm new here. I just got my truck a few days ago. It's my 2nd of the 67-72 era. (had a 70 gmc long bed in high school). Anyway my tailgate rattles like crazy and I'm not sure what it is missing. It rattles up down left and right. When I lower the TG it falls down on to the roll pan before I even lower it. I have to lift up an inch or so to get it to close after opening it. Any ideas? I can take pictures if it would help. here's a pic of the new truck.

06-11-2009, 01:12 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: rattle rattle rattle slick truick lol no idea on the ratlle..have a buddy ride in the bed down the road see if he can tell wat it is lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-11-2009, 01:27 PM	#3
Stock72c10 classic=of recognized value Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 317	Re: rattle rattle rattle Do you have the correct trunions (or are they worn out)? They should look like this: Attached Images

06-11-2009, 04:36 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: rattle rattle rattle Might need some new tailgate bearings............................................................................................ ............. just kidding slick ride and sounds like your trunions are worn out or need to be adjusted.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-11-2009, 08:18 PM	#6
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: rattle rattle rattle my linkages rattle

06-11-2009, 10:12 PM	#7
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: rattle rattle rattle Great lookin truck, and yeah i would agree with the trunions. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

06-11-2009, 11:18 PM	#8
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: rattle rattle rattle ok, I looked at the trunions that are bolted to the bed but there is nothing on the tailgate that goes in or on them... i'm guessing the tailgate is missing something??

06-11-2009, 11:46 PM	#10
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: rattle rattle rattle some pics of the tailgate and the bed would definatly help. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

06-12-2009, 02:48 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: rattle rattle rattle actually I got the ceramic coated bearings...... Glad to see another oregon board member... Btw o.p. I hope you knew I was kidding about the bearings... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-12-2009, 03:16 PM	#14
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: rattle rattle rattle man, Im glad you said that I've been out there all day looking for a grease cert. lol. Well, one of the sides of the bed has some rust where the trunion bolts in. I'm not sure what I am going to do.

06-12-2009, 03:45 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: rattle rattle rattle If you can take some pics of the rusted area I maybe able to help ya as I am cutting up some bedsides for patch pannels today... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-26-2009, 07:00 PM	#16
davebloomer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Weatherford, OK Posts: 220	Re: rattle rattle rattle I don't understand how this is supposed to not rattle... my tailgate rattles up down left and right... here's the pictures of what I am working with. here is the tailgate. Here are the trunions Last edited by davebloomer; 08-26-2009 at 07:15 PM.

08-26-2009, 07:16 PM	#17
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: rattle rattle rattle You are missing the part that bolts to the tailgate that fits into the trunions. I dont think I've seen them being reproduced.

08-26-2009, 08:35 PM	#19
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: rattle rattle rattle I think the part on the tailgate your missing is supposed to be welded to the tailgate. IIRC __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

08-26-2009, 09:03 PM	#20
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: rattle rattle rattle time to hunt a new tailgate good luck lol __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4



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08-27-2009, 07:32 AM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: rattle rattle rattle Your tailgate looks fine.I think the trunion was welded poorly and let go.See about getting another peice from a junk tailgate.I`d drill a hole in the center and weld it there,rather than around the edges,to try not to burn the paint. __________________ "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 ~

08-27-2009, 11:11 AM	#23
FATE'S RIDE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: foreman arkansas Posts: 16	Re: rattle rattle rattle nice truck, sorry to get of subject but i like the stance of your truck is it lowered? and what size wheels and tires did you go with?

08-27-2009, 07:29 PM	#24
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: rattle rattle rattle Heres what it should look like. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

08-27-2009, 08:36 PM	#25
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: rattle rattle rattle Holy crap, you guys are right, it's not bolted in. How do you fix that without getting another tailgate? Maybe you can find some round metal tubing, like exhaust tubing, and weld it in? Or make a metal cap or find one and bolt it in through the center of the cap and into the tailgate? The bolt can stick out a little from the cap since the trunion is hollow inside.

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